I love these people- my Fort Collins family.
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susan + andy
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011heather and jerry
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
While in Jacksonville earlier this month, I met up with Heather and her boyfriend Jerry. I photographed them about 2 years ago and since then have become good friends with Heather. We are very much alike with our love for pretty vintage things, photography, nature and compassionate eating. 
Heather- I am so happy that I was able to see you during my trip, if only for a couple of hours. Next time we will spend longer together. I am so happy you’re in my life. MWAH.
sneak peek | Ashlee
Friday, November 19th, 2010I’m in Jacksonville for the weekend to do some shoots. I had two wonderful sessions today- a very sexy boudoir session and Ashlee’s maternity session. I’m headed out in the morning to shoot a wedding and then flying back to Colorado on Sunday morning so I thought I’d post a quick sneak peek before things get crazy!
It was great seeing you again, Ashlee. Sending healthy vibes to you and little Lily and hoping you have a smooth delivery. Hugs!
chet + natalie
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Natalie was one of my very first clients and I’ve been photographing her little ones since they were little babies- but I’ve never had the chance to photograph Chet and Natalie together. Natalie usually visits Jacksonville when Chet is traveling for work so this session was my first time meeting them. This session was special because, I believe, aside from a few wedding pictures- it is the only time they’ve had pictures done of just the two of them. In addition to this outdoor session in one of my favorite locations we also did some sweet/sexy bedroom photos, but I’m not allowed to post those. 
sara + junior | key west
Saturday, November 13th, 2010but mostly Sara.
In May I photographed this couple’s intimate wedding in Key West, Florida. Which, by the way, is vegan paradise- fresh citrus, pineapple, coconut and vegan cafes all over! I was so thrilled to be the sole witness (aside from the officiant) of their special day and even more thrilled that Sara and Junior allowed me AS MUCH time to photograph them around the island as I wanted. I even had a hand in picking the time of the ceremony based on when the light would be best. How is that for a wonderful bride?
The evening before the ceremony we headed out to chase the sun from one side of the island to the other for some amazing bridal/couple shots.
I love that Sara and Junior made the educated decision to purchase a conflict-free diamond ring. (from Brilliant Earth)
Drive around Key West until you find a beautiful spot. Park the car (likely illegally). Snap some shots. Jump back in. Repeat.
Sara wasn’t afraid to sit on the concrete, roll in grass or jump in the ocean in her wedding dress. I SO appreciate that.
Stay tuned for the actual wedding day!
jodi & cory | love shoot +1
Thursday, December 17th, 2009It is December, less than 1 week from baby Lilah’s due date, and I am just now posting images from her mommy’s session back in October. Oh GEEZ.
I’ve been friends with Jodi and her twin sister Jenna since the 7th grade. They were my first friends when I moved to a new town and new school at a time in a tween’s life when everything is chaos (or at least feels that way). Without getting too mushy gushy–I’ll just say that words can’t express how fortunate I feel to have Jodi and Jenna in my life. Even though we live a full 24 hour’s drive from each other and all of our lives are too busy to keep in proper contact, I still consider them two of my best friends.
From the moment I learned Jodi was pregnant I was plotting a way to be able to shoot her maternity pictures– and then I learned of Jenna’s wedding in October. Perfect. I was able to to knock out my brother’s senior pictures (coming soon), attend (and sneak in a few shots at) Jenna’s wedding AND do Jodi’s maternity session.
Jodi’s belly was just blossoming and the leaves were just turning. I couldn’t have asked for a better setting to photograph a more in love couple.
I’m pretty sure we were illegally trespassing on private property for the next 5 pictures with the yellow leaves. So worth it.
And then more trespassing at a pumpkin patch that we found while hiking to shoot with the red-leafed trees you’ll see further down. Jodi and Cory just ooze love and happiness AND they’re naturals in front of the camera. Not that I can really pick favorites- but I do really love these two.
