We decided to start the shoot on the Millennium Bridge in Denver.  There was a huge storm the day before so there was fresh powder on the ground which was fun!

This picture just makes me smile every time I see it.  They have such great energy and they are so much fun!

Gabe owns a killer line of clothing for “riders from all walks of life” like snowboarders and skaters, ect.  The clothing line and downtown Denver store are called Jiberish.  You have to check out their stuff!  As all start up businesses, I am sure they would love your support.

We took a few shots in the Jiberish store.  I love the art and the lighting in this store.  They have really done an incredible job with it!

About these next two shots I just have to say that these two both have incredible eyes!  WOW!

This shot was taken outside the store on the street.  They have such a great location on one of the cutest blocks in Denver.

After we finished up in downtown we headed up to the mountains to really shoot in the snow.  My friend Tim King was in town visiting family so I talked him into joining us for the snow section of the shoot.  It was great having him along.  We had a blast!

The first thing I did was bury my left foot in the snow and completely drench it so I could not really feel that foot for the next few hours but who really needs feeling in both feet?

While we were at the store we grabbed one of their jackets to borrow for the shoot so the jacket that Kari is wrapped up in is a one of a kind Jiberish design.  This item is ready to go into the Jiberish look book!

I am so excited for the wedding in Denver later this year!  Their wedding is going to be at the Crooked Willow Farms.  It looks like it is going to be an incredible place to shoot.  It looks like it has a modern farm feel.  You know how much I will LOVE shooting with red barns.

Robyn came to me through her sister, Kristen Garuba, of Pink Papaya Events.  Kristen is an extremely talented coordinator and event designer as you will see.  I have worked with Kristen several times and I was so excited to be a part of the wedding of her sister.  For the first time Kristen was a bridesmaid.  So fun to see her be able to enjoy an event that she put together and to see her family there enjoying it as well!

This wedding at the Estancia Resort & Spa in La Jolla was such a beautiful resort to explore and enjoy.  The Estancia is a high class resort while making you feel like you are home.  I never wanted to leave.  This La Jolla Resort is an incredible location for any Wedding, Reception, or just a great place to have your guests stay.  Love this place!

Okay here are all the great vendors that Kristen & Robyn selected for the wedding:

Coordinator: Pink Papaya Events

Ceremony & Reception: Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa

Officiant: Reverend Clint Hufft

Florist: Botanica

Cake: Michele Coulon Dessertier

We got a chance to hang with the girls for some details shots first…

The bridal room at the Estancia La Jolla is incredible.  It is spacious and has great light.  There are is also a ton of cool furniture for us to play with.  I love the huge clock that hangs in the bridal room with the accent of the yellow couch.  Not to mention her Stewart Weitzman shoes that were classic and beautiful!

Once we got done with that we had a little time with the groom, Richard.  We had such a great time with Richard.  I could have spent another hour just photographing him.  He was silly, and relaxed the whole time.  We were eating it up!

Then his father / best man joined him and I saw right away where he gets his charm and character from.  Look at these two dashing men!

Once Robyn was ready we headed back to the room to get some shots of her and her sisters who were also her bridesmaids.  Robyn’s dress was so beautiful and I just loved the flower in her hair and the way her hair swept to the side.

The ceremony was set us as s circle and the couple stood in the middle.  The officiant, Clint Hufft, created such a magical service for them.  It was filled with personalization, and emotion.  It was honestly one of the most touching services I have ever attended.

I loved the way they set up the bowl of flower petals at the ceremony site for guests to grab as the couple walked back down the isle.

After the ceremony the petals made for a great place for the kids to play.  The flower girl looked so sunning surrounded by the white rose petals.

They decided on a San Diego Wedding were all their friends could attend.  After getting ready at a friends home we headed to Olivenhain Meeting Hall in Rancho Santa Fe.  I have been to Olivenhain Meeting Hall 3 times and never knew the name of it.  This is a staple for Rancho Santa Fe residents.  I just love this place.  The rich color of the building built in 1895 make such great texture backgrounds.

Here is part ONE of Sara and Jared’s Wedding images…..

The second stop was a fun hotel in La Jolla which seemed like the perfect place to accent Mona’s incredible dress.  You guys have to hear the story behind this dress.  The yellow dress that Mona is wearing was bought for her by her mother when she was 11.  Her mom just knew that she would grow up to look beautiful in it.  Okay, it fits perfectly and it was the one element of her engagement session that she knew she had to have.  The dress of course was stunning!!!

When I first met Chris, all I could think was…Superman.  He has all the striking features of what we women see as Superman.  He also seemed to have the personality traits that I see Superman having.  He is strong, confident, protective, and all with a gentle caring nature.

Okay, you can not get a better backdrop then La Jolla Cove.  Pretty much the most beautiful place on earth.  What you don’t see in this shot is a seal that had just swam by and jumped up on a nearby rock to bath in the sun.  What a fun day.

Wait, you can see the seal in this shot, look right under her dress in the back.  La Jolla Cove is a great place for engagement sessions.  Sometimes I forget how beautiful it is down there.

So, another story I have to tell is about the bracelet made out of string that Mona has on her wrist.  It is a wish bracelet.  When you tie it on you make a wish and when it falls off is when you get your wish.  I thought Chris was going to cut it off in the middle of the night but she still had it at the engagement and I actually like seeing it in the pictures.  I can not wait to hear when her wish comes true.  Then it will make for a really great story!

After hanging in La Jolla we headed to Downtown San Diego to the gaslamp district for some fun downtown shots.  There are so many great shots from down there but I think my favorite has to the the one with the Gaslamp Quarter sign in it and Hard Rock Hotel in the background.

Thanks you two for adventuring all over town with me and making it such a fun shoot.  I think of you as the Brazilian Bombshell and her own personal Superman.  Thank you Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla Cove and Downtown San Diego for the incredible backdrops for this engagement session

Location: The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe | Coordinator: Amorology | Forist: Twigg Botanicals-floral | Videography: Benny Ek Video

Lounge furniture: Plush Impressions | Hair and Make Up: A Beautiful Bride- Shelisa Burke | Cake: Edelweiss Bakery-Cake

One of my favorite things about shooting this Rancho Santa Fe wedding was being able to capture that beautiful backdrop.