Shooting with Beckstead

Wow! The last few days have been a whirlwind of creative activity. Voted one of the 10 Best wedding photographers in the world, David Beckstead just conducted his second Shoot with Beckstead workshop in Denver this past Sunday thru Wednesday. I was honored to be asked to help out with the hosting of the event with my good friend Suzanne Wille of A Photo Opportunity.

15 photographers attended, traveling from as far away as Calgary. David really pushed us in both creative challenges and energy levels. I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in saying we all came out of this workshop as better photographers than when we went in.

I hosted the meet n' greet on Sunday evening. Here are a handful of images.

Johnny Tran, second from right, flew in from Calgary.
David Beckstead holding his beautiful daughter Asia, and his wife Kassandra sticking her tongue out at me.
Susan Pacek and the host of the event, Suzanne Wille
My wife Pat in a long conversation with workshop attendee and National Geographic photographer Joanna Pinneo. It had something to do with an Oprah program. Joanna and I have been friends since the old APWPA days.
One more of Asia.
Suzanne, Katie Van Buren, and Angie Wood. How many drinks have you had?!
The first day of the workshop was in Georgetown. Here's some of what I shot from the day.
I've never shot in a cemetery before, let alone with a bride, but here's what I came up with.
These were under an I-70 overpass.
Our last stop was at the gold mine in Idaho Springs.
Day two will be posted tomorrow. It was a night shoot at Southlands.

Shanna and Michael's Wedding

Back again at my favorite venue! Shanna and Michael were married at the beautiful Sanctuary. It was a beautiful ceremony on a perfect late spring day, even if it was a bit windy. Kelsey, David, KJ, and crew did their usual impeccable job. It was also Krista's first opportunity to shoot with me this season. I sure have missed her! Here are a few images from the day.

Beautiful table setting, with each place card being personally signed by Shanna and Michael. This was a very nice touch!
Shanna having fun in front of the camera
Krista took this gorgeous candid portrait
One of my favorite spots for a portrait. The 1st tee box.
The dudes being cool!
The girls doing a little "vogueing"
I love the ethereal look to this shot during the ceremony
Shanna's dad getting a bit emotional during the ceremony
Michael and Shanna in another favorite spot, the waterfalls.
It was windy, but photographers love what it does to the veil
Beautiful light just before sunset
This shot will definitely make its way to my website portfolio!
The first dance from a cool angle by Krista
Shanna and her dad performed a traditional Indian dance for their father-daughter dance
Then her mom joined in!
Then everybody partied!
It was a beautiful day! Thank you Shanna, Michael and your families!