LAUREN + BRANDON, ENGAGED! DOWNTOWN URBAN ENGAGEMENT SESSION
HOLLY + ROB, ENGAGED – COORS FIELD ENGAGEMENT SESSION, LODO
ALYSSA + DEREK, MARRIED!  THE VINTAGE, MODERN SHOOT!
KRISTIN + SAM, ENGAGED!
KATIE AND NATE, KEYSTONE COLORADO WEDDING
ANGELA AND NATE: THEY DID! DENVER BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDING

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LAUREN + BRANDON, ENGAGED! DOWNTOWN URBAN ENGAGEMENT SESSION

It’s all about the click.  In my business, I love that “click”.  It’s the click that I get when I talk to someone, or meet them for the first time, and know that I LOVE THEM!  Lauren and Brandon are that kind of “click”.  They are both from Colorado but currently live in New York City.  When I spoke to Lauren on the phone the first time, I knew that she was fabulous, fun, and my type of girl!  I was SO excited that they chose me to shoot their wedding.  So, they were in town for Christmas and we set up their engagement session.  Seriously … these two rocked my little socks off!  I truly LOVE them :)  We had a ton of fun (on a very cold morning) wandering through Denver.  Lauren, Brandon and I laughed.  A LOT.  They remind me why I love what I do so much everyday.

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Fave.  You two are such an awesomely amazing couple!

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And – Another fave.

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I had so much fun with this one!  I LOVE having fun with my couples.

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I think this may be going on the wall of fame. LOVING me some architecture :)

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Lauren – I looooove this :)

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Denver – I love you. Lauren and Brandon – YOU ROCK!  I’m really looking forward to your wedding this summer!  Happy New Year!

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Natalie — Super cute couple! The third picture is a definite fave   ( January 4, 2010 @ 7:43 am )

eliesa — The third image is KILLER! LOVEe   ( January 4, 2010 @ 8:12 am )

Alex Mitchell — Bow you look really pretty. you to Brandon!   ( January 4, 2010 @ 6:45 pm )

Cheryl Penov — WOW!!!! Your pics are incredible!!!!I Love the architecture in downtown for the backdrop.   ( January 4, 2010 @ 8:04 pm )

Adam Cavanagh — Beautiful work!   ( January 7, 2010 @ 2:33 am )

Stephany — I mega dig #3 and the bridge one, rock on!   ( January 8, 2010 @ 1:55 pm )

HOLLY + ROB, ENGAGED – COORS FIELD ENGAGEMENT SESSION, LODO

Every once in a while something EPIC happens.  We get in our daily grind and sometimes forget just how generous some people are.  This shoot turned EPIC when someone stepped up and was extra generous that day (Thanks Jason)!

Holly and Rob are friends of one of my fave brides and grooms of this year.  I met them a few months back as they started to plan their wedding for next year.  Holly is a PA, and Rob is a vet.  I think if I had to choose to get sick, it would be in their house :)  They are the sweetest, kindest, most laid back people, and I am sooooo excited for their awesome wedding next year in Western Colorado.

Holly and Rob are baseball fans, and Holly happens to love the area around Coors Field.  Imagine this, I meet them, we begin to shoot (literally like 5 frames), and a very generous man comes to ask us if we would like a few minutes on the field.  OMG.  YES!!!  We were so excited … I was literally jumping up and down, and Holly and Rob were totally stoked.  Regardless, our shoot went from being AROUND Coors Field to being ON Coors Field.  This promises to be one of my favorite-est shoots yet (and yes, when something this awesome happens, I reserve the right to make up my own words to describe it).  Holly and Rob, enjoy these pictures.  How awesome was that day!?

So, in closing, just remember that even the smallest things that we do on a daily basis, can have a HUGE impact on someone else’s day.  It seems like more often than not, we get in our daily grinds and forget that there are awesomely kind people out there.  Jason – thank you!  This is not to be forgotten!

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These two are so genuinely cute together!

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These two will have beautiful, blue eyed children.  Their eyes are ga-ga-gorgeous :)

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I LOVE THIS PICTURE!

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Another fave!

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GO ROCKIES!

