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  • Wedding WOW me please.

    Wedding WOW me please.

    Here ya go. I’ve been photographing weddings professionally since 1989… yeah – that’s right – 27 years. Yes… I am that old… and yes I started with medium and large format cameras (the stone age). So… after 900+ weddings – I can pretty much say I’ve seen it all. I’ve photographed in 40 states and…

  • THINK OUTSIDE… no box required.

    THINK OUTSIDE… no box required.

    So, I live in this beautiful state called Colorado.  I travel all around the world to photograph in amazing places and I finally stopped to contemplate my studio in Denver.  I started to list off and ask people about all of the amazing places to photograph in our state and realized… I’ve only been to…

  • 5 Things to AVOID REGRET.

    1. Create your path.  Be who you are and don’t let another create your path for you.  One of your greatest joys is the journey of finding yourself in life.  Don’t be afraid of judgement from others, and don’t fear your heart and opening it to others.  Walk your own path and know it is ok…

  • Crisp Hoi An Pancakes

    INGREDIENTS BATTER 1 cup rice flour ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon kosher salt ASSEMBLY 5 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided 4 oz. small shrimp, peeled, deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 scallions, thinly sliced 4 oz. mung bean sprouts (about 1 cup) Large green-leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves and mixed tender herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil; for serving)…

  • Pure imagination

    I have always been in love with this song since the first time I saw Gene Wilder sing it in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when I was a kid.  It is a great set of lyrics to think about when you are in a creating mode.  I’m so lucky to have such an amazing…

  • Egg in the hole

    Maybe egg in the hole won’t change your world, but fried egg in a hole made in some bread is one of my favorite things for breakfast lunch or dinner.  Best of all it can be done about a million different ways – so never grows old. You may also know it as Egg in…

  • I cater to rock stars.

    “I cater to the Rock Stars.” The people who own their imperfections and know that these are the very things that make them who they are.  The people who may know or not know that they are Rock Stars every day of their life.  The people who will look me in the eye and stand proud…

  • Plan a portrait calendar

    Busy is the word, and I always suggest taking time each year to plan a portrait calendars.  It doesn’t matter what time of year you start this, but taking a look at where you are in life with your family/children and making a decision on when professional portraits are best each year is a great…

  • Where in the world would you choose for your dream destination wedding?

     

  • Book your key vendors – without cutting corners!

    “Planning ahead allows you more room to get vendors you want for your wedding day.” I’ve had so many calls lately from people who had contacted me months ago about their wedding… and then call back only to find we have that date already booked.  My heart sinks, because some of them I would so…

  • CREATIVES. Rocking the boat.

    NEWBIE CREATIVES:  People new to an art and testing out what others have done to find their personal niche.  If they are true creatives this time is very short, and they only copy technical skills, technique, and practice seeing light, shape, emotion.  Although they are sponges – they are  more concerned with making their own…

  • My dream wedding. COLORS

    When you dream of your wedding day, what colors come to mind & where do you find your inspiration?  There is so much planning – and just shouting out “PINK” at the top of your lungs seems to be such an easy answer. The colors you choose for your wedding can really set the tone…