4 Eagle Ranch is a working ranch just outside of Vail CO, complete with its own resident buffalo.

This place is the PERFECT wedding site if you are looking for rustic western Colorado beauty. It has a wild, rough vibe going for it with wooden buildings that look to be about 75-100 years old and views of magestic peaks in the distance that can't be rivaled.

4 Eagle Ranch remindes me of an old mountain ghost town... add a whimsical fair haired bride to the picture and you have the recipe for a western, Colorado fairytale wedding.

The bride Lindsey is an interior designer/decorator at lindseyiverson.com and you can tell she has a trained eye for good design. Her chosen color palette of green, ivory, and coral, matched effortlessly with the breathtaking floral designs. 

She and Billy with the help of their family conceptualized the entire event and employed thier own hands and talents to pull much of it off.

I STILL am in love with the masterpeice florals all throughout this wedding. 

Lindsey and Billy are a very cultured, kind, and talented couple who seek out the creative path in life any way they can.

I am lucky they found me, and lucky to have been a part of this truly memerable wedding!

I photographed this wedding using both film and digi to capture a more rugged, old world look to some of the images.

Enjoy!

(Credits at bottom of post)

Wedding Dress – Monaco by Mellissa Sweet

Bridesmaid Dresses - Adrianna Papell Strapless Lace Sheath Dress, Nordstrom

Venue: 4 Eagle Ranch

Florist: Monday’s Flowers

Catering: Gourmet Cowboy

Band:  Spotlight Band

Just Hitched Sign: DIY made Lindsey and Billy

Pie Toppers: ReadyGo's on Etsy

Deserts: - pies by Magpies Custom Pies

               - doughnuts by Village market

               - caramel apples & brownies by Bride's family

For those of you who don't know, Desperation Band is a Christian recording artist and ministry lead by Jon Egan based out of New Life Church in Colorado Springs CO.

They create beautiful music and have written many critically acclaimed songs you may know and love if you are a regular "Sunday morning-er"

As many of you know I am primarily a wedding phtographer, but the idea of stretching myself creatively and technically was an exciting challenge. 

Photographing a band is a whole different ball game and I LOVED it. I hope more of the same opportunitues come my way.

I decided to focus on a couple different looks for this shoot... A gritty, serious, and dark set- and a light, carefree, 1970's summer-like set... both of which I love but lean more towards the more serious (as always), however, the lighter set seemed to capture the essence of the band.

I brought along my Canon a-1 film camera for a couple shots as well as some glowsticks to experiment with a bit of light painting. FUN!

--You must take a moment to download the new album Center of it All. You will not be disappointed!--

Here are a few of my favorites-

It was and honor to work with you all! Thank you!

The size of thier wedding party (20 people!!) is a testament to just how much love and support these two are surrounded by. It's clear Shonda and Bryan cherish thier firendships and are blessed to be deeply rooted in a community of wonderful people. I found myself cracking up at her briesmaids antics and wanting to bust a move on the dancefloor! 

I had so much fun photographing these two. Thier wedding was about laughter and friendship, but mostly it was a BIG PARTY!

Even my husband and second photographer found himself mingling with the guests and waiting in line to get a photo with Bryan's cousin who just so happen to be a Vikings linebacker.

Shonda looked so beautiful and the vibrant yellow pops of color perfectly fit with the joy of the day.

Thanks so much Shonda and Bryan for including us as a part of such a crazy fun day!

Ceremony- First Baptist Church, Colorado Springs CO

Reception- Antlers Hilton Ballroom

Wedding Attire- Something New Boutique

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I know that the photography purists are out there sitting on thier high horse, noses turned up in condemnation to us lowly sell out instragram users, and thats fine with me.

Because here's the thing-  it doesn't matter what camera you've got in your hand, it matters what you do with it.

It matters what stroy you tell.

No matter how that story is told, it is beautiful. Beautiful, because the whole idea of freezing a moment of time is brilliant. I don't care how its done!

