LOVE THE DRESS

So excited for the 2010 wedding year.  Although 2009 will be hard to beat… as I had some of the best weddings ever and visited Mexico for two of them this past year – beyond that, my bridal couples were the happiest, most genuine people I have ever met.    I also have designed some of the most beautiful wedding albums this year – it is all very exciting.  After photographing weddings now for over two decades – weddings always put a smile on my face and I’m always excited to spend the day with my bridal couples, their friends and family.

I still am taking wedding bookings for 2010, 2011, and 2012 right now and would love to meet with more brides to talk about your wedding photography.  I work with you on a custom package designed around your wedding day so that you aren’t stuck into any pre-set package.  We can meet at the studio in Denver, or if you prefer – out for a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner.  I want to spend some time with you to get to know you more, show you albums and talk about all of the details of your wedding day.  With limited weddings each year – it means higher quality editing, custom designed albums, and much more one-on-one attention directly from me your lead photographer.

LOVE THE DRESS

Packages include custom payment plans as well – we work with you and your budget to get you the coverage that you want, the Gallery award winning photography that you deserve, and your beautiful memories preserved in the highest quality custom albums.  This is one of the most important days in your life.

CALL ME AT 720-566-9770 OR E-MAIL ME AT INFO@FOTOTAILS.COM TO SET UP A TIME TO MEET WITH ME.  CAN’T WAIT TO TALK TO YOU!!!!

RIVIERA MAYA - MEXICO

Beautiful weather, gorgeous couple! Ceiba del Mar Resort and Spa in Puerto Morelos is an amazing Boutique style hotel and a great setting for a tropical wedding.  The wedding rehearsal went perfectly… and when I asked Dawn and Corey if they would jump in the ocean after the rehearsal… there was no hesitation.  Friends and family gathered for the welcome party on the beach and everyone had a smile on their face.  I can’t wait for their wedding day tomorrow, and I’ve had a sneak peek at her gown and it is absolutely amazing… so more to come!

11/7/2009  and last wedding in Colorado in 2009 for me, and it was held at the Historic Crags Lodge in Estes Park. The lodge is ideally located in the heart of Estes Park on the north side of Prospect Mountain and only minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Breathtaking mountain views surround you.  Lyssah & Ryan’s wedding was so outstanding… from the red shoes that accented her beautiful white wedding dress, to the sunset that we were given in perfect timing with the end of the ceremony.

photography by Jeanine Thurston

I have to admit, I made the mistake almost as soon as I came in the door… thought Ryan’s brother was him (identical twin brothers), so it is official – even having twin brothers of my own…  it doesn’t make a difference when they look that much alike – you just can’t tell them apart.I I wouldn’t have made it through the day if they weren’t wearing different boutiners.

Reflecting back to a wedding favorite, I wanted to share one of the great weddings at Grant Humphreys Mansion in Denver, located on Quality Hill in Denver, Colorado. The Mansion was built in 1902 by James B. Grant, Colorado’s third governor.  It is such an outstanding location for a wedding from the beautiful brides room to the pillars and grounds that surround.

Brrrr.  Oct. 10th, 2009 for a wedding – and that morning all you heard about was 20 car pile ups in Colorado Springs, and tons of accidents on I-25 due to the icy road conditions.  Happy to say the roads dried off by the time I was off to Lindsey & Todd’s wedding… but still a bone chilling 20 degrees according to my car.  So… not much for outdoor photos, but they were die hard and slipped out for a few outdoor photos anyway… even though it has dropped to 17 degrees by the time it was portrait time.  It didn’t matter – as they still had a smile on their faces – just so happy to be having their wedding.  The beautiful car almost didn’t make it – as it was having a crisis about the weather… but the engine finally gave and the RR made it for a few shots with the bride & groom.

Their son Oliver was the life of the party… never stopped for more than a second the entire day and evening – the energizer bunny was on his side… and won for the most part, until we caught him hiding under mom’s gown!  He was taking in every corner and hiding place at Cielo at the Pines, and there was no space left undiscovered by the handsome 2 year old.

