Favorite Images from Workshop

It is possible that June was the busiest month I have had in the past two years. Between weddings, portraits, events, workshops, PUG meetings and trying to have a little bit of a social life I was on the go for thirty days straight. I woke up this morning and couldn't believe July has already arrived.

Today is July first and Dzifa and I have given up on trying to cool down our house at night with all of our fans. So we had A/C installed. Yipee! We have been putting it off and couldn't resist any longer. It's crazy to think when our house was built 24 years ago it wasn't a necessity to have A/C because a hot day in the middle of August was a high of 85. Now by the end of May most of our days are in the high 80's and low 90's. Tonight I will be enjoying a good night of sleep in my cooled down house.

I just attended a workshop with David Beckstead. He is a world renowned photographer that came to Denver to put on a workshop. I loved shooting with some of my friends in the photography industry. The models we worked with were willing to go the extra mile for us. Here are some of my favorite images.

Ben & Jenny Get Hitched

Ben and Jenny tied the knot at the Sanctuary. Often times my clients opt to see each other before the wedding. That wasn't the case with Ben and Jenny. They decided to keep to tradition. I usually think it can be just as special either way. I don't know the song that Jenny and her dad walked down the aisle to, but it created the most uplifting and emotional setting. Then Jenny got to the end of the aisle and her and her dad stood there until the song ended. The suspense, excitement and emotion was at an ultimate high. I only put one photo on my blog, but I seriously couldn't stop shooting. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Ben and Jenny's wedding was everything they hoped it would be. Surrounded by the love and support of their biggest fans in life. I was honored to be a part of it all. Enjoy all the memories.

Koncal-Dines Keystone Wedding Weekend

I think it is possible that one of my favorite things in my photography business is being hired for an entire weekend of wedding events. I got to spend a weekend in Keystone with Scott and Megans family and friends for their wedding. They hosted the most clever "altitude adjustment" welcome party, rehearsal dinner, wedding and brunch.

I arrived to check in only to be greeted with some yummy Buckeye chocolates and a bottle of wine. I hurried off to the stables to catch everyone in cowboy action. They had cattle roping, wagon rides, spectacular scenery, country cookin' and that's just the beginning.

Scott and Megan met in college and have both continued on to be doctors. Scott is in his second year of his residency and Megan has just started her first. Their family and friends came from all over the US to help them celebrate their destination wedding in Keystone.

They had their wedding at the Keystone Ranch. It was a warm, but crazy windy day. Megan was the ultimate bride that never let the wind and her blowing veil phase her. Jensen came up for the wedding to photograph it with me.

On the last day up in Keystone we did a trash the dress session. I haven't posted those photos yet. I couldn't have thought of a better end to the perfect weekend.

I enjoyed every minute of your weekend. Thank you for letting me be a part of it all.

Katie

Nothing beats a photo of Megans mom roping the fake calf. I loved her victory pose.

It was so windy, but it made for some one of a kind shots.

E-Session Marathon #5

E-Session Marathon #4

E-Session Marathon #3

E-Session Marathon #2

E-Session Marathon #1

Morgan Adams Foundation

It has been some time since I have talked about something that is near and dear to my heart. A year and a half ago I photographed Ariana, a little girl with brain cancer. Sadly she passed away a few months after our session. What she taught me in her short time here on earth was a life long lesson. Live each day to it's fullest because tomorrow is a gift not a guarantee. Hold the ones you care about close to your heart. Never forget to say I love you. Do things to make others smile. Dance like no one is watching. Have compassion for everyone.

I have built a relationship with Ariana's mother, April. I am connected to her in ways I can't quite explain. Our journey in life isn't always clear, but I strongly believe everything happens for a reason. Since Ariana's passing I have had the opportunity to go to a few events for the Morgan Adams Foundation. This is a charity that raises money for research for children with cancer. They do an annual breakfast/fundraiser called "What's Up Doc?" They held the event at the Seawell Grand Ballroom. A few doctors from Childerens Hospital came to talk about the research that is currently being done, how far we have come and how far we still need to go.

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