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Gorrono Ranch -Telluride, CO Wedding. Jacinta & Aaron.

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:13:36 GMT

Taylor & Robert's Wedding at Chatfield Farms, Littleton, CO

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:27:31 GMT

Taylor & Robert's Wedding at Chatfield Farms, Littleton, CO

What a party! Taylor & Robert were so laid back on their big day. Their priorities were simple and to the point: get married & party with friends and family. Their planners, The Gardner Effect, went above and beyond to help their day go as smoothly and with as much style as possible.

We love working at Chatfield Farms! It's a huge vibrant green space with so many great photo locations. During the middle of the day there are plenty of shaded areas which is important for keeping everyone comfortable as well as providing softer light for portraits. Bridges, water, flowers, mountains, fields, forests, old farm buildings... it really has it all.

The ceremony was set in a big green meadow, and you can see the Colorado foothills in the background. Even though it can be tricky, we always prefer backlit scenes, and the sun was shining right behind the ceremony how we like it. We can get some fun lens flare and people are evenly lit with a nice rim light surrounding them which makes them pop out of the background.

Dinner was beautiful with soft pink and gold colors and minimalist organic accents. Even the s'mores party favors seemed to blend into the tables with their golden crust. Natural light shined into the open barn pavilion, which faded into the warm colors of sunset while everyone ate and drank.

After dinner the dance party moved outside onto the deck. There is something awesome about dancing under a huge tree lit up with string lights. We really like the challenge and the rewards of lighting up an outdoor space at night. It can be difficult, but everything pops out of that deep black background and creates striking images.

Taylor and Robert were sent off in style with a sparkler lit exit. Another one of our favorite traditions for photography! Using big light gathering lenses and modern cameras we're able to capture photos lit purely with sparkler light, and those are almost always our favorite versus when we use a flash.

We had a blast with this group of people and can't wait to work at Denver Botanical Gardens Chatfield Farms again!

Space Gallery Denver Wedding

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:08:37 GMT

Allison & Noah chose a beautiful modern urban setting for their wedding, the Space Gallery in Denver. We love Denver art museum weddings, and this one was no exception.

The Space Gallery features clean, modern lines and a cavernous interior. Beautiful contemporary artwork covers the walls and Space Gallery even has their own matching photo booth!

Located in Denver's Santa Fe Art District, the charming neighborhood surrounding the Space Gallery provided even more photo opportunities.

Coohills Wedding, Denver Colorado Wedding Venues

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:07:40 GMT

Jen & Nate chose a beautiful location in Downtown Denver for their wedding, Coohills Restaurant.

Located in the hip LoDo neighborhood, Coohills provides a unique combination of features for a Colorado wedding venue.

Amazing French cuisine with a focus on local farm fresh ingredients.
The historic walking bridge leading to their patio offers great views of the mountains and skyline and is a perfect downtown ceremony location.
A spacious modern interior featuring an open kitchen and large bar provides a great backdrop once the celebrations move inside.

We loved Coohills as a venue as well as the surrounding alleys and urban backdrops for photography. It makes our job as wedding photographers easier when we can walk around the block and find dozens of great photo locations, all with unique flavor. Our couples always appreciate when we can take tons of amazing photos in a short time and get them back to the party relaxing with friends and family!

To us, weddings are about celebrating with family and friends first, and about photos second. We always strive to find that balance between letting moments happen naturally, and creating beautiful posed portraits.

Fall Wedding at Devils Thumb Ranch. Colorado Wedding Venues.

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:18:05 GMT

April & Paul wanted a small intimate wedding with their closest family and friends. One of our favorite Colorado wedding venues, Devils Thumb Ranch was the perfect location with grand mountain scenery and golden aspens. The fall colors were really popping all around us!

We only spent a few hours with April & Paul on their wedding day, but were able to capture so many great moments. Our definition of a great Colorado wedding venue is one where you don't have to go too far in any direction to find amazing photography locations.

Tapestry House Wedding. Fort Collins Wedding Venues. Classic Luxe Style.

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:08:41 GMT

Lauren and Brennen's Tapestry House wedding was SO beautiful! We couldn't stop taking pictures of their maroon and white theme, and we love the way the red ribbons on the Best Day Floral bouquet pop against Lauren's flowing WToo by Watters wedding gown. They say rain on a wedding day is good luck, and it probably is, considering how crazy about each other Lauren and Brennen are. As usual, this Colorado wedding day had a quick rainstorm before it cleared up just in time for the vows... plus, a bonus double rainbow.

