Laura + Jason: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photographer)

Ok, let me see if I can get this straight: Laura grew up in Saudi Arabia. She met Jason in Wyoming. They traveled in India for a year, live in Texas, and got married in Colorado. Yeah ... that sounds about right.

Huge thanks to Laura's brother, Josh, for being the wedding coordinator of the year. He booked their venue (the Greenbriar Inn), ordered her flowers, and booked me, all while Laura and Jason were in India. Awesome pic of Josh coming up in a few.

Laura and Jason's family and friends were nothing if not genuinely welcoming and warm to me. The bridal party made me dance at the reception, and guys, I sincerely apologize for your having to witness that. :)

Enjoy the photos!

















































Thanks so much, Laura and Jason, for allowing me to be part of your day. It was an honor.

Thanks for stopping by,
Haley

Mallory + Jeff: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photography)

These two cats did it right. They've been together for years, are best friends, and have a wonderful family who clearly believes in them. They celebrated with a beautiful ceremony and reception at <a href="http://www.chu.edu/">Colorado Heights University</a> in Denver, Colorado. Huge thanks to <a href="http://mdavidmedia.com">Matt Allen</a> for having me out to shoot with him. Enjoy! <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/c2.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529004b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529006b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/c3.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529007b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529008b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529010b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529009b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529003b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529011b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529012b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529015b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529016b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529017b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529019b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529018b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529022b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529023b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529024b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/c1.jpg"/> One of my favs: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529026b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529028b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529029b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529030b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/c4.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529031b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/c5.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529039b.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201105/29/20110529040b.jpg"/> Thanks for stopping by. :)

Kieran + Tom: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photography)

A few weeks ago I flew to Philly, stayed in Delaware, and shot a wedding in New Jersey with <a href="http://anerinooriginals.blogspot.com/">Chuck Anerino</a>, who is an east coast wedding photography rock star. Shooting with Chuck was a milestone for me. I am still pinching myself. And. Chuck's FAMILY. They are wonderful. They took me into their home and made me an honorary Anerino for the weekend. I photographed their family and <a href="http://www.haleypoulosblog.com/2011/05/colorado-family-photographyin-delaware.html">posted it here,</a> but this post is about the wedding. :) Kieran and Tom are a gorgeous couple who had a perfect wedding and reception. Shooting an east coast wedding was a little different than what I'm used to. There was a TROLLEY. I had never seen a trolley in my entire life. :) Enjoy the photos! <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/20110429002.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/20110429003.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/20110429004.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/20110429005.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/20110429006.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/20110429007.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/20110429009.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290133.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290136.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290134.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290138.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290143.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201104/29/201104290142.jpg" />

Sonia + David: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photographer)

I shot this wedding late last summer as the second shooter for <a href="http://mdavidmedia.com/">Matt Allen</a>, who is a complete rock star. He's one of the funnest (!) guys you'll ever meet, and dang he's good at what he does. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to see Matt hard at work. This was my second time shooting at the <a href="http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/facilities.php?id=10">Evergreen Lake House</a>, which is one of my favorite mainstream wedding venues. Insanely beautiful setting, and super nice people on top of that. Sonia and David were a genuinely sweet couple to work with. Thanks, Matt, for the opportunity to shoot with you, and thanks to Sonia and David for being so easy-going and pretty to look at. :) <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008001.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008002.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008003.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008004.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008005.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/allen1.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008010.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008014.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008015.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/allen2.jpg"/> Thanks Matt! Hee! <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201103/allen/201008019.jpg"/>

Holly + Pat: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photography)