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Angie — Very cook, Karie! :)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 7:15 am )

Andrew Schaefer — This is such an awesome session and I really love that last image with the car going by. Congratulations on being a part of StudioWed. I hope you're doing well!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 7:25 am )

Jessica Weed — Wow, how cool is that?! Cute couple too!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 8:10 am )

carolyn bowles — what a cool session. one of my favorites! great work karie!!!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 9:16 am )

Kate — Ummm...yep! LOVE it! Love you too :-)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 9:26 am )

Stephany — How lucky was that? Looks super!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 10:55 am )

Ashli — OMG! That is so great!!! I love these!   ( November 3, 2009 @ 11:27 am )

Natalie — Seriously Karie!?!? You totally hit these outta the park!! (no pun intended) :)   ( November 3, 2009 @ 11:55 am )

Danielle — Awesome!!! I love the pics.   ( November 3, 2009 @ 12:57 pm )

Russell — Awesome set! And congrats to Holly! I can't believe they let you into Coors Field to do this.   ( November 4, 2009 @ 10:07 pm )

Heather Cole — AMAZING!!! LOOOVE IT! I want to come see Coors field now!!!   ( November 9, 2009 @ 11:04 am )

ALYSSA + DEREK, MARRIED! THE VINTAGE, MODERN SHOOT!

As a photographer, I get these ideas in my head.  A lot of times they take years to actually be put to use.  In the meantime, they hang around in my notebook or in my folder full of magazine tear outs.  For years, I have wanted to put together this vintage-esque shoot around the vintage arcade.  Alyssa contacted me because she and Derek were friends of a near and dear client to me.  They had just had a small intimate wedding and wanted to have some pictures done.  Imagine my enthusiasm when she told me she had a short white dress with Red Cowboy Boots.  Yeah, I LOVE IT!  So, Alyssa and Derek worked it out for me, made some of my photo dreams come true, and beared the first taste of winter with me.  They are an incredible couple who have been together since High School.  They look at each other with shear joy and happiness … which I am thrilled to have captured on film :)  Alyssa and Derek, thank you!  You two are FABULOUS and I had such a blast with you!  Congratulations on your wedding!  Hugs!

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I LOVE this series…

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Alyssa, you are so pretty :)

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FAVE!!!

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Jennifer — OH. EM. GEE. I love those photo booth shots, ADORABLE! This couple really is fantastic! Loving the style as always!!!   ( October 13, 2009 @ 9:04 am )

Denise — THese are adorable. TOo Too cute. Your pictures are amazing.   ( October 13, 2009 @ 9:55 am )

Jessica Weed — Awesome shoots Karie! I love the couple in these photos :-) The photo booth shots are my fav also, along with the one of Alyssa sitting. TOO CUTE!!   ( October 13, 2009 @ 10:12 am )

Danielle Abeyta — You guys look great, the pictures are wonderful!!   ( October 13, 2009 @ 12:00 pm )

Alyssa Berns — ILOVE all of them! You totally ROCK!   ( October 13, 2009 @ 12:58 pm )

Ashli Bashly — I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these, are you kidding me!!! These are amazing, Alyssa you are too gorgeous!!   ( October 13, 2009 @ 7:02 pm )

KRISTIN + SAM, ENGAGED!

I love Denver.  I love Downtown Denver.  I love fun, funky, urban places.  And when I get a ROCKSTAR couple to trot around downtown with me, I am kind of in love :)  Kristin and Sam are one of my couples for 2010.  From the moment I met them, I knew that they were my kind of peeps.  They have this sort of unspoken love.  The way Sam looks at Kristin melts my heart :)  And Kristin, she is GORGEOUS, full of energy and is always sporting a smile.  Their love grew in Chicago, and after relocating to Denver, they are planning a fantabulous wedding next year.  I cannot wait to shoot your wedding you guys :)

* On a side note, I secretly told myself that I would not post this shoot until Monday, but I love it so much, it seemed urgent to blog.  Enjoy *

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No, this wasn’t their scooter, but I really liked the shot :)

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Hot, Hot, Hot, I love this image :)

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And again …

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And again :)

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These two are so adorable together!

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Fave!

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Kristin and Sam – You ROCK!