It's not often we see cinnamon rolls instead of wedding cake, but these weren't just any cinnamon rolls. They were Silver Grill Cafe's famous sticky cinnamon rolls -- a worthy substitute for a tiered cake.

Other vendors include Men's Wearhouse for the guys' suits, Elegance by Design for bridal makeup, and John Walker gracing the DJ table.

Congrats Lauren & Brennen!

Wellshire Event Center Wedding. Colorado Wedding Venues.

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:05:39 GMT

We loved working with Brigitte & Austin. These two were so likable and personable, we let ourselves get a little blurry over beers at our first meeting...and I think they did, too. We shot their engagement session at Meyer Ranch Park in Conifer, and got to know them a little better. One thing we learned for sure about them is that they're always fashion forward and they always look amazing.

Getting to be part of their wedding day was an honor, and such a great time! Brigitte's incredible organizational skills helped us navigate their family photo list (which made the day flow seamlessly), and Austin showed his huge soft side pretty much all day. The speeches from their family members made Christie cry, and their friends really threw down for the dance party after dinner.

One reason we love weddings at the Wellshire Event Center is there are so many photogenic places to take portraits. The Wellshire's main building is an old beautiful brick inn, with stained glass and a classy vintage lounge/bar area. With the addition of the permanent event room (where the ceremony and most of the dancing happens), it's very accommodating for couples with large guest counts.

Congrats, Brigitte & Austin!

[jump to Brigitte & Austin's engagement session at Meyer Ranch Park]

Vendors & Venues who made this day so special:

Venue: The Wellshire Event Center, Denver, CO

Catering: The Wellshire Event Center

Planner: Kendra Bowe at The Wellshire Event Center

Floral: Banister's Flowers

Makeup: Liana Conway

Hair: Hair Artistry by Hilary

DJ: Josh Mochel

Cheesman Park & JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek Wedding. Colorado Wedding Venues.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:26:22 GMT

Jazmyn & Marcus came to Denver from Washington, DC to get married, and we're so glad they did.

Denver's Cheesman Park sits in the heart of the city, and is quite the picturesque wedding venue. Light bounces everywhere under the pavilion, making harsh midday light not just a non-issue, but even helpful to us as photographers! Midday weddings at 5,280 feet can be some of the hardest light to work with, but the pavilion makes it work like a dream.

Jazmyn's gorgeous dress fit her like a glove, and she had two complete outfits for the day, including a chic white one-piece pantsuit and two pairs of heels.

And now, into the JW Marriott Boardroom for a peek into Marcus's preparations.

A few hours later, we're off to Cheesman Park to watch these two get hitched.

Jumping the broom!

Soon enough, we were back at the JW Marriott for a lovely brunch reception, and all the Moet a happy crowd can handle.

Jazmyn's one-piece pantsuit makes an entrance...

After much dancing and celebration, they were ready to hit the road in their sweet ride. But first, a little alleyway send-off.

Congrats, Jazmyn & Marcus!

Venues & Vendors who made this day so great:

Coordinator/Planner: Adrienne Gardner, The Gardner Effect

Catering, Cake, & Reception Venue: JW Marriott

DJ: Regina Johnson

Officiant: Zach Dougherty

Floral: Flora by Nora

Videography: Andrew Nease Video

Colorado Mountain Ranch Wedding. Colorado Wedding Venues.

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:34:52 GMT

Kristen & Nate, the most laid back couple on the planet, got married at Colorado Mountain Ranch, where Nate works. The Ranch was so familiar to them -- and we could tell; they knew where everything was and knew everyone's names. We walked in and Nate was sitting at the piano inside the dining hall, playing away, wearing a signature baseball cap he'd revisit later that night.

These two were so ridiculously happy the entire day, a snowstorm wouldn't have thrown them off. Their happiness shines in these photos.

The creativity at this wedding was on full display. The short hike to the ceremony site was decorated with these hand-drawn signs, and photos from their whole lives hung from the trees along the path.

Just look at this adorable ring exchange.

Our first few nighttime portraits below feature Nate's baseball cap from earlier. He loves it a lot, and didn't want to take it off, but Kristen asked him very nicely and he finally did.

And a glowing nighttime view of the city of Boulder from where we were at Gold Hill Road.

Congratulations, Kristen & Nate!

Vendors & Venues:

wedding & reception | Colorado Mountain Ranch (Boulder, CO)

catering | LuLu's BBQ

wedding gown | Amanda's Bridal

bridesmaids' dresses | David's Bridal

hair & makeup | Fauna Salon

Granby Ranch Wedding. Colorado Wedding Venues.

