Archive for the ‘Boulder Wedding Photography’ Category

I’ve been invited to have a booth at The St. Julien Hotel and Spa‘s exclusive bridal fair this weekend. You’ll probably recognize that pink peony shot on both their wedding page AND the bridal fair page. It is from Sarah & Dan’s wedding and flowers were created by Brighter Day.  Anyhoo. . . I decided it was time to create an updated slideshow of my wedding images. Very tricky to narrow down eleven years of destination wedding photography to a three minute video, but here it is! (Hint: click on the fullscreen button in the bottom right corner of the video for it to fill up your screen!!!)

This is a collection of some of my favorite wedding images that I have shot over the last eleven years all over the world. Locations of images in this slideshow span from Boulder, Vail, Denver, Belize, Hawaii, Florida, Sydney, Mystic, Milwaukee, Florida, Bozeman, Costa Rica, Michigan, Mexico, Seattle, Aspen and Fiji!

I am mesmerized by the rituals and ceremonies that define our lives as humans. Weddings are remarkable celebrations of romance, family, and joy. The process of photographing a wedding is full of mystery, celebration, and beauty. I adore it.

My work might be called photojournalistic, since it documents an event’s storyline through unstaged shots. However, my images are unique in their softness, depth, and romance.

If you are keeping your wedding sweet and simple, do not miss the opportunity to have enchanting images created. I have accompanied many a couple to a castle in Ireland, a beach in Galveston, ruins in Belize, a tiny wedding chapel in Kauai, a snowy Aspen woodland. If you are captivated by Recherche Photography’s sumptuous style, do not hesitate to inquire about travel costs. They are typically more reasonable than expected. Just call or email to start the conversation of how I can capture the charm of your wedding even (and maybe especially) if it is just the two of you!

Dream a little! Talk to me about your dream package and let’s make it a reality.

One of the most edifying moments of my wedding photography career is presenting my wedding clients with the Heirloom Finished Album. It is the culmination of every moment of dreaming, planning, spending, booking, choosing and experiencing their wedding. Each of these books is a treasure. Each encapsulates the love, beauty, values, family and friends surrounding the newly wedded couple. Every time I work on creating an Heirloom Album for my clients I imagine grandchildren gazing at each page with awe and admiration. Abby and Drew selected a classic gallery-style matted album with one image per side. Leather Craftsmen albums are each hand-mounted and have a Lifetime Warranty. I love this company. And now so do Abby and Drew!

On June 18, 2011 I photographed Mary Beth Piacenti and Jeff Coffin’s destination wedding in Boulder, CO and it was nothing short of fabulous! (After eleven years of shooting weddings I’m finally enjoying the process and not just in a state of panic!) What a perfect day. The wedding couple was sweet and sublime. The weather was ideal. The guests all looked as though they were stepping onto a red carpet. The time-line was seamless, thanks to Heather Dwight of Calluna Events. The venues were lovely. The service was excellent. And the candy bar was just icing on the cake.
MARY BETH & JEFF’S PHOTO SLIDESHOW!

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Special thanks to all the top-shelf Boulder, Colorado wedding vendors that made my job a beautiful summer breeze:  Calluna Events, Intricate Icings, Brighter Day Florist, 303Motion, Banjo Billy, St. Julien Hotel & Spa

 
Marissa & Justin were recently married at her parent’s spectacular home in Windsor, CO. The whole affair was dripping in love, lilac, white bouquets and strands of crystals. It was breathtaking; a fine art wedding photographer’s haven. Our main challenge was to capture every delicious detail and every tender moment. Caroline and I were practically spinning the entire day! On a day like that I just had to let go and trust my skill & instinct that has been honed over the last ten years of shooting weddings. By the end of the day we were exhausted and blurry-eyed. Now that the dust has settled I am relieved & satisfied that in the midst of it all we managed to capture the magic of their beautiful wedding day. Hurrah!!

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I adore this moment shared between father & daughter with a beaming mother looking on.

Marissa filled her wedding day with heartfelt and sentimental expressions of love for her family. This gift she had made for her father is just one example. She gave it to him right as they were getting ready to walk down the aisle together.    
The flower ceremony was when I really got choked up. Marissa & Justin chose people among family and friends who have served as an inspiration and an example for their marriage. Each of these mentors presented the couple with a flower which was arranged in a full bouquet.   
Caroline captured this saturated shot of the estate at the end of the day. A perfect final image to a perfect wedding story.

Marissa & Justin’s Online Gallery is available here: www.pictage.com/908404

 
I had to include this stunning photo of the brides’s big sister and her hubby- your may recognize them as the gorgeous couple that were married in Belize a year ago last March: Krystal & Chris Reeves. Now dear friends. xoxo

Danielle & TJ planned a beautiful family-oriented wedding at the charming Brookside Garden & Spa in Berthoud, CO. What made is especially fun for me to photograph was their children: Jaxon is Danielle’s son and Josey is TJ’s daughter. They are about 6 months apart in age and are both genuine & uncontrived. Seeing a wedding through a child’s eyes was such a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!

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Jaxon spent most of the ceremony under the table occasionally peaking out!
Danielle & TJ made vows to each other as well as to the children.
Love this shot!! The little girl in the bottom right corner really makes it for me!     
The centerpieces were Josey’s idea!

This set just makes me smile. An 80’s cover band provided entertainment for the reception…
and was perhaps a bit too loud…
In lieu of a cake there was a chocolate fountain- MUCH to the delight of everyone!!
TJ shares a dance with his daughter.
And Danielle has her own dance with Jaxon. As soon as she started spinning him around he closed his eyes and held his little arms out. I love that feeling and I love this shot.

