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What a lovely family! These four were so easy to work with—maybe it was being at the park, but they all seemed to genuinely enjoy the session (which is, of course my goal)! Alex and Michael are twins, and so completely different in their nature. Alex was the ham. Michael was a little more cautious, but was so honest… I loved that about him. When we were almost finished with the shoot. He stood up and said, “I’m done.” And so we were. I wasn’t about to pull any teeth and spoil our great evening at Wash park.
Meet Michael
…and Alexander
This was by far, my favorite shot of the day. The light was gorgeous and I love Michael’s candid expression.
I don’t normally post this sort of shot, but the light was perfect, and the family seemed to love to “canoodle”, so… I posted it! But take note, this is about as traditional as I get! 
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Rachel and Brandon
You know it’s going to be a good wedding when there is a cocktail hour before and after the ceremony! This wedding was quite the party…. as it should have been! Rachel and Brandon said their vows and were married in front of their friends and family at the cable center last Saturday. And although technically, already married there was something that really “sealed the deal” for Rachel and Brandon when they proclaimed their love for another and made promises in the presence of their loved ones.
…. and then there was the party! Wow! A party, it was— 4 DJ’s (including Brandon), video art, lots of dancing, and the most gorgeous decor including the beautiful ambient pink light that set the mood of the evening. It was one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph…
Rachel and Brandon walked themselves down the aisle and through the middle of the first cocktail hour…
It was a dramatic entrance—everybody started clapping. I’ve never heard this at a ceremony before, but it gave me (and probably everybody else) goosebumps!
I’m not sure what I said exactly that prompted this image, but Rachel and Brandon really hate getting their photos taken. They were uncomfortable with “posing”, so I think I said something like “smile your biggest ‘just married’ smile—this image will be for your mothers.”…. This is what I got, and I love it! It’s so Rachel and Brandon!
And then there is this incredible moment between Rachel and her mother that I love. There seems to be a silent and sweet connection between the bride and her mother on a wedding day. I’m always looking for moments like these, because they are so authentic…. I just love the tenderness here.
The cable center has the best light of about all the venues in Denver. I love playing with focus when I have all this incredible back light!
Rachel and Brandon had these really cool pink ambient lights that made everything glow. They set up lounge furniture on the top floor— and that with the light made everything so romantic. I grabbed this shot of a couple having an intimate moment.
…another sweet moment between a mother and daughter.
What a stud! Brandon was the last to spin…. When I leaned in for this shot, he leaned right back and gave me this image.
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Jackie and Andrew
Jackie and Andrew tied the knot on Friday at the Inverness Hotel—and the weather held out! (That was the major concern of the day—would the weather hold out and allow for an outdoor ceremony, or would Jackie and Andrew have to move it indoors). To top it off, the sun literally peered through the clouds when Jackie said “I do”. It was surreal and beautiful.
Jackie is a photographer—and a true one at heart too! She was taking photos on her own wedding day!
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Christina and MinWoo
Really. Is this not the cutest couple? They are all dimples and giggles. I think sometimes my clients think that I am crazy when I shoot…. I lie on the ground, trip all over the place, and ask them to do things that seem so unbelievably cheesy that they are like deer caught in headlights— “You want us to do what”? But it’s generally the reaction that I want, in whatever crazy thing I’m doing, or asking them to do. Christina and MinWoo were so sweet. They were clearly shy—a bit embarrassed to kiss in public, and not used to this whole “engagement shoot thing”. But it was their sweet reactions and giggles to the whole experience that made these images so appealing. I wish I could shoot Christina and MinWoo’s wedding because I think they are a dream couple, but unfortunately for me, it will be held in Korea…
I had Christina and MinWoo canoodling and kissing so much, that MinWoo’s glasses got smudged. I grabbed this candid shot of him right after he wiped them off on Christina’s shirt.
Who knows what ridiculous thing I asked them to do to get this cute giggle out of the two of them, but it apparently worked!
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Megan and Jeff are engaged!
Megan and Jeff are engaged and I had the pleasure of shooting their engagement photos on Sunday! I was really excited when I arrived, to see that Megan had brought her son Tanner for a couple shots—what a ham (at least when he had the camera to himself)! He wasn’t too thrilled about sitting still and smiling with Megan and Jeff, but we managed to sneak him into one or two shots. Megan and Jeff, however are wonderful together in front of the camera! Megan warned me that they both despise getting their picture taken, and I simply told them “no problem—just love on each other and I’ll stand back and document”. They were great! Sometimes I think that people who are a little intimidated of the camera, often shine the most because there is a real vulnerability there. Megan and Jeff were very “honest” subjects, and I think that the sweetness shows through in these images…
One of the things I noticed about Megan when I first met her, was how cool her shoes were—I still remember them, they were yellow and white 1940’s looking heels. Low and behold, she showed up in another pair of super cute shoes on Sunday…. I love this girl’s style!
