Category:Engagement Photography
Malorie+John | Engaged
Gina’s Take:
An adventurer at heart, John plays hard whether here in Colorado or around the world. Skiing, traveling, hiking, diving… you name it and I’m sure he’s done it! Meet Malorie. She travels, skis, hikes… wait a minute… yep, they’re a perfect match! Whether they’re on top of a mountain, out at sea, or studying at CSU, they’re home because they’re together. John and Malorie are both Colorado kids. Who would have thought that back in high school that this cute girl would be John’s future bride? They love our Denver sports teams and you can find them enjoying a lazy summer day at a Rockies game, a brisk autumn afternoon at a Broncos game, or a chilly evening supporting the Colorado Av’s.
As Colorado natives, it is only fitting that they attend CSU, were engaged in Vail, had their engagement session in Boulder, and are getting married at a beautiful venue in Castle Rock.
Jason’s Take:
Malorie and John had one request for their engagement session… to throw on their CSU jerseys and take a quick picture on the CU campus. Since Gina and I don’t have any particular history or loyalty to CSU or CU, we were totally open to the idea. However, we didn’t realize that CU had a football game on that sunny afternoon in Boulder. To make matters worse, CU got slaughtered. After we spent some time shooting around Pearl Street Mall and in Boulder Canyon, we ventured onto the CU campus about a half an hour after the game was over. Malorie and John dawned their CSU jerseys, Gina stayed with the cars (supposedly to watch the cars, but I think she was just too scared to venture into ‘enemy territory’), and we snuck out for a few pics. Malorie and John had a blast with it!! Thankfully, there were no confrontations, no injuries, and we got the heck out of there!
Emily+Mike | Engaged
Jason’s Take:
Santa delivered snowboards to our home this year!!! We love the outdoors – and always have an excuse to get out there! Gina’s snowboard came on Christmas morning. Mine came about two months early (thank you Gina!).
We’re both new to snowboarding. As a Colorado native, I’ve been skiing for over 20 years. Last year, however, I called it quits on ski boots. There had to be a better way! During Spring Break (when the mountains got epic snow every day) we took a family snowboarding trip. After one lesson, we were all converts (sorry skiers – we still love you, and feel sorry for your feet in those boots).
Emily and Mike live in Breckenridge, they’re getting married in Breckenridge next year, and they both work for the Breck ski resort! Naturally, it only makes perfect sense for this adventurous couple to have their engagement session up on the mountain, too. Gina wasn’t quite ready to take her camera gear up the hill on a snowboard. I was willing, relatively able, and totally excited to do it! Emily and Mike were very patient with me. As a snowboarding instructor supervisor, Mike lives in a world of being patient with newbies. Their engagement session was incredibly fun and spontaneous. Their natural affection and love was as radiant as the unfiltered sun.
Thankfully, I didn’t destroy my gear in an epic crash. Emily and Mike both complimented me on my progress (especially for this being my 5th time on a board). We can’t wait for their wedding next summer – different look, but perfect location!
Urban Engagement Session in Denver | Joanne+Steve
Gina’s Take:
There are places that are great for engagement photos – and places that are not. Industrial areas are great. Places where we hear bone saws are not. We were walking around downtown Denver with Joanne and Steve and happened upon this really cool alley. Of course, we had to explore the photographic possibilities it might have! Jason stayed at a distance to shoot while Joanne, Steve, and I walked through to the other side of the alley. We walked straight into a terrible, vomit-inducing smell. Through an open door, we saw workers chopping what we later decided (gag me) could only be animal parts. We all made it to the other side, rallied, and got some sweet shots! The lesson of the day is explore, cautiously!
Jason’s Take:
I’m always anxious before I have my picture taken. A few weeks ago, our good friends Josh and Drew (who both happen to be great photographers) took Gina and I out for a shoot. Just for fun. Gina and I are always looking to add a few photos to our walls. I wasn’t worried about the photos, or that we wouldn’t look good. There’s just that challenging feeling of being in the spotlight – center stage. I deeply prefer to be on the other side of the camera. It feels safer there.
I have to hand it you, our fantastic couples, who have the courage to get out there in front of the camera (with a beer or two in you or absolutely sober). You are all remarkable. Stepping boldly into the intimacy of being photographed, you allow yourselves to feel vulnerable, close and affectionate with each other. You trust us. I thank you for the opportunity.
Cheers to you Joanne and Steve! Courageous, trusting, affectionate, and playful. Thank you!
