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Amy & Tyler’s downtown Denver wedding

August 5, 2010 Colorado wedding photographer

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Tyler and Amy were married last month at beautiful Holy Ghost church, followed by a reception at the swanky Oxford Hotel. We had absolutely perfect weather, and enough time to run around and take pictures at all the cool downtown Denver landmarks. It was fun! Before I left for the night, I coaxed Amy and Tyler outside for one more cool pose, in front of the train station. Love it!

Wedding ceremony venue: Church of the Holy Ghost
Wedding reception venue: The Oxford Hotel
Bride’s gown: La Sposa, Dina’s Bridal
Bride’s shoes: Benjamin Adams
Bridesmaids’ attire: Saison Blanche
Floral design: Statice Floral
Bride’s hair and makeup: Kate McCarthy
Cake: Nancy Best Cakes
Deejay services: A Music Plus

Holy Ghost is a gorgeous church, a real Denver landmark.

Another Denver landmark: the Union Station. I’ve always loved the interior.

The Denver Art Museum. I never tire of photographing it.

I love the light in this place!

As I was making my way around the ballroom taking detail shots before the party, I came across Amy’s father’s crib notes for his toast.

The ballroom at the Oxford Hotel. What a swell place for a wedding reception!

Cutest flower girl ever! Until the next one, that is ;^)

Amy was very moved by her father’s toast.

Amy’s mom, Val, was also quite emotional. I love this moment.

Amy dancing with her dad.

Tyler dancing with his mom.

Last shot of the night!

Hudson Gardens

June 8, 2009 Colorado Springs photographers

Last Thursday I accompanied my friend Charlotte to Hudson Gardens in Littleton. Charlotte is a photographer too, and she will be shooting a wedding there in a couple of weeks — we were there so she could meet with her client. As for me, this is the first time I’ve ever been to Hudson Gardens in a non-work capacity. The only time I ever go there is to shoot a wedding, so I took advantage of the beautiful day to walk around and snap pictures of all the wonderful trees, plants and flowers that are just coming into high bloom. What a beautiful place! Whether you’re looking for a wedding venue or not, I think you should go and check it out sometime. It’s open to the public. FYI, I took all of these pictures with just a little pocket camera. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment to take good pictures of such a pretty place!

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Thanks! Tamera

Gorgeous gold and burgundy Irises. FYI the purple, globe-shaped flowers in the photo at the top of this post are allium. They don’t smell pretty (they are in the garlic family), so deer won’t eat them. I always thought they looked like Hostess Snowballs or whatever those pink marshmallow puffy things are called.

Salvia, which grows very well here in Colorado. Can you find the bee in this picture?

I’m not positive but I think this is brunnera, which appreciates shade and blooms profusely in the spring.

I was absolutely charmed to come across miniature trains at Hudson Gardens! I think I could sit there all day and watch them go back and forth.

One of the many beautiful water features.

Papaver. What ravishing blooms, and oh! The color!

Bee balm loves a nice sunny spot.

Check out these gorgeous peonies! So romantic.

Yarrow. I have the same in my xeric garden.

Mallow (or cranesbill, if you prefer).

Mallow in front, and I believe spirea in the background.

Max turns one!

June 6, 2009 children

Look at this big boy! Max’s parents, Angie and Jordan, had me do some portraits to mark his first birthday, and oh he is sooooooooo cute. We did these at a park near their home in Denver on Sunday the 31st. Max is a really active little guy, I had my hands full on this portrait shoot! He’s all roly poly and dimply — I love his chubby little cheeks and cheerful smile. Don’t you just want to pick him up and squeeze him?

Max was pretty much running around like this the entire time, with a huge smile on his face. He had us in stitches.

He loved the bubbles!

Isn’t this hilarious?!?

Brian loves Jacqui!

December 8, 2008 Cheesman Park

I haven’t updated my blog in ages — sorry, readers! Hopefully this will make up for it! Jacqui and Brian were my last wedding of the season, on a VERY cold and rainy day in October. I have shot more weddings than I can possibly count, and I can honestly tell you this is the coldest wedding I’ve ever done. Never mind the freezing weather though, because this is a hot couple! Jacqui and Brian’s wedding ceremony took place in the pavilion at Cheesman Park in Denver and their reception was at Mile High Station. They took a very non-traditional approach: Jacqui walked up the aisle to “Lovesong” by the Cure (one of my personal favorites), they exchanged vows in private, in writing, and they eschewed all the “normal” conventions at their reception (no cake, no first dance or parent dances, no bouquet toss — just an awesome party). It might have been a cold day, but it was very cool wedding and I had a great time. Thanks Jacqui and Brian for letting me record your awesome day! You guys are the best!

Wedding ceremony location: Cheesman Park, Denver
Bride’s gown: Pronovias, from the Bridal Collection
Bride’s footwear: Aldo
Veil: Toni Federici
Bridesmaids’ attire: Alvina Valenta
Men’s attire: Ralph Lauren
Wedding coordinator: Carrie Johnson
Floral design: Sarah Vogel Thomas
Wedding reception venue: Mile High Station
Deejay services: Alec Warner from Excessive Entertainment

These are Jacqui’s wedding shoes — wow!

Jacqui went for a very 1940’s look.

This image doesn’t really illustrate how cold and rainy it was that day. It never got above 35 degrees!

I love the bridesmaids’ leopard-spotted shoes!

By the time we got to these last few poses I couldn’t feel my feet! Jacqui and Brian were real troopers though, posing like supermodels out there in the cold.

I just love this timeless portrait of Jacqui.

Brian and Jacqui almost ran out of gas on the way to the reception!

Jacqui changed into a vintage-inspired party frock for the second half of the night.

Brandon & Stephanie

August 4, 2008 Cherry Creek

One of my favorite weddings ever! What a wonderful, wonderful couple and I am so happy for them! Stephanie and Brandon met at work and started dating, which was a no-no according to company policy. They weren’t going to let that little rule stand in the way of true love, though. Now they work at separate places, ha! The wedding took place on July 12th at the Denver Botanic Gardens, one of my favorite places in the entire world, and the reception was at the JW Marriott in Cherry Creek. Every moment of the day was simply bursting with joy. I really had fun recording all that, even though it was scorching hot out! These two are adorable and they deserve every happiness. Big hugs and congrats to you, Steph and Brandon!

Wedding ceremony venue: The Denver Botanic Gardens
Wedding reception venue: JW Marriott, Cherry Creek
Event Coordinator: Lanie at Elegant Touch
Flowers: Lisa at Sweet Pea Flowers
Wedding cake: Mulberries Cake Shop
DJ Services: Paul at Musictainment

Practicing her vows in Mom’s kitchen before heading to the ceremony.

Stephanie vowed to Brandon that she would love Snickers (their cat) and John Elway as much as he does.

The Japanese Garden in the Denver Botanic Gardens is, to me, a little slice of heaven. I love to go there and just sit. What a wonderful place for a portrait.