Fall weddings galore!

We've been very busy over the last few weeks shooting an array of beautiful weddings in the Colorado Springs area. Autumn colors make for a gorgeous backdrop, and the cooler weather makes for perfect outdoor portrait sessions. We've been lucky to attend a few weddings which incorporated children of the bride and groom, which has yielded some great pictures (candid and formal) of little ones. Sometimes, we're not sure who's more excited on the wedding day - the kids or the adults. Either way, we're happy to be on-hand to capture those flashes of toothless smiles and wayward rose petal throws.

Traditional or Artistic - Senior Portraits for All!

We recently accompanied JoLynn to the historic Union Depot in Pueblo, Colorado for some senior portrait session fun! We were pleased to shoot some beautiful and elegant 'traditional' senior portraits for JoLynn, which highlighted her classic beauty. After a quick wardrobe change, however, we ventured past the timeless elegance of the historic building and toward an edgier, more eclectic location - the train car museum. There, we played upon JoLynn's bubbly, creative personality in order to capture some more artistic and unconventional images.

Senior portraits, and all portraits, are so much fun in the fall! The colors of our beautiful Colorado surroundings take on a whole new hue... and we "have camera, will travel." So pick a spot, dress up, and give us a call. We'd love to help you commemorate your last year of high school!

Growing Families Mean Fab Photos!

It is always fun to take photos of familes, but when there's a baby involved, the fun is two-fold. Kids make such wonderful models, as their facial expressions are so entertaining and adorable. We had the pleasure of photographing the Miller family in July, which was a real treat. Their 5-month-old little girl was both amusing and cooperative, which made the session quick and effortless. Of course, we always love to shoot a few extra of the babies or kids on the side, giving parents a few extra quality photos of their ever-changing children.

The Millers have since moved out of the country, but before they left they posed for a series of family pics that relatives could have or purchase online. They were able to share the link to our secure website, and then grandparents accross the country had access to the photos. Perfect!

Family Photo Extravaganza!

Summer and autumn are great times to get outside and take a fabulous family photo! As soon as school starts, schedules will get hectic and kids will be busy...so think about getting everyone together (maybe even wearing some of those cool new school clothes?) and booking a photo session with us! Family photos are some of our favorite photos to do - they commemorate a very special time in a family's life - the present! Kids change and grow so quickly (as all of our senior photo and wedding "moms" tell us), so it's nice to have a professional, thoughful, carefully crafted photo that will preserve your childrens' image. Soon enough, you'll be booking us for senior and wedding photos; time goes fast!

The Wood family endured mosquitos (you gotta love photos by the river in August) in order to sit for a beautiful family photo by the Riverwalk. It was a perfect setting for an image of their growing family. The Riverwalk provided a perfect backdrop, and the family looked very handsome in matching denim and navy blue. This family was well-versed in family portrait etiquette! It always helps to dress in like colors: that way the focus is on the individuals' faces, not their clothing. (Senior photos are similar, but we oftentimes welcome different outfits, as fashion is a key element in expressing individuality and artistic tendencies.) We were honored to take their photo and hope to shoot many more in the future as their family expands.

The Morlock-Wodiuk Wedding

You can't ask for much more than a beautiful (if slightly breezy) summer day by the Riverwalk in Pueblo. This weekend, we were honored to attend the wedding reception of Jessica and Travis. After taking some fun family shots, we stole the two of them away for a half-hour and took some gorgeous portraits. The sun was just setting and its was a perfect 75 degrees outside. We spent a little while getting photos of the couple and of the bride, looking beautiful in a satin knee-length gown, by herself. This allowed them to have a grand re-entrance into the Gold Dust Saloon, where friends and family had gathered for dinner and drinks. (A note to brides everywhere - being there to meet and greet is nice, but making a "grand entrance" is priceless!)

Spring...and wedding season...has arrived!

When you find the person you're meant to marry, a beautiful wedding is simply icing on the cake. We spent our weekend with a lovely couple who tied the knot at the Cliff House in Manitou Springs. Surrounded by a small group of friends and family (some who were absolutely adorable), the two said their "I do's" amidst 150 years of history in the two-story Victorian hotel. The sunny spring morning made for a cheerful welcome for guests to the area, and by mid-day the sun had gone into hiding behind a group of forboding thunderclouds. (Rain on your wedding day is good luck, isn't it?) Nevermind the weather, the day was a fantastic start to this couple's many happy years of wedded bliss.

Make Mom Happy - Get Senior Portraits Done!

The lilac are blooming, the river is running, and students everywhere are looking forward to graduation weekend! We have been fielding a lot of questions about senior portraits, and we want you to know we still have plenty of availability on weekends and late weekdays. Reward your parents (or grandparents) for all their support and love over the last four years - give them a lasting memory of who you were at this time in your life. Many things may change over the coming years, but it is always nice to have a reminder of what was important to you (bring your dog on a photo shoot, we'd love it!) and what you looked like...call about our $75 senior portrait special today!

It's easy to make people look good...

...when they are beautiful to begin with! This week we photographed a contestant for the 2009 Mrs. Colorado contest. This was a real honor and a fun project! On May 16th, Mrs. Erin Theisen will compete in the Mrs. Colorado pageant, a State preliminary to the Mrs. America contest. We were also able to do some lovely family portraits and children's portraits while we were shooting her headshots. As always, working with the kids was a lot of fun, and the shoot yielded some adorable, timeless photos of the three.

When was the last time you had family portraits taken? Spring is a beautiful time to get out, play around, and get some candid shots of your family. Nature makes a gorgeous backdrop for a lasting image of your loved ones!

The 2009 Wedding Season has Begun!

Hello and welcome to our photography blog! It looks like 2009 is going to be a beautiful season! If you are looking for wedding photography in or around the Colorado Springs area, we have many openings still available, including weekends and weekdays throughout the summer and fall. Are you getting married in Buena Vista, Colorado Springs, Golden, Telluride, Breckenridge or another gorgeous Colorado location? Check out our website gallery for samples of our wedding work. Check back for photos of our most recent weddings, portrait sessons, and artful photography.