Memorable Blue

Today I'll always remember. The gentle snow that fell all day like confetti, the cold temperatures of 30° feeling warm after -17° days last week, the cozy lunch with Jason at Chipotle for the hundredth time. =) I have so many days like this, but today felt special.

I took the dogs out for a run in the field tonight. Just before sunset, yet again, our trees made a silhouette that was stunning against a snow-lit blue sky. B.l.u.e. ...tranquil, quiet, confident, and loyal. I had to take a picture.

Something about holding a camera makes me feel whole...

P.S. I am super excited to attend WPPI this year and try to "accidentally" run into Jasmine Star! Woot!!!

Wedding: Boulder Bridal Shoot...Part 1

Today has been interesting to say the least. It's dark in my house. Freezing, freezing everywhere, and my husband is still sick. Poor guy...but I just pray I don't get it too. I'm already feeling like I'm in a bit of a funk. I think it's the weather though. Sometimes the human body can't keep up with Colorado weather insanity. It kills me.

However, that being said, it's nothing listening to a little Gregory Alan Isakov can't cure. Or Mike Snow, Bob Marley...Jack Johnson. Lol. Jason asked me today if I only listen to 3 songs on repeat all day. I said no, just the ones that keep me inspired. And for whatever reason, these guys do it for me. Crazy boys. =)

So I sit and listen. Sit and edit. And even though I could hardly contain my excitement last week about my big collab shoot, the process of sorting, editing, and organizing the images I want usually takes longer than I think! Although I did the least amount of editing ever. =) This is mostly due to shooting beautiful models all day and having a team of pros help me put it all together.

Without further ado, since obviously I talk too much, here are the images I shot that I just LOVE from our first set. (I will be posting a follow-up blog that displays all my images from the second set with Cassie!!) Apologies in advance for this being such a long post!

LensBaby.

And one for fun!

I must say many thanks to the people who helped me put this together:

*Natosha Cooke, you rock and you've become such a great friend to me. You're such a gem!

*Brandie Rodriquez is responsible for the girl's hair and it was STUNNING to say the least.

*The beautiful dresses were designed by Alisa Benay. Such attention to detail! Love.

*My models, Luccia C., Brytny M., and Austin S. Told you guys it would be fun just acting like you're in love! Lol. And Austin we all know how well that worked out with not one, but two amazing ladies as your bride. =)

*Jarrod Reanud, you're an artist and I'm so glad you found your passion. This is YOU, man.

*And our venue for this first set: The Boulderado Hotel--a beautiful venue and I hope many of my future brides book it. The people there are amazing and made the entire day easy-peasy for us.

Cheers! xo

A Quiet Blue

Frigid is colder than freezing. At least I think so. And tonight, it's frigid outside. f.r.i.g.i.d. The frost forms on all our windows. Etching its shapes as a state of claim. Ice latches on outside, clinging to each needle of our trees as if it's always been there. Its molecules diverge: slow down and get their space.

My dogs are quiet. Even when they have to go out. They listen to the frozen air...hear nothing and then look at me. I watch them shift the weight of their little bodies onto different paws; trying to get just an ounce of tepid relief. I only let them out for a quick minute or so. Then it's back to a snuggle-fest of warmth.

I'm happy for the snow. And even the freezing weather. Because sometimes change is nice. Good. A breath of fresh air.

Snow-covered mountains brought a beautifully blue and quiet sunset. I think it's the blue in the sky that makes the night quiet. Not the black so much, but the blue.

It's the dead of winter. But it makes me feel alive.