Photo of the Week "Costa Rican Bloom"

"Costa Rican Bloom"

Photo of the Week

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There is nothing like enjoying the beach life while it is snowing snowing snowing back home in CO. I am in Nosara, Costa Rica for 2 weeks and loving the life, photographic opportunities and the warm air! There are beautiful flowers blooming around the house I am staying in so before heading to the beach I walked around and shot off a few frames. I was torn between this photo in color or in black and white. The flower is a bright orange with red stems and deep green leaves. But the image in black and white feels so soft and architectural. I'm still not sure but I am enjoying the black and white image for now.

Photo of the Week "Twilight"

"Twilight"

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I took this photo on a very emotional day. I felt the need to memorialize the day with a photograph. When I walked out of the house and saw the long shadows and sun rays peaking through the trees I knew this was the shot. I did some post-processing in Lightroom and Perfect Effects 4 to soften the look and enhance the colors. I am happy with the end result. It feels ethereal and captures the mood and feelings i was having at that time. This photo was taken in Austin, MN.

Wedding Photography in Crested Butte Photo Show III

Photo 7. Beautiful Brooke. My friend, Brooke, was married in Delaware and asked me to shoot the pre-ceremony photos of her and her family. It was a perfect day and once she was dressed, we took advantage of the even, shadowed light on the porch of her hotel room. She had a floor-length veil that I flipped over her head for some “behind-the-veil” images.

Photo 8. Abby Road. the bride and groom wanted to parody the famous album cover. The crosswalk on Elk Ave with Mt. Crested Butte in the background was the perfect place to create this playful shot. 

Wedding Photography in Crested Butte Photo Show II

Photo 4. This couple was so sweet and expressive. they were clearly in love and the images were full of emotion. There were a lot of tears shed throughout the ceremony and when we did our portraits, they began to laugh together. I love this moment.  

Photo 5. I was with the bride and groom taking portrait images of just the two of them by the lake where they held their ceremony. The kids were playing nearby and this little flower girl was really enjoying dipping her toes in the water. She was so sweet and innocent, I had to capture a few moments.

Photo 6. We were spending a few hours touring around Crested Butte taking iconic images with the bridal party. As we were walking down Elk Ave to our next location, I noticed this great sunburst through the trees. I asked the groom to jump up on the flowerpot and give me a good “hang” from the light post. The bride jumped up too and I shot off a few frames. I think it is a really great iconic shot of Elk Avenue and historic downtown.

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Wedding Photography in Crested Butte Photo Show

Photo 1. This was an amazing moment. The couple had an outdoor ceremony at Wilder Reserve and the entire time it was lightly raining. The moment the bride and groom began to walk down the aisle, a rainbow appeared. I quickly ushered everyone into the beautiful tall grass for this extraordinary photo op. It was a magical moment! everyone was so excited about the beautiful rainbow, A jump in the air seemed very fitting.

Photo 2.  The girls were standing on the bridge giggling and chatting drinking champagne. I was looking for a shot of all the cowboy boots but also took a wide shot. I love this image because everyone is so natural and relaxed and the sunburst gives it a warm glowing feeling. 

Photo 3. This bride and groom were a very laid back couple. We were on the Woods Walk shooting in the aspens and I asked them to sit for a few images. She is about a foot taller then the groom so this was a nice opportunity for them to be at eye level. I chose to give this photo a vintage feel because it adds another layer of interest.

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Photo of the Week: A Snowy Land

Photo of the Week

"A Snowy Land"

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This photo was shot during a morning walk with my dogs. I decided to bring my camera with me (I should always do that but I don't) because it was right after a nice snow storm. I see this scene all the time walking up the hill behind my house and I always love the way the river looks in the winter. I thought the texture and frame added a little more uniqueness to the image, giving it more of an old-time feel. 

Photo of the Week "Ethereal Tree"

Photo of the Week

"Ethereal Tree" 

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It was early morning last week and I was out walking my dogs across the street when I noticed this glowing tree. I ran into my house and grabbed my camera. The tree was pretty far away up the hillside but my 70-200mm worked it's magic and gave me a photo that expressed just how I felt looking at this funny, sparkling, glowing tree in the frosty morning.