Yufan and Sunny - Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Film

As a wedding videographer, you just can’t ask for more than this wedding offered. Yufan and Sunny’s wedding was a magical blending of an awesome couple, in an awesome place, with an awesome vendor team!

It’s been a few years since we’ve gotten to shoot at Denver Botanic Gardens, and every time we’re there, it simply takes my breath away. This wedding was extra amazing, because the reception was held on the balcony in Marnie’s Pavilion, the gardens’ orchid conservatory. The tropical plants, water features and iconic Midcentury Modern architecture make it one of the coolest reception locations we’ve ever gotten to shoot in! The crew from Isabelle Kline Design did an awesome job with all of the décor, and did an amazing job of rolling with the punches when the skies opened up and it started pouring rain!

Yufan and Sunny, it was such a joy capturing your wedding, and getting to spend such a wonderful chunk of time wandering around the gardens in the drizzling rain to capture couples footage! Thanks for letting us be a part of your day!

Robert and Alexa - First Duel

This is totally our new favorite wedding tradition.You know, most wedding have first dances... how about a first DUEL!?

Robert and Alexa truly embraced their wedding day with light-hearted fun. Though the day was chock-full of romance and sweet moments, there were plenty of moments like THIS that truly made it spectacular. The full highlight video will be along in a few weeks!

Sasha and Joseph - Wedding Highlights

Sasha and Joseph's wedding at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver wedding marked the end of our main wedding season, and was the last in an insane marathon of 11 weddings in 9 weeks. I cannot think of a better way to have wrapped up the season. There is just so much I love about this wedding and about this video. 

Sasha and Joseph were so open and emotional, and their love for each other showed every second of the day. We often have couples read notes to each other out loud, and then choose between either notes or the couple's vows to include in the video. For Sasha and Joseph we ended up using both their notes and their vows. Their words to each other were written and spoken so eloquently, and the sentiments and contents were so beautiful, that we didn't want to leave any of it out. Shooting and editing moments like these are what drew me to wedding video in the first place, and Sasha and Joseph's wedding was a perfect example of every reason I love my job. 

Just like the couple, the backdrop for this wedding couldn't have been more amazing. The Ceremony and Reception took place at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver, 40 stories above the city. The venue has 360 degree sweeping views that show a full panorama of the mountains and foothills during the day, and a stunning carpet of city lights after sunset. The cherry on top of it all was some of my favorite decor and floral arrangements of the year. Sasha and Joseph chose the somewhat unconventional combination of orange and grey for their wedding colors, which made for some of the most unique, vibrant bouquets I've ever seen. 

Sasha and Joseph, thank you so much for letting us capture your wedding. Lauren and I wish you all the best in the years to come!

Kimberly and Dan - Wedding Highlights

Out of all the wonderful weddings we have had the honor of shooting in 2017, this next wedding we have to share is truly a special one. Kimberly and Dan's wedding was one of our favorites all year for many reasons. Let's start off with the location: Granby Ranch, Colorado. Located on the south-western border of Rocky Mountain National Park, Granby Ranch is a charming little ski area, tucked away in one of Colorado's less developed mountain areas. Needless to say, the area is an ideal location for an outdoor mountain wedding. 

After taking a chairlift to the top of the mountain, Kimberly and Dan spent the morning getting ready separately in a canvas gazebo and tent, each nestled back in the forest. Their ceremony was only a short distance away. To get there, you walk a short distance through an aspen grove and come out to a small clearing. At the edge of the clearing, the mountain suddenly drops away, offering unobscured, sweeping views of the landscape before you. Jagged, snow covered mountain peaks make up the horizon with miles of tree-covered hills between. This was the setting where Kimberly and Dan exchanged their vows to each other. If that wasn't good enough, their wedding was in September, so all of the aspen leaves were vibrant shades of yellow, red, orange, and green. It really doesn't get much better than that! 

To top it all off, during their reception, we stole Kimberly and Dan away for a little while and drove a short distance out of the town. We parked and hiked up to the top of a grass covered hill. At the top of the hill, there is a lone wood gazebo and incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. We later found out that this same gazebo was where Kimberly had dreamed of getting married her whole life (how special is that?!). As golden hour set in, Kimberly and Dan got to enjoy a moment alone together on top of this ridge, watching the sunset. It was hands down one of the most beautiful moments of the entire year for us. As the rest of the night carried on, there wasn't a moment that wasn't filled with laughter, smiles and enthusiastic dancing. 

Kimberly and Dan, thank you SO much for entrusting us to help capture your special day! We had so much fun taking part in your wedding, and it was really heartwarming getting to see the enormous amount of faith, love and support you have in the family and friends around you. 