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:05:29 GMT

Danielle & Steve's Colorado destination wedding at Granby Ranch was so wonderful. These two came to us from Florida, willing to chance wildly unpredictable mountain weather (I guess coming from Florida, they're used to it), and wanted a completely photojournalistic wedding photography experience. They came to the right wedding photographers! We pride ourselves on our ability to find great photographs in candid moments, which isn't as easy as it sounds! A lot goes into a great photograph, and when the circumstances are out of the photographer's control (which are most candid situations), the factors multiply. This is what we do, and we do what we love.

Congratulations, Danielle & Steve!

Vendors & Venues:

Planner: Cassidy Jordan at Granby Ranch

Catering: In-house at Granby Ranch

Floral: Melanie Rendleman at Rocky Mountain Wed

DJ: A Music Plus Entertainment

Venue: Granby Ranch

Hair & Makeup: Ilizabeth's Beauty Movement

Manor House Wedding . Maren x Dustin . Denver Wedding Photographers . JXC Photo

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:58:01 GMT

Nestled in the foothills of the Ken Caryl valley of southwest Littleton, the Manor House is one of our favorite wedding venues. Plenty of space, lots of white walls, and the outdoor areas are prime for photography. Maren & Dustin got married outside, despite the threatening sky -- they were in great spirits all day, even though it did sprinkle a little bit. Such is the nature of Colorado wedding photography: you never know what kind of weather you'll get, no matter what time of year it is!

A first look at the Manor House is always magical.

A lot of our clients this year opted to bring their dogs to their weddings. We are so happy about this! Look at this beautiful little pup. And when the dog was brought out, Maren's reaction told us how much this dog is part of her life. How could they leave this little guy at home on the best day of their lives?

They also hired a dog handler, which is a great idea for anyone needing to bring their pup to their wedding ceremony! No worrying about who's going to take the dog home after the wedding.

One great thing about the outdoor ceremony site at the Manor House is the incredible view of the Denver skyline.

Congratulations, Maren & Dustin!

Venues & Vendors:

florist | Rachel Frisell

bakery | Mulberries Cake Shop

outfitter | Hayley Paige

dj | Colorado Wedding Productions

ceremony musicians | Trading Post Productions

hair & makeup | WedLocks

venue | The Manor House

Denver Wedding . St. Augustine's Orthodox . Christine x Matt . Denver Wedding Photographers

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:00:32 GMT

As Colorado architects, Christine & Matt appreciate a great structure, and their wedding day was filled with great structures. They came to us with certain photos in mind, as their reception would back up to Denver's Civic Center Park in the heart of the city. They chose to have their reception at the historic McNichols Civic Center Building, built in 1909 as a home for the Carnegie Library, with a long colonnade and Corinthian columns in Greek Revival style. They put on quite the day for their families and friends, who flew in from all corners of the earth, and even Ohio.

And onto St. Augustine's Orthodox Church for a Coptic Orthodox wedding ceremony, the first we've ever photographed as Colorado wedding photographers. It's a beautiful ceremony steeped in symbolism. But first, we caught Matt outside being goofy with his friends.

This was the first time we've seen a parent give away the bride at the entrance of the church. The groom waits for the bride at the door of the church, "As Adam was created first and then Eve was brought to him by God." It was also, of course, Christine & Matt's first peek at each other that day. One of us was inside the church and one of us was outside to capture these challenging moments.

Below, Matt & Christine receive vestments blessed by the priest, which signify that they are becoming the rulers of their new kingdom -- their home.

And can we take a moment to fully appreciate this adorable tandem bicycle they brought along?

So what happens next is another first for us: an aerial yoga performance by the groom's sister and her partner. These guys wowed the whole room.

And away they go!

Congratulations, Christine & Matt!

Vendors & Venues:

planner | Allie Ingalls

caterer | Footers

florist | Sue Kimball at Kimball Florist

bakery | Sam Keith Cakes

dj | DJ Chavo at DiscoSapien Weddings

hair & makeup | Chelsea Garcia Beauty

getting ready location | Hyatt Regency Denver

ceremony venue | St. Augustine's Orthodox Church

reception venue | McNichols Civic Center Building

Luxe Colorado Weddings . Copper Mountain Ski Wedding . Kelsey x Brent . Wedding Photographers

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:16:36 GMT

Crisp fresh mountain air, just enough blue skies to clouds, a light sprinkle of rain, and a 30-minute ride on a ski lift in a wedding dress. This is a Colorado mountain wedding on its best behavior. As Colorado wedding photographers, we can certainly appreciate when every little thing goes right on a day like this.