Now, I would agree that using a film camera with manual settings is going to produce an incredible image that I would possibly respect more than an instagram shot.  I'd respect it more because I know just how much patience and knowledge it took to properly pose, focus, expose, and develope that image... much more complicated than choosing with my thumb what instagram filter I like (although that can be a dilema)

But instragram IS great for capturing so many moments throughout our short days that otherwise may not have been frozen, due to lack of time, lack of knowledge, or lack of equipment in the first place.

iphones have provided a decent point and shoot camera for millions of people! 

I know I don't carry around my massive SLR with me everywhere I go,  nor do I have time to manually focus moments I want to quickly capture wth my Canon a-1 film camera... therein lies the beauty and brilliance of our iphones, and... instragram.  

Now that I've waved the instagram banner and tooted the iphonography horn, let me also share a couple guidelines I've placed on myself in order to preserve my love, respect, and knowledge of "the purist's" form of photography.

-----GUIDLINES------

1. If a film or digi slr camera is present and accessable for a potential photo opp., USE IT FIRST.

Do NOT pull out your iphone when clearly there is a present better option... snap film or digi first, THEN iphone. 

2. MAKE PRINTS! In this world of pixels and screens, image printing is dying. We get lazy and our priceless memories are left stuck on a very mortal device. Our phone can be stolen, lost, or destoyed at any time and yet we shamefully view it as our personal indestuctible hard drive storage.

NOT GOOD! PRINT THOSE IPHONE PHOTOS before they are lost.

Also, there is something to be said about memory and touch. To be able to touch your memory, fold it, write on it and stain it with tears is incomparable.

A few great companies that specialize in iphone photography and instagram printing-

Prinstagram (variety of instagram print products)

PostalPix (app that sends instagram prints to printer for you)

Blurb (love thier photobooks)

Postagram (postcards out of instagram photos)

Casetagram (make your own iphone case out of instagram photos)

CanvasPop (instagram shots to canvases)

3. When using instagram, follow a few people who's feed inspires you. Visit the popular page every once in a while and follow people who's perspectives drop your jaw in amazement. This helps inspire me and its a reminder that creativity can shock and awe in ANY form!

A few people I do not know but enjoy thier inspriation- @josevilla, @alotofbradshaw, @jeshderox, @iso50, @robinmay... just to name a few.

Following these people helps break up the constant images I see of babies (guilty and proud of it)  cats, puckered red lips, shoes, half eaten lunches... oh an now living in Ft. Collins-- beer.

I wish that my own instagram was not full of some of those things, but it is. It is full mostly of the faces I see everyday. 

I keep it private. I don't want to welcome criticism from the big bad purist photography community when all I want to do is snap bad iphone photos of my daughter napping.  :)

So there you have it. I am pro instagram and iphonography...I love it...

as long as its fitted with some proper reins.

Remember----  FILM FIRST, MAKE PRINTS,  and GET INSPIRED!

I wanted to take a minute to share with you all an awesome little project my husband Brian is a part of- Pottery Print.

It is an ipad app that allows children to create pottery and actually have it printed in 3d and sent to thier doorstep! 

It's a brilliant idea that encourages children to digitally create and physically hold thier creation!

We are trying to raise funds to get this project off the ground through kickstarter.com, a website that allows investments to be made towards an end goal, while also giving the investor (you) something in return.

Once the investments pledged reach the goal, the project is funded!

If you plegde an amount and the project does not go though, you lose nothing.

Its a WIN/WIN!

Take a look! We've only got a couple days left to reach our goal!!

Thanks so much!

Our daughter Harper has brought more joy to our lives than we could have ever dreamed.

Becoming a parent is full of mystery. It's as if we are seafarers pointing to fast approaching land in the distance- it is a new beginning, a symbol of hope, anticipation and legacy. Yet once you step foot onto the sand you are met with wild adventure... An adventure that molds and forms you into a better version of yourself, through discipline, selflessness, courage, and most of all, endurance.

