Denver, Colorado Engagement Photographer: Jessica and Roberto

When Jessica suggested we do her and Roberto's engagement shoot at the Belmar Ice Rink, I was super excited. It was a unique idea and I knew it fit them well since they go there often (Roberto even brought his own skates!) We had planned the shoot a few months in advance, but it seemed to come so quickly. Like I said, I was pretty excited about it. Until I got out of my car. And it was -200 degrees.

Ok, maybe it wasn't THAT cold, but it was FRIGID. The sun went behind the clouds, the wind picked up and the air was biting. None of us had dressed for the occasion and to make matters worse, the location of the rink was pretty much a wind tunnel.

Can you tell from the photos that they were miserable and numb? No, because Roberto and Jessica rocked the shoot like true professionals! They had a great sense of humor about the whole thing and we all had a good time. I think their attitudes in this situation are a great indicator of what their marriage will be like. Able to laugh at the crummy circumstances life throws one's way is a very desirable trait in my mind.

Jessica met Roberto through her good friend, who happened to be Roberto's cousin, back in high school. She was looking for a "nice guy" and Roberto fit the bill (he even opened the doors for me when we were out shooting- what a gentleman!) Roberto proposed on a gondola in Vegas (let the swooning commence). Here's how Jessica describes it, "They asked the Gondolier to sing (he sang the Italian love song Speak Softly Love) Then Roberto got down on one knee! He said he knew I'd always wanted to go to Italy, and that was the closest he could get for right now and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him." SWOON.


I am honored to be shooting Jessica and Roberto's wedding in September at the gorgeous Millenium Harvest House in Boulder. I can tell from the time I've spent with them it will be a day filled with love and lots of laughter! 

Jessica is going to be such a STUNNING bride!!

San Francisco, CA- A Love Story

There was a LOT of love in the air on October 11th in San Francisco. First of all, I have always LOVED SF. I mean, it is just an amazing place with so much to see and do. It was also Fleet Week, so there were a lot of naval officers around in their uniforms. Who doesn't love that? And I was with my wonderful friends, Mike and Jehn who love photography and each other. We had the BEST day!

If you follow me on Facebook, you've seen the collage of our day together, but here are some of my favorites in larger size =) Mike and Jehn, you guys are so cool, generous, funny, smart and entertaining. THANK YOU for carting me around the Bay Area, taking me to lunch and teaching me how to adjust my camera settings ;) I hope I can come back again SOON.

Denver, Colorado Family Portrait Photographer- Holiday Portraits!!

It's sneaking up on us...Christmas that is! Now is the time to book your family session for Christmas cards and gifts. I am running an awesome special for the holidays, so please give me a call and let me know when you'd like to book your session!

Denver, Colorado Product Photographer- Pastore Wines

Through my job at Highlands Wineseller I've met some great people. The Cocetti family and I did a tasting together of their wines about a year ago and I instantly loved them (the Cocetti's and their wines!). They reminded me of my mom's side of the family (very close-knit Italians). We kept in touch and recently I photographed over 95 bottles of wine for their product book.

I said it once and I'll say it again: product photography is MUCH more difficult than photographing people. It doesn't seem like it would be, but IT IS!!! So even though these are not the most artistic photos in the world, I am very proud of them because they signify long hours and not giving up!

Here are a few of my favorites.