Kelsey & Brent's August wedding at Copper Mountain ski resort went off without a hitch, and a lot of that is due to meticulous planning by Kelsey and her wedding planner, Erica, of Erica Sarell Weddings & Events. Ski resort weddings take a ton of attention to detail, timing, and the ever-present Colorado mountain weather situation, and we're so glad Erica was there to wrangle all of these things at once.

Brent and his groomsmen were a hoot. Everyone in Kelsey & Brent's wedding party were energetic and in high spirits. As wedding photographers, we couldn't ask for better portrait subjects!

Kelsey & Brent opted for the suite on the top floor here. Their wedding happened to be on the same day as the Copper Mountain Hamburger Festival, so the ever-present smell of hamburgers on the grill was a wonderful addition to the scene. I'm glad we brought snacks that day.

Some people who meet with us are concerned about the way their full-sun, early afternoon wedding ceremony will look in photos. Shadows on the face from objects between you and the sun, or where the shadow of a wedding arch will fall (sometimes on the bride) -- these are valid concerns that could affect your photos if you have an outdoor mid-day ceremony. There isn't a lot we can do about those things during a 2pm wedding ceremony no matter where it is, but all that said, we thought these 2pm mountaintop ceremony photos turned out amazing.

The cloud cover went away right as we began formal portraits. That's why we'll ask you about shady areas near your ceremony site if you're having a mid-day wedding with a sunny forecast. For formal portraits at 2:30pm, we'll need some shade for proper exposure.

...but there's also room to play with informal wedding portraits in full sun, especially when there's an epic view.

Below, you can really see the difference in our wedding photography shooting styles. We love giving our clients variety in their images, and with two of us shooting, a wide variety can happen in half the time. These two images are almost identical in composition, and happened at close to the same moment, but Josh is directly in front of them, while I'm standing off to the right side. Josh is using off-camera flash, and I'm shooting with natural light with vastly different camera settings. The difference is literally day and night.

Congratulations, Kelsey & Brent!

Vendors & Venues:

planner | Erica Sarell Weddings & Events

caterer | Copper Mountain Resort

florist | Carla at Garden of Eden (Frisco, CO)

gown | Truvelle (Vancouver) from Bride KC (Kansas City, MO)

bridesmaids' dresses | JoAnna August line at Bella Bridesmaids

suits | The Black Tux

dj | Erik Vienneau at Greatime Events

hair & makeup | Valerie Connelly at Southern Exposure Salon

Denver City Park Wedding . Laurie x Adam . Denver Wedding Photographers . Colorado Weddings

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:42:16 GMT

Some of our Denver weddings are a full day; others, like Laurie & Adam's June wedding in City Park, are just a few hours. June is such a beautiful month in Denver, and fortune dealt Laurie & Adam a beautiful wedding day. This couple was honest with us up-front: they do not love being in front of the camera, and they wanted their portraits to be quick and easy. And we're totally fine with that. After all the weddings we've photographed, we've learned how to accomplish a lot in even 15 minutes, because sometimes that's all we have.

Congratulations, Laurie & Adam!

Vendors & Venues:

Events by Tiffany

Yazoo BBQ

Autumn Flourish

Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet

Campb3ll Music

Colorado Event Productions

Denver City Park (Rose Garden & Pavilion)

Denver Wedding . The Wellshire Event Center . Kristin x Chris . Denver Wedding Photographers

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:03:09 GMT

This lovely July wedding in Denver was our first time shooting at the Wellshire Event Center. The Wellshire is a historic venue -- the dark wood hues and unique design elements date back to the mid-1920s. With the addition of a huge, permanent, temperature-controlled tent, the Wellshire perfectly accommodated Kristin & Chris's wedding reception.

We found a great spot for Kristin & Chris's first look right outside the Inn, with red bricks and beautiful green ivy.

Another nice thing about the Wellshire is its proximity to some lovely shooting locations on the golf course surrounding the event center. Such as this cool bridge!

Kristin & Chris chose a really great parting gift for their guests: custom packets of their favorite coffee, roasted medium or dark. We are definitely coffee people over here at JXC Photo.

More of that beautiful, roasty coffee bean selection.

Congratulations, Kristin & Chris!

Vendors & Venues:

The Wellshire Inn & Event Center

Planner: Kendra Bowe (at the Wellshire)

Florist: Karen Novotny at The Garden Path Co.

Mulberries Cake Shop

DJ: Tasos Hernandez at TH Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: Headlines

DIY Denver Home Wedding . Avery x Joey . Denver Wedding Photographers . DIY Colorado Weddings

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:32:06 GMT

When you own an amazing, historic home in downtown Denver, and you're engaged, why on earth would you get married anywhere else? That's probably what Avery & Joey were thinking when they were planning their June wