So, a few weeks ago, I mentioned how I was going to start sharing some FAQS on the blog, information, or more personal stuff.  After thinking long and hard, I thought Friday’s would be a good day for this!  And, you know I am going to bring the flavor!  Stay tuned on Fridays for this special blog edition

This week: Follow your dreams no matter what the cost!

In high school, I was on the yearbook staff and took an instant liking to photography.  I always did photography for fun, but never really gave a second thought to it.  I was sure I was going to be a Federal Law Enforcement agent.  When we moved to CO, I pursued that avenue, and even began testing for my dream position with a law enforcement agency.  I was getting my Master’s Degree and working for a super respectable company!  In the mean time, I became so inspired by the scenery here … and my business started blossoming.  I realized that I may be able to do something that I loved every day and it would NEVER feel like work. I had friends and family that were asking me to take their pictures … and I loved this so much.  I decided that there was a business in Photography, and I could do it!  I would find any way possible to follow my dreams. I LOVED capturing people’s special moments on film … and making it a lasting memory!  I LOVED meeting new people. I LOVED photographing people in love!

Matt (that is my husband), was offered his dream job and it became the perfect opportunity for me to take a leap of faith and make this business a full time gig!  I can’t say that I was never worried about things.  Starting your own business requires a ton of patience, work (I think I work more now than I did when I was at my 8-5 job), and determination.  I was determined to follow my heart, my dreams, and my passion.  It was taking a giant step in to an area of gray … or the unknown, from something that was a sure thing. I started getting nervous.  I even thought I would miss punching that time clock on a daily basis!  And … in truth … sometimes I do; however, I absolutely love my business, my clients, and my photography.  It was faith … faith that I could and would do it … run in to the gray!

It’s been 3 years and I have never been happier!

For those of you that have written in the past months asking how to start your own business … or how I took the first steps in starting mine, my first word of advice is to do your research, and go for your dreams! Seriously, the sky is the limit!  Life is way too short to be wondering about how life ‘could’ be!

Today … my dream not only effects my life, but it effects hers … and she is my pride and joy  Each day, she inspires me to be better at what I do!

Sweet, kind, articulate, beautiful love.  That is what I experienced from Keri and Kyle’s wedding.  You may remember Keri and Kyle from their engagement session HERE.  They were married at Mt. Carmel Church in Denver.  Their reception was at DU.  Debbie with Save the Date Events coordinated the day and did an AH-MA-ZING job, as usual {seriously, check her and her team out, they are fabulous}.  Keri and Kyle looked awesome, had a beautiful traditional Catholic Mass, and then moved on to a traditional Italian Reception.  The dessert table … oh yes!  I could talk about this all day!  Keri’s Aunt’s made the most beautiful and delicious cookies ever.  When I did Keri and Kyle’s engagement session last fall, they told me they had begun taking dance lessons. Their dance was beautiful … and the way they smiled at each other the entire time melted my heart.  They had an incredible amount of support for each other.  

Keri’s sister Melanie made this pin to go under Keri’s dress.  It was a piece of Keri’s Mother’s wedding dress, along with a blue ribbon.  It was gorgeous … and so thoughtful!  Melanie, you are so sweet!

In the hallway of the Church, there was the door that led to the sidewalk outside.  I LOVE this image.  Keri was BEAUTIFUL!

During the ceremony and vows, I glanced over and saw Keri’s Father getting teary eyed.  I LOVE this image and the emotion that it has!

During the ceremony, Keri and Kyle lit a Unity Candle.  This was on the way to the lighting … the Church was ga-ga-gorgeous!

As Keri and Kyle walked down the isle, they were SO happy!  Love this one too

After the ceremony, we headed to Denver University (DU) for the reception … and the bride and groom portraits.  Get ready … We worked it out!!

WOW!

DU has the most BEAUTIFUL scenery!!

KERI!  STUNNING!!  LOVE the vintage-y flavor in this one!

And you know we have to have some fun!! Kyle has moves (trust me … more later on this very subject)

Are you kidding me with this bridal party?  HAWT

I know that the “jump shot” at weddings is totally over done … but, I really like this one!  Look at the jumps!  AWESOME!

The adorable cake by Kelley Kakes (and it was delicious).  She does a fab job!

During the first dance…

Seriously, I have seen a lot of garter ‘retirevals’, but Kyle … you win … hands down.  Kyle has MOVES and he used them in conjunction with the garter toss!

These cookies accompanied the cake.  Delicious!

Keri and Kyle, Congratulations on your marriage.  I hope you are having an UBER good time in Mexico right now!  Thank you for asking me to capture such a special day for you.  Big thanks to my assistant Julia who second shot for me!

Coordinator: Debbie Orwat, Save the Date Events

Ceremony: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Reception: DU Tuscany Ballroom

Cake: Kelley Kakes