Cooky & Darren - Wedding Highlights

I’ve mentioned my “wedding venue bucket list” in a few other blog posts when I’ve gotten to check off venues I’ve dreamed of shooting at. There are few venues that were higher on that list than the top of Keystone Ski Area. I grew up 15 minutes from Keystone, and have so many wonderful memories there. Even with all of the awesome days and nights of skiing, getting to shoot Cooky and Darren’s wedding on to of Dercum Mountain was one of the most fun and memorable days I’ve ever had up there!

I simply don’t have the words to describe how amazing this whole day was. Cooky and Darren are both such warm, open, amazing people, and their love for each other is so genuine. Their vows make me choke up a little bit every time I hear them, even after listening to them dozens of times as I edited. It was such an honor to get to spend the day around this beautiful couple, in this beautiful setting. Weddings like Cooky and Darren’s are what makes shooting weddings so rewarding!

Huge thanks to the planning crew from Sweetly Paired, Megan Wynn Photography, and all of the folks from Keystone Resort’s Wedding Team, and the biggest thanks of all to Cooky and Darren! We wish you two all the best in your lives together!

Colleen and Ryan - Wedding Highlight

Colleen & Ryan, thank you both so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day! It was so much fun to get to put together your wedding film, and you were both wonderful to work with! Lauren and I both want to wish you the absolute best in your life together!

Huge thanks Tresa from Always & Forever Weddings, Sarah from Sarah Porter Photography, and the crew at The Club at Flying Horse!

Mikaela and Robert - Wedding Preview

Mikaela and Robert's wedding at the historic Robison Mansion in Canon city was such a perfect way to start the 2018 wedding season! The full highlight video will be ready in the next couple of weeks, but we couldn't wait to show off some of the footage, so we put together a quick wedding video preview! 

Rachel and Ryan - Wedding Highlights

"What you're doing today, it's about you but it is about so much more. [...] you don't know this but 100 years from now there is a generation that is going to [...] look back on this day and they're going to say thanks be to God that the two of you, Ryan and Rachel, that you found one another that you fell in love, that you said yes, I want to. For now and always. You're giving a gift to the future. And that, my friends, is a very beautiful thing." 

We loved this quote taken from Ryan and Rachel's wedding ceremony. It so beautifully helps put into words the significance and impact that the day has not only for the couple, but for the future family and connections that grow from these two people's love. This is part of why we love getting to film weddings and help capture these important moments. It's hard not to get pulled in emotionally when you think of weddings in this way!

Rachel and Ryan's wedding took place at the Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado in the heart of summer. Their ceremony was in a picturesque white steepled church across the street -- the Vail Interfaith Chapel. Emotions aside, we were really blown away by how stunning this weddings was. Every carefully planned detail for their big day was so classy, elegant, and chic. Their reception was one of our favorites EVER!  It took place in an attached glass terrace that had large sliding glass walls AND a sliding glass roof that could all open up to the summer mountain air. Add in dozens of candles, gorgeous, overflowing floral centerpieces, and greenery-laced chandeliers, and you have one dreamy, romantic setting. 

Rachel and Ryan for letting us be a part of your wedding day. We wish you all the best in your lifetime together!

Special thanks to all of the awesome vendors we got to work alongside for this wedding. The planner was Cammye from We Tie The Knots, the photography was by Callie Hobbs Photography, and the floral arrangements were by Park Floral Design. The catering, cake and reception venue were all provided by the Sonnenalp Hotel, and the ceremony was at Vail Interfaith Chapel.

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!

Cristina and Scott - Wedding Highlights

We are so pleased to share our latest highlight film of Cristina and Scott's wedding in lovely Boulder, Colorado! The day started a bit overcast, and not long after the ceremony, as we arrived at the reception, the skies opened up and started pouring down rain. It was at this time that we were supposed to be taking photos of everyone on the sprawling golf course. To some, this could have seemed like a total disaster, but Cristina and Scott fully embraced it and went out walking and dancing together in the rain, hand in hand. The sun poked through even as it was still raining steadily, and we were able to capture some gorgeous shots. We were even treated to a spectacular double rainbow afterwards.

At Cristina and Scott's wedding, it was so special to witness not only the couple's strong love for each other, but to also witness everyone else's love for the couple. This day clearly meant so much not only to the couple, but also to everyone else in attendance. It was really cool to see what a loving and supportive community of people that they have around them. Throughout the whole day, everyone was just beaming with joy and love.