I have only been exploring this path for one year and am a better woman because of it.

And in that one year I have seen beauty in its most precious form.

We love you Harper Elizabeth, our most precious treasure.

~Happy Birthday~

I loved planning Harper's vintage Strawberry Shortcake birthday celebration. Pink and Red everywhere!
Thank you to my dear dear friend Kaitlyn for opening up your home for Harper's party! You are always such a blessing to me!

My mom MADE and decorated this cake! My own resident Martha Stewart!

I'm also proud to say I made the happy birthday sign :)

Harper approves!

My brothers (Harper's uncles) hand made, hand carved, and hand painted this rocking horse. I cried... such a priceless gift.

My brothers are starting their own woodcraft business. If you need any carpentry or wood restoration work I'll connect you to them. They are exceptional!

The best part was getting to spend this special day with our wonderful friends and family. We are so thankful Harper is surrounded by such love and support.

If you didn't notice, I'd like to point out that Harper rocked 3 different outfits.... mom couldn't choose. :)

Happy Birthday sweet girl, you can stop getting so big now.

~May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now, and bless you evermore. ~

an Irish Blessing for the new Mr. and Mrs. Wallach

Words I do like are, sustainable, energy efficient, pure, and yes, even organic.

When Brian and I set out to find a place to plant roots and raise our daughter, we did NOT envision this direction for ourselves. We were city dwellers. BIG city dwellers. We lived in Downtown Denver and LOVED it! We loved the culture, people, art, restaurants, and non stop fast pace. Living the country life was never a plan.

However about 2 years ago an interest in sustainable living sparked a passion in us that began with the nurturing of one patio tomato plant and has now grown into this home project.

If you want the full story, I'd be happy to tell it over a nice glass of red wine... hopefully in our new pad. See previous post.

But I will say this- I believe humanity as a whole is beginning a shift in conciousness toward sustainability- for the overall betterment of our health, and overall preservation of the absolute God gifted beauty that surrounds us.

As you may have heard, if you know us, we are beginning this home building journey with a piece of land in North Ft. Collins and guest house. We will live in this guest house while the "main house" as we are calling it, is constructed......

READ MORE ABOUT OUR PROCESS OVER AT OUR FAMILY BLOG

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Mindi, is the owner of Something New Boutique, the top bridal and formal wear shop in Colorado Springs. Its always nice to have friends in the wedding indusrty to share stories and share inspiration.

Barrett (Bear for short) their son, is a bundle of energy and excitment. He is all boy and loves banging on everything availble...but mainly drums like his dad. I photographed him at 3 months and its incredible just how big and handsome he's gotten since then.

I am enjoying photogrpahing families more and more now that I understand the family dynamic and have gained HEAPS of patience for family shoots just by becoming a mother myself. I think I do more of these!

We decided to document what an afternoon in the life of the Linscombes looks like... and heres what became of it...

 Dinner time!

bath!

Goodbye!

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The location, a winery and peach grove in Palisade CO, was the perfect scene for a warm and eclectic summer Colorado wedding.

When I say eclectic I mean AWESOME! This wedding was so unique and funky! From the little golden circus animals to the self brewed beer to the vintage boat on a quaint little pond, this wedding was so memorable and reflected Karen and Dustin's creativity and zest for life.

Guests were treated to wine from the on site winery and peaches grown from surrounding trees.

And as you will see below, these people knew how to have a good time. :)

Thank you Dustin and Karen for being so genuine, kind and making my job EASY!

Location- Palisade CO- famous for the succulent PEACHES!

Venue- Amy's Courtyard at Maison la Belle Vie Winery

Flroals and Decor- All DIY!

emotional 1st look

a stroll through the vinyard and peach grove

PALISADE PEACHES!

home brewed beer!

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