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I was so excited to meet Caitlin and Steve at City park and meet their one-year old! I photographed their wedding in Brooklyn in 2018 and now they live in Colorado and have grown their family. Baby H was full of pure JOY!

Congratulations on your sweet baby! And happy first birthday, baby H!

I met Hannah and Sam at Mt. Falcon on a beautiful spring day. Their pup, Palmer, was so sweet and loved being on the trails.

Hannah shares, “We met working in Chicago in our early twenties. We often joke that our lives in Chicago were parallel and we have no idea how it took us so long to meet. We lived two blocks away from each other (twice, we both moved to new units and were still the same distance away!), we took the same commute at the same time to work every day… and then, we finally met when we both took a new job at the same company in June 2018. Sam started a few weeks before I did, and our first conversation was at a happy hour for my start class. Sam acted like he had everything figured out and I remember wishing for the day I felt like I knew what I was doing at work. We both remember that conversation vividly, as this was when we realized we would be working on the same client (different project, though, thank goodness!) in LA.

We spent the next year “professionally” – we were colleagues and dating other people, but still friendly. We traveled back and forth from Chicago to LA every week together. Then, the summer of 2019 came around and we started to hang out more and more… Sam started inviting me to non-work events, and finally I had the nerve to text him to meet me on a night out with some friends. It happened to also be my birthday, and now we have an extra reason to celebrate my birthday every year: our “unofficial” anniversary.

We spent the next year continuing to travel to LA together for work, taking advantage of our consulting lifestyles and traveling together on the weekends. When COVID hit in March 2020, we decided to continue our adventures and move to Denver together. The rest is history.

Sam proposed in Beaver Creek in March last year when my parents and brother were visiting for a weekend. He had a beautiful setup at the base of the mountain in the evening where he asked me to marry him, and it was the easiest yes of my life. We’ve known each other as many things – colleague, friend, boyfriend, fiance, dog parent, roommate. We’re most excited to be husband and wife in eleven short months.”

Congratulations Hannah and Sam! The couple will be getting married at the Manor House next spring.

Incorporating your fur baby into your day can be SO fun! I mean, your pets are family, too! But what is the best way to plan? As a professional wedding photographer (and dog lover), I have some tips to help.

One of my most important tips for including a dog in your wedding day is to have a person designated to be your dog’s “handler” or “buddy.” This could be a friend or family member, or someone you hire to come help. They can walk your dog, make sure they have water and treats and are taken care of when they are not participating in photos or fun. This person could also be in charge of bringing them and taking them home early from the wedding day.

Consider what items you can bring to help make the day easier. What will make your pet the happiest on the day–a favorite blanket or toy? And what items could help get them to look at the photographer–some treats? a squeaky toy?

Some couples bring their dogs to the wedding day only for a short time to be included in some photos and other couples plan for their dog to be in their wedding ceremony as the flower girl or ring bearer. It is most common for a couple to plan for their dog to be part of their engagement session or for the couple to plan for their dog to be in about 10 minutes worth of photos and then go home, but it is totally up to you!

Another important factor is your dog’s personality. Does your dog have a lot of energy? Can they sometimes be aggressive? Or get anxious around a new place or around lots of people? If so, your wedding day might not be the best place for them. If they are stressed out it could stress you out too–and neither of you deserve that! But, you can include them in the decor as a cake topper, in printed photos along with your family photo display, or you could name your signature cocktail after them.

If incorporating your dog into your wedding day is too difficult, you may decide to include your dog in your engagement photos. I still recommend bringing a friend to help with your dog during the shoot. Although we will want to get some great photos with them, we will also want to get some photos of just you and your fiancé. During this time it really helps to have someone taking care of your pet so that you don’t have to worry.

Lastly, always check with your venue or photo location to make sure they allow dogs and find out if they have any rules regarding pets.

If you have any questions about bringing your dog along on your engagement shoot or wedding day, please ask me! I’m happy to help. Contact me today.

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My photography business is centered around great service and I have been honored to receive hundreds of excellent reviews and many national awards. I think this is because I focus my service on communication with my couples, lots of preparation and research, a strong work ethic and dedication to my craft. It also helps that I absolutely LOVE MY JOB!

Every step of the way I work to keep your experience stress-free and enjoyable.

My style is classic and timeless. I like to do a mix of portrait and candid photo-journalistic shots, with a focus on real emotion and candid moments. My goal is to make everything as easy for you as possible while capturing every special moment in an artistic and beautiful way. I also think having lots of variety is important. For example, for the couple’s portraits, you will receive some that are more romantic, some that are more editorial, some that are fun, and some that are classic. 

Here are a few details about the process:

Before our consultation: I will look up the sunset time on your wedding day to see how it might affect your schedule. I research your venue online to see other weddings that have taken place there and how particular areas will look in photographs. 

During our consultation: I love to hear about the two of you! Your backgrounds, how you met, the proposal and your plans for your wedding day. I will also tell you a little bit about myself and my style and answer any of your questions.
Most couples tell me they are either a bit camera shy and feel like they don’t know what to do or don’t like to have their photograph taken. It’s ok! I’ve got you! You shouldn’t know what to do. I will guide you through every step of the way and help you feel comfortable and, hopefully, even, have fun!

Engagement photos: I highly recommend planning an engagement session so that we are able to work together before the wedding day. This can be fun and casual and actually brings an ease to your wedding day. When I am shooting couple’s portraits it will be so much more comfortable because you will already be familiar with my direction and posing and know what to expect. 

Before the wedding day: I will help you plan your schedule to make the most of your photography and make the most of your time. I have tips for how we can maximize all the group portraits and fit special photos into your timeline, like sunset or nighttime portraits. When the schedule is planned out the best way it can be, most of my couples are able to enjoy a large portion of their cocktail hour!
I will also ask you lots of questions to make sure all goes smoothly–everything from any concerns you have about looking your best in your photos to making sure I understand any family sensitivities. 

On the wedding day: I’m here for you. I arrive early to scout out the venue and best photo locations. I am always thinking about your timeline and getting the best shots I can, but I am also happy to grab you a water, carry your bouquet and help in any way I can.

Editing your photos: My editing style is also very natural and classic with a focus on bright images and true-to-life color. I edit every photo for light, color, contrast and cropping. I also do minor retouching such as removing exit signs from the background of your first dance. 

Delivery: I deliver a sneak peek the day after your wedding, a blog post with around 30 images in 2-3 weeks and your full gallery of photos within 5 weeks. All of your high-resolution digital images will be delivered through a password protected online gallery. You will be able to download and print images directly from your online gallery. I typically deliver around 600-800 images for an 8-hour wedding day.

Throughout the year: I follow and take classes from other wedding industry leaders to stay sharp, observe new trends and learn new techniques for my business.

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