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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COLORADO, OH HOW I LOVE YOU!

I love Colorado.  I just do.  I knew it from the very first time I came here.  Matt had an internship here when we were in College.  When I came to visit … it was like love at first site.  We picked up our lives and moved here straight out of college, just married, and set up shop.  I wouldn’t change a thing.  We love the outdoors.  We LOVE the mountains.  Two weeks ago we headed up to Keystone for a day of skiing (and Matt Boarding).  This is what I caught with my iPhone on the way home.  I really want to frame this one.

I’ll be out of the office today at a workshop – but will be back tomorrow!  Happy Thursday!

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MEMOIRS OF A DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

It’s Friday again – time for another Flavorful Friday post.  You’ve heard me say it before.  I LOVE to be behind the camera.  I get so excited to click the shutter and capture a little moment in time.  On the other hand, I absolutely HATE to be in front of the camera.  I get all twisted and butterfly-ish.  I am not sure what it is?  I know how to act when I get in front of the camera … but I am just not one that likes having my picture taken.  I think it’s this very reason that I have perfected my craft and work extra hard to make my clients feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Last weekend, we had a little mini-vacation in Tabernash Colorado with Natalie’s family.  It was an absolute blast … from Natalie’s fondue – to my lasagna … there is probably more than one reason that I resented the pictures that would be taken (as I am sure I gained 10 lbs in one weekend) :)  Natalie’s fondue deserves a post of it’s own, so stay tuned.  Anyway, we decided to do pseudo family sessions in sub degree temperatures.  Natalie did an amazing job of capturing our family – exactly how we are.  We laugh and love a lot.  Natalie – thank you for giving us such amazing pictures and memories.  Without further ado – here’s our family through Natalie’s viewfinder!

Matt’s fave -


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And the snow was falling -


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My Fave!


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Natalie is KMP’s associate photographer and books events of her own.  Contact us if you would like more information.  Stay tuned for her new look (coming soon).  She is truly an amazing addition to our team.  Natalie – we LOVVVVEEE these :)

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Heather Cole — my favorite pictures of the three of you THUS FAR!! I can't wait to get my camera on your family!! TOOO CUTE! :)   ( February 19, 2010 @ 10:11 am )
Kelly Casey — LOVE LOVE LOVE all of them!!!!   ( February 19, 2010 @ 12:16 pm )
Debbie Orwat — I'm just catching up on my blogs and saw these AMAZING pictures! I totally love these. You guys looks SO stinkin cute!   ( March 3, 2010 @ 8:48 pm )

VALENTINES DAY – DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

It’s so me.  It’s the day AFTER Valentines Day.  The day AFTER I am supposed to profess my love of my wonderful husband.  I’m always late with holidays – and I suck about that.  I know. I think he knows I love him.  He loves me even when I’m late …

So – in true Karie Fashion – Here’s our LOVE story.

We met in high school.  We were seniors.  We were young, naieve, maybe never expected to be together forever. We were friends first, fell in love second. We were best friends. We knew something was special.  We went to college. We loved each other more.  We never went to the same school – and always shared a distance relationship of at least a few hours.  We broke up once in a stupid fight – I lost 10 lbs. We got back together a few days later. We agreed that life wasn’t good at all without each other. We did summer internships in different states – He in Denver, me in LA. We never wanted to be apart again. We got engaged that Summer – he proposed in San Francisco on our way back to Kansas (to finish our last year of college). We planned to move away after college.  We moved to Colorado and LOVED it. We started our corporate jobs – I was miserable. We decided it was okay for me to live my dream. We made sacrafices – good ones, the ones that made me get where I am today. We had a baby.  We are in love with her – she is pretty awesome. We are still in love.  A lot.

February 8th, we were officially “together” for 10 years.  I can’t wait to look back and say, we have been together longer than we had lived life apart.

This weekend we spent some time with great friends in Tabernash.  As I started an impromptu photo session with Natalie, I caught my two loves (the loves of my life in fact), peeking out the window at me.  I don’t know why I love this simple photo.  But I do.  Our love is simple, maybe as simple as a smile through a window, but to me – it is Oh So Special!

I hope all of you had a super Happy Valentines Day with your sweeties!

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Sorry for the sappy love mush – I promise not to do it again … for at least a few months.  June maybe?  Our 6 year wedding anniversary! Deal.

