Carolyn & Dan forgave me for being super late to their engagement session when I called and explained that I was stuck on the highway behind an accident that involved a semi that had CAUGHT ON FIRE.  In hindsight I’m actually kind of glad that it worked out the way it did, because when I finally got to their adorable Aspen home, the light was simply perfect.  After our shoot at their home and at Maroon Bells (literally just down the road!)  we went out to dinner and ended up having one of the deepest conversations I’ve ever had with clients about Life, the Universe, and Everything, and I loved every minute.

Dan & Carolyn, you guys are SO WONDERFUL and I can’t wait for your Aspen wedding – that meadow is going to be so stunning!

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Tracy Moore July 29th, 2011

Beautiful!!

jan o July 30th, 2011

beautiful in every way. the handsome couple against the maroon bells – to die for. the incredible wildflowers simply highlight their love for each other. you can see it in every shot. amazing. love the pic of carolyn, with her come hither look and dan following behind. you really captured some priceless moments for the rest of us to enjoy. good luck to the happy couple.

Carolyn August 1st, 2011

I had tears in my eyes as I looked at every picture. Some how you were able to put the depth of love onto film and it is amazing. Molly, what you did was everything I could possibly dream about and so much more. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Holly August 1st, 2011

So pretty! The Maroon Bells make such a dramatic backdrop!

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Last week, I flew out to DC for Katie and Brad’s engagement session, and we timed it perfectly to coincide with the National Cherry Blossom Festival!  I had never been to DC before, and this was definitely the perfect time to be out there – especially because we don’t get much of a spring in BV.  Katie & Brad were kind enough to drive me in circles all around town and we had so much fun getting to know each other while doing an epic & super speedy photographic tour of the city.  These guys are so laid-back and fun to be around, and I’m really looking forward to their cozy destination wedding (for them :) at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort.  Katie & Brad- it was so wonderful to finally get a chance to meet you!  Thanks again for everything!

The National Cathedral was so stunning – maybe one of my new  avorite places ever – and I never even knew it existed :/

The gardens there are AMAZING!

As is the architecture:

Model face!

Then on to some fun at Union Station…

Then towards the monuments for some fun, dramatically-lit shots.  I love the mood of these.

What a fun session – destination engagement sessions are one of my favorite things ever!

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zach April 2nd, 2011

Awesome! The photos look amazing. I love the one at the cathedral with a partial leaf in front of the camera!

Shalisa April 2nd, 2011

Another great reason why I am your blog-stalker :)

Lori April 3rd, 2011

Beautiful shots! love, love, love, the picture of the river with the paddle boats and cherry blossoms!

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Just got back from this gorgeous Lake Tahoe engagement session… Christine and I have been emailing for so long, I felt like I knew her before we had even spoken.  It was so much fun to finally meet her and Dave on their home turf in Reno!  Their wedding is coming up in less than a month in Durango, and it’s going to be amazing.  I know a few secret details about it so I’m super excited! It was a pretty chilly day and Reno had just gotten dumped on, but I got to walk around and explore a little bit before our shoot started.  The vibe of this place is so unique – it’s like a less glitzy, smaller Vegas, except they still have all the old neon signs, which I loved.  It turns out that some of my favorite vintage-looking casino signs during the day were the one that were abandoned and didn’t light up at night.

Christine and Dave clearly love each other so much, and it was an honor to be there with them.  Thank you guys so much for driving me through two states for such a fun engagement session!  I can’t wait for the wedding!

One of my favorite things to do when I’m in a new place is wander around with my camera and try to figure out how the town feels to me, if that makes any sense… so, a few fun shots of downtown Reno: 

Lake Tahoe was incredible.  I had never been, but loved wading through several feet of snow with my camera and their sweet dog :)

Not a bad shot, considering it was taken out of a car window:

The water is unbelievably blue.  Like, Caribbean blues and turquoises…. so pretty!

Christine is a geologist, so this ring shot seemed appropriate:

Thanks again, guys!  Your wedding is going to be so incredible – I can’t wait! :)

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Brooke February 28th, 2011

Color me silly… I didn’t know Reno has snow. In my mind Nevada = HOT desert. Duh! ;) I love the light detail during the day, and the lights lit up too! Excellent. :)

Holly March 9th, 2011

I love all the vintage signs! Awesome!

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I first met Monica when she was a bridesmaid in Shelly & Daniel’s wedding this last summer.  Now she’s engaged to a wonderful person herself, and they are both so much fun to be around!  I’m so excited to be shooting their wedding at the Boettcher Mansion this upcoming summer.  We had an awesome engagement session and started out around Golden where it was downright COLD (thanks for hanging in there, guys) and then headed to LoDo for some fun downtown shots.

