Carrie and Derm's Coffee Table Book

Carrie and Derm's coffee table book arrived in the mail. Their wedding was the first one we've photographed at The Club at Flying Horseand the book really shows it off. Carrie and Derm decided on a 20-page 10 x 10 book. Carrie and Derm selected a lot of pictures. I think we wereable to design a book that still offered space for the pictures. The book comes with a black slip cover. We carry the slip covers intwo colors, black and red. Right now the black slip cover is growing on me:) I can't wait for them to see it! — Sean

Bonnie and Erin's wedding on newsstands now!

Bonnie and Erin's wedding is featured in the Fall/Winter 2008 edition of Brides Colorado. Bonnie and Erin were married last February in a magical winter setting at Keystone's Ski Tip Lodge. The editors at Brides Colorado loved their winter wedding and it's easy to see why.It was an intimate destination for close family and friends. Small weddings seem to be on the rise. Couples like Bonnie and Erin are looking for more meaningful moments with their guests. As an added benefit smaller weddings mean they are able to afford better locations,better food and better photography:) The setting was perfect. Keystone had a banner snow year and that day the Ski Tip Lodge was blanketed in new snow. Be sure to pick up a copy of Brides Colorado on newsstands now! — Sean

Jaimie and Todd's Denver Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Jaimie and Todd's wedding here. Jaimie and Todd were married Saturday August 2, 2008 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Jaimie and Todd started their day in downtown Denver at the Oxford Hotel. They decided to see each other before the wedding and do all of their family photographs. When Jaimie first contacted me she placed an emphasis on moments, not poses. I was thrilled. I love this moment (below) of Nathaniel and his mom as they are walking to the wedding. It was unexpected, funny and downright precious. Jaimie and Todd's reception was held inside the museum. Later Jaime and Todd got to enjoy the sunset outside on the museum roof. Click here to see a slide show of Jaimie and Todd's wedding. Thanks Jaimie and Todd for inviting me to be a part of your day! – Sean

Anne and Ben's Keystone Ranch Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

On Saturday I photographed Anne and Ben's Keystone Ranch wedding. Anne and Ben planned a destination mountain wedding at the Ranch. Emily of Bella Design and Planning did a superb job assisting them in their planning. Anne and Ben and their guests were lucky enough to escape the rain (albeit briefly) to enjoy their wedding ceremony outside with an incredible Rocky Mountain backdrop. Dina and Stacy of The Petal and Bean in Breckenridge did a wonderful job with the ornate arch for the ceremony. After the wedding Anne and Ben hosted a reception for their guests inside. The reception included a fabulous desert table courtesy of Keystone's own Executive Pastry Chef Ned Archibald. A dance tent with lighting by Pink Monkey was also set up outside. Stay tuned for a slide show of Anne and Ben's Keystone Ranch wedding soon and thanks Anne and Ben for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day! – Sean

Heather and Dustin's Coffee Table Book

Heather and Dustin's coffee table book arrived yesterday and it looks great. I love the cover of the book showing them in front of Pikes Peak!And I love the black slipcover with silver letter press. It looks smashing and it's a nice change from the red slipcover we usually order.Heather and Dustin's coffee table book is 20 pages and chock full of photographs. Marianne did a great job designing their book. I can't wait for them to see it! Also, just a reminder to couples from the beginning of the year, we are fast approaching our holiday deadline for book orders. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions about ordering your wedding book! — Sean

Michelle and Cody's Beaver Creek Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Michelle and Cody's wedding here. Michelle and Cody were married Saturday July 26, 2008 at the Beaver Creek Chapel. After their ceremony they rode on the chair lift to their reception at Spruce Saddle Lodge. I love morning weddings. Everyone is fresh and looks great. Michelle and Cody made time for some portraits with the mountains as a backdrop after their reception. The views from the lodge were spectacular. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding and thanks Michelle and Cody, your wedding day was wonderful! — Sean

Erica and Bryan's Broadmoor Engagement Sitting

I photographed Erica and Bryan's engagement sitting on Sunday evening at the Garden of the Gods. With help from Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie, Erica and Bryan are planning an October wedding at the Broadmoor Hotel. I also did an amazing bridal portrait for Erica last night. But alas, I can't show those pictures quite yet:) Click here to see a brief slide show of their engagement sitting. Thanks Erica and Bryan. I'm looking forward to your wedding day! — Sean

Jaimie and Todd's Denver Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

I photographed Jaimie and Todd's wedding on Saturday at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I mentioned earlier we are experiencing a heat wave, but fortunately we got a break. An overcast afternoon provided relief from the sun and left everyone relatively comfortable during their outdoor ceremony. Jaimie and Todd started their day at the Oxford Hotel downtown. The Oxford is next to Union Station and is the oldest hotel in Denver. Jaimie and Todd's reception was held inside the museum atrium. Newly renovated, it offers a wonderful space for a reception. Stay tuned for a slide show of Jaimie and Todd's wedding day soon! – Sean

