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Wes & Lauri Lea-Winter wedding at the Chapel at Red Rocks

12.06.2009 - By Peter
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I am just back from Wes and Lauri Lea’s wedding and It’s official. Yes, that was the last wedding of 2009. What a great way to end a great year. It was really nice to capture their wedding ceremony at The Chapel at Red Rocks. Red Rocks is magical in the winter  with snow on the rocks and the clear cold days make the rocks seem even larger and vibrant than normal. We then went to The Golden Hotel for the reception, thanks to Melissa for all the hospitality. The Golden Hotel is a gem nestled on the banks of Clear Creek in downtown Golden. The nice thing about a morning wedding ceremony is after the ceremony we still have some of the best natural light of the day to use and not another commitment. We went to Lodo in Denver to capture some fun images of Wes and Lauri Lea alone. We covered a lot of  ground even though it was getting really cold (mid 20s). As the last wedding of 2009 I can’t ask for a better year or better clients. Much thanks to Wes and Lauri Lea for allowing us to capture their amazing wedding day in Colorado and engagement in Memphis, TN.

We wish you the best!

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The view from The Chapel at Red Rocks. I love how the rocks give depth and dimension to the is image.

Rings.... Thanks Heater! It is hard to make a creative ring portrait. I feel good about this one. Something different!

Rings.... Thanks Heater! It is hard to make a creative ring portrait. I feel good about this one. Something different!

This is a fun spot that Wes and Lauri requested specifically. I put a different spin on it this time. This feels more like Brooklyn than Denver to me. Love it!

This is a fun spot that Wes and Lauri requested specifically. I put a different spin on it this time. This feels more like Brooklyn than Denver to me. Love it!

Another spin... I am really liking this one also!

Another spin... I am really liking this one also!

December brides are TUFF, It is COLD! This image feels cold but documents what the day is really like.

December brides are TUFF, It is COLD! This image feels cold but documents what the day is really like.

What is a trip to Lodo without a Union Station portrait?

What is a trip to Lodo without a Union Station portrait?

Depth, color and emotion. Did I mention December brides are TUFF.... I am in a down jacket, hat and gloves.

Depth, color and emotion. Did I mention December brides are TUFF.... I am in a down jacket, hat and gloves.

Inside the amazing Union Station. Best benches in Colorado.

Inside the amazing Union Station. Best benches in Colorado.

I try to always push myself creatively. This is an image I created for myself just to push onward. I hope you like it as well.

I always try to always push myself creatively at every wedding. This is an image I created for myself just to push onward. I hope you like it as well.

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“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light” ~Dylan Thomas

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Spotlight: The Chapel at Red Rocks, Morrison, CO

11.08.2009 - By Peter
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When thinking about the many unique and truly special places of Colorado, Red Rocks comes immediately to the forefront. Known for it’s unusual geology and unique acoustics, Red Rocks is an icon concert venue.  What is not as well know is that Red Rocks is also an amazing place to host a wedding. The Chapel at Red Rocks allows you to hold a wedding while overlooking the famous rocks and oftentimes Colorado wildlife. This is a gem that shouldn’t be overlooked by the bride to be. Out of the dozens of weddings we have photographed at the Chapel at Red Rocks here is a glimpse of what it has to offer.

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Alan & Molly- A Mountain Wedding in Vail

09.17.2009 - By Peter
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We had a great time photographing Alan and Molly’s Wedding last night in Vail. It was great to see so many familiar faces amongst the guests. Alan and Molly live in Hawaii currently but both lived in Colorado before trading the snow for sand.  Everything just went so well. We missed the short rain between the time I photographed Alan & Molly together alone and the ceremony. It was the perfect early fall day in the mountains, not hot, not cold but just right.

We started the day photographing in Vail Village at the covered bridge. All of Vail Village was buzzing with the weekly farmers market. We took this in stride and went to work to create uniquely vail images with Gore creek and the covered bridge. Then we were off to Donovan  Pavilion for the ceremony and reception. This is a great venue for a wedding, with a beautiful back patio for the outdoor ceremony and a spacious interior for the reception. During the ceremony surrounded by Aspen trees you could hear the trickle of Gore creek running in the background.

A really fun reception followed the ceremony with Alan’s Mom performing a Hula dance accompanied by  their friends playing Hawaiian slack key guitars. The night ended with Alan and Molly leaving with all the friends and family waiving sparklers as they left Donovan Pavilion.

Alan and Molly are off for two weeks honeymoon in Australia before returning to paradise in Hawaii.

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I really like this image for the glowing nature of the light. This was a real moment as she was finishing getting ready.

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Molly was a beautiful bride with a very natural and graceful presence. I was really drawn to the quality of the light coming in the window as she was getting ready. This is right before she went to meet Alan for the first encounter.

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This is the first Encounter (when they saw each other for the first time on the wedding day), They both were nervous (that is normal) as we brought them together with Alan turned facing away. Then 1-2-3 turnaround and this is what happened next. Love the energy!

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Vail is a great place to have a wedding. That is the covered bridge in the background.

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A quiet moment. They think I am messing with my camera but I didn’t want to interrupt this moment. I just captured it as is. Many times that is best.

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This is the classic covered bridge in Vail Village. Many thanks to the 40ish people waiting for us to get this image that were out of sight on both ends of the bridge. I love the depth and quality of light in this image.

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Each time I photograph I really try to do something new that I have never done before. In new and familiar locations this is my challenge to myself. This is where many of the images I am excited about come from. This is one of those images, I see the power of symbolism as they walk into there new life together going from the dark into the light.

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Alan getting the final word from Eugene C. Scott the officiant.

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Molly peeking out as she encourages on of the flower girls as she is about to walk down the aisle. See what I mean by being Beautiful and graceful?

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This was funny! I don't know if anyone noticed this but me. A flower girl getting a little gloss during the ceremony. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do...

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The patio at Donovan Pavilion.

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A happy couple taking in there guests during the ceremony. I thought this was a nice touch by having them turn around and let them and their guests see them. So many ceremonies all the guests see it the back of the couple. Nice touch Eugene!

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This might be my favorite image from the day. I LOVE brides that are willing to get in rivers barefoot in their wedding dresses. Classically colorado!

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Leaving in a sea of sparklers. This is a great touch!

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Matt & Elissa-Engagement shoot in the Boulder Foothills

06.09.2009 - By Peter
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I love the vignette of trees. I shot this to show their love for spending time together in the outdoors. I can almost smell the pines….

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Spring in Boulder with the a non-standard view of the iconic First Flatiron in the background. This is all about the color (new Flowers and grass) and the depth of this mountain environment. We are so lucky to live in Colorado!

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Drama, in light and position.

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Wow, This is cool!

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Andrew and Rachel’s: Engagement session in Denver & Boulder

05.27.2009 - By Peter
Categories: Engagement, Portraits
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I love the depth and layering in this image. This is right across the street from their home in Lodo, Denver.

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I like the form of the wall mimicking the shape of the mountains. Seemed fitting as they are facing west looking at the Rocky Mountains.

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Drama in the form of simplicity. Is this a natural or urban location?….. I think both, This is in Denver. I love the juxtaposition.

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I thought it might be too dark to shoot much as the clouds were getting thick and the sun was setting somewhere behind the gloom. This image just proves that it is always good to try to make an image even if the conditions aren’t in your favor.

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Another one that didn’t get away, the Mountain Gods were smiling on us. I love the sense of place in this image.

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