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Lauren — so cute!   ( February 15, 2010 @ 5:39 pm )
Jenny — Adorable, I love a good LOVE story and you have one that rocks!   ( February 16, 2010 @ 5:41 pm )
Nilufer Soucek — I love this photo. It captures that moment that we rarely see - the moment where our loved ones are watching us when they think we aren't looking. I find that the soul of a relationship is in that look. That true love and true devotion. Great shot!   ( February 25, 2010 @ 12:06 am )

FLAVORFUL FRIDAYS – DENVER LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS

For today’s Flavorful Friday post, I wanted to share a sneak peek from a session I did of my daughter recently. She is growing so fast, and I love her more than words.  There are a lot more of these to come … but here are a few of my faves.  Stay tuned Monday for some EXCITING News!

Just a few while we were out playing!

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She wanted to get stuck in the one little patch of snow we had.  She did (over and over again).

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Some of my super faves from January!  LOVE her :)

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Kelly Casey — She is sooooo stinkin adorable!!!!!   ( January 22, 2010 @ 11:36 am )
Natalie — She is growing up so fast, Karie! What a beautiful little girl :)   ( January 22, 2010 @ 11:41 am )
kelsy nielson — She is just so precious. You are such a lucky momma :)   ( January 22, 2010 @ 11:44 am )
Autumn — adorable!!   ( January 22, 2010 @ 11:50 am )
Jennifer — Oh how I love that sweet lil face! Gorgeous as always Karie!   ( January 22, 2010 @ 12:35 pm )
Debbie — What a cutie!! She's such a stylish girl with her cool jeans and shiny vest.   ( January 22, 2010 @ 12:44 pm )
Rachel — She is absolutely adorable! Can't wait to watch her grow up--thanks for sharing.   ( January 22, 2010 @ 12:58 pm )
Lauren — She is so cute!!!   ( January 22, 2010 @ 5:17 pm )
Heather Cole — Her Aunt Heather LOVES HER SOOO MUCH!! Oh she's getting sooo big. :)   ( January 25, 2010 @ 8:53 am )

FLAVORFUL FRIDAYS – PERSONAL EDITION

It’s like walking in to the gym on the first few days following New Years.  Everyone is there.  Everyone is doing their resolution.  But then, when you go to the gym even a month later, most of those newbies have already fallen of the wagon.  I’m one of those today.  Sadly, I have already broken a few of my resolutions.  My iPhone addiction is still there :)  I haven’t staged my intervention yet.  And, I have been working a lot (and not sticking to my plan of taking at least 36 hours in a row off {at least once a week}).  So, I have already failed.  Sadly.  But, the good news is … I still have plenty of time to turn that around.  They say it takes a long time to break old habits right… So, I am going to keep working at those.

In the mean time – we have a super awesome even this weekend!  And I have been working around the office today.  Since I am not very good at sharing the rest of my family (ex. those that don’t include my love Matt, or my daughter), I thought I would show you the team that is working with me today to complete the rest of the editing on my plate.

Yours truly – the Queen Bee (and a little off camera flash). I just realized how much I really dislike this shirt!

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Spartacus – AKA Sparty.  He prefers to do more low keyed jobs like laying on my feet or snuggling on the couch in my office

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Athens – She let’s me know if there are any peeps that come to the door :)

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I should note – a good friend of mine who is also a fab photographer, has been hounding me for months to take pics of my other kiddos (the dogs).  So this one is for you girl!

Happy Friday Everyone!  Have an amazing weekend!

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Stephany — Seriously! About time!! Those dogs are too cute and you are a foxy mama.   ( January 8, 2010 @ 1:50 pm )
Debbie — Love it Karie! You are so cute.   ( January 8, 2010 @ 2:26 pm )
Lauren — Cute!!   ( January 8, 2010 @ 6:38 pm )
Kevin Von Qualen — Well I like your shirt :)   ( January 11, 2010 @ 1:21 pm )
Karie McLain — Thanks everyone. Big Thanks Kevin :)!!   ( January 11, 2010 @ 1:23 pm )

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

Wishing you all a SUPER Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year.  I continue to feel blessed by those of you who have allowed me to capture your day, your special event, or the love of your family.  I love my job and my clients so incredibly much.  Thank you all!  The studio will be closed until January 1st.

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Heather Cole — I LOVEEEE HER!!! I miss her. :(   ( December 29, 2009 @ 8:46 am )
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