Niki & Mark - Wedding Highlight Film

Niki and Mark’s wedding highlight is here! This whirlwind of a day was so much fun, and we’ve been looking forward to this edit ever since the wedding ended. This joy-filled day took us all over the Vail valley: from the colorful, bustling town of Vail, up to the top of Vail Ski Area with its glorious panoramic vistas, then out to the Sonnenalp Golf Club in Edwards for the bash of a lifetime! We loved everything about this day (seriously!) The florals and decor were stunning — definitely one of the best all year, and the setting was spectacular (naturally). Even Grace, Niki and Mark’s adorable golden retriever, had a special role for the occasion. But more than all that, it was just a pleasure to be able to witness the joy and love held between these two people and their web of family and friends.

Niki and Mark — Thank you for bringing us on board to help capture your special day! We are so happy for the two of you. Congratulations and best wishes in your new life together!

Also wanted to give a special shout out to the amazing Bello & Blue Events and also to Caitlin Steuben Photography for being such an awesome team to work with. Thank you for all your hard work, help and enthusiasm throughout the day!

Mikaela and Robert - Wedding Highlight Video

Mikaela and Robert's wedding marked the start of the summer 2018 wedding season, and it was such an amazing way to kick things off. Mikaela and Robert's wedding encapsulated everything that makes wedding video so special and so much fun. Weddings are celebrations of love. The emotions, the excitement and the joy we get to capture are the main reason I shoot weddings, and Mikaela and Robert's love for each other and love for their children showed every second of the day. The day was truly the coming together of two individuals and two families, and it is a deep honor to be a part of it.

The wedding took place at the historic Robison Mansion in Canon City Colorado. I'd never heard of the Robison Mansion before this wedding, and it is now one of my all time favorite wedding venues. It is just all so picturesque, that all the words I can think of to describe it sound like hyperbole. The manicured lawns and the stunning fountain in front of the mansion formed the perfect backdrop for the ceremony, followed up by a reception set among massive old trees and string lights. It is an absolutely fantastic venue. I also want to give a special shout out and thank you to the amazing in house event staff. The folks who work at Robison are as awesome as the venue itself. 

Mikaela and Robert, thank you for letting us capture your big day, and congratulations! We wish you nothing but the best in your life together!

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! 

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!

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.