Colleen and Toby's Breckenridge Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Colleen and Toby's wedding here. Colleen and Toby were married Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge. It's a beautiful spot half way up the mountain. Colleen and Toby were fantastic. They decided to see each other and do all of their family photographs before their wedding so they could enjoy their guests during the cocktail hour. Plus, we got to sneak off for a cool sunset portrait session. Check out the awesome picture at the top of this post. A dinner reception was held inside Ten Mile Station and a dance party followed in a tent outside with incredible lighting design by Pink Monkey. Colleen andToby were assisted with their wedding planning by Emily of Bella Planning and Design. Click here to see a slide show of their wedding day and thanks Colleen and Toby for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day! — Sean

Michelle and Cody's Beaver Creek Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

You may remember Michelle and Cody from their engagement sitting here. Michelle and Cody were married Saturday morning at the Beaver Creek Chapel. They celebrated afterwards with a lunch reception at Spruce Saddle Lodge on top of the mountain. There were two ways to get to the Spruce Saddle Lodge from the Beaver Creek Chapel. You could take the shuttle or you could take the chair lift. Michelle and Cody and their parents decided on the chair lift which made for a fun photograph. Stay tuned for a slide show of Michelle and Cody's Beaver Creek wedding soon! And thank you Michelle and Cody. I had a fantastic time! — Sean

Colleen and Toby's Breckenridge Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

You might remember Colleen and Toby from their engagement sitting here. On Sunday I photographed their wedding at Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge. Emily of Bella Design and Planning helped Colleen and Toby with a wedding day that included some cool personal touches. Their family of three dogs were in attendance. I love this shot of Bailey, their Burnese Mountain Dog, chilling with the wedding party during the ceremony. They also scheduled a crazy dance party in a tent outside Ten Mile Station. It started with drummers. Then the Samba dancers showed up. And it ended with an awesome solo performance by Colleen accompanied by the band Jakarta. Stay tuned for a slide show of their wedding day soon. Thanks Colleen and Toby, we had a wonderful time! — Sean

Kelly and Louis' Broadmoor Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Kelly and Louis' wedding here. Kelly and Louis were married June 14, 2008 at the Broadmoor Hotel. Their ceremony was held at the west lawn in the morning. The west lawn is wonderful. Tucked off the beaten path close to the the golf course, it's a very intimate location for a ceremony at the Broadmoor. I pinched myself when I saw this adorable baby make an appearance in the aisle:)A lunch reception in the Penrose Room followed their morning wedding. I love the top image of Kelly and Louis silhouetted in the windows high above the Broadmoor. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding day and thanks Kelly and Louis, your wedding was wonderful! — Sean

Montida and Thomas' Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

I posted a sneak peak of Montida and Thomas' wedding here. They were married at the Garden of the Gods Club on June 8, 2008. Montida and Thomas have two different cultural traditions. So they held two ceremonies; the first was a Greek Orthodox ceremony and the second was a Thai water blessing. It was wonderful how the two ceremonies connected with each other. After the first ceremony, Montida and Thomas changed into Thai wedding dress for the water blessing. You're a lucky photographer when you get an outfit change like theirs:) I was also excited that Montida and Thomas decided to see each other in the Garden of the Gods Park before their wedding. Click here to see a slide show of their wedding day and thanks Montida and Thomas! I thoroughly enjoyed your wedding day! — Sean

Emily and Ross' Broadmoor Wedding

Emily and Ross were married on the Lake Terrace at Broadmoor on Saturday, June 7. I posted a sneak peek their wedding here. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie helped Emily and Ross plan their destination wedding from Texas. They decided to see each other before their wedding, meeting in the lobby of the Lake Terrace suites. It was quite an emotional moment. Afterwards we made some wonderful portraits around the lake and finished just in time to watch the Belmont. I photographed Emily and Ross with their wedding party and families before their wedding as well. They had a delightful ceremony on the Lake Terrace in the late afternoon sun. Drinks on the terrace at sunset and dinner in the Lake Terrace dining room followed their ceremony. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding. Thank you Emily and Ross. I had a wonderful time at your wedding! – Sean