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Jennifer — WOW...no lie! Those really are AWESOME! It's a fetish I think but her shoes are freaking KILLER!   ( October 9, 2009 @ 10:04 am )

Natalie — I want her shoes too! What a cute couple :)   ( October 9, 2009 @ 10:33 am )

Jessica Weed — Beautiful couple! They are very photogenic, you got some awesome shots!   ( October 9, 2009 @ 10:42 am )

Ashli — Shoes were fantastic~! :o) Its a girl thing! :o) I LOVE the one when they are both laughing and the last one when they are walking and smiling at eachother.   ( October 9, 2009 @ 1:45 pm )

Kristin — Karie these are awesome! I can't wait to see the rest. We had so much fun walking around with you in LOHI and we do think you're crazy...In a fabulous way!!   ( October 9, 2009 @ 6:02 pm )

Denise — Karie, these are fantastic! I can't wait to see more. Such unique shots.   ( October 10, 2009 @ 10:12 am )

Pam — What fun pictures:) I love them all!   ( October 10, 2009 @ 12:25 pm )

Karen — Kristin, I love your plaid jacket! You guys look great in every shot. I can't wait for the wedding :)   ( October 10, 2009 @ 1:28 pm )

Joyce — Beautiful shots. I love Kristin's jacket and shoes. They are a cute couple. I love the walking and smiling at each other shot.   ( October 10, 2009 @ 8:04 pm )

Kim — I love the spontaneity of the photos!! You can tell they had so much fun. What a cute couple!!   ( October 11, 2009 @ 4:13 pm )

Tammy — KRISTIN AND SAM: YOUR PHOTOGENIC SMILES ARE CONTAGIOUS! YOU LOOK PRECIOUS AS ALWAYS! CANNOT WAIT TIL THE BIG DAY! LOVE STEVE AND TAMMY   ( October 13, 2009 @ 9:46 am )

Rich — Very nice work!   ( October 27, 2009 @ 7:35 am )

KATIE AND NATE, KEYSTONE COLORADO WEDDING

A few weekends ago, I spent an amazing day, AMAZING day, with Katie and Nate in Keystone Colorado.  First of all, let me start with saying how truly unique and awesome Katie and Nate are.  You probably remember them from their engagement session (HERE).  Nate is a High School Biology Teacher.  Katie a Physicians Assistant.  Katie’s AWESOME family is from the East Coast.  Nate’s family is also amazing.  Wow, I LOVED the entire family.  If you remember, Katie was vacationing with her family in Italy.  Nate surprised her as a waiter at dinner, and asked her to marry him.  Seriously, what an awesome love story.

The Timer Ridge Lodge in Keystone is so beautiful, and we had such a gorgeous day to have an outdoor wedding.  To get to the lodge, you have to take 2 Gondolas.  So, in essence, I got a scenic view on the way up … as did all of the guests.  The weather was amazing.  Katie and Nate were AMAZING.  Katie’s dress was unbelievable, and the guys wore the coolest navy blue suits ever!

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Love, Love, Love this image.  There was a tiny mishap with the dress zipper, and her Dad came to the rescue.

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I started to come up the stairs and found this.  Cecilia, a flower girl, was sitting on the stairs, Love this one too!

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One of my favorite places to shoot! Timber Ridge Lodge!

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The tables each had a sign on them which signified something close to Katie and Nate.  Hawaii … is where they are on their honeymoon.  I even saw one that said Jackson (which is their dog … who I adore, from their engagement session)

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How cute are these place cards?

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Katie and Nate had one of the most unique wedding ceremonies I have ever seen.  Nate’s best friend and Katie’s sister were the officiant’s for the wedding.  They brought so many memories and unique stories to their ceremony.  It was so awesome!

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This is one of my fave images ever!  LOVE this!

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Katie and Nate – I have had such an amazing time with you and your families for the past year!  Thank you for everything!  Special thanks to my 2nd shooter for the day, Julia.

Wanna see more?  Check out this slideshow …

 

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Ginoa — Great shots Karie...you are AMAZING!!!   ( August 12, 2009 @ 2:37 pm )

Katie Grover — Thank you so much Karie. Fresh off the plane from Hawaii and I couldn't wait to see pictures.   ( August 14, 2009 @ 11:20 am )

ANGELA AND NATE: THEY DID! DENVER BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDING

LOVE … LAUGHTER … FUN! I am truly amazed by sharing Nate and Angela’s wedding with them on Saturday. You will remember them from their AWESOME engagement session HERE.  Nate and Angela were our First Annual Free Wedding Give Away Winners!  Nate wrote the most AMAZING story of he and Angela’s love.  It is really one of the neatest things ever!  They will be helping us judge this year’s give away.  SO STAY TUNED!