The interaction and smiles in the next two really get me as well
A beautiful, glowing, happy mommy-to-be. Sweet or what?
I’d say “beautiful” again, but I don’t want to be repetitive.. so I’ll say “gorgeous”.
These two make me giggle. I hope they make you giggle too. Cory got plenty of practice catching- lets hope he gets to “catch” the real thing VERY soon.
Again, not that I can pick favorites..but I do love this one an awful lot as well.
Note to Lilah: Please be kind to your mommy and I-and don’t arrive too late. You already have your first photo shoot scheduled and it just won’t be acceptable for you to miss it. Thanks.
heather & jerry | vintage love shoot
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Boy oh boy. Just when I think I am getting caught up- I schedule myself into a pit of 6 sessions in 3 days. What goes first? This blog. In an effort to get caught up, I am FINALLY posting these images of Heather and Jerry. We had their session planned for months- emailing back and forth constantly and even forming a friendship (not that my sparse communication is even worthy of being called that) and bonding over a trip to the local farmer’s market and my favorite antique stores.
We started in my (now old) neighborhood at a REALLY old apartment complex.
And then stepped across the street to my FAVORITE park. Ever. Ever ever. Heather’s expression in this one make me so happy.. I can relate to having felt that way before.
Oh! I heart the colors in these two. all the green and then the pop of purple from Heather’s dress. For the longest time I though Florida was the ugliest place in the world for taking pictures because of the palm trees. Palm trees (unless on a fancy schmancy resort) are really quite shaggy things with browning fronds-that give me a really bad taste in my mouth. But then I discovered how beautifully spanish moss photographs–and it makes me happy.
And then there’s the majestic Southern live oak trees… almost forgot about those. This specific tree is estimated to be around 250 years old– and may be the single oldest living thing in Jacksonville, predating the founding of the city by Isaiah Hart during the 1820s (how do you like that history lesson?). That left image is hanging large and in charge in their home.
Though this one, personally, is my favorite. The octopus-like branches of the Quercus virginiana make me swoon.
Beautiful. Heather sporting my vintage headpiece–scored at an antique store in Yoder, Kansas. The shallow DOF with the trees just brings me to my knees.
I absolutely LOVE when clients (I mean new friends..) come to me with ideas to make their sessions unique. Heather and I share a love of all things old and I was MORE THAN happy to help incorporate some of her favorite pieces into the shoot. When scouting out this location the week before, the grass was long and flowing. We arrived to it having been cut short. We made it work.
Heather, you rock. That is all.
A picnic with romantic pictures, anyone?
LOVE!
Or how about a picnic with a record player streaming love ballads? Note to self- find boyfriend who won’t think I am crazy for wanting to have a picnic in the woods while wearing my prettiest dress.
Heather and I spent way too much time and energy trying to find tan suspenders. It was worth it.
Saving more of my favorites for last. These are the last images from our shoot.
Can’t you feel the love? I can.
It warms my heart. Thank you for sharing your evening with me, Heather and Jerry, and letting me witness your beautiful relationship.
sneak peek | kansas wedding
Thursday, October 8th, 2009I know its been sooo long since I’ve last posted. I have 2 more posts waiting to go-just as soon as I carve the time. Since returning from Kansas I’ve ben running non-stop between 38-45 hour AmeriCorps service weeks, 16 hour Assisted Living Sundays, and editing non-stop every moment in between. Yea. I’m out of energy just reading it.
Anywho-this post is not about me… it’s a quick one about Chelsea and Tony. I went to high school with Chelsea back in our tiny little Kansas high school. I couldn’t have been happier when she asked me to shoot her wedding. (doing so knowing, at the time, I hadn’t booked any of my own weddings) Chelsea-you were such a calm bride-made my job so much easier and I could tell just being around you for the day how much Tony is in love with you. It’s refreshing.
Here is a quick preview of them on the bridge over Wooster Lake at Emporia State University. More from me soon-promise.
