Last Saturday Jolyn & Reed were married at the Magnolia hotel in downtown Denver. It was a gorgeous day and I can’t wait to share all of the photos, but for now here’s a sneak peak

I never met Lacy Meadows, but he was close to a few of my friends and many of their friends, a group of avid back country skiers here in Colorado. Lacy passed away last month, skiing alone in Rocky Mountain National Park–apparently doing what he loved and living life to it’s fullest. I can’t get Lacy out of my head. The words of his friends are moving, speaking of his wide smile and zest for life:

“Of all the people in the world, there are some that touch you more than others – and he was one of those,” said David Bahr, a close friend and ski partner of Meadows’ for almost a decade. “He was someone you’d always want along and someone you trusted with your life.”(from Boulder’s Daily Camera Newspaper)

“Lacy was an avid and passionate skier, both inbounds and in the backcountry. He had unending energy that resonated with each and every person he met,” Brittany Walker said. “An honest soul and a great friend, Lacy lived and loved every day of his life to the fullest.” (from http://14erskiers.com/blog/2010/07/in-loving-memory-of-lacy-meadows/)

“Lacy was one hell of a skier. He loved to ski. I love to ski, but the way that Lacy loved to ski blew everyone I know out of the water. He loved a long hike, with a steep technical descent. He was known as the powder prophet, because he could always find the good snow on a bad snow day. Or as he would say, on a less better ski day because there are no bad ski days. He had this grin that I think I’ll remember for the rest of my life. It was infectious, when you saw it in full bloom you got stoked. His passion and enthusiasm came radiating out everytime that grin showed up. And you better believe that no matter what he was skiing, he was grinning.” (from http://snowwander.blogspot.com/2010/07/rip-lacy-meadows-july-24-2010.html)

Lacy did what he loved and he changed people by simply living hard and in the moment. By squeezing out every last drop of joy from life he could muster, he has left a legacy and clearly will be missed.

One of three stickers made in homage to Lacy. Click to get yours!

Becoming an adult isn’t easy. Running a business, planning a wedding, living the 9-5 grind, raising kids, fighting the hard fights… And I’ve been struggling with those big questions lately, the “what’s it all for?” and “Why are we here?” kind of stuff. If Lacy’s death can teach anyone anything (and I think it already has) it’s finding out what means the most to you and choosing to live it. Live your life by whatever creed you choose, but live it big, without fear and without remorse. I know when I go out, I want to be remembered like the people who love Lacy remember him.

Okay, so about a month ago the ever so talented and fabulously cool dynamic duo, Michelle and Zach Wear of Revert Photography took gorgeous images of me and Drew. You can check them out here!

And on that fateful day of awesomeness I attempted to take photos of this fabulous couple and their three under 5 (ish) boys. OMG, it was an incredible challenge. But they were so sweet and so fun and so patient, that I managed to eek out a few photos between their taking of the rock star photos of me and Drew. Check it:

Sarah’s laugh is infectious and her smile radiates. Chris lights up a room with his energy and humor. Together they’re like an enormous glaring sunbeam of awesome and joy. So it was natural that their friends and family coming together was like a reunion of long lost friends. It was a day of great meaning, one I’m told was many years in the making. But to look at Sarah and Chris, to hear their vows and witness the genuine love that overflows from them, you’d think their love was destined. Not years, but lifetimes in the making. I cried during their vows. I cried while editing their photos. I cried while watching the slideshow. Yes I’m a total sap, but really it’s impossible not to be overwhelmed by the amazingness these two people create as a pair. I couldn’t be more thankful to have been a part of their wedding day.

Click here if you’d like to view their slideshow!

Here are some images from their day, more to come!!

Oh! And did I mention that Chris and Sarah planned, executed and pretty much DIYed their entire wedding from bouquets to vows, hosting the reception in their gorgeous backyard? Well I did now. And I will mention more in another post dedicated to all the awesome details of their fabulous day!

I’ve had the pleasure of traveling with my buddy Gail of Encore Photography for one of her weddings this weekend. We’ve managed to squeeze in a bit of sightseeing, arriving on Thursday afternoon, stopping for a quick lunch in Seattle and making it to Anacortes (a lovely fishing town) by the same evening. Friday we traveled to Deception Pass, spent some time on the beach and took some great photos. And since a photo is worth a thousand words, I’ll stop writing and just SHOW you what we’ve been up to!

I told you we took some pretty photos –the ones of me below were taken by Gail of Encore Photo and edited by yours truly! And below that you can see some I shot of Gail!! weeee!

Bre and Nate are beyond gracious and kind. So there was no doubt they would have a fabulous wedding. Their beautiful day was not only witnessed by a group of amazing friends and family, but it was built by those same people! Everyone swooped in to transform the local Grange into a gorgeous venue with picture perfect details. The result? A romantic, fairy tale, picture perfect wedding. Oh and the carriage? Nate’s wedding day gift to his gorgeous bride. Congratulations Bre & Nate, you’re incredible and I wish you the very best in your life together!

We grabbed a few shots with Bre’s grandmother’s wedding gloves before heading to the ceremony. Vintage and soooo gorgeous.

Speaking of gorgeous. Bre looked like a princess. She was breathtaking.

Bre arriving via carriage as Nate waits for and then greets his bride. So romantic!

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These two boys cracked me up the whole day.

Can you blame Nate for being stoked?

LOVE the pink up-lighting, lanterns and details.

Nate & his guys just before the Ceremony

World’s most fabulous dip! Swooooooooontabulous

Here are some shots from the dance floor. Bre & her bridesmaids kicked it off with a killer mix of songs and a choreographed piece that brought the house down!

I loved this silo and this pairing of pics

Still working the bugs out a bit, but the debut of the Moody Booth (name pending patent or at least final decisions) is nearing. Thanks to the amazing Chris & Sarah for rocking it out at their wedding last weekend. You guys are amazing!

Soooo last weekend I was VERY lucky to meet little Miss J. Steve & Jennifer were two of my earliest wedding clients and now they’re embarking on the adventure of parenthood! Miss J is just the cutest little thing. She’s so full of wonder and wiggles at just 3 weeks old! I can’t wait until her next session to see how she’s grown. Here are a couple pics from her first portrait session, she wouldn’t stop staring down the camera. Do we have a future model on our hands?!

Emily and Dillon had a gorgeous wedding two weeks ago at the picturesque Wild Basin Lodge outside Estes Park Colorado. They had the whole property to themselves for the weekend and had a wedding celebration that radiated with joy and celebratory goodness. Looking at these photos I get a little emotional, because these moments are so full of love. And these are just the preview images I grabbed to show on my laptop during the wedding day! So there’s more bliss to share, check back soon…

So I’m a little excited to share these photos. A little meaning, I can hardly contain myself because I think they’re so cool and I’m going to show you a ton of photos so I hope you don’t mind and enjoy them more than this run on sentence. Got it? Into it? Good!