Happy Confetti Photography

The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. The most you can do is live inside that hope, running down its hallways, touching the walls on both sides. – Animal Dreams

I have been neglectful of posting to this blog and Facebook the past few months. In truth it has been on purpose. You see,  last year I experienced a personal loss that completely and irrevocably changed my every cell – my whole body became flipped inside itself. As cliched as it sounds, this experience forced me to really look at my life, who I really was and how I spent my time, it made me slow down, made me appreciate that the most important moment in life is the one you are having right now with the people you love.

For me, the past few months have been ‘crimsons sunsets, parting birds, deep sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines….I have roamed through the earth and let the great sweeping wind blow the fogs out of my soul’. Its good for us all to pause and open our arms wide and let ouselves be embraced by expansive landscapes and quiet moments and mellow wine and great adventures and unconditional love and joyous sunshine….all the things that refresh our souls! It has helped me appreciate each special, all too quickly fleeting, moment and love it fully!

Rest assured I have still been photographing a lot, but working more personal projects. Projects that have restored my creativity.  The past few months have made me even more passionate and inspired by real love and the privilege I have of sharing in the memories of some awesome weddings this year. First up is a wedding is this weekend in Montana….stay tuned for photos because it promises to be an amazing one!!! (this is one of my favorite Ben Howard songs and the basis for the title ….love the lyric ‘I’ve come to know the friends around you  Are all you’ll always have)

Here is a sneak peek from a recent Denver wedding I photographed at the gorgeous Colorado wedding venue Villa Parker …..more of the goodness to come soon!

 WOW! What a gorgeous but simply elegant Cheeseman Park wedding! The whole day was full of friends, laughter and tons of tears, and I am able to say my camera really soaked up all of those treasured  moments. These two are so awesome they made getting married look like a blast! And don’t even start me on how amazing the brides BHLDN earings and shoes were!!

Big thanks to the gals over at Style Me Pretty for the Cheeseman Park Wedding feature!

Ceremony: Cheesman Park Pavilion in Denver, Colorado / Reception: Wash Park Studios in Denver, Colorado / Floral Design: Lori of Hans Hoser Productions / Wedding Day Coordination: Nicole Chomyn / Catering: Kelly + Joel of Pizzeria Basta / Roasting Pig: Erik of Tender Belly + Lisa of Arapahoe Meat Co. / Desserts: Billy Nelson + Kim & Jake’s Cakes / Drinks: Jen of Stolichnaya, Left Hand Brewery + Andrew of Ciao Vino / Biscotti Favors: Courtney of Sweet Pea Treats / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Shoes: Bettye Muller / Bride’s Earrings: Rada / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: LulaKate / Groom’s Suit: Custom by AJ Machete / Groomsmen’s Suits: Al’s Formal Wear

This wedding made me so happy to be a Cheeseman Park Denver Wedding Photographer!!

Last year the wedding blogosphere was chocked full of super cool Palm Springs wedding photography!!

Suddenly Palm Springs weddings became super trendy – with year round perfect weather and a retro hipster vibe why wouldn’t it be. And nothing gets trendier than a Viceroy Hotel Palm Springs wedding!!

The groom is from Russia and the bride is from Montreal – and they live in London. So people flew in from around the world for their gorgeous Palm Springs wedding yesterday. It was truly such an amazing day and such a priviledge to  capture their very beautiful and  intimate day!

I LOVE being a Palm Springs wedding photographer and if anyone is considering a Palm Springs wedding I would highly recommend it!I can’t wait to show you more of Sabi and Sashas Palm Springs wedding photography as I was lucky enough to be their Palm Springs wedding photographer! Palm Springs Viceroy Wedding Photography – Palm Springs Wedding Photographers!

‘With heart on fire I reach out to you tonight’. Lindsey and Brians DIY Washington Park Boathouse Wedding turned out so beautiful – I love it when people make their wedding unique and individual to their personalities. Big thanks to the beautiful and creative wedding blog that is Green Wedding Shoes for featuring this wedding! Please go over here to see more photos of this unique Washington Park Boathouse Wedding.

Old Town Alexandria Wedding Photography – Washington DC Wedding Photographers

This Bride was so animated and adorable, the second I met her I wanted to be her best friend…in a totally non-creepy friend-ographer kind of way! She was just so sweet and undemanding of anyone, and so in love with her friends, family and especially with her man! And just wore a big, huge smile the whole wedding….her happiness was contagious!! Plus she’s rocking a blush colored Vera gown, so you just know she’s all kinds of awesome. She planned an beautiful wedding with loads of DIY charm and personality! You can see more of the goodness if you look through the full gallery of this Old Town Alexandria wedding.

Big thank-you not just to the bride and groom for letting me share such a beautiful day photographing their wedding in Old Town Alexandria but also to the lovely gals over at Style Me Pretty who featured their gorgeous Washington DC wedding!

Wedding Venue: The George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia / Floral Design: DIY by the Bride and Her Friends Julia Bresnak-Arata-Siebenaler + Albert Siebenaler / Wedding Invitations: DIY by the Bride / Catering: R&R Catering / Lighting: Brian King of Superlative Events / Wedding Dress: White by Vera Wang / Dress Alterations: Carol of Novella Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Betsey Johnson / Hair: Frizzles Salon & Spa / Makeup: DIY by the Bride / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Charlotte Russe, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Anthropologie, Forever 21 + H&M / Men’s Suits: Banana Republic

I first came to San Fran about eight years ago. If you had told me back then that one day I would fulfill my dream of becoming a San Francisco wedding photographer I’m not sure I would have believed you!! And yet here I am drooling over some of the most beautiful photos from a recent gorgeous Sainte Claire Hotel San Francisco Wedding!

Sean and Christina’s wedding was classy, intimate and fun – the perfect combination to capture some beautiful San Francisco wedding photography!

Colorado wedding photography is easy when you have such great people and locations to work with. You might remember these two stunning beings from their Denver downtown urban engagement shoot earlier this year – she wore a tutu and he rocked a fedora!! Linda and Dave are not only best friends, but true soul-mates. The story of how they met always gives me goosebumps – and makes me believe in true love all over again.

Here is a rather largish sneak peek of some of their beautiful Colorado wedding photography at Mary’s Lake Lodge in Estes Park – such a beautiful Colorado wedding venue!

I’m in Los Angeles right now shooting the last wedding of the season. Wow! What an increadible year it has been! I have met so many amazing people – couples who are just so kind and sweet and loving not just to each other but to everyone around them. I truly feel honored to have been able to share and document the special memories of their wedding day. Thank you so much to everyone who has loved me and my work this year and been so kind to me. I wish you all just the most beautiful futures on this new journey together as husband and wife.

And since every post needs a photo here are two frames from a wedding in Estes Park yesterday – doesn’t she have just crazy amazing style! More photos to follow soon…..

You know what makes an awesome wedding. So much love in one room that it is almost tangible.

And occasionally, a vintage taxi. This wedding at the Dumbo Lofts in Brooklyn had both!

Here is a sneak peek. I cannot wait to show you more!!

A few frames from the gorgeous wedding at Beaver Creek yesterday…..more to follow.