Loved these heart-shaped chairs at The Market :

I love the feel of these last two – for some reason I keep thinking it feels like a James Bond movie:

Thanks so much, guys!  Can’t wait for the wedding :)

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Shelly's Mom January 26th, 2011

Hooray Monica & Scott – Congratulations!
*Exceptional photos Molly… as usual!

Austin Quinty January 30th, 2011

Hey Monica & Scott, Congrats!! By the way, I was the DJ for Shelly & Dan’s wedding. When’s the date? And have you booked a DJ? Either way, chat with Shelly & Dan and give me a call. I’d love the opportunity to work with Molly and I’m glad that you guys have her as your amazing photographer.

Aunt Jill January 30th, 2011

You are going to be the most beautiful bride! Scott is so handsome!! You deserve the best! I love these pictures and I love you Monica and your future husband Scott. God Bless you both. Aunt Jill

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I’ll be honest … I don’t really know how to write this one.  It’s been in my drafts folder for several weeks as Sarah and I played phone tag, and it just didn’t feel quite right to post yet… so here goes the original:

Sarah and Ryan have been together for several years.  They’ve known each other since high school, and when I asked them how they met, Sarah joked about following him around until he gave in and started paying attention to her :)  Now they’ve fallen in love, they have an adorable puppy… and Ryan has cancer.  Everywhere.

As soon as Sarah contacted me about doing a session, I just knew it was something that was absolutely essential for me to do.  Ryan was in a lot of pain that day, but the images we got are sweet and real and wonderful anyway.  Meeting both of these awesome people has made my life brighter.  Sarah & Ryan : thank you, thank you, thank you.

As I mentioned above, I wrote this post a few weeks ago and have just been sitting on it until I got the okay from Sarah.  She stopped by the studio yesterday morning to let me know, over tears and coffee, that Ryan recently passed away.  We did the session at just the right time – within a few days of our shoot, he was in too much pain to leave the house.  Sarah, my dear – my heart goes out to you.  I know words are totally useless at a time like this, but I love you already and I can’t wait to get to know you better.

If you’d like to make a donation to Sarah & Ryan’s photography registry, please contact me directly.

If you’d like to join with me in making a donation to the American Cancer Society in Ryan’s name, just let me know.

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Brigitte November 17th, 2010

Oh Molly, this is heart-wrenching. Thank you to Sarah for sharing a piece of such beauty with us.

Sandra Sutton November 17th, 2010

Please thank Sarah for allowing you to share their beautiful pictures. My condolences to her and Ryan’s family.

Amy November 18th, 2010

Absolutely beautiful, I am tears over how lovely the images are. So poignant and sweet

Larkin November 18th, 2010

Two extraordinary people with an extraordinary love.

Anna November 18th, 2010

Not going to lie.. this made me cry. A whole lot. Love ya, Sarah!

Chandra November 19th, 2010

I can’t even express how much I am moved by this – sweet Sarah, I can’t even imagine what you are going through right now! I love you for your courage and I am praying that you find comfort in your memory of Ryan and the unforgettable times you shared at this time of immeasurable loss and sadness! You are a gorgeous ray of sunshine – please keep shining in Ryan’s memory! God Bless You!

Molly, you are AMAZING and how remarkable you captured some of the last moments of this beautiful couples radiating love that even cancer couldn’t damper. You are breathtaking!

jan o November 29th, 2010

oh molly, right thing at the right time. oh sarah, i can’t imagine your loss and your strength in deciding to do this shoot. it will be invaluable in the days to come. thanks for sharing your holy ground with the rest of us. bless you both

lad December 1st, 2010

Molly, this breaks my heart. Dear Sarah, we don’t know each other, but I honor you and Ryan at this time. If I could write twenty readable paragraphs, they’d all be about you, Ryan, and the arduous road ahead. May God bless you and comfort you. And Molly, thank you for the pictures of love wrapped in beauty. What a gift.

Jackie December 6th, 2010

This is such a heart wrenching blog post – very very emotional. These photos are priceless to Sarah and it’s so great that she has these photos as a wonderful memory of her and Ryan. I’m so very sorry for your loss, Sarah.

JennLP December 6th, 2010

Stories like these are why I believe capturing memories through photography is an impoprtant calling. God has blessed you with that ministry. Thank you for sharing.

Corinne Krogh February 18th, 2011

Ohh, wow. This one is a toughie. What a gift you were able to give her. THIS is why we’re photographers. The one of them sitting by the lake… there’s just no words. You captured it.

I just can’t imagine that loss.

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