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This Boulder Colorado couple loves to laugh and have fun, and I think their smiles are amazing! We met one night earlier in the summer for an engagement session at Boulder Colorado’s Eben G Fine Park. I couldn’t help from feeling happy as I listened to their friendly, enthusiastic banter.

a woman with red hair and a man hug on a bridge in front of mountains
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Back in June I had the honor of photographing a wedding in the mountains of western Maryland, near Deep Creek Lake. The wedding couple rented out the 4-H Camp site and played up on the rustic theme by decorating with mason jars of wildflowers, oilcloth tablecloths, and bowls of cherries. Everything about the day was absolutely perfect–the weather, the food, the speeches, the emotion on everyone’s faces. One of my favorite moments was watching the wedding guests sing and dance to Old Crow Medicine’s “Wagon Wheel”, the perfect song to wrap up this wonderful wedding. Once again, congratulations Eric and Megan, and thank you for the honor of being your wedding photographer.

a bride and groom kiss while standing on a deck in the mountains under blue skies
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a bride and groom kiss while standing on a deck in the mountains under blue skies

One of my favorite wedding venues in the Denver area is definitely Littleton’s Manor House. The beautiful ceremony and reception site with mountain views reminds me of Mount Vernon or some other old presidential residence.

a groom puts his arms around a bride in front of the mountains
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I’ve been so busy on weekends when my husband and friends are free that I’ve spent under 24 hours in the “back country” camping, and that was way back in early June. I’ve only done a couple of hikes, certainly not any 14ers (and certainly not glissading down any 14ers like I did last summer for my bachelorette party). Luckily I have a few weeks to set things right and hopefully tackle Mt. Elbert, La Plata, or some other 14,000+ peek. I have a few more weeks to head into the mountains before I am faced with snow, and if I don’t get to enjoy the Colorado Rockies…

three woman hike in green grasses down a hill
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three woman hike in green grasses down a hill

My family had been raving about Harpers Ferry for a couple years, and I finally had the time to check it out on a recent East Coast visit. Everything was perfect. The drive through the rolling hills of Maryland was beautiful. The information center with the nerdy Civil War buffs made me giggle. The Shenandoah River made me want to sing songs. I was in awe of the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker that wandered up the main street. I learned about American history. I found a cute hot pink and orange scarf. My mom and I went on our own little AT hike complete with designer handbags. West Virginia is no longer the sinister state that it once was. I had the perfect day and I can’t wait to visit again.

tunnel that says harpers ferry
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I was honored to photograph this group of folks who were playing music on a Saturday night at the St. Julien in Boulder, Colorado. The group consistently plays the St. Julien and is comprised of the talented Phil, his son, and several friends. With the younger ones heading off to college, the appearances at the St. Julien will become rarer, so I was there to document the special night. When the son’s high school music teacher (as well as a teacher to several other present musicians) got up to play with the group, I got goosebumps. To see the enthusiasm of the musicians, to hear their talent….I would like to thank the teacher for the wonderful, important job that he has. It was a great night to hang at the St. Julien.

a man sings into an old microphone while playing his guitar
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a man sings into an old microphone while playing his guitar

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