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Charlotte & Mike

November 24, 2008 friends

Yesterday I did a photoshoot trade of sorts with my good friend Charlotte — I took portraits of her and her husband Mike, and then she took portraits of me and Pat. It was so much fun! Charlotte, Mike and their dog Ally posed for my camera at Red Rock Canyon, a favorite spot of theirs and close to their home. Mike was a really great sport about it, considering he doesn’t love getting his picture taken so much! And of course Charlotte looks radiant as always, and Ally wins the Miss Photogenic award for cutest dog ever. Charlotte is such a killer photographer, Pat and I were happy to pose for her camera afterward! I’ll post those photos later, after I get them from Char.

Hey guys we should do this more often! Tamera

Here’s Miss Ally. Is she not adorable?!?

Me and my buddy Charlotte! Photo by Mike. Thanks Mike!

Michael’s senior portraits

September 14, 2008 friends

Here’s a cool kid that’s a senior at my alma mater, Doherty. Michael’s mom used to work with my mom several years ago; when it came time for Mike’s senior portraits Rosalie remembered that I’m a photographer, so she looked me up. I hadn’t seen her in a number of years and she’s just the same! What a nice person, and Mike grew up to look just like his mom. We had a lot of fun taking these portraits. Most of them were taken in and around Monument Valley Park, but a couple of weeks ago I had spied this cool graffiti wall south of downtown so I convinced Mike to let me take a few snaps of him there too. Wow, does it ever look cool! Well it doesn’t hurt to have a cool kid for your subject!

Here’s Mike with his mom Rosalie. Doesn’t he look just like her?!?

Samantha’s senior portraits

July 27, 2008 friends

Just look at this gorgeous girl! Samantha’s not just any high school senior, she’s the daughter of my friend Angela, whom I’ve known since I was Samantha’s age. Ang and I used to hang out years ago, when I was in high school and college, but since she got married and had kids I’ve rarely seen her. So it was a real treat when she reconnected with me to shoot her oldest’s senior portraits. I just can’t believe that Samantha is already a senior in high school — it seems like yesterday that Angela and George were standing at the altar saying their vows! They really made a beautiful kid, didn’t they? And Samantha’s not just pretty, she’s intelligent, personable, charming and polite. Good job Ang and George!

Sean & Bobbi

June 21, 2008 family

This was a fun wedding! Bobbi and Sean tied the knot on 06/07/08, which turned out to be a very popular date. (Sorry to all those other couples who asked about my availability for that date — it pays to book early!) This was a wedding that I had been looking forward to because I knew it was going to be a killer party. It turned out to be very sentimental too. These two have a great bunch of friends and family, many of whom traveled from Bobbi’s tiny hometown in Iowa to be here for their special day. And unless you live in a cave I’m sure you’ve heard that Iowa is battling massive floods right now, and those same people are hard hit, so if you want to help you can donate here: http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ggl_main&s_subsrc=DonateToRedCross&s_src=F7FWE001&gclid=CO28ufeUh5QCFRZjnAodnjN_WA I made a donation via the internet and it took about 30 seconds — easy peasy.

I had a great time documenting your day Sean and Bobbi — warmest congratulations! And to those in the midwest suffering through all this flooding, please know we’re pulling for you!

Dress: Maggie Sottero Couture from Danelle’s Bridal
Flowers: Karol Peat at Spring Creek Willows ‘n’ Weeds
Ceremony: Pauline Memorial Chapel, the Broadmoor
Reception: Phantom Canyon, downtown Colorado Springs
Cake: Bella Cakes
Deejay: Sensational Sounds

I love a long, dramatic veil!

Bobbi & Sean hired a party bus to take them bar hopping between the ceremony and reception. What a fun couple!

First stop: Tony’s, where they first met! Who says you can’t meet your soulmate in a bar?

I call this one “Bud Light With Bridal Couple”

Bottoms up!

The cake was snickerdoodle with cinnamon filling. I’m not really a cinnamon person, but I swear this was the yummiest wedding cake I’ve ever tasted!

Phantom Canyon always serves such top notch food. I love doing weddings there!

The best man, Kyle, jokingly had one of the groomsmen hold up cue cards for his toast.

But then he got a little choked up delivering it! This was a great moment.

The first dance

An emotional dance with Dad

That’s Bobbi’s grandma on the left, gettin’ down to KC and the Sunshine Band! (Click on the image to see it larger.)

Devon & Angela

June 4, 2008 family

Here’s a great wedding I shot on May 17th. Angela and Devon actually booked me over a year ago so there’s been a big build up, and they didn’t disappoint! Their wedding was colorful and fun, and at the end of the night I hated to go home because the party was bumpin’! These two have great taste, in fact they’re one of the most stylish couples I’ve ever worked with. I knew their wedding would follow suit! They couldn’t have asked for a better day to tie the knot — the weather was perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Their ceremony took place at Hillside Gardens, one of my favorite outdoor venues, then cocktails at the Warehouse, followed by dinner and dancing at Tre Luna.

What a wonderful day! Angela and Devon, you guys were great. Happy honeymoon!

Gown: Maggie Sottero Couture from Danelle’s Bridal
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Ceremony: Hillside Gardens
Cocktails: The Warehouse
Dinner & dancing: Tre Luna
DJ: Jam-N-Sounds

Angela wore these incredible hot pink shoes by Betsey Johnson, a gift from Devon.

This photo was taken behind my old studio! I had just moved into my new studio space the week before, so this was kind of a “farewell to my old place” picture.