Bridals: Fashion & Hailey Middleton

You know everyone is going to shoot her after this, she said. I laughed...knew she was right. Natosha, my makeup artist, & I had been working together for awhile so we knew this girl was beyond GOOD! Last March, we caught a beautifully warm day and shot for hours. At least 700 pictures filled my card after only three outfits. But she was ridiculous. Better at modeling than I think she'd acknowledge. Yet it seemed like somehow she knew she was good. Hailey Middleton. I knew I wouldn't soon forget her name. And 'Tosh and I just laughed out loud. Hailey, don't forget us when you're famous. =) Lol.

Hailey makes my shoots something straight out of a fairytale. She connects with the camera--latches on and never lets go. She's somewhere between amazing and perfect, I think. Maybe it's her confidence? Maybe it's in her blood? Or yet maybe it's the adoration and support from her mother who accompanies her on shoots...who sits quietly in a corner, but beams pride Hailey turns to fuel? Nan, is someone I'm super fond of. And we've only met twice.

On a snowy day last week, Hailey showed up looking stunning as ever to help me shoot another bridal-look for my wedding portfolio. I want brides to see how gorgeous you can look! And while I feel a few heads shaking...you don't have to be Hailey or even a model to look this good! You just have to "beam." Laugh out loud like no one is listening and smile, like my friend Cassie says, as if you don't care if anything's in your teeth. =) Basically just show me your "happy." The fact that you're beautiful makes you the perfect model...and you're beautiful because you're YOU. ...and because you're in love.

You'll be the prettiest bride anyone's ever seen. Swear. But if you're still not convinced...let Hailey inspire you. And then summon up the gumption to rock it out--entirely out.

Makeup: Natosha Cooke

Hair: Brandice Rodriquez

Model: Hailey Middleton

Flowers: Yours Truly

Gowns: Alisa Benay

Location: Niwot, Colorado

Happy Tuesday! xo

Wedding: Boulder Bridal Shoot...Part 2

The following is the reason I love photography, but mostly, why I love shooting people. I LOVE fashion...every single aspect of it. Even the ugly-pretty. But people in love? Is there anything that beats that? Throw in a little fashion and suddenly I'm on cloud 9. And 10.

Here are the images I've been so excited to share during our second-set a few weeks ago. Once again, many thanks to those of you involved. And double hugs to you, Cassie, who knocked it out of the park when I'd asked you to be a part of something with only 48 hours to create. =)

Luccia & Austin, you rocked my world here!! =)

Makeup: Natosha Cooke

Hair: Brandice Rodriguez

Location: Flagstaff Road

Grip: Jarrod Renaud

Scene Design: Cassie Jahn

Flowers: Shalynne Imaging

Models: Luccia and Austin

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And just because I can't resist! ...a quick shoot with Brytny just before sunset in an Urban/Winter Bridal look. =)

Makeup: Natosha Cooke

Hair: Brandice Rodriguez

Location: Flagstaff Road

Grip: Jarrod Renaud

Model: Brytny

Flowers: Cassie Jahn

Cheers & Happy Friday!!!

♥Shanny

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!!!