Special thanks to the photographer, Brian Schindler, for his help and enthusiasm throughout the day. He truly has mad skills with a camera, and you can check out his incredible photos of Kimberly and Dan's wedding on his website (linked above). And of course to the marvelous MAG Events for coordinating and putting together this event. You all were such a great team to work with!

Zoe and Aaron - Wedding Highlights

Of all the weddings that we've had the privilege of shooting this summer, this one was perhaps the most light hearted, playful and downright fun of the bunch! From the convoy of bicycle taxis that the bride and her bridesmaids took through downtown to get from their hotel to the venue, to the colorfully lit rooftop dance party, to ending the night with bowling and midnight pizza, this group knew how to have a good time together.

Zoe and Aaron's wedding took place on the rooftop of the Denver Athletic Club, which is centrally located in downtown Denver. A rooftop gathering was the perfect way to take advantage of the warm summer evening, surrounded by the lights of the sky scrapers. 

Zoe and Aaron were both so sweet and welcoming that it felt more like we were at the wedding of some long-time friends. Congratulations you two! Thanks for bringing us on board to help capture the start of your new chapter together. 

Amber and Jonathan - Wedding Highlights

This week, I'm very excited to share Amber and Jonathan's gorgeous wedding at The Pines at Genessee. One of the best things about shooting weddings in Denver is the number of incredible venues that are just a few minutes outside of the city. The Genessee area is unique in that to the west, you have amazing views of snow capped mountains, and to the east, rolling green foothills and Denver on the horizon. Because it was a morning/early afternoon wedding, we had time to go shoot timelapses and drone footage in the area after the main events of the wedding wrapped up, and it wound up being some of my favorite scenery footage of the season. 

We had an absolute blast shooting this wedding. Amber and Jonathan were both incredibly sweet and genuine, and the whole day was such a beautiful expression of their love. We felt truly honored to be a part of these special moments and to help capture them. 

Congratulations Amber and Jonathan!

Kimberly and Dan - Wedding Preview

I'm excited to share this short preview of a recent wedding that we shot at Granby Ranch, Colorado. September might be my favorite time of the year for weddings in Colorado. If the timing works out, the fall colors and autumn leaves can make for the most gorgeous scenery. This weddings timing was perfectly in tune in that regard, and the setting was truly spectacular.

We stole the couple away for a short period at sunset, and drove to a nearby gazebo vista that had sweeping views of the entire area. I love getting to do private sunset shoots with our couples. It often ends up being the first time during the day for couples to be (basically) alone, and it gives an opportunity to capture the joy and love that makes weddings so special. 

We can't wait to edit the rest of this amazing wedding! Congratulations Kimberly & Dan!

Zoe and Scott - Wedding Preview

There are some moments in shooting weddings where everything just clicks. The chemistry of the couple, the location, the lighting, the weather, and the timing all align to allow for incredible footage.  Zoe and Scott's first look this past weekend was one of the most perfect examples of this that I've ever gotten to be a part of. The rest of the day was similarly perfect. The low clouds and mist, which were gorgeous for the first look, eventually burned off, opening up for a beautiful, sunny ceremony and reception. I'm so excited looking at the footage, and I can't wait until I get to edit the full video.

Jill and Sam - Copper Mountain Wedding Video Preview

Just like the Vail wedding video I posted a couple of weeks ago, Jill and Sam's wedding in Copper Mountain Colorado was right on my home turf, only about 15 minutes from my childhood home. I grew up skiing, hiking, and biking at Copper, which makes getting to shoot there such a joy. 

Jill and Sam were simply awesome to work with. They built hours of time for photos and video into their schedule, and they were so involved in and excited for the process of capturing awesome images. The centerpiece of our sunset shoot was an encore of their beautifully choreographed first dance, and I can safely say that it is some of my favorite footage I've ever captured. I love the way the silhouettes and shadows play on the grass, with the Copper valley as the backdrop. I can't wait to edit the highlights for this wedding. 

i also want to send a HUGE thank you to Greg Roe from Roe Photography for all of his help throughout the day. Greg was fantastic to work with, and does some truly wonderful work. 

Tho and Nancy - Wedding Highlights

Tho and Nancy's wedding was the ultimate way to jump head first into the 2017 wedding season. The wedding was a combination of Vietnamese, Laotian, and American traditions, with two Vietnamese tea ceremonies, a Laotian ceremony, and an American style reception. For the couple, this meant a 20 hour day, 3 different wardrobes, and a whole lot of driving in a late April snowstorm. All of these different moments, clothes, and locations added up to a final video that couldn't be happier with. I wish Tho and Nancy all the best in their lives together!

