These two mean so much to me. Their unity in marriage is a pretty special thing considering they've been going strong for well over ten years before they said "I do." I feel blessed to have been asked to be their photographer and even more blessed to be their friend. More to come soon from their Durango, Colorado wedding at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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I have dug deep and thought hard about what words and pictures to use to share Kelsey and Volker with you and I have come up short. There are not enough adjectives in the world to describe the pure, honest love that pours out of these two. I am humbled to have been asked to be a part of their lives and I am even more grateful to now call them very, very good friends.
A year and a half ago I received the most delightful email from Volker telling me of his love story with Kelsey and of their common obsession to mine with the Friends TV series, noting that it must be an "important sign" for us to both own the entire 10 seasons on DVD. (Find this and other odd facts about me on my website.) Volker also told me that photography was the biggest priority for their wedding. (K + V are wedding photographers too!) Kelsey grew up in Durango, Colorado. Volker is from Germany. They met in New Zealand while both studying for university and after an extended time of dating long distance, Kelsey moved to Germany and the rest is history. They couldn't be more perfect for each other and they couldn't have been more perfect clients for me too. After a year of Skyping and emailing we met up in Colorado in June for the week of the celebration. They took me rafting before the wedding rehearsal with Kelsey's HUGE family and all of their friends from Germany. We bonded over our love for tacos and burritos and braved a massive hail storm on the day of the wedding that cleared up just in time for some of the prettiest dewy light and some of the hardest partying that I have ever seen. Seriously guys - if you want to have a fun wedding hire this family to crash the party. check domain availability You will not be disappointed. Congratulations K + V. You are the reason I photograph weddings.
Thanks to:
Jennaye Derge for being a great assistant and for a couple of the party photos above Christy at Sleeping Beauty Ranch in Durango, Colorado Shampoo Salon for making the girls feel pretty Ken at Durango DJ & Audio for keeping the party aliveAnd The Wochele, Dignum, and May families for treating me like one of their own
This was one of those wedding days that felt almost too good to be true for a wedding photographer. From the moment I walked into Brittany's room where she was getting ready until the moment she said "I do" I could feel the ease at which she and Aaron loved eachother. It radiated through each of their family members and was obvious in every single handmade detail that made the day feel unique, effortless, and so, so relaxed. From the early autumn light to the magenta lipstick Brittany wore, this day was picture perfect. Chris Park near Havaland Lake in Durango, Colorado was the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable day. Thanks to both of you for letting me be a part of it and be able to create these photographs for you. xoxo!
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To read more about Brittany and Aaron's DIY wedding, visit the Durango Wedding Magazine.
Thanks to Kyla and Wesley over at Photo Divine for inviting me to shoot this wedding with them. xoxo!