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Joey + Erin {08.07.10}

Friday, August 27, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Beautiful bride. Handsome groom. Amazing venue. What more could I ask for?

Joey and Erin were married on the Denver University campus at Evans Chapel, and held their reception in the Tuscan ballroom at DU. DU holds a special meaning for both of them – they went to school there, met while at school there, and Joey now works at DU. This was the perfect spot for them to become wife + man-friend-forever {Erin’s term}. This wedding held special meaning for me too. I’ve known Erin since we were 15 and went to the same private {yikes!} school in Alabama. I knew her before she could even drive… and now here she was this day, beginning a new life with Joey. I was honored to be a part of their celebration. Congrats, guys.

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Immediate post-ceremony reaction. Priceless. Piccola0322 Piccola0499 Untitled-3 Untitled-4 Untitled-5 Piccola0589 Piccola0584

The photo booth at the reception was Ah. Maz. Ing. Piccola0673 Piccola0817

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Garo + Brenda {engaged}

Sunday, August 8, 2010 Posted in Engagements, Old Colorado City, Red Rock Canyon

I’m in love with this shoot. I love the light. I love the beautiful scenery. I love the way Garo and Brenda love each other. Phew… that’s a lot of love, peeps.

Garo, Brenda, and I met in Red Rock Canyon. I convinced them that it was better than Garden of the Gods {which is hard to do}. I’m so, so happy that they listened to their crazy photographer, because I could not love this shoot more.

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Then we were on to Old Colorado City… DomBourian0651

They were having dinner at Jake and Telly’s… oompa! Untitled-5

Tags: engagement, Old Colorado City, Red Rock Canyon

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Brandon + Ro {married 06.26.10}

Sunday, July 25, 2010 Posted in Pueblo, Uncategorized

Brandon and Ro were married on a cool 100 degree afternoon in Pueblo. Despite the withering heat, we had a blast. By the time I left that night, I felt like part of their family.

This my favorite getting-ready photo of all time.

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The getaway car. Coolest. Ever. Untitled-2 Musso0409 Musso0450

Sweet mural on the Pueblo Riverwalk. Musso0551

Bam. Look at those eyes. Ro is gorgeous. Untitled-1 Musso0612 Musso0509

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Old Town Carriage House on the Pueblo Riverwalk. It was beautiful. One of my favorite reception spots now. Untitled-3

Tags: Old Town Carriage House, Pueblo Riverwalk, Pueblo wedding

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Greg + Becky {06.13.10}

Saturday, July 10, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

“My whole heart for my whole life…”

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Greg + Becky {rehearsal dinner}

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

This is the night I knew I was in love with Greg and Becky’s love. It’s quiet, it’s humble, it’s never~ending. I was in tears several times during their rehearsal dinner – I knew I was in trouble at their wedding the next day. Not only are Greg and Becky filled with love, but their families are exploding with it. I have never in my life felt so much love in one room. It was a truly amazing experience. I hope you can feel it through their photos as much as I could feel it that night. And just wait until you see their wedding photos. Untitled-1 PetersR0097 Untitled-3 PetersR0173 PetersR0322 PetersR0047

The parents and bridal party gift~giving was so emotional. Untitled-2 PetersR0382

Greg and Becky watching the slideshow that Greg’s father put together for them. It was amazing. Untitled-4 PetersR0429

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Jack + Naoma {married}

Saturday, July 3, 2010 Posted in Fine Arts Center, Weddings

Jack and Naoma were married a few weekends ago at The Fine Arts Center in downtown Colorado Springs. I was actually just a second shooter for this wedding. I was shooting for Charlotte Geary Photography. I really enjoy assisting – I get to step back from all of the action and get a lot of detail shots that I don’t normally get. It helps me retrain my brain.

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Tags: colorado springs, Fine Arts Center, Weddings

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Dan + Stephanie {06.05.10}

Sunday, June 27, 2010 Posted in Aspen, Uncategorized, Weddings

The first wedding of the season… I couldn’t wait for it to get here. Dan and Stephanie are two awesome, chill peeps and their wedding just happened to be in Aspen {swoon}. They were married in and partied at Sky Hotel. It’s one of the coolest hotels I’ve ever set foot in. I was so excited with the modern/log cabin feel… and the Alice in Wonderland chairs {see my obsession below}. Stephanie was absolutely gorgeous and Dan was dapper as could be. The love flowed between them through the entire day… I should have known this would happen after their engagement session. Amazing. Beautiful. Unreal. Aro Untitled-1

Always need a picture of the shoes.

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They were afraid of getting rained out, so we ended up in this room for the ceremony. Check out the rockin’ light fixtures. Aro 0280 Aro 0620 Aro 0472

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Aspen is just beautiful.

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Alice in Wonderland. Aro 1090 Aro 1082

Tags: Aspen, mountains, wedding

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Stephanie Becker - Love love all of these! Thanks so much Kim, we had a great time with you! I can't pick a favorite, I love all of them :)June 28, 2010 - 1:40 pm

A Step Ahead Adoption {headshots}

Thursday, May 6, 2010 Posted in Downtown Colorado Springs

Meet Diane. She owns a fabulous company called A Step Ahead Adoption, which was founded 11 years ago. They help place kiddos into loving homes through adoption. Check out her website at www.astepaheadadoption.com. If you’re looking to adopt, there’s no better person to help you.

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Ralph + Katie {engaged}

Friday, April 9, 2010 Posted in Downtown Colorado Springs, Engagements, Garden of the Gods

This e-session was my most anticipated ever. First, they were bringing their bulldog, which made it incredibly hard to wait for their session to take place. I was like a kid on Christmas. Second, from the first email Katie sent me, we clicked. It was as if she was one of my oldest friends – like I had known her forever. We have so much in common it’s unreal. Last but not least, Ralph. He is getting deployed immediately following their wedding in July. You can sense their anticipation – their need to spend every moment together and just, well, be. Be happy. Be free. Be in love. I have never seen so much love radiate between two people. Take a peek and enjoy.

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Love, love, love these next two. Tell me you can’t feel it – I dare you. H Untitled-3 Howard 387

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Tags: Colorado, Engagements

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Ryan + Lacy + Padraig + Pyper {family}

Monday, March 15, 2010 Posted in Family, Portraits

Meet the most awesome peeps ever. Not only do these kiddos have the coolest names, they ARE the coolest. We met up at Cottonwood Creek Park and had an awesome time exploring and dodging frisbees from the frisbee golf course. Thanks guys, for putting your noggins in danger of getting hit in order to give me some awesome shots. Much appreciated )