I owe a massive thank you to Nate and Megan Kantor at Cedar and Pines Photography for all of their help throughout the day. They are some of our favorite photographers we've ever worked alongside, and their photos from the day are simply stunning. 

Caitlyn and Matthew Wedding Preview

The 2017 summer wedding season is in full swing, and we couldn't have possibly kicked off with a better wedding. Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort outside Buena Vista Colorado has been one of my "bucket list" locations ever since I started my company, and I've been looking forward to this wedding ever since the bride contacted me last fall. The chalk cliffs are such a stunning backdrop for a wedding, and the weather played along perfectly. After days of rain on the front range, and a blizzard on the drive out from Denver, we were so pleased to have a pure blue Colorado sky for the wedding day. 

Caitlyn and Matthew were a fantastic couple to work with. We wish them nothing but the absolute best in their life together!

Whitney and Trey Wedding Highlights

Whitney and Trey's wedding was at the stunning Spruce Mountain Ranch, north of Colorado Springs. Sweeping mountain venues like Spruce Mountain Ranch are one of the main reasons I love shooting weddings in Colorado. Add a wonderful couple to a wonderful backdrop, and you have the recipe for an awesome wedding! 

Congratulations Whitney and Trey! 

Noemi and Karthik Preview

Noemi and Karthik had a gorgeous mountain wedding in Silverthorne, Colorado. The ceremony may have had the most stunning ceremony backdrop of the year so far. I grew up in Summit County, and after almost three decades, the scenery still takes my breath away. 

The couple were great to work with, and the wedding was as full of joy and love as any wedding I've ever shot. I can't wait to edit the full highlight video! 

Congratulations Noemi and Karthik! 

AK and Katie - Wedding Preview

This past Saturday, we shot an absolutely stunning wedding at the Lyons Farmette in Lyons, Colorado. In all my years shooting weddings, I can barely think of single couple who were more visibly excited for their wedding day than AK and Katie. Hardly a second passed all day without smiles and laughter. They were an absolute joy to work with, and I can't wait to start editing their highlight video. 

I also had a chance to test out a new service at this wedding: A video booth/ video guest book. 

The video guest book had a fantastic turnout. Over 40 different groups and individuals took the time to leave a message for the couple. I'm really excited to be able to offer this to couples in the future! Thanks Katie and AK for being my guinea pigs for this new service! 

Yanni and Elizabeth - Wedding Highlights

It's been way too long since I updated my blog, and I can't think of a better wedding video to jump back in with than Yanni and Elizabeth's beautiful wedding at Denver's Greek Orthodox Cathedral. I'd never shot at the Greek Cathedral before, and I was blown away by it. It is stunningly beautiful inside and out.

The fantastic venue was perfectly matched by the fantastic couple. Yanni and Elizabeth are of some of the most incredibly warm, welcoming people I've ever met in my life. I'm so honored that I got to capture their wedding, and I wish them the absolute best for their lives together. 

Timelapses at Lionscrest Manor

This past week I had the opportunity to shoot at Lionscrest Manor in Lyons CO. As we were driving up the dirt road to the venue, before I ever saw it, I knew it was going to be something special. I shot a few timelapses throughout the day, and I'm really happy with how they turned out. 

Kate and Casey Wedding Highlights

Kate and Casey had a beautiful new years day wedding at one of my favorite venues, The Sanctuary in Castle Pines Colorado. In spite of the cold January weather, they had an outdoor ceremony, punctuated by a stunning rocky mountain backdrop. They were a fantastic couple to work with, and this video was a joy to shoot and edit. I can't think of a better way to start a new year. 

Congratulations Kate and Casey!

David and Victoria Wedding Highlights

In December, I had the joy of shooting Victoria and David's wedding in Telluride, Colorado. I have shot a lot of beautiful wedding videos in Denver, but the city cannot compare to the absolute magnificence of a mountain town like Telluride. On the day of the wedding, it snowed 8" of snow, making the already gorgeous backdrop even more serene and perfect. 

Victoria and David were a fantastic couple to work with, and their daughter Ava is one of the most adorable babies I've ever seen. This may be my favorite wedding I shot in 2015, and it was the perfect way to close out a great year of weddings. 

Jessica and Hunter - Wedding highlights

In June I had the great pleasure of shooting Jessica and Hunter's wedding at YaYa Orchard, near Lyons. They are a wonderful couple, and YaYa Orchard is a wedding videographer's dream. It features beautiful trees, a great rustic atmosphere, and Longs Peak front and center at the ceremony site. The wedding and reception were full of incredible little nuances that were a unique, beautiful representation of the bride and groom. 

Photography was provided by my good friends at Sasser Stills, catering was by Biscuits and Berries, and the venue was YaYa Orchard.