The dress was stunning on Lindsey – and I’m sure she won’t mind me saying that she got it at a consignment shop in Colorado Springs… it was amazing, and with her accessories (including a beautiful comb) she was stunning!

Then of course it goes without saying, the entire day is a whirlwind for the bridal couple… especially the bride – with all of the preparation finally coming together.

I love the smile that they get as I tell them it is finally time to go in and enjoy the rest of the evening. But not without a little fun in photographing the guys.  It doesn’t matter how formal the wedding, the men are always more happy after some fun photos instead of being stiff all the time, and they were cold – so I told them to warm up by the fire.  They decided above the fire was more appropriate!Then at last – with all of the chaos going on around them Lindsey and Todd were able to catch a moment together on the dance floor, and block out the rest of the world.

This wedding day was set in a beautiful location… The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in Edwards, Colorado is one of the best locations for a wedding around.  We had nothing short of perfect weather for the wedding day on August 29th.  This wedding proves once more that when you just enjoy the day and stay laid back on your wedding day, everything turns out great and everyone enjoys themselves.  A little late start to the wedding with the speakers not functioning…. they got a new one delivered and then the wedding was beautiful. 

Another sunny Colorado day for Brittany & Josh’s wedding.  Starting with the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton and then moving onto a wonderful reception at Southern Gables.  This wedding was great, and talk about nailing all the details – they had Michelle orchestrating the event from Live Laugh and Love LLC to make sure it went just as planned.  Catering by Design had dinner set into separate stations all around the reception area which made it wonderful for guests to wander the entire area to see all of the options for custom made dinner items. Masterpiece did the cake… and it was formal and beautiful – as well as tasted great from what I heard (must have been true… it was a huge cake and not a piece left at the end of the night).  With the flowers by Chuck Swan everything looked beautiful.

Anyway… great job on a very beautiful wedding and a happy future for the bride and groom with a great group of family & friends!

Some couples skip the engagement session… but I really love the engagement sessions and getting a chance to photograph the Bride & Groom to be – before the wedding day.  It not only gives me a chance to get to know the couple better, but it also gets me so excited to photograph the wedding day.  Lyssa & Ryan were so much fun to photograph this past weekend… and I can not wait until their wedding day this November.  We are already planning one more photo shoot before the wedding… so will be posting more images soon.    Some couples just look like they “fit” and when you see the smile on Ryan’s face and the way Lyssa looks at him, you can’t help but have a smile on your own face.

Colorado had been great to me this year for weddings…. always giving us some sun, and Friday – July 10th was no exception.  Their families where all there for their vows… and a few photos at a park near by to start.   Nikki looked stunning and worked so hard getting everything planned – and it was well worth it. Their daughter was as beautiful by their side.  Congratulations to both of you!

July 9th wedding at Evergreen Lakehouse and we had a perfect evening for the event.  Family & friends were wonderful, and it was so nice that they rented a house up in Evergreen so that everyone had space to get ready together.  I have to say Lauren’s bridesmaids were the best… very attentive to her and made sure she was well taken care of.  Evergreen Lake house is such a nice venue for a wedding too… everyone always feel at home there, with the boardwalk to wander around on and the grounds have never been more beautiful with everything so green this year.  The weather was so nice out with a little bit of cloud cover the ceremony was beautiful.  I love weddings where everyone seems so happy and relaxed!  As far as the photo with the wedding party jumping… at the request of someone in the wedding party, I can’t say I was a little leary… as two of the bridesmaids were pregnant – obviously that didn’t stop them as they all were airborne.

At the Red Lion Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado this afternoon.  And, as usual – a thunderstorm crept in just as the ceremony was suppost to start.  The best thing about Colorado… is we waited about 20 minutes and the pouring rain stopped and gave us some sun – and the wedding went as planned by the river.  Outstanding.  I was so happy to photograph their wedding today, as I had photographed the groom’s sister’s wedding some years back so it was nice to see their family again.  Everyone had such a great day and I’m super excited that we got some great images – dispite the delay.