The very idea that my career revolves around people in love is just so wonderful. Really, could I ask for any more in life? I am surrounded by love... ALL the time. :)

I wanted to share a quick photo with you all of Saturday's wedding... the Bride pulled up to the Air Force Academy Chapel only to be greeted by THOUSANDS of Air Force cadets in training. This gathering of new cadets only happens ONCE a year and it just so happened to fall on Cassie's wedding day!!!

They all were marching and of course cheering like crazy for the bride. I could barely hear myself above all the chaos. Such a memorable moment and it made for some awesome photos!

More on this fabulous Air Force wedding in a few weeks!

You gotta love our boys in uniform!!

Ceremony- Shove Chapel

Reception- Fine Arts Center

Dress- Something New Boutique

Flowers- Beautiful Expressions

Ashlee has a zest for life. She planned the most fabulous November wedding! From her glamorous wedding dress to their grand snowy exit, Ashlee and David resembled two old Hollywood movie stars and I was the paparazzi!

The morning fog made for some beautifully moody shots and of course by the end of the night the ground was covered in fresh moonlit powder... now if that isn't romantic I don't know what is!

Ashlee looked stunning as you can imagine and David was as calm as could be. I especially loved their first look. 

A first look is when the bride and groom choose to see eachother before the ceremony and complete most, if not all, of their photos. This is so great for the wedding guests because they are not waiting an hour and a half to greet the bride and groom and it also provides more time for us photographers to be more innovative with the shots we take.

Like I said, Ashlee and David's first look was so memorable. She choose to have her father walk her towards her groom while their wedding party and families formed a line on both sides. It was so beautiful and a unique way to include their loved ones in the moment of their first sight of each other on their wedding day.

Loved it!

Thank you Ashlee, David and families for inviting Brian and I into your lives on such an important day.

We truly enjoyed working with you both.

...may you live happily ever after!

I love the hand sewn details added to the gown by Ashlee's grandmother

a little something blue! ;)

Groom/Groomsmen shots courtesy of my husband Brian- incredible second photographer

*I loved their first look, read more about it in the paragraph above*

could be the most beautiful ceremony photo I have caught to date

...only the beginning :)

Because of the lack of another hour today to write the story- I am going to save it in my head for now.

But know this- Kaitlyn and I go waaaaaay back, she is what would be considered a "best friend" and to someone like me without a sister, she has been the closest thing to it.

She has been one of the biggest influences in my life other than my parents and my husband. Many aspects of my personality have been formed during our friendship and time living together during school.

Together we are quite a sight. We laugh uncontrollably-still to this day- and we have so many inside jokes its hard to even attempt to explain what we are talking about to an outsider most of the time. 

10 years of friendship has brought us so close and I am a better person because of her.

She was my maid of honor in my wedding 3 years ago and I am more than honored to be in her wedding in April. She is marrying a wonderful man. I prayed my dear friends would find a love like the one I am blessed to know with Brian... and I am more than confident Kaitlyn has found that in Joel.

His calm, quiet side seems to balance out her outgoing social craziness of which all who know Kaitlyn, love her for. :) There really is never a dull moment with Kaitlyn at the helm. She makes sure every experience is a memorable one... especially when we were 15... I will save the stories for the wedding ;)

For as long as I can remember, Kaitlyn has always wanted the sterotypical, tall dark and handsome man to come and sweep her off her feet and ride romantically off into the sunset. Her favorite movie when we were younger was "Wild Hearts Can't be Broken"... a movie that involves young love, horses and yes a tall dark and handsome man.

SO I saw it only fitting to try and incorporate that childhood imagination of love and knights on horses into their golden-lit engagement session a few weeks ago.

It was freezing but I am SO pleased with the turnout and to me- it couldn't fit Kaitlyn and Joel more perfectly.

Can't WAIT for their wedding next month!! 

Classic Colorado- resembles an old western painting

this is so perfectly pure and romantic

one of my favorites

the winning shot of the day

LOVE you Kaitlyn! very very much :)

So, social networking is apparently taking over the earth. Facebook, twitter, myspace- yadda yadda.

I have found that the only way to measure one's success is by how many ppl are following you on Twitter (nevermind the sarcasm ;) )

I have both a facebook fan page AND a twitter page just so I can be one of the cool kids although I am no where near the social networker I should be... but you can help me along my way and bring me into the 2010's nicely.

So follow me on TWITTER  if you'd like and become a fan on FACEBOOK too... I often try to answer questions pertaining to photography via my facebook fan page and share cool stuff that interests me via twitter.

just trying to keep up with the rat race,

love, 

audrey

empoli from innovado on Vimeo.

today i paused. and it felt good. i told my computer to stop beckoning me, and he obliged.

When Brittany asked us if we would want to set the engagement session at the foot of the Breckenridge peaks I didn't hesitate to agree. David's family has a beautiful home tucked romantically into the woods overlooking the resort. David proposed to Brittany under a canopy of twinkle lights in the backyard of his parents home and carved their names in a young tree who will forever remind them of their love for each other. So of course it was only fitting to have the engagement session there in the peaceful snowy beauty of a Colorado ski town.

We were blessed with fresh snow from the day before and the signature Colorado sun. I had them waist high in snow or hiking across fields just to snap the perfect shot and I am so happy they were ready and willing! Thank God for Brian and his long legs or else I would not have been able to carry my camera gear with me in the deepest snow I have ever tried tromping through. I was really quite crazy to gamble my camera against the unstable terrain and snow. Luckily all accidents were avoided and it all was worth it in the end.

David's family were kind enough to allow us to stay overnight and David, Brittany, Brian and I all hit the slopes the next morning. I tried snowboarding for the first time and well lets just say I know why people are so afraid to try it BUT I can also see why people are addicted to it! It is so difficult yet so exhilerating! I will for sure try again!

THANK YOU David, Brittany and to your wonderful families for trusting us and welcoming us into your home! We greatly enjoyed every minute!

a favorite

love the peace in this one

You can only imagine the pure, overwhelming excitement in our house as the Saints basically glided to victory over the Colts in this years super bowl.

Brian and I immediately hopped on a plane to New Orleans to be with his family and share in the crazyness and statewide joyous insanity. 

It was said that there were close to a million people at the victory parade in downtown New Orleans last Tuesday.

Despite it being freezing (Brian's family says I bring the cold with me), we loved every minute of this piece of history!

BREESUS!

The trophy!

we found the perfect spot!

As you may see in my previous post, I was lucky enough to have been featured in a wedding magazine- Brides Colorado. Now that the mag is on the shelves, I am happy to share with you the spectacular wedding of Jordan and Amelia through the eye of my lens. There are too many great photos, so this post a bit long.

There are so many reasons why this wedding was epic. The couple, the location, the fairytale lighting, the guests, the music, the views, the live BUTTERFLIES.

I am so proud to have been the photographer for this exceptional couple who planned an extraordinary wedding.

Brian and I are beyond blessed and honored to do what we do. 

Amelia handmade the flowers on her shoes

and the blue heart too

Brian photographed the groom and groomsmen

She handmade the flower in her hair as well

*Cute Story* - Jordan and Amelia did not see eachother before the ceremony... technically. They decided to be in eachother's presence but did not speak, kiss, or look at one another for a few minutes prior to walking down the aisle.. and below is one of my favorites photos of the day because of it.

Handmade wedding programs and floral decor

they released butterflies right before being pronounced husband and wife