Congratulations Cristina and Scott! Thank you so much for letting us capture your wedding. It truly was a beautiful day, and we feel so blessed to have been a part of it!

Zoe and Scott - Wedding Highlight

I have been so exited to get to Zoe and Scott's wedding film ever since I started looking through the footage as I backed it up 3 months ago. It was just one of those weddings where everything that was out of our control went absolutely perfectly -- the settings, the weather, the lighting, and the authentic and expressive love shared by all. 

The day started with lightly drizzling rain and soft white light. By late morning, as we got in the car and drove to nearby Horsetooth Reservoir for the first look,  the rain had ceased and turned into this breathtakingly ethereal scene. There were banks of low-hanging clouds and mist all around the reservoir. Occasionally a golden ray of sunlight would pierce through the clouds and light up the rolling foothills in the distance. The reservoir itself has steeply sloping banks and rocky outcroppings all around it, which make for beautiful vistas in any weather. The entire setting was spectacular. It was truly a moving moment to watch Zoe and Scott get to share their first private moment together in this special place. Their nervous excitement gave way to pure joy and love as they embraced each other, and it didn't leave for the entire rest of the day. By the time that the ceremony started, the clouds had cleared up revealing a classic Colorado blue sky, which continued into the late afternoon as these two celebrated surrounded by their family and friends. It was truly everything that you could hope for in a wedding. 

Zoe and Scott, Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding day. It is such an honor for us, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

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!

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.

Jacilyn and Jake - Wedding Highlight Video

I posted the preview for this wedding a few weeks ago, and I'm so excited to share the final wedding video! 

Jacilyn and Jake's wedding in Vail was the quintessential Colorado mountain wedding. The entire day looked and felt pulled from the pages of a bridal magazine. Every little detail of the wedding was crafted with with incredible attention to detail, and the total result was breathtaking. The location, the floral arrangements, and even the dinner (elk hunted by the bride!) were all wonderful.

First and foremost, I want to give a shout out to the artists over at Vintage Magnolia Florists. We see a lot of bouquets, boutonnieres and floral arrangements, and the flowers for this wedding were some of my all time favorites. The ceremony took place on the lawn at The Larkspur, with Vail's iconic view of the Gore range in full glory behind the couple, and the reception was at the Donovan Pavilion, which is one of my favorite reception venues in Colorado. Photography was by Click and Pedal. Catering was by Gourmet Cowboy. 

This video was such a joy to film, and Jacilyn and Jake were incredible to work with. I am so grateful to have gotten to capture such a beautiful wedding, and I wish the couple a lifetime of happiness!

Caitlyn and Matthew - Wedding Highlights

I just love how this wedding video came together. Caitlyn and Matthew were one of the sweetest, most genuine couples I can ever remember working with. They had such a fun and beautiful wedding, and they were so good-natured, even as we made them walk repeatedly through tall yukka plants for portraits! I think it was totally worth it to have the chalk cliffs as a sunset backdrop. 

Mount Princeton Hotsprings in Buena Vista Colorado is one of my favorite places on earth, and I've wanted to shoot a wedding there ever since I got started in this industry. The chalk cliffs, the river and the meadow all make for such an ideal Colorado mountain wedding venue. I hope I get to shoot there again soon!

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!

Ali and Kelton Wedding Highlights

Last month I posted the preview for this wedding, and I'm so excited to be able to share the final video. Ali and Kelton had the absolute perfect Colorado winter wedding up in Winter Park. It was a clear blue sky day, with a frigid -10 degree morning that got warm enough for us to actually take the bride and groom out for some couples photos and video in the afternoon. 

Thanks for letting me capture your awesome wedding Ali and Kelton! Congratulations!

Ali and Kelton Wedding Preview

I absolutely love shooting winter weddings in Colorado. I grew up in the mountains, and winter is my absolute favorite time of year. Snow, blue skies, bare aspens and evergreens make for such a perfect, romantic backdrop for a wedding, and make for beautiful video. I was overjoyed when Ali and Kelton contacted me this summer, asking me to shoot their wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch between Christmas and New Years. The day, the venue and the couple couldn't have been more perfect. I can't wait to edit their highlight video!

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! 

Katie and AK Wedding Highlights

Words cannot express how much of a joy it was to shoot and edit Katie and AK's Wedding Video. Few couples I've ever worked with have shown the level of sheer, unabashed joy and excitement that this couple showed. That atmosphere of love, paired with an incredible venue and a beautiful Colorado day made for a truly incredible wedding. Congratulations Katie and AK! Thank you for letting us be a part of your celebration!

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!