Fall is my favorite time of year, and we couldn't have asked for a better day for Becca and Evan's Vail valley wedding. The air was crisp, yet warm, and everyone was overjoyed to celebrate the happy couple. There was laughter, tears of joy, delectable dining (thanks Vista!), and inspired moves on the dance floor.
A big thank you to Tess Polivka for your assistance... you rock!
I'm a fan of café culture. Sipping coffee at a leisurely pace, in a beautiful space... it's a form of meditation for me. I'm often accompanied by a book, a friend, journal, or all of the above. Slowing down, connecting, reflecting. It gives my monkey brain a container for dreaming, for seeing past my external circumstances. Where do you dream?
It's February and frigid! (-14 last night) Brrr! I'm sitting with a warm cup of tea in my hands, and thinking about my to-do list. Normally, a heavy sigh would follow. So many goals... how to keep it all sorted out, and moving forward? Then I remembered an ingenious technique that my friend Cynthia showed me... "mind mapping." Cynthia Morris is a writer, coach, and bonne vivante extraordinaire. As I sat in brief overwhelm this morning, I was reminded of the technique. A few minutes with a pen and notebook... and voila! The clutter was out of my head, and a clear path of action was on paper. You can learn about mind mapping and other helpful tips for living a creative life on her website www.original impulse.com I love the Juju Infusion videos... that's where you'll learn about mind mapping and so much more.
Here are a few photos of Cynthia from the fall.
Happy Bastille day! Cheers. Liz
The smell of cut grass is in the air and my ceiling fans are working overtime... it's summer! (almost) This shoot was lastAugust... and so cute I had to post them. My friend Robin, and her lovely daughter Nalia, were the subject of some mother/daughter photo fun. We (I say "we" very loosely) watered the garden, harvested some Swiss Chard, and played in the fountain at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. So much fun! Robin is expecting her second... can't wait to play with the wee babe!
Carmen and Brad chose to get hitched on a Monday in the Wellington Webb building. Both sets of parents served as witnesses, and I, their personal paparazzi. It was the most fun I've had in that building. Previous visits always involved parking tickets.
A kiss and a high-five (after swearing "I Do") sealed their union for the State of Colorado. Afterwards, we meandered around Civic Center. Just two crazy kids in love, their parents, and me ... snapping away... a little love parade.
Good times.
"Laughter is carbonated holiness." - Anne Lamott
I'm honored to have a brilliant cast of women in my life, who play many roles for people in their lives...
Today I honor all the ways we lovingly tend to each other in our generosity, listening, presence, courage, mindful words, and laughter.
How I love fall in the Rocky mountains! On September 26th I photographed the lovely wedding of Kate and Jeff at Splendido. It was the perfect fall day... aspen gold, crisp air, bluebird sky, and the smell of pine. They made my day easy, as they are such a fun (and photogenic!) couple. We laughed a lot, and generally had a grand time. Thanks guys... you rock the party!
Recently, in this busy wedding season, I found a nice chunk of time to visit mi madre. It was time peppered with slow southern things like: sitting on her screened-in porch and watching birds, going through childhood keepsakes, playing in the waves, laughter, visiting family friends, any many (many!) delicious meals. A really lovely vacation. Thanks mom. XO
Yes!
Yeah! It's finally here. My new spot in cyberspace to show my photos, chat with my photography peeps, and generally take on photography in a new way. I have a blog. Woah. Who would've thought? (Todd, I know you had your doubts) Anyhoo, glad to be here. Glad YOU'RE here. So, welcome. Bienvenue.
I'd like to take this opportunity to officially thank some important (and talented!) people who've helped me get here. Of course, dear family and friends, you've been invaluable to helping support/shape me. Bless you. But, today, I'd like to acknowledge all the photography folks who've helped me with my dream of being a photographer. You've cheered me on, inspired me with your own photography, let me borrow your fancy equipment, answered my (often) redundant questions, and sometimes hounded me to get on with it, and just jump in already!
A heartfelt thanks to: Judy Holmes (www.judyholmes.com): for your kind words of encouragement, generosity, and practical advice Rex Keep: you let me tag along to my first wedding, encouraged me, and gave me a few of my first photography gigs Robin Proctor (www.robinproctorphotography.com): you helped me to relax with your easy style and laughter, and reminded me not to take myself too seriously M. Todd Thiele (www.strawdawg.com): Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You've inspired me, pushed me, and also have been incredibly patient. This blog's for you! Paige Eden (www.paigeeden.com): so glad to know you, grateful to work with you, thanks for everything!
XO, Liz
