Chris and Sharla

At last we had a week of good weather! We kept having to reschedule Chris and Sharla's engagement session because of rain or snow. We had a little wind, but it ended up being a perfect day for photographs. I loved spending time with Chris and Sharla. They are so cute and loving with one another. After ten years of dating their deep connection is obvious. I can't wait for their upcoming wedding. Don't forget to check out their slideshow!

Best Wishes- Katie

Spring Is In The Air

I am ready for warm spring days and crisp cool nights. Here are a few hints that spring is right around the corner. I am looking forward to this week and next because I have a few engagement sessions. Stay tuned for the latest photographs to post here.

Little Ayla

I was leaving work the other day and I turned around in the parking lot to pick up Ayla. When I looked down she wasn't there. I looked back towards the stairs and there she was waiting for me. I had to take a picture becuase she looked so darn cute.

Josh and Katie at the Brown Palace

Josh and Katie had a beautiful intimate wedding at the Brown Palace. It was a very quaint wedding with just family and a few close friends. It has been really great getting to know them better. By the time I showed up for the wedding, I felt like I was in the company of good friends. Here are a few photos from their engagement session. I had too many favorites from their wedding, so here are some of them.
Best Wishes- Katie

A Preview Of My New Website

I will be launching my new website in the next few days. Here are a few screen shots of what it will look like. I can't wait to share it with you. I have been working on my website with liveBooks, they have been awesome to work with. Tomorrow I will be heading out to Vegas for WPPI. It is the largest convention and trade show for wedding and portrait photographers. I will be speaking on Tuesday for liveBooks on the tradeshow floor. Also, Pictage always hosts a swanky cocktail party. It will be great to meet more of my fellow Pictage photographers. I am sure the next few days will come and go with a blink of an eye.

Fun Photo

I just came across this photo of Jenna, Susan and I from last summer. We did a shoot out with the men in our lives. It was a blast. This photo sums up how much fun we had. : )

Family Photos

Here are pictures from Adam and Jil's visit in December. This was the first time I met my sister that was adopted 35 years ago. We enjoyed getting to know Jil and her family. They are very down to earth, kind and loving people. It is crazy how much she looks like my mom. We also got to spend time with another one of my sisters, Jacquie. She was home from college. We spent a few days being snowed in together. I am looking forward to all of the years ahead of us with Jil, Adam, Leah and Carter as part of our family.

Here is a photo of the ladies, my mom, me, Jil and Jacquie.
Sweet little Leah sound asleep.

Carter, Adam, Jacquie, Jil, Leah, Debbie, Jerry, Katie and Dzifa

California Babies

I made a quick trip out to California to visit some of my friends. I spent the first night in San Diego with my cousin Ali. We had so much fun catching up over a few glasses of wine. Two of my friends, Lisa and Shannon, just had babies. Of course I had to bring along my camera to photograph the newest additions to their family. My last night in California Ali and I joined my sister Jil and her husband Adam for dinner. Here are some of my favorite images of Lisa and Shannon's babies.

Taylor Ryan Johnson at 11 weeks.

Addison Michelle Tauscher at 4 weeks.

Addison and Ayden

My little buddy Ayden. I just loved these ones of him laughing.

February PUG Meeting

Last week we had a great PUG meeting. I know it probably sounds like we had a meeting with dogs, but actually our PUG is short for Pictage User Group. This last month we were lucky enough to have a speaker from liveBooks come out and talk to us. J Sandifer led a very insightful discussion about websites and webdesign. I am so excited because I am working with liveBooks on my website. So keep your eyes open for the announcement of my new website.

The PUG crew!

J giving his presentation. : )

Ready For Color!

Do the mid-winter blues have you down? I was going through some of my photographs from last year and came across these. Hope this helps brighten your day.

Mike and Heather

Here are a few images from Mike and Heather's wedding this past September. I was so impressed with how much Mike helped out with the wedding plans. He even had a couple surprises in store for Heather.

Andy and Jessica's E-Pics

I mentioned that I was going to go through some of my images from the past few months. I had to put a few photographs of Andy and Jessica up here. Their wedding is coming up in May. Andy and Jessica were great to photograph even after a night of celebrating. We did their portraits on a Sunday afternoon. It sounded like they had a very fun night before at their engagement party. Jessica is good friends with a friend of mine and a wedding coordinator named Erin Martin. Enjoy!

Joe and Haylee

The past few months have been flying by at an incredible pace. I thought it would be fun to take some time this month and next to post some photos that I took in the last few months. October I did about 25-30 portraits so there are a lot to post. :)

Here are some photographs of Haylee and Joe. I knew I was going to hit it off with Haylee and Joe from the second I first met them. They are huge animal lovers, they have three dogs two of which are Mastiffs! They love taking photographs and being in them. I couldn't wait for their engagement portrait. We had a lot of fun playing around down town. Here are a few pictures from the day. Oh yeah and don't forget to check out their slideshow!

Ariana Earned Her Wings

As most of you know I have been working closely with the Samaras family over the past few months. Ariana earned her wings to heaven on January 3rd. I wanted to share with you what was written on her website. (www.arianasamaras.com)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ariana King Samaras, 4. Ariana will be forever remembered by her father, Paul; mother, April; brothers, James & John; grandparents, Jim & Mary Samaras, Burwell (Bud) & Kaye King, and the many family and friends that adored this little girl.

Ani's mom and dad were by her side this morning when she passed away just after 7:00 a.m. While laying and wrapped her mommy's arms, she gave out two deep breaths, followed by a sweet playful sounding sigh, and then went peacefully. During the last few days Ani was, as she as always been, extremely brave and strong.

She was a courageous little girl that touched many people’s lives. More importantly, she taught us lessons about life that most adults fail to learn in a lifetime of trying. She is no doubt in heaven, lacing up her dance shoes, and preparing to sing and dance with the other angels! Though we'll miss her more then words can convey, she will always be with us.

Happy New Year From My Home To Yours

Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday and relaxing new years. I wanted to reflect on 2006 for just a moment. The year was very exciting for me in my personal life and my professional life. I think I encompassed just about everything it 2006.

The year started off with the launch of our Denver PUG (Pictage users group), which has been going strong ever since. After buying my new office space, remodeling and moving in we were open for business again. We moved right into the hustle and bustle of wedding season. I have been so lucky to be able to work with as many incredible clients, most of which I now consider friends. My wedding travels took me all over Colorado and all the way to Florida.

Dzifa and I traveled like we usually do visiting family and friends from Cape Cod, Kauai, California etc. We enjoyed camping with my dad over his 65th birthday. Shortly there after we found out my dad has Parkinson’s. In October my family received an incredible gift. My mom's daughter she had given up for adoption found our family after 35 years! This past month my sister has been reunited with our family. I met her last week, so I will be sure to post a few photos. : ) In November we found out that Dzifa's mom is battling breast cancer for the second time. I know she is going to come out on top, but we have a big surgery to get through at the end of the month. To cap off the year as most of you know Dzifa and I got engaged.

Looking into 2007... This year is going to be filled with joyous occasions, triumphs, challenges and happiness. I am looking forward to spending more time with all of you. Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to stop by my blog and spend a little time with me. I hope 2007 is all you want it to be.

Happy New Year! Best Wishes, Katie

This is Dzifa, Faust, Ayla and me! Our good friend Jensen Sutta took this photo. :)