Isn’t Tanner adorable! He’s like a little rock star!
So here is a perfect example of “honest” subjects. This shot below wasn’t and “honest” depiction of Megan and Jeff. However, I thought it would be really cool to take Megan and Jeff’s photo in front of these rad looking skaters…. what was I thinking??!! I guess sometimes I try a little too hard to think outside the box, and while this might have been a cool concept, it just didn’t work and ended up being a really funny, awkward moment. The shot actually grew on me simply because it was so awkward! Look at Megan’s hand…. She’s like ” what the heck is Julie doing and what the heck are we supposed to do?” And the skaters, although totally good sports were really confused by my “brilliant idea for an edgy Denver photograph”. Oh well… sometimes you’ve got to try!
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It’s not everyday that one gets to photograph twins! And they were the happiest and prettiest little twins that I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph…. Susie had called and told me that they had had an impromptu bbq at their home right before the shoot, and that the girls were really tired and grumpy. But if this was the case, then I can’t imagine the grins that I would have seen from them in a good mood! It helped that Susie and Chris were also super laid back and easy to work with. I came in thinking that this shoot could be a tough one—but it was the easiest shoot I’ve had all month! Thanks for being so cool, guys! I hope you call me back for 1st birthday shots!
This is Emma and her daddy, Chris…
…And Emma with her mommy, Susie.
Check out the lashes on Molly!
This shots is priceless… it won’t be long before Molly grows another tooth, or two!
…Molly
Emma…
…Molly
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Introducing Avery Lauren Brown
What a doll! It was a pleasure photographing Avery and all her many faces…. and it was so sweet to see how much in love Amy and Matt are with Avery. It was a precious shoot!
I know that I’ve said this before, but I think i may publish a book just on the back of baby’s heads. They are like a thumb print—completely unique and in this case in particular, simply adorable!~
If my mom were to see this image she would say ” Ummmm…..yummy”. She wants grand babies so bad, but I’m afraid she’s going to have to wait a few more years! Amy, on the other hand is head into parenthood now with Avery, and completely in love!
This photo totally doesn’t belong in the set, but it’s just so pj, that I had to throw it in…. I love the “home sweet home” nature of the image.
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Christy, Max and Louis
I don’t even know what to say about this family, except that it is so clear to me how much they love each other. There is just so much joy in their home…. Check out Louis for example, he was just getting over strep when we did these photos and was still under the weather. Except for this first shot of him crying (which I just had to put in because he looks so cute when he cries), Louis was ecstatic to be outdoors playing with his mom and dad. And Christy and Max look equally as happy. What a great family!
I’m not sure what this shot is about, but I loved the expression on Louis’ face! What a ham!
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It’s true…sometimes there is nothing you can do to make three children sit still and smile for the camera—this isn’t my style anyhow, but Shayna has been a client of mine for a long time and these pictures were as much for her mom as they were for herself. Ideally, the two mothers really wanted all three children to sit still and smile for the camera. I told them that I would try, but that this may take a miracle. And I think, the truth is the more energy you put into having children sit still, smile and pose for the camera, the less they’ll have of it! It’s micromanaging. I don’t know how Kiddy Candid’s does it!
So, on mother’s day, I tried for a good ole’ sibling shot, and we did get a few believe it or not, but what I loved was some of the shots that really captured just how tender, or grumpy, or whimsical these kids were on this special day for mom!
I think you’ll all know why this one is at the top and my favorite of the day!
Shayna really didn’t want to be in any pictures, but how could I resist this moment between her and her first son on mother’s day?
CC is the typical eldest child. She always seems to behave and be the “good girl”. I love this whimsical shot of her jumping up and down in her new dress.
…And Addi is a whole different story! She is wonderfully naughty. I couldn’t get her to smile at the camera for anything. But that’s what I love about photographing children. You have to have a sense of humor about certain situations and let them be who they are. After all, I am a documentary family photographer….
And well, what can I really say about the baby? He’s a super sport and the youngest of three– the baby brother of two strong willed sisters! God bless him!
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Becky and Kyle
Becky and Kyle celebrated a snowy spring wedding on Saturday in Beaver Creek. It couldn’t have been more romantic! Becky and Kyle have been living in separate parts of the country for months. I can only imagine that it was a lonely stretch of time—but their winter was officially over on Saturday and Kyle and Becky are together forever now—and moving to New York! I can’t think of a better metaphor from God, than melting snow and green leaves and yellow daffodils popping up from under. The winter is over and spring has begun. Let it grow!
Becky is pretty much the cutest thing ever! She didn’t stop smiling and giggling all day! She certainly wasn’t one of those brides who is sultry, so doing edgy non-smiling photos of the two of them would have been a joke! Becky and Kyle are full of joy and life—and I love all the smiles!
…I stand corrected. Becky didn’t smile all day– there were a few moving tears during the ceremony that melted everybody’s heart.
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