Family Time in Aurora
Every time I am asked to photograph Cindy and Bob and their family, I enjoy it even more. From their wedding to their first son Baylor to his brother Jack to just any chance our paths cross, it is always a treat to be around them. And when Bob’s daughters Shannon (one of my favorite students from a past career) and Tara (who shares my love for photography) and Cindy’s parents are thrown in the mix, the photo shoot gets even better! So following is just a random sample of photos we captured on Christmas Eve. Starting with Jack’s “formal” shot and ending with Baylor and his friend from next door, each shot was a joy. Hope you enjoy them as well!
Love Thy Brother. And Sister.
Wedding Bells
I love shooting weddings. And receptions. And picnics in the park celebrating weddings. And the day after the wedding (when it works out for the bride and groom!). So here are some of my favorite shots of my four most recent weddings. And best wishes to Sarah and Tom, Laura and Eddie, Nora and Cameron, and Diana and Jesse as they celebrate their first holiday season as couples.
(for more of this wedding, see Laura and Eddie Wed in Denver)
And, of course, no fall wedding would be complete without a Tebow moment!
Parent and Child
In the next week I am going to make up for lost time and blog about so many of the wonderful photo shoots I have done in the past several months while I was taking a blogging break. I have lots of excuses for not blogging regularly (a trip to Europe, finishing our cabin in the mountains, playing apps on my iPhone), but mostly I just needed some time to think about life. And death. And how much I cherish having the chance to photograph so many families and friends and life altering events.
And so, instead of blogging about individual photo shoots, I’ve put together a series of themes (my yearbook background just keeps asserting itself!) and pulled samples from my shoots of the past few months. The first one was going to be called “Mother and Child” because I cannot stop thinking about my beautiful daughter Janet and her husband Andrew whose baby was stillborn this past August. They are truly my heroes as they continue to heal over these past few months. But every time I capture a mom or a dad (which is why the title had to be expanded to include them as well!) in unguarded moments with their children, I can’t help but think of Janet and Andrew. I know they will someday be that mother and father; in the meantime, I would like to share just a few of my favorite candid shots.
These last two are extremely special to me. The first is of Karlyn and Nolan, my first grandson. The second is of Janet and Miller, my second grandson.
Congratulations, Nora & Cameron!
In preparation for tomorrow’s formal reception, Nora and Cameron were married by Judge Sheila Rappaport yesterday at the district courthouse in downtown Denver. I had never shot a civil ceremony such as this before and loved the way the Judge ran the ceremony and especially loved watching Nora and Cameron (as friends and family sat in the jury box!) as they recited their vows and exchanged rings. They are a beautiful couple; I can’t wait until tomorrow to capture even more photos of them. In the meantime, I thought they might enjoy these few shots from yesterday’s marriage.
Laura & Eddie Wed in Denver
I photographed Laura and Eddie’s wedding on Sunday and could not resist posting a few teaser photos of the bride and groom. They and their families were so gracious throughout the day and night that they made the entire shoot a pleasure. The Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver offered an elegant setting and the Broncos helped everyone’s mood by winning in overtime, so all we needed was the perfect wedding (and it was!) and a great reception (again, success!). Congratulations, Eddie and Laura, and thanks for letting me share this day with you!
And, of course, I had to include one last photo of darling Eliana!
Sarah & Tom at Silo Park
I had so much fun shooting Sarah and Tom’s engagement session at Silo Park in Greenwood Village. One of the best parts was reconnecting with Sarah, who had been one of my students, and with her wonderful parents. After meeting Tom, I could see what a special couple they are. Their wedding is at the end of August in Estes Park, and I cannot wait to photograph their special day. Their sense of play and the joy they take in each other is contagious! Congratulations, Sarah and Tom!
Kosta, Joanne & Sean
Kosta is Joanne and Sean’s miracle baby, as he was born three months prematurely weighing only two pounds, eight ounces. As you can see by the photos that follow, he is thriving! And watching Joanne and Sean with Konstantinos Ioannis (yes, it’s all Greek to me!) was the best part of the photo shoot. He was so happy and adorable the entire time that it was tempting to put down the camera and just hold him. And the other highlight was seeing Joanne again and meeting her wonderful husband. All in all, a great day!
Matthew, Lauren and Kate at Silo Park
I love photographing families. And Debbie and Brian have done such a great job with their three children, big brother Matthew and twins Lauren and Kate, that spending time with them is even more delightful. When I first shot them in the fall, the girls were a little shy; this time, we all explored the wetlands, the playground, the toolshed, and every inch of one of my new favorite locations, Silo Park. I think we captured every mood of this wonderful family; following is just a small sample. Enjoy!
Angelina Turns One!
I loved photographing Angelina and her parents, Marie and Nick, last winter, but had even more fun this time around as Angelina just turned one. She is such an adorable little girl, as you can tell by the photos that follow, and Marie and Nick were great about trying out different settings at a park in Stapleton. And Marie was nice enough to let me photograph Angelina a few days later in her grandmother’s coat, as each year Angelina can be documented growing into this special heirloom. I loved all the moods Angelina showed in this shoot, as you can see. Enjoy!