Annnnnnd I've fallen in love with another one of my couples. I counted, and I cried four times during the day while I was photographing Holly and Pat's wedding. Yes, they're pretty to look at; and yes, Pat's little girl is too darling for words; and yes, they got married at my all-time favorite venue ever; and Pat and Holly, surrounded by people who love them, are impossible to <span style="font-style:italic;">not</span> fall in love with. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly003.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly002.jpg" /> I love this shot of Anna waiting for her toenails to dry: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly004.jpg" /> She has more patience than I do. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly005.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly006.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly007.jpg" /> Lucy, Pat's little girl, had her ears pierced not too long ago, and this was her first time taking her earrings out. I remember how that feels. She was pretty brave! <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly008.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly001.jpg" /> Pat and Holly did part of their getting-ready at the guest house together. But then they got distracted, so Pat had to leave. :) <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly009.jpg" /> It started to get a little crowded: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly010.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly011.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly012.jpg" /> I can't remember who this little boy was, but I know he loved Holly. Holly is a kid magnet--during one of the toasts, someone mentioned that once his kids had spent time with Holly, they didn't want to go home to their parents. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly013.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly014.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/buchanan2.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly015.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly016.jpg" /> (Yes, this is the part where I cried) <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly018.jpg" /> (And here) <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly019.jpg" /> (And also here) <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly020.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly030.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly031.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201009/20100925PatHolly032.jpg"/> Thanks for stopping by the blog. I feel super lucky to be shooting my own weddings these days ... I have the best clients ever. A huge thanks to Pat and Holly for allowing me to be part of their day, and to Scott and Kellie for the referral. You ALL are the best. Love. <div> </div>

Grace Marie + Travis: Married! (Colorado Wedding Photography)

I don't need to tell you that Grace Marie is the most elegant bride I've ever seen, or that Travis is ridiculously handsome, or that the location was a photographer's dream. Travis built this house and barn. To further perfect the scenario, the owners of the property, Scott and Kellie, are the kindest people you'll ever meet; for them to open their home to host this wedding speaks volumes about their generosity and sense of family. Big thanks to <a href="http://phylumphotography.com/">Greg Feldman</a> for assisting/shooting with me. I'll not post any of his shots because he and I have such a different style of post-processing, and I don't want to butcher any of his visions. :) Without further ado, here are some of my favorites from Travis and Grace Marie. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728001.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728005.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728024.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728009.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728010.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728013.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728019.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728020.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728021.jpg" /> The following is one of my favorite shots that I've ever taken. This moment speaks volumes, I think, about this sister relationship: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728023.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728026.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728025.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728027.jpg" /> First look: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728030.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728032.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728033.jpg" /> The groomsmen were oh-so-very patient: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728034.jpg" /> Favorite. Shot. Ever: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728036.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728037.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728038.jpg" /> This makes me snortLaugh every time I look at it. Travis really wasn't crying while signing the marriage certificate ... I promise. We went up to the barn's office to make things legal and it was 12,800 degrees up there, and 194% humidity. That is Grace Marie's father who officiated the ceremony--how cool is that? <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728039.jpg" /> Grace Marie and her mother had some seriously special moments. I was a little choked up more than once. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728046.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728040.jpg" /> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728041.jpg" /> Here's an example of a low light, failed flash shot. And still I love it. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728043.jpg" /> It rained. The wind blew. But that did not stop the party. <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100728044.jpg" /> During a toast to the couple, Scott mentioned something that he, Kellie and I had discussed before: It takes courage to confidently promise fidelity, love, and commitment in front of the people who mean the most to you. It takes a certain bravery to believe in a lifetime partnership. A huge thanks to Grace Marie and Travis for not only allowing me to photograph this commitment, but for making me feel like I was part of it all, too.

Dia + Garret: Married (Colorado Wedding Photographer)

Even their <i>names</i> sound good together: Dia and Garret. <div> </div> <div> There's not much I can say about this wedding that you won't see below, although the guy I was second-shooting for--<a href="http://www.ginosillerphotography.com/">Gino Siller</a>--was with Dia while she was getting ready, so be sure to pop over to <a href="http://ginosiller.net/">his blog</a> and check out his coverage of the day. Stunning couple on the inside and out, picture-perfect location and weather, and a whole lotta love. </div> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_011.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_001.jpg"/> This shot just amused me: <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_002.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_012.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_013.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_015.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_019.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_018.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_020.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_005.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_004.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_022.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_008.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_021.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_006.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_023.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_024.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_009.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_025.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_026.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_027.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_028.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_029.jpg"/> <img src="http://cakesniffer.org/hpo/201008/20100801_blog_030.jpg"/> This wedding was an absolute joy to photograph! Count me as one among many, many people who wish nothing but success and lifelong joy for Dia and Garret.