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vail christian high school prom 2013 | avon, co

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Oh my goodness, we’re getting old. It’s been 10 years since Casey’s and my last prom. Ten! It would’ve passed by without a thought except that some wonderful prom planners at Vail Christian High School asked me to photograph their promenade and do some backdrop/PhotoBooth types of shots at the lovely Westin in Avon. I was so glad Casey – now my husband – said yes when I asked him to this prom. We had a great time getting to meet some local high school students at such a fun event!

The junior class planned and designed prom with a Men in Black theme…

Imagine a prom looking out on this gorgeous view:

Our high school didn’t have a promenade, but it was neat to see the parents’ enthusiasm as each couple/group was announced:

Official Men In Black agent:

And, of course, we didn’t leave without grabbing a few to document our fourth prom together!

PhotoBooth

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reese | denver newborn & family

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Reese, sweet Reese. Where to begin! I realized upon meeting her that I haven’t been around many newborns in my life, and I feel privileged to document the very beginning of Robin and Jason‘s lives as proud parents!

Sweet and beautiful, you three. Congratulations!

Family

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danora & robert | washington park denver engagement

Saturday, April 6, 2013

I love when work from my time in Kansas translates to connections in Colorado, and I couldn’t be happier to be working with Danora and Robert! She’s the sister of a past groom, and I feel fortunate to have reconnected with her…and, come on…they were enthusiastic on a shoot at Washington Park in the snow…what more can I ask for?!

Beautiful, Danora…

Congrats, you two. Looking forward to the wedding!

Engagement

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amy & brian | beaver creek wedding

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Though the snow had been sparse in the weeks leading up to their wedding, the skies opened up and painted the perfect, white, powdery day that has Amy and Brian written all over it. It set the perfect tone for their day…

I thought Amy’s wardrobe would be a rich backdrop for her dress. When I really look at it, though, I see so many similarities in the dress and wardrobe patterns! Girl knows what she likes!

A big thanks to the wonderful Inga Cox for working her hair magic and Dawn Hairgrove for her beautiful makeup work!

I was excited for my first wedding at the Beaver Creek Chapel, one of the valley’s wedding hotspots, and it didn’t disappoint!

I love this one of Tegan looking at her almost-stepmom!

Some people signing a marriage license…and right out the window, others taking full advantage of the powder day!

Amazing, you two…thank you, thank you for your enthusiasm being out in the snow!

Amy surprised Brian with a groom’s cake; he was thinking about making one on his own! I think this worked out for the best: Brian didn’t have to spend time the week of the wedding crafting a cake, and everyone got to enjoy the beautiful work of Felicia of Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections!

One of the sweetest father-of-the-bride speeches…

Congratulations, you two!

Wedding

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April 3, 2013 - 5:07 am

Kelly Lemon - Congrats Amy and BRian! Jackie – you did a great job!!

April 6, 2013 - 12:48 pm

Amy Large - Jackie, what a beautiful story – thank you for telling it both photos and verse.

iverson family | vail village, co

Monday, February 11, 2013

I have one more holdover from before Christmas that I’m excited to share now! Meet the Iverson family of Vail, Colorado. Starting off a session this beautifully, I knew I was in for a treat with these four! We met up by the infamous covered bridge in Vail and meandered through the village. They were all such troopers being out in the snow for our quintessentially Vail shoot!

AND we got to highlight Jennie’s new book, Ski Town Soups! I rushed out to get a copy after our shoot, and it is amazing! SO many fantastic soup recipes from ski resorts across the country…