An engagement session, a wedding, and new babies!

Meredith and Brian are getting married next summer at Beano's Cabin in Beaver Creek. Beano's is a great setting for a wedding, and I'm excited about photographing their celebration for a couple of reasons. First, Meredith and Brian have been wonderful to work with, and second I am finally getting a chance to work with event planner Faye Gardenswartz, who has several ICON awards under her belt. It was a bit chilly on Lookout Mountain, but we had a good time!

Suzanne and Ryan's wedding was Saturday at the JW Marriott in Cherry Creek. Suzanne and Ryan have been great to work with. Ryan is a photographer , so he understands what wedding photographers go through to capture the images on such an unpredictable occasion as a wedding. Terry, Suzanne's mom officiated the ceremony, which was set in a spectacular setting by Denver Design Works, who always do an impeccable job. The combined talents of Stephanie at the hotel, and Julie Gambrell of Classic Creations, made sure that everything was very well organized. Peter Yellen and Dressed in Black rocked the house for the reception. I've had the priviledge of working with them a lot this season, and they always keep the reception crowd on their feet. Charles Brinton of Brinton Studios help me out at the wedding. I'll post some of his fabulous images at a later date.

The beautiful ceremony setting and Grand Ballroom by Denver Design Works.
I love this picture of Suzanne's great smile and showing off her necklace.
Here's Suzanne in the wine room at the JW Marriott. I love the really cool lighting and Suzanne's "Miss Thing" pose!.
They kissed A LOT!
I'm reminded of the song "Sneakin' Sally through the Alley" by Robert Palmer with this imageThank you Suzanne and Ryan for a great wedding!
Here's Lindsay!
I photographed Jen and George's wedding at Columbine Point in winter Park a couple of years ago.
Nine months ago Lindsay arrived! Here are a few pictures of the cutie pie and her beaming parents.

I only do family sessions on a limited basis. Just about a year ago, Kristy and Scott were referred to me for a family session by Tammy and Justin, previous wedding clients of mine. Well, sometimes the little ones do not cooperate as evidenced by Ella's reaction on this photo from the session.
Kristy and Scott however loved this image and used it on their Christmas card last year. So when I got the email from them for another session this year, I was looking forward to photographing Ella with a smile on her face! A year older, Ella is a take charge person now! Ella was blessed with a baby sister, Keely, just about 3 weeks ago and her grandparents were here from Syria.
And finally, Ella with a smile!

A New York minute

I've just returned from a whirlwind weekend! Arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday evening; spent about an hour and a half with my daughter, grandson, and 3 months old granddaughter; drove up to my brother's house in Plainfield NJ, and got to bed about midnight; up at 6 am to catch the train to NYC for the Photo Plus convention and an appearance at the Pictage booth. I got the chance to appear in the "ask the photographer" session at the Pictage booth with the living legend Joe Bussink. Visit his website and you'll know how honored I am to have had the opportunity to appear with him. I also got to visit with my friends Calvin Hayes, Claire Kubota, the BluDomain crew, and Regina Fleming. It was also very nice to have Dr Paul Docktor hang out with me at the show. I photographed Paul and Diana's wedding back in 2002, and Paul is an avid photographer. It was pure coincidence that he was in New York at the same time I was and was thrilled to be able to attend the show. I also had a chance to finally get my hands on the new Nikon D3. This amazing camera will be mine as soon as it is released next month and I cough up $5000! After the show, I caught the train back to Jersey around 6, but when I got to the massive parking garage at MetroPark station, I realized that I forgot to write down my space number. After walking around the garage for 45 minutes, I finally called on God's help and the rental car appeared around the next corner! You have got to have faith! Saturday, I visited my mom and my sister and her family in Union, NJ, stopped by Jimmy Buff's for an Italian double hot dog, drove back to Philly to spend the rest of the day with my daughter and her family. Then up at 4 am to catch the 6:30 am flight back to Denver.

I was greeted in Denver by a raging snowstorm, but as I'm posting this, it's long gone with the sun now shining brightly. You gotta love living in Colorado!

No wedding pictures this time around. I thought would have more time taking pictures around New York, but I only had a few minutes before the sun set and grabbed a few on the walk between the Javits Center and Penn Station.

Peeling paint on a garage door.
An exterior light fixture hanging down.
An interesting juxtaposition of a car billboard.
I love the mood of this photograph.
I love playing with shapes and angles. The fog adds to it.
The crosswalk on 7th with the masses headed for Penn Station.
Riding the escalator down to the train platform.
Here's Cupcake!
And here she is with her big brother Biscuit!

A wedding in Tampa

I had the pleasure of shooting with my good friend and great photographer Phillip Lloyd this past weekend in Tampa. It's always a treat to shoot with Phil because we push each other and the winner is the bride and groom. The ceremony was on Davis Island and it was coordinated by Shannon Wilson of Table 6 Productions, whose partner Heather Allen is located here in Denver. Shannon did a terrific job! The decor was beautiful with the green and blue lighting and the day ran smooth as silk! I'm looking forward to working again with Table 6! Here are some images from Saturday.

Kimberly looked great, and was wonderful to work with.
Little Miss flowergirl was adorable.
Kimberly with Shannon of Table 6 Productions.
Here's the ceremony site on the river bank.
The handsome young ringbearer.
This was right after they were announced as husband and wife.
This will give you an idea of the beautiful lighting effects.
Kimberly and Joshua as the sun is setting on the Tampa skyline.
And later that evening.