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Angela & Devon’s album

December 29, 2008 albums

This holiday season I completed eleven albums under deadline! You may remember Angela and Devon from their wedding back in May. For their personal album they chose a Vision Art 9×12″ album with 15 spreads, and it’s gorgeous! I took a few snaps of it before I handed it over to them on Christmas Eve. Here it is:

The album came tucked inside a luxe black satin drawstring sleeve.

I particularly like this spread — so dramatic! I posed them behind my old studio, just a couple of weeks after I had relocated to my new space. Sadly, the new owners of that building have taken it down to the studs and all that groovy turquoise tile is now gone. I’m glad I got a cool shot of it before it was destroyed!

Below are all the spreads, in order. Devon and Angela were very hands on with choosing the images for their album.

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.

Sue loves Manuel!

November 10, 2008 Hillside Gardens

I love Indian Summer in Colorado! Here’s a happy little wedding that I second shot with my good friend Charlotte Geary. As second photographer I had the luxury of photographing whatever I thought looked good, without having to worry too much about the official portraits. Sue and Manuel’s wedding ceremony and reception took place at Hillside Gardens on October 4th, a patented bright and sunny Colorado day. There were tons of really adorable kids there, plus lots of sunshine, flowers and even butterflies! They couldn’t have asked for a prettier day to say their vows. Congrats Sue and Manuel, and Charlotte it was fun working with you as always!

Posing for Charlotte’s camera. Sue’s bridesmaids were her two sisters.

For some reason I am obsessed with this fountain at Hillside Gardens. Every time I shoot a wedding there I have to take a picture of it.

Manuel got a little emotional when his sister read from Khalil Gibran during the ceremony.

Sue’s sisters react to the kiss.

This beautiful timepiece was Sue’s wedding gift to Manuel.

Manuel and Sue are fantastic dancers!

A meaningful look exchanged during the toast.

This little girl is obviously a budding photography talent!

Jordan loves Angie!

October 19, 2008 Briarhurst

This, my friends, is a love story that started in junior high school! Angie and Jordan first met at church when they were adolescents, and though there was always mutual attraction they didn’t officially become a couple until college. But, as everyone at the wedding said, “Was there ever any question?”

Their wedding and reception took place at the Briarhurst on a rainy Saturday in late September. Though it was a little chilly and drizzly out, no one seemed to mind! Rain or shine, it was great to witness these two finally tying the knot.

Wedding and reception venue: The Briarhurst Manor
Wedding gown: Mori Lee, from Something New Boutique
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bill Levkoff
Deejay: John Warren of Complete Music
Wedding cake: Boonzaaijer’s

The amazing bouquets and floral decor were created by a friend of the family, Melanie Murphy.

Since they opted to do all their portraits before the ceremony, Jordan and Angie shared a little moment together first. This is his reaction upon seeing her in her dress for the first time.

Jordan’s mom, Candy, greeting her soon-to-be daughter in law.

I love this image of Angie chatting with the adorable flower girl, Elli.

As I was taking their portrait, Jordan and his brother Ryan spontaneously decided to jump in the air and high five each other. It was a Mentos moment.

Angie and Jordan with their gorgeous six month-old son, Maxwell.

Mere moments before she was to walk down the aisle, Elli had a fearful reaction to the sound of thunder…

But she soon regrouped and pulled off her role with style!

Jordan’s parents, Larry and Candy

I love how they brought Maxwell up there to be with them for the kiss.

Clearly the little ones couldn’t wait to get their hands on the goody bags that Angie made for them!

Jordan surprised his new wife with a bagpiper.

Here’s Elli showing me her great writing skills (I think it says “BPEP PER” — pretty good for a four year-old eh!).

A little moment during the toast…

and a little moment after cutting the cake.

Just look at all the photo assistants I had that day!

Great catch!

A moment of levity during the dollar dance

Bryan loves Aleshia!

October 5, 2008 Colorado Springs

A long time ago, when I was first starting out as a wedding photographer, I shot a lot of elopements. Colorado’s such a beautiful place; it seems like a magnet for those who want to run away and get married in a gorgeous setting. I can’t tell you how many weddings I shot where I was the photographer and the witness! But that was then and this is now. I rarely get the privilege of being the sole witness to a wedding any more, so when the odd elopement comes my way I am always tickled pink. Such was the case with Bryan and Aleshia, who live in Arkansas and have been together for eight years. They found me via Reverend Kirk Fowler, who’s a great guy — I love working with him. The only other person present at the ceremony was Reverend Fowler’s wife. In cases like this I think the photographs are especially important, since no one in their families was there in person. The photos really have to tell the story.

I had such a nice time with Aleshia and Bryan. It was a privilege being part of their big day, and thanks guys for choosing me to record it!

Tamera