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Happy Anniversary!!

Today is a very special day for Dzifa and I. One year ago from today we got married. Which means today is our first anniversary! I am thankful every day that I found a partner in life like Dzifa. He is everything I could have dreamed a husband could be and so much more I didn't know was possible. I am excited to celebrate many more anniversaries. I came into work today and I had these incredible flowers waiting for me. It reminds me of our wedding in the Bahamas all over again. :-)

Bethlehem Lutheran- Hyatt Wedding

Reception: Grand Hyatt Denver

Church: Bethlehem Lutheran

Flowers: Newberry Brothers

Emily and David are quite possibly two of the sweetest people I have ever met. They both are soft spoken, delightful and tender hearted. They had a beautiful wedding at the Bethlehem Church in Lakewood. I think the high for the day was 15 degrees. We were able to sneak outside for a few shots without freezing too much. I see both of their soft sides and tender hearts in every photograph. It was great to have a room filled with love around the holidays. Here is a sneak peek at some more photos. Just click HERE to watcht the slideshow.

Happy New Year!!

Sorry I have been so delinquent it posting over the holidays. So much was going on! I am in working on my new blog and a fresh website. Stay tuned for some new updates, more postings and some exciting news. I hope you have a prosperous New Year!!
Love-Katie

This was our "family" photo. It was our first attempt at a snow scene photo. It might have only been 20 degrees, but it was so worth it!

Wedding At The University Club

Vendor: The University Club
Flowers: Capelli Floral

Keith and Cindy shared their union on a beautiful day at the University Club. Keith's three boys were so sweet to watch during their wedding day. Of course they loved their dad, but the sweetness I saw was how much they loved Cindy. I also saw how much Cindy loved them. There was an undeniable frequency in the room during their vows. This was true love.

Wedding At The Sanctuary Golf Course

Vendor: The Sanctuary
Event Coordinator: Nancy Chase Weddings & Celebrations
DJ: A Music Plus
Cake: Elegant Bakery
Ceremony Musicians: Columbine Entertainment
Invitations: Pampered Papers
Flowers: A Design Resource - James

John and Lindsay tied the knot!

It's always all the little moments that matter. Some times I love that I get to watch and photograph every one of them. I loved how Lindsay walked into the reception area at the Sanctuary and looked at the room as if her dreams just came to life. She walked around the room touching the napkins, admiring the centerpieces and stood in awe of how it all came together. I watched how she looked at John for the first time on her wedding day. I noticed how John would bring Lindsay's beautiful smile to life by letting out his infectious laugh.

Sometimes I forget how ridiculous I can look when I am going for "the shot" that I really want. John and Lindsay were standing in front of the waterfall at The Sanctuary when all of a sudden they looked over at me. They both burst into laughter. It was then that I realized I had wedged myself behind a bush and half way into a tree because I saw a perfect shot. We all got a pretty good laugh out of it.

I photographed a wedding at the Sanctuary the night before John and Lindsay's wedding there. I was in awe of how stunning each wedding was and yet how different each one was. John and Lindsay are both in theater and went for a whimsical, natural and organic theme. I really need to post more detail shots because they were out of this world.

Click here if you would like to see more from their wedding.

Engagement Session in Denver

Scott & Bethany's E-Session
Scott was a week shy of heading over to Europe for the next six months. Luckily I was able to steal a little of Scott and Bethany's time before he left. Their engagement session was so playful and fun. They brought two different outfits and then we picked what felt like 100 different backgrounds. I can't wait for their wedding day in Fort Collins next summer.

Sanctuary Wedding - Morgan & Nadine

Vendor: The Sanctuary
Event Coordinator: Michelle Gillett- Dramatic Event Design
DJ: Tom O"Malley- Affinity For Music
Bride's Dress: Klienfelds
Cake: Eat Dessert First
Catering: The Sanctuary
Celebrant: Father Marty Hunckler
Ceremony Musicians: Leavitt Music Service
Invitations: Paper Lady
Flowers: The Flower House
Groom's Clothing: Al's Formal Wear
Hair/Make-Up: Christy Harrington

This wedding extravaganza started off on Thursday night. I met up with Morgan and Nadine to do their engagement session. They live in New York and this was the first chance we had to get them in front of the camera. We had four unbelievable days of spectacular weather. Which was a good thing since I chased them around for four days straight.

I photographed their rehearsal dinner on Friday night. I love having the chance to shoot at the rehearsal dinner. It lets me meet all of their family and friends before the wedding day. I learned so much about Morgan and Nadine that I didn't know before. I always feel like being at the rehearsal dinner gives me an advantage for shooting on their wedding day. I have already figured out who is who in the families and since I have met them I become a familiar face on the wedding day.

Of course their wedding was out of this world. The decor was was extraordinary and so detailed. I have never seen so many candles in one place. It was breathtaking. I kept thinking all weekend that someone needed to pinch me because the photographic opportunities just kept getting better. The fall colors were so vibrant and surreal.

I finished their wedding weekend by photographing the brunch at Nadine's families house the next morning. I think by this time everyone had adopted me into the family because they realized I wasn't going anywhere. :-)

SLIDESHOW!!

Wedding at The Maggie in Breckenridge Colorado

Vendor: The Maggie at Breckenridge
Event Coordinator: Erin Martin, An Occasion to Remember
DJ: Jay Kacik, Standing Room Only
Bride's Dress: The Bridal Collection
Cake: Mulberries
Catering: The Maggie at Breckenridge
Celebrant: Carolyn Carpenter, Sunflower Weddings
Invitations: Additional Postage Required
Flowers: The Flower House Weddings
Groom's Clothing: Men's Wearhouse

Jared and Sara united as a family!

Love is in the air... Every detail in place...And a happy ending only an aisle walk away.

This was one of those weddings where you get that giddy feeling all the way down to your toes. Just like it was meant to be... a boy and a girl in love.

Jared and Sara are meant to be together. Their paths crossed years ago and they found their way back into each other's arms. I guess some things in life are undeniable.

Here is a slideshow from their wedding.