Lauren and Nathan's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Lauren and Nathan's wedding here. Lauren and Nathan were married outside by the reflecting pool at the Garden of the Gods Club. Lauren and Nathan share a passion for the Colorado outdoors and there's nothing more Colorado than Pikes Peak as a backdrop! Lauren and Nathan, with planning help from Melissa of Moonriver Weddings and Events, also decided to see each other before their wedding. We photographed both families beforehand and that gave Lauren and Nathan extra time to spend with their guests after the wedding. I'm super glad for it! I wouldn't have caught the gem below, one of the guests congratulating Lauren, if they had opted for family photographs after the ceremony. Click here to see a slide show of Lauren and Nathan's wedding day. Thanks Lauren and Nathan, I had a wonderful time photographing your wedding! — Sean

Kelly and Louis' Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Kelly and Louis were married Saturday morning at the Broadmoor Hotel. Their ceremony was held out on the west lawn with a view of Cheyenne Mountain. A lunch reception in the Penrose Room at the top of the Broadmoor's South Tower followed the ceremony. The Penrose Room not only offers incredible views of the mountains and the city, the menu and service is world-class. It was named a Five Diamond Restaurant for 2008, making it the only restaurant in Colorado to earn the distinction. The format of a wedding in the morning followed by an early afternoon reception really is enjoyable. Everyone was still fresh at the end of the day and we had a fantastic time doing some post-reception portraits around the grounds. Stay tuned for a slide show of Kelly and Louis' wedding soon! — Sean

Montida and Thomas' Garden of the Gods Club Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Montida and Thomas were married at the Garden of the Gods Club on Sunday. Theirs was a small, intimate wedding with 40 guests outside on the Sunrise Terrace. Their ceremony was unique to them. Montida is Thai and Thomas is Greek. So they held two ceremonies, the first a Greek Orthodox and the second a Thai Water Blessing. I love how the two ceremonies were blended. I also loved how Montida and Thomas truly enjoyed their guests, something that can be a challenge with a larger guest list. Stay tuned for a slide show of their wedding day soon! — Sean

Erinn and AJ's Broadmoor Wedding

I posted a sneak peak of Erinn and AJ's wedding here. Erinn and AJ were married at the Moutain View Terrace of the Broadmoor Hotel on Friday, May 30. Erinn and AJ capped a week long celebration with their wedding. They both graduated from the Air Force Academy earlier in the week. Erinn and AJ decided married on Friday morning and I guess you could say they planed it that way for obvious reasons; a long-overdue weekend off:) Erinn and AJ celebrated with a reception in the main ballroom and we had a pretty cool afternoon portrait session after their reception had concluded. Their morning wedding was a refreshing change for me. Everyone is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Click here to see a slide show of their wedding. Thanks Erinn and AJ, I had a blast on your wedding day! — Sean

Emily and Ross' Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

You might remember Emily and Ross from their engagement sitting here. Emily and Ross were married on Saturday at the Broadmoor. They held their ceremony outside on the Lake Terrace and the weather was perfect. Emily and Ross enjoyed cocktails with their guests at sunset and a dinner reception in the Lake Terrace dining room. Design Works did a masterful job with their flowers and decorations. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie planned the affair. One of the highlights of the evening was an exit with sparklers. Stay tuned for a slide show of Emily and Ross's Broadmoor wedding soon! — Sean

Christi and Craig's Garden of the Gods Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Christi and Craig's wedding here. Christi and Craig planned a destination wedding with help from Emily of Bella Design and Planning. They were intent on making their wedding weekend relaxed and fun for everyone. Christi and Craig were married at sunset with an awesome view of Pikes Peak. The local wildlife even made an appearance after the ceremony. Apparently, rose petals are good eating:) Christi and Craig didn't want a formal photography session. They wanted something more genuine, so they opted for photo booth where guests could take their own pictures. It was a big hit. Click here to see a slide show of their wedding day. Thanks Christi and Craig! We had so much fun. I can't wait for you to see all of your wedding photographs! — Sean

Brittany and Brandon's Coffee Table Book

Brittany and Brandon's coffee table book arrived today. Their winter wedding at the Air Force Academy was beautiful. I will never forget how cold it was or how brave Brittany was to not wear a coat during portraits with Brandon outside. If you haven't seen their wedding slide show click here to view it. Their wedding was planned by Carolyn and Colleen of Classic Designs. Brittany and Brandon decided on a 40-page coffee table book. The pages are linen and laminated for protection. The book comes with a red slip cover. I can't wait for them to see their coffee table book! — Sean

Lauren and Nathan's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

I photographed Lauren and Nathan's wedding at the Garden of the Gods Club on Saturday. They were married on the lawn by the reflecting pool. This is the first year that ceremonies have been held there and it has to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever photographed a ceremony. Melissa of Moonriver Weddings and Events planned the day perfectly. My close friend Kent Meireis helped me as a second photographer. He's already posted a slide show as well as more pictures from Lauren and Nathan's wedding on his blog. Click here to see the slide show. Thanks Kent. As always you were a huge help and you're a fantastic photographer. Stay tuned for a slide show of Lauren and Nathan's wedding day soon! — Sean

Shannon and Peter's Air Force Academy Wedding

I posted a sneak peak of Shannon and Peter's Air Force Academy Chapel wedding here. Shannon and Peter scheduled their ceremony in the early afternoon. I love that they planned it that way. We had an hour before their reception at the Garden of the Gods Club so we drove to the Garden of the Gods park for photographs. We arrived at the club just in time for a cocktail hour at sunset and dinner outside on the Garden Terrace. Shannon and Peter met in high school. While at the Air Force Academy Peter was a cadet falconer. So he arranged for a picture opportunity with a cadet and his falcon Banjo. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding day. Thanks Shannon and Peter, your wedding day was wonderful! – Sean

Heather and Dale's Engagement Sitting

I photographed Heather and Dale's engagement sitting yesterday afternoon. Heather and Dale are planning a fall wedding at the Broadmoor. Heather grew up in a house just a couple of blocks from mine and she wanted to make some pictures on the swing in her yard. It was a challenge to keep their labs entertained while we photographed, but we managed:) Afterwards we headed to the Garden of the Gods and then over to Rockledge Ranch. This weekend was a nice reprieve for both. They are busy finishing up med school and preparing for their residencies. Click here to see a brief slide show of their engagement. And thanks Heather and Dale. I can't wait for your wedding! — Sean

Erinn and AJ's Broadmoor Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Erinn and AJ were married at the Broadmoor yesterday. Their morning ceremony was held at the Mountain View Terrace. They celebrated with friends and family during a lunch reception in the main ballroom. Erinn and AJ have had a busy week! On Wednesday they both graduated from the Air Force Academy. It was the perfect time then for both families to attend their wedding as well. They have 60 days of leave to enjoy their honeymoon; a trip around the world. Stay tuned for a slide show of their wedding soon and thanks Erinn and AJ your wedding day was wonderful! — Sean

Christi and Craig's Garden of the Gods Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

It has been a perfect couple of days and one of the nicest Memorial Day weekends in Colorado Springs that I can remember. Yesterday, I photographed Christi and Craig's wedding at the Garden of the Gods Club. This is the first year that the Club has allowed ceremonies out by the reflecting pool. The walk with Dad is wonderfully timed. Not too long, not too short. Christi and Craig's wedding day began at the pool. I found the two enjoying lunch with friends. They were very intent on making this a day to remember and not one to worry about. They succeeded:) Emily of Bella Design and Planning coordinated the day. Stay tuned for slide show from their wedding soon! — Sean

Shannon and Peter's Air Force Academy Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

I photographed Shannon and Peter's wedding Saturday at the Air Force Academy. It's hard to imagine that your wedding day can hinge on a hook. But that's what happened yesterday for Shannon when the hook on her dress broke. Still, Shannon made it to the church on time and found a needle and thread that saved the day. Shannon and Peter celebrated with an evening reception at the Garden of the Gods Club for their close family and friends. Despite the dress mishap (which made for a wonderful picture and an unforgettable memory:) Shannon and Peter had a fantastic wedding. Stay tuned for a slide show of their wedding day soon. And thanks Shannon and Peter! I had so much fun spending time with you! – Sean

Sarah and Brad's Durango Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Sarah and Brad's wedding here. Sarah and Brad were married last Saturday in Durango. After their ceremony high above the Florida River Valley they celebrated with a reception at the Strater Hotel in downtown Durango. Sarah and Brad's wedding was a Colorado wedding family style. Sarah's grandparents hosted the ceremony at their home where Sarah spent a lot of time growing up. Sarah and Brad also share a love for the mountains and for trucks that can handle the mountains. Hence, an unusual feature at the wedding was a family of old Land Rovers that Sarah's Uncle and Grandfather tinker with. Brad has his own mountain ride, an International Scout which they rode to the reception. I've known Brad since before I was a photographer and I enjoyed seeing many of our old friends at the wedding. I also enjoyed getting to know Sarah and her family. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding and thanks Sarah and Brad, it was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day! — Sean

Sarah and Brad's Durango Wedding (A Sneak Peek)

Sarah and Brad were married on Saturday at Sarah's grandparents house in Durango. I don't usually photograph weddings in Durango, but Brad is a close friend from college and after he proposed to Sarah they called. I was thrilled to go to Durango, especially this time of year. Sarah's grandparents live in an incredible spot that overlooks the Florida River Valley. Their property is nestled in a forest of tall Ponderosa's. Their view encompasses the valley including pastures filled with grazing Elk! Stay tuned for a slide show Sarah and Brad's Durango wedding soon! — Sean

Heather and Gary's Pauline Chapel Wedding

I posted a sneak peek of Heather and Gary's wedding