lindsay & brandon (seattle wedding photographer)

Lindsay & Brandon got married in Seattle, and one of the most delightful parts for me about the trip was having them show me around!  They both know the city so well, and the day after the wedding, we went exploring and went EVERYWHERE.  We pretty much hit every major tourist point in Seattle in a matter of hours.  It was a blast!  We started out at Gasworks Park, which I loved:

Then on to Pike Place Market (where Linds & I picked out her flowers the day before the wedding)

One of my favorite shots of the day at the fish throwers' booth:

Under / behind the market is the Gum Wall.  It's a huge wall that's been ENTIRELY covered with gum.  It's a quarter gross and three quarters awesome:

Wandering around the artsy Fremont neighborhood...

And I'll end with what I think is my favorite shot of the day.  This amazing scene was in front of a bank of parking meters:

Thanks to the most amazing tour guides ever!  Love you both :)

heart of the rockies bridal show

This past weekend, I was at the Heart of the Rockies bridal show at the Salida Steamplant.  I love the bridal shows there because they're small, mellow, intimate, and give me a chance to talk to EVERYONE! :)  I hung out with so many fun vendors and lovely brides and had a great time!  Here are a few shots from the day:

I was obsessed with the flowers at my display - heather, blush ranuculus, and berries - that Lorrie at Mountain Meadows provided for me!

My brochures:

Love's Bridal put on a fashion show to display some of their gowns, and I caught this shot on the left as one of the models walked through a pool of light.  For the shot on the right, I borrowed Jennifer from Moonstone Retreat Center's rings - they're a brand new venue in Salida and I can't wait to check them out! ( I think the website isn't up yet)

It's possible I ate most of the sushi boat that Eddie from The Asian Palate brought.  If you want the most amazing sushi and Asian food for your wedding, Eddie is The One to talk to.  Seriously.

Beautiful table display from Antero Event Rental

I always love the flowers from Mountain Meadows!  Aren't those orange slices fun?

Dave Tipton is an amazing wedding musician - he plays an instrument called the Chapman Stick, which sounds like an acoustic guitar and a bass guitar at the same time:

The ladies from Wild Horses Salon took care of the models' updos and nails:

Enchanted Strings & more flowers from Mountain Meadows:

If you're a local vendor, or a bride getting married anywhere, come join us for the next bridal show at the Steamplant on March 13th!

lindsay & brandon (seattle wedding photographer)

Words cannot describe this day (but of course I'm going to make a lame attempt anyway).  Lindsay is an old friend and a beautiful woman straight out of old Hollywood, and she married one of the kindest, most sincere people I've ever met.  I was so excited to fly to Seattle to shoot their wedding because it meant A) a week with them B) a week with old friends from high school and C) two very knowledgeable tour guides - Brandon is a local and met Lindsay when they were in college together at Seattle Pacific.  Not only was everything absolutely lovely, but Lindsay is a serious DIY queen and pulled this whole thing off in a few short months and, seemingly, without being stressed at all. And Wild Rose is an incredible venue!This whole day was full of beauty.

A quick stop at Taco Time after the hair appointment :)

Aren't these flowers AMAZING?  Fun story : we went to Pike Place Market with buckets the day before the wedding and picked everything out.  Her bridesmaids and assorted friends helped put together the bouquets (let me repeat that - the DAY BEFORE.  How awesome is that?)

Lindsay is a librarian, and our good friend Chris (who was a "brides-man") makes the most fabulous wedding cakes.  It was a match made in heaven :)  The cake table was unreal! And yes, that is a gigantic cupcake-shaped cake.

A few pirate cupcake wrappers for Brandon...

Jars of honey for favors...

LOVE this ring book!

A bluegrass band played as the guests filtered in...

Brandon's brother made a handsome ring bearer.

The tears flowed as Lindsay walked down the aisle...

... which was lined with herbs picked from Brandon's parents' garden :)

When Lindsay & Brandon sang together during the ceremony, everyone cried.

I LOVED these artistically-folded books!

They cut the cake with a machete.  They are that cool.

Lindsay & Brandon - I love you guys so much.  Thank you thank you thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing day!

Also, stay tuned for their day-after session (location - EVERYWHERE in Seattle :)  coming soon!

allie & jason (buena vista wedding photographer)

Allie & Jason's woodland wedding was absolutely lovely and perfect, down to the last detail.  It was held on her parent's property and home at The Reserve in Buena Vista and I loved the simple, dramatic elegance of their day.  I don't know if I've ever seen a lovelier bride...

Lorrie at Mountain Meadows provided amazing flowers, as always:

Isn't this location amazing?  I wish that's what MY backyard looked like...

(And thanks to Antero Event Rental for the lovely setup)

Seriously!  What a gorgeous couple :)

The moon was unbelievable :)

And fake (biodegradeable) snow for the last dance and exit!

Allie & Jason - thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of your gorgeous day!

crystal & dorthea (colorado LGBT wedding photographer)

Crystal is a long-lost friend from another life, and when she found me on Facebook and contacted me about doing a lifestyle / engagement session with her fiancee Dorthea, I was elated.  Marriage equality is something that I feel very strongly about, and I was honored to be able to document their love in recent weeks.  Crystal & Dorthea - you are wonderful people and I am proud to call you friends.