Kebi was referred to me when she bought her dress at Anna Be’ Bridal Boutique in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood and I couldn’t be more thrilled. She and Ian are the kind of people who just felt like friends when I met them. Maybe its because Ian and I unknowingly grew up in adjacent Pennsylvania towns, but it’s probably more that they’re just rad people. And I like rad people.

At our first meeting Kebi said to me that for her and Ian “the big decisions always came easy”. It wasn’t hard for the two of them, after meeting on the West Coast, to choose Denver Colorado as the place they would move and start their lives together. And it wasn’t hard to decide to get married, because they agree on the important things in life. So last weekend, many states later (Kebi is from Iowa and met Ian in Oregon, I’m from Pennsylvania, here via Boston) we met in Boulder for their awesome engagement session.

Guys, I can’t wait for your wedding in February! It’s going to be fabulous.

Here are a few images I found so far that I love:

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I always look at the upcoming month as a fresh slate, full of opportunity. Back in August (it feels like so long ago) I was asked by colleagues to travel to the east coast and the mountains of Colorado for upcoming September weddings. Of course I jumped at the opportunity, because I adore traveling! At the time it really didn’t occur to me just how busy I’d be or the battle my immune system would be facing in the aftermath, but it’s a small price to pay for being able to do what I love.

I was born and raised on the East Coast so I couldn’t resist traveling with Kara Pearson of Kara Pearson Photography to Connecticut, by way of NYC. I spent a couple days visiting with friends Michelle (I photographed her wedding in PA this past July) and college friend Austin in Manhattan. We all got together for some fabulous Martinis at VNYL in Midtown. They have the coolest bathrooms ever, no kidding! I also took a quick trip to B&H Photo and Video, which is basically MECCA for photographers and videographers. Here are a couple shots from Allie and John’s wedding in Connecticut. They had a gorgeous ceremony partially officiated by John’s father and Allie’s family hosted the incredible reception that continued well into the night even after the bride and groom took off!

I love this look between father and daughter just before they walked down the aisle!

John’s father conducted an amazing prayer with the groomsmen and made me cry before the service. It was very moving. Notice the ring bearer in the middle? He was such a champ all day long.

The service was filled with beautiful music. Here he bride and groom sing together with their guests. John’s sisters sang when Allie walked down the aisle and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house.

Everyone kept talking about Allie’s “big eyes” all night. Here you can see what they mean!

We took the Bridal party out to a pier on the ocean, it was very patriotic.

These birds are so freaking cute. They topped the cake. John’s had a law book in his wing… he just completed law school. I love.

The following day I was lucky to catch up with my parents in Rye NY for a day of fun. They brought my nephew Kyle who is quite possibly the cutest kid on the planet and we ran around the waterfront and the town of Rye just enjoying our good company. The weather was perfect for a day of relaxation, but I managed to “work” a bit and get a couple shots of our day. Isn’t Kyle CUUUUUTE?

Kyle playing with his Grandma

And checking out the Ferris Wheel with his Poppy

I also had the pleasure of working with Dreamtime Images up in Vail earlier this month. Camille and Miah had a beautiful ceremony at The Lionsquare in Vail. They had a lovely cocktail hour up at the top of the mountain (UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS) just a short Gondola ride away from the reception which turned into one serious party. Not only were the bride and groom’s friends living it up at the photo booth and on the dance floor, but every family member young and old was having the time of their lives! September weddings are for party people. Here’s one image I grabbed that really showcases the backdrop. Also don’t you love brides who traverse mountain tops?!

Now I’m back in Colorado playing catch up, meeting with clients for 2010 and finishing up some beautiful albums from 2009. I’ll have to post photos of those too, so stay tuned!

If you’re still looking for the perfect dress or some fun wedding related fashion check this out:

This Saturday at 7pm some great local vendors have put together a fun event with giveaways, food, fashion, dancing and fun. Check it out! http://calendar.dailycamera.com/denver-co/events/show/88087855-something-blue-at-rebelle-salon-3921-tennyson-street

Gavin is full of surprises. At least he was on his and Corrie’s one year wedding anniversary. I met him and Corrie bright and early for their first surprise – an anniversary photos session. Corrie had no idea what to expect from the day, but fortunately she looked fabulous as always and was up for anything! We ran around South Pearl St. in Denver and had fun finding good light and interesting spots to goof around. It was awesome seeing these two as giddy and taken with one another as they were on their wedding day, which of course led to the fabulous images you see below.

Click here to check out their amazing wedding one year ago!

After our session Gavin and Corrie were off for some more excitement. Not the least of which was an excursion to Alaska for which they’d be flying out that evening! I hope you guys had a killer time in Alaska and a wonderful day celebrating your first wedding anniversary. Now on to the photos:

Dana & Kyle bubble over with energy, the kind of energy that is catching and takes you by surprise. And it’s that imperative energy that keeps them close even when Kyle is in Kansas City and Dana is here in Colorado. And their story fits so well. Meeting and falling in love quickly, honestly and with all they had. Committing to one another despite distance and planning a wedding not long after first meeting. Sometimes you just know.

I can identify with Dana & Kyle. It was, after all, the same kind of confidence that led Drew and I to move across the country together a handful of months after we started dating. We met for lunch some time in April which led to sort of officially calling one another boyfriend and girlfriend around May. By August we were in the car headed 1,984 miles west against the wishes and better judgment of parents and friends who hoped we weren’t being too rash. 4 years later I know it was the best decision I ever made.

Dana & Kyle, thank you for choosing me to photograph your engagement session. I had a great time meeting you guys. I wish you both the best of luck at your wedding in 2010. And Dana I hope moving to Kansas City is the best decision you ever make!

Click here to view Dana & Kyle’s slideshow.

I was back in Pennsylvania for almost three full weeks last month. I managed to cover a lot of ground. From relaxing at the New Jersey Shore to partying in Manhattan and chilling with my family in Suburban PA I had a jam packed month. I was also very fortunate to photograph one of my best friend’s wedding. Michelle and I go way back. Like 6th grade classmates way back. I consider myself fortunate that we didn’t really fully find our friendship until Senior year of High School, because it’s enabled us to bond through the trials of young adulthood, over the long distance of colleges 500 miles away and we remain strong as we build our own lives and families away from our childhood home in Doylestown PA.

Michelle’s wedding was beautiful and I can’t wait to get some photos up, but I’ve only just begun the editing process. Today while sorting through images I found no less than 20 consecutive frames of Michelle and our good friend Evan, also from High School, that just cracked me up. And because it made me smile I took three of the funnier frames and made them into a silly animation to share! Hopefully more blogging soon, I have lots of photos to share just not as much time!

Seems to be that all my posts reference my Dad right now… which I guess is fitting since he celebrated both Father’s Day and his birthday in June! Today I’m showing off some of the amazing photos he takes when he visits air shows. He’s an avid air-show-goer. I don’t really know the term for it, but he loves metal “birds”. He sent these to me in an email last night and I just can’t help but want to share them with the world. Now you know where I got my mad photo skills from – it runs in the family!

I love these candid crowd shots, they remind me of Gary Winnogrand’s work, but here we replace women with kids.

This is Drew’s favorite, love the flags in the background. Give peace a chance!

I personally love this one, her expression is priceless.

So I know nothing about airplanes/jets/whatever, but I’m pretty sure this is three planes in a killer formation. Rock on Dad!

I immediately made this the wallpaper on my phone. Amazing right?!

In the brief period of time where I tolerated going to stand on hot tarmac and look straight into the blinding sun at these noisy things I did favor the Blue Angels. I can admit to these pilots being pretty darn talented.