Danielle & TJ’s Online Gallery is available here: www.pictage.com/883773

There is perhaps an excessive amount of photos in this blog post but Annie & Nick’s wedding at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, CO was brimming over in exquisite details & tender moments. But most importantly, it was drenched in LOVE. Love for each other, their family, each of their guests- and their vendors. Which resulted in piles of stunning images. I have said for years that I have the most wonderful clients in the world, and this couple takes the cake. As an artist & emotional creature it is hard to keep my heart out on the chopping block but Annie & Nick have made it all worth while. I hope they love their images as much as I have adored working with them and their family.

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Heather with Calluna Events assembled a fabulous set of wedding professionals to pull off Annie’s dream wedding. Jessica Shineyda with The Face Lab transformed the already adorable Annie & her bridesmaids + mother into works of art.

Had you any idea it was this much fun to work with a bride?? This shot really sums up how all the wedding vendors felt about working with Annie and her mom! Andy with Andres Alfredo styled the girls’ hair. He is as sweet as he is talented!
What is the best reason for a June wedding? PEONIES. Thanks to Brighter Day Floral, every corner of Annie’s wedding was dripping in these sublime arrangements.

Due to rain, the ceremony was moved inside. I have NEVER been happier to shoot an indoor wedding thanks to Denver Design Works!! Can you believe this room?? It took my breath away- all night! We kept commenting that this backdrop, originally intended for outside, would have gotten lost. Sometimes it is for the best our plans get changed. What a treat to work with a team of unbelievably creative professional artists. It made my job so very fun!      
I was so relieved Annie & Nick braved the drizzle for a quick photo shoot! Nothing is better than natural rain-cloud-diffused light!!
 
 
Sumptuous cake by non other than the fabulous Tee & Cakes. Do NOT pull up their website if you are on a diet. Within one second of glancing at their blog I promise your mouth will be watering!!

A very proud father of the bride!
(A guest grabbed me while shooting candids during the cocktail hour and said, “Get a shot of this- he is the bride’s father!!” I thought, “Geeze, it would be pretty sad if I hadn’t figured that out by now!” But I’m glad he grabbed me because this image is so beautiful!) 
A shot with the Flatirons completely misted over. So enchanting!
This might be my favorite shot of the day!!!
Can you see me in the background wearing my “signature” skirt that I found in a vintage shop in Dublin? I’ve worn in to almost every wedding I’ve shot in the last 8 years! Caroline shot this beautiful image.  
Although I haven’t yet seen the video, I can say that it was wonderful working with the Lupher Arts Videography team! And I always love the video light at the reception!
Another seamless & resplendent event by Heather Dwight, the owner of Calluna Events. I have no idea how she pulls off perfection every single time with her gracious & unruffled spirit. Her attention to detail is impeccable and she treats everyone with the utmost respect & kindness. It is always such a dream to work with her.
It’s not often that a photo of the photographer shows up on the blog! Here I am- Regina Mountjoy of Recherché Photography! My fabulous assistant, Caroline Colvin, took this shot of us as I was saying my goodbyes. It really is a trick to be “unobtrusive” with all that gear I’m packing!! But I’ve got to be ready for anything!!

View Annie & Nick’s Online Gallery: www.pictage.com/744951

Eleven years later I am still in love with weddings. I love the romantic destination weddings, I love the decadent weddings dripping in mouth-watering details, and I love simple quiet backyard weddings. I am always a little startled to be allowed into a family’s home hours before such a personal event takes place and to mingle with a handful of the closest friends and family to observe and take part in a set of promises a family makes to one another.

Thank you, Ann & Jim & Molly & Patrick for letting me be a part of your special day! I hope you had a wonderful family honeymoon at Disney!!!
Checking out the scene from Patrick’s room a few minutes before the processional!
Patrick had the privilege of walking his mother down the aisle.
This pup is no dummy! She knows where the treats are! 
Everyone that spoke at this wedding was incredibly intelligent & witty! We all laughed the entire day!!

Scrumptious cupcakes by Shamane’s Bake Shoppe!
A yummy passed appetizer + spread by Spice of Life. This catering company is the height of professionalism and creativity- I love working with them!!
Fiori Flowers from Boulder provided the most beautiful bouquets of sunflowers!!
A clever guest toasted the newly wedded couple with a photo of Jim in his “younger” days!

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All the images from this wedding are available on their Online Gallery: www.pictage.com/856765

I had to make a whole separate post for my very favorite wedding detail images of 2009. Scrumptious! 

Here they are! Our very best and favorite images from wedding season 2009! Recherché’s 10th season as a destination wedding photography studio was absolutely fabulous and we have the images to prove it! Ranging from Belize to Boulder to Seattle to Winter Park to Florida to Estes Park! Thank you everyone for making Recherché possible and my career a dream come true! Looking forward to creating a whole new batch of images in 2010!

After about 5 times of Heather with Calluna Events asking me for photos for her Happy Anniversary blog posts and thinking, “I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do that!!”, I’M DOING IT!! Starting with this delightful couple, Sarah & Chris Campernel! Sarah is my typical free-spirit, artistic, control-freak bride. Yes, I realize that’s a bit of a paradox, but that’s why we get along so well!! Not control-freak like a micro-manager. She just knows what she wants and has great intentionality. And makes great lists! They chose the rustic Wild Basin Lodge as their venue and rented it for the entire day so they could soak up the time with all their guests and not feel rushed. Quirky details, gorgeous summer day and happy people make for splendid wedding photography!

Happy 2nd Anniversary, Sarah & Chris! It was such a pleasure to work with you and to re-visit your images today!!