Angela and Nate were married at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Parish in Parker.  Their wedding reception was at the BEAUTIFUL Denver Botanical Gardens.  Unfortunately, we had some weather that came through, so dancing had to be moved inside, but they still had an absolutely AH-MA-ZING day.  Nate is one of the kindest people I know.  He is SO genuine.  Angela is STUNNING, warm, and so caring!  I love these two and feel so blessed that our paths crossed!

They had some amazing details at their wedding.  Sit back and enjoy the ride, this is going to be a long post!

How cute are these kids?  I love them!

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Angela’s Father walking her down the isle.  Angela was BREATHTAKING!  I cried :)

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Nate’s first look at Angela

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As Nate and Angela walked out, freshly married, I caught this shot.  I really love this image!

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As you walked in to the Denver Botanical Gardens, you could take an umbrella, just in case it rained :) How cute is this?

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A little fun, KMP style … it’s hot, I’m not gonna lie :)

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Nate and Angela are going to have gorgeous kids huh!?  These two are so good looking, it’s ridic :)

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This next image is a super fave!

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Nate had this rad pocket watch.  I loved it!

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This is how Angela and Nate are ALL the time.  So in love  … another fave!

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The dinner was in the Ballroom …. BEAUTIFUL

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Because there was a lot of ground to cover for the guests, they had these flip flops in a wide array of sizes that guests could take … pretty cool party favor!

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During Dinner, they had 3 stations, the first was my favorite, it was a salad bar … you chose toppings, they mixed your salad in Martini Shakers and put them in Martini Glasses!

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I LOVE really unique details … after the first dance, the catering company began serving guests with these … HOW CUTE!

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So after dinner, toasts and dances (and a good hail storm), we got to go back outside.  Angela changed into a more comfortable dress (with these HOT shoes) … Ang, I love you girl!

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Again, I love Angela and Nate … this is totally them!!

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And now … a super duper fave … going on the wall fave … Nate, you got SKILLZ

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Nate and Angela, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your LOVE STORY with me … and allowing me to share such a special part of your day.  You are such an awesomely special couple.  I can’t tell you how much awesomseness I have in my heart for you!  Angela told me she would be stalking my blog from Mexico :)   I hope you and Nate are having such a FANTASTIC time.  Love you guys!

Ceremony: Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish, Foxfield

Reception: Denver Botanic Gardens, York St

Catering: Catering by Design Denver

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Ang — KARIE!!!! Buenos Noches. Thank you so much for the sneak peak. You are soooo amazing, Nate and I are so blessed to have you as a friend and to have had you capture such a special time in our lives. Thank you sooo much for everything. Sending much love and many hugs to you. PS. Happy Anniversary to you and Matt I hope you guys got some time to yourselves!   ( June 16, 2009 @ 7:15 pm )

Kari — Karie, You are amazing and THE BEST! Thank you for capturing the details so we can forever remember the excitement of this very special day for our family. Kari   ( June 16, 2009 @ 9:49 pm )

Jennifer — Oh my....just looking at those pics makes me cry. They are gorgeous! You are truly amazing! How could you not LOVE those red shoes! *gasp*   ( June 17, 2009 @ 7:04 am )

2010 FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GIVEAWAY - CONTEST | Denver Wedding Photographer | Top Denver Wedding Photographers | Boudoir Photography - Karie Mclain — [...] WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHYA SHAMELESS LOVE STORY2010 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERSANGELA + NATE: THEY DID! DENVER BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDINGKERI AND KYLE: THEY DID! THE SLIDESHOW5 YEARS AND NEVER BEEN BETTER!KERI + KYLE: THEY DID! DENVER [...]   ( July 22, 2009 @ 8:39 am )

AND THE WINNERS ARE: | Denver Wedding Photographer | Top Denver Wedding Photographers | Boudoir Photography - Karie Mclain — [...] me crying and she was crying as well. Wow!  I am greatful.  And, last week, I received this from Nate (the groom from this year’s winner).  Seriously, I am so happy to offer my services to such [...]   ( September 2, 2009 @ 11:48 am )