Urban Artistic Engagement Photographs | Dave . Taylor All it took was Dave's allure towards the hammock chair in my office for me to develop a quick fondness for this fantastic couple. We walked around some of my favorite photographic spots downtown Denver capturing these artistic urban engagement photos.
Dave and Taylor's Vail wedding is on the top of my "most looking forward to" list of 2013. Be sure to check back for that one.
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Though planning a wedding usually keeps a couple up nights thinking through the color of napkins and the sharpness of forks, there are certain touches to the evening that can only be provided by God, like a combination of the perfect cool September evening and a high rattlesnake danger. These, as well as the best reception playlist we’ve ever heard, were two of the elements that not only made Tim and Heather’s wedding uniquely beautiful, but also kept Selah Auxiliary Shooter (Matt, my handsome husband) afraid while kneeling in bushes trying to get some rustic, weedy photos of the bride and groom (see below.)
The officiant was a well-spoken and sagacious judge with wisdom to share. The musician/best man, Carlos, was a Peruvian guitarist with fingers to woo a bee from a flower. The father of the bride pulled his nicest shoes out of the attic only to find they hadn’t held up as well as he hoped. Tim’s Hawaiian mother and aunts performed their traditional dance to the Lee staple, “Tiny Bubbles”. It was a storybook of a night. However, the most iconic event of the night was still the love displayed between all the family, and most of all Heather and Tim. We were happy to be a part of their wonderful night.
Thank you to Chatfield Botanical Gardens along with CC and her lovely crew from Colorado Wedding Company for setting up the environment that allowed for us to document this wedding so well.
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Destination Montana Wedding | FOR-EVER | Alicia . Kyle "FOR-EVER," Alicia tells her future husband at any mildly applicable opportunity. In her sarcastic seriousness, she reminds Kyle of what he is getting himself into. Upon initially meeting with these two, I was able to tell right away that their wedding would be lots of fun. The perfect balance with a fun wedding is finding a couple who really believes in the importance of photography. Just as there were no details that went untouched, there we no feelings or points of significance that went undocumented during this wedding celebration.
Northern Montana welcomed all of Alicia and Kyle's closest friends and family to the coolest camp we've ever been at on the edge of a lake cradled by mountains. Their celebration lasted days and everyone stayed on site.
Who knew Montana was so beautiful? I imagine this post will create a spike in the Montana destination wedding market.
We came away from this wedding with great additions to our portfolio and a new set of friends. Thank you everyone for creating such a wonderful environment to explore and photograph.
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For neighboring patrons of the Broadmoor, it may have appeared to be a screen testing for the future James Bond movie when the groomsmen arrived at the scene. With that many handsome men in tuxedos and British accents, one would assume that no one outside of Hollywood could put such a group to assembly. And, one would be right, because it took two, in the wedding of Dom and Mary, not only to put together such a dapper group of men but also to juxtapose each of them with an equally radiant female counterpart (though a Texan accent more than British for the gals).
The whole wedding party and wedding itself was the kind of event that inspires artists to fill frames and Webster to redefine the word "classy." The intimate service took place in a small and antiquated church while the reception was in a room of the nearby Broadmoor hotel, who did not hold back on decor and mirrors.
Taking unique wedding pictures of fun and good-looking people like Dom and Mary makes the job feel too pleasurable to call work. Taking pictures at the exquisite Broadmoor hotel can make a photographer feel too overwhelmed on picking which of the perfect locations is the most perfect. However, with a combination of each, Selah had a momentous evening filling some frames of their own in the company of people who are as beautiful on the inside as the out. Furthermore, if you aren't sold yet, may I also mention that the deer were so close you could almost pet them.
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A BIG thank you to Stephany of SK Events for making it possible for us to document this day so well.
Surprise engagement | Cory . Ciara These two love birds traveled to Colorado last week to catch the Mumford concert at Red Rocks. Cory held the surprise well as he knew the whole time this trip was going to be a to more than just a concert.
I love photographing newly engaged couples but can't say I've ever captured someone so ripely engaged. These images were taken the day after their engagement and it took little prompting to encourage their exuding joy.
Congrats Cory and Ciara!
Broadmor engagement session | Dononic . Mary
I had to throw up a quick preview of Dominic and Mary's engagement session photographed yesterday at their wedding venue, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. We'll be back on Saturday for their wedding as I am certain the imagery will be superb. Check back soon for more engagement photos and their wedding preview.
"I can't imagine how attractive your children are going to be," I told Dominic and Mary.
Wedding photojournalist in Denver | Craig . Kelly Last weekend, the shortly yet longly awaited wedding of Craig and Kelly took place at Evergreen Lakehouse. This beautiful Colorado mountain wedding venue sits aside Evergreen Lake. We were delighted to be a part of this wedding for many reasons but mostly because we think Craig and Kelly are so great.
I hope that while you look through these journalistic wedding images you will be able to tell how tightly the two were holding each other. I hope you can see how joyful and in love they are, and lastly, I hope that you come away wanting more of the true and confident love that we saw in Craig and Kelly.
Creative Wedding Photography | Austin . Jenny During one of Nebraska's more tolerable summer days, Austin and Jenny exchanged vows in front of 150 of their closest friends and family. The simple and intimate wedding lent well towards focusing the attention on the pure joy displayed throughout the faces of the bride, groom and their guests.
Stay tuned for an update on this posting. Until then, let us share just a few of our favorites.
Creative wedding photographer in Denver | Galen . Roya I couldn't resist posting an update on this couple's wedding. The two were a perfect fit for a creative and unique portraiture...my favorite flavor.
Though the wedding story telling and imagery is compelling I think the main reason I wanted to re-post these photographs is because of the ring bearer. He may just be one of the cutest and funniest I've seen.
Here's to the ring bearer and his green bow tie.
Unique Wedding Photographs | Downtown Denver | Galen . Roya I'm featuring just a few of Galen and Roya's unique wedding portraits. It was a priority for the two to have their wedding documented in a unique and artistic perspective. These fine art images are the type of photos that only gain interest over time.
The two exchanged vows near downtown Denver at City Park. Thank you Galen and Roya for allowing me to be a part of your special day.
These are exactly the kind of portraits I hang on my studio wall to show my favorite type of images. I like these so much I'm thinking about superimposing my face in to the photos. Too much? I think you get the point.
Destination Ski Resort Wedding | Ten Mile Station | Grant . Chelsea The town of Elwood Nebraska made it's way across the plains to Breckenridge Ski Resort for Grant and Chelsea's wedding on July 21st. Rain or shine, the group was ready for a party.
Rain it was. Though it didn't stop a bit of the celebration from being the best and most beautiful day of this couple's lives. It's written all over the images.
Thank you Grant and Chelsea.
Montana Outdoor Camp-like Wedding | Christian . Michelle The ubiquitous and inevitable ingredients of any American wedding include cake, white dress, flowers, and a relative or two who is known as "Crazy Uncle John" and it is understood that he is to be taken with a grain of salt. In the case of this rural Montana ranch wedding of Christian and Michelle however, the Crazy Uncle Johns were outnumbering the urbanites and the grains of salt were copious. Without ever bringing it to a vote, it was unanimous that for every member involved, Christian and Michelle's wedding ranked among the best weddings and best events even, of all time.
The festivities started with an all-inclusive frisbee golf event (google Christian Dietrich disc golf), then on to a rehearsal party in the home of several thousand books (google Christian Dietrech's dad's book collection), followed by a day of preparation, a solitary Quakeresque wedding, the reception, then an enormous bonfire of Norwegian candles and all guests hunkering down for the night in their tent near the river. In all of it, the Crazy Uncle John Montana spirit kept all spirits high and flames burning.
The most notable example of this was when during the reception, a sudden storm came in quickly and strongly with wind and rain. Michelle, the bride, threw on a coat over top of her dress and started directing traffic. About four other men took off their shirts and buckled in their beards before taking on the storm to save the tent, the band, and anything else that needed saving. Not long after, in the safety of a wall-less tent, we all watched the bride and groom do their first dance in jeans and raincoats with soaked hair and loving smiles to acoustic music.
Towards the end of the night, there was no telling the Montana locals from the Entourage-extra looking East Coasters because all were arm in arm and beer in hand, laughing like we knew it was our last chance to dance in the eye of the hurricane. (For the record, there was no pt. II to the storm. The next morning we all had breakfast together in the sunshine).
The Dietrich-Johnson wedding is the kind of event that not only makes the job of photography beautiful, but also the job of "earth dweller". We liked it.
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As a junior photographer watching the Oscars, one often fantasizes about taking pictures of the celebrities as they tread the red carpet. What is even better than that though, is getting the chance to take pictures of people who look like celebrities getting off a chairlift in Snowmass Colorado (near Aspen), which is exactly what we were able to do here at Selah for Danielle and Pete's wedding.
Set near the top of the mountain, there were some amazing natural backdrops, as well as an elevation high enough for the fake John Lennon to make a real complaint during the reception as his Beatles Tribute band kept everybody shaking in between cake breaks.
Danielle was a gorgeous bride who put more time into planning her wedding than most. She knew what she wanted down to the details and was thrilled to have it take place in a town where she has so much family history. Pete's skillset was really put on display whenever he held the microphone or went out of his way to show gratitude to friends and workers. Pete and Danielle, a highly complementary couple, started dating in the sixth grade. They were good at posing for photos then (see below) and have only gotten better since.
This is the kind of wedding where everything is aesthetic and the challenge for the photographer is to zero in on the unique characteristics that tell the story. That's why we enjoyed it so much. (That, and the cake). I also want to acknowledge wedding cinematographer Kyle Hodge and the ladies with Jane Floyd & Associates, the Aspen Wedding Coordinators, for being so helpful and enjoyable to work with. As a Snowmass Destination Wedding Photographer, this one was all we could hope for.
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One would assume that love is the reason, focus, and theme of any wedding, but for me it wasn't until Kyle and Lisa's wedding that love was the part that stood out most (as opposed to the usual stress); more than the horse shoes, decorations, or music. Admittedly, I knew more of the back story and members involved in this wedding than I normally do but in my totally biased opinion it was the family's love and coming together like a Swiss Family Robinson wedding put on by non-Pixar Disney that really brought this beautiful, outdoor Omaha wedding to life.
With Kyle, the groom, so close to his own parents and sister, and Lisa, the smilingest bride since April of 03', so close to not only her parents but her 9 siblings as well, there were few moments captured on film that didn't include the sincere emotion of a biological loving supporter. Brothers-in-law joking, nieces and nephews spreading bubbles and crying, and the sisters also crying, the love was everywhere and Selah was happy to keep up even in the hovering lake of midwestern humidity.
Whenever there was setting up, cleaning up, or tearing it up (that is, dancing), to be done, the Winter and Gebauer family members were all over it and happy to help. Even in the family photos (with possible exception of the youngest Gebauer, Claire, who filled her smiling quota half way through) the clan was all happy to be together and no one complained about how long it took, how hot it was, or how close together they had to stand in order to get the entire family in one frame.
It truly was well put together and a joyous spectacle for the rest of us who got to join the family for the day. I hope that Selah will be hired to shoot the weddings of the other siblings as well. We've only got seven more opportunities so my trigger fingers are crossed.
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With tattoo sleeves, kids in bow ties, and horses in the distance; Reuben and Ali's wedding at the Devil's Thumb Ranch (near Winter Park) has definitely been a photographical highlight this year in Selah's resume. Reuben and Ali are two beautiful people who not only have good taste but keep eclectic and international company. There were as many accents and body accessories as there were dance moves and it all came together for Selah to paint some beautiful pictures. Not to mention the backdrop of Devil's Thumb Ranch. It's a Colorado venue like no other.
Some of the highlights: - Handmade decorations by Ally including mason jars with a picture and a candle inside. - The Gregory family "marathon" skit involving a clever poem, some flashy 80's athletic gear, and some Rocky soundtrack introductory music. - Some of the best photobooth expressions we have ever seen. - Reuben tearing up during his vows and the nearby horses all gathering right behind him when he does it. - The Bride and Groom's first dance, which was a montage of surprise, and as Reuben admitted after, "The part that I was most nervous about."
What a great day spent with some great people. This is what makes our job so great.
Chatfield Botanic Garden | Red, Rustic Barn | Mike and Diane These two are the sweetest. The Nebraska couple is planning their intimate Breckenridge wedding for late September. Be sure to watch for more.
Here we are, the beautiful Mike and Diane!
Celebrating Family and Love I had the pleasure of celebrating two anniversaries with this loving and sentimental family. We often spend so much time in celebrating and supporting the initial union of marriage...but really shouldn't couples be supported when they have journeyed together for years?
This intimate and beautiful celebration was designed with sentiment. The children presented their parents with special keepsakes and memories of good things, places and experiences.
I am so thankful to have been a part of this meaningful and moving experience. This family has really encouraged me to celebrate people and relationships more.
Country Wedding | Eric . Tona I really wasn't sure what to expect when Tona told me that she and her dad were planning on clearing out their quonset to turn it in to Eric and Tona's chic, country wedding. Upon stepping into their reception we were amazed at, really, how perfect it was. Every moment and detail was knit together perfectly as the two celebrated and shared their story with hundreds of their closest friends and family.
It was so fun to be back at my home town to document this wedding. I just love Tona and don't know that I've seen a more beautiful bride. Enjoy this story.
Colorado wedding photojournalist If this blog post doesn't make you sappy I'm not sure what will. The rawness of this bride and groom's personality and connection is flooding every image.
I am so honored to have been a part of their story and to have documented the trueness of who they are. As a journalistic wedding photographer, I'm not as interested in photographing what a person looks like. I find a documentation successful when the images tell truly who a couple is. Thanks to this lovely couple and their openness I am proud to present the story of Margaret and Jonas's wedding celebration through a set of strong photojournalistic and fine art wedding imagery.
Their intimate wedding took place at the Evergreen Lake House in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It was dowsed with organic, delicate, natural and vintage details.
Also, a big thank you goes out to Nathan and his wonderful second eye.
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for Jeremy and Zofia - their unique Colorado wedding
When one of my favorite Denver wedding planners, Cielle, laid out her recommended photographers' business cards to Zofia, she immediately grabbed my card and said "I want this one." It took me all of a minute in meeting with Zofia to be certain that we would be a great fit too.
This kind, gracious, creative and unique couple celebrated their wedding at a unique Colorado venue, Cherokee Castle and a private residence. Their small and intimate Colorado wedding was infused with their heritage, personality and vision. We were so happy to be a part of this day. So happy!
I found myself clapping behind my computer several times upon grabbing the images for this preview. Zofia and Jeremy, we love you.
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SELAH (say - la) a Hebrew word found in the Bible meaning to pause, listen and take things in. It's purpose is similar to that of Amen in (Hebrew: "so be it") in that it stresses the truth and importance of the preceding passage. Alternatively, Selah may mean "forever," as it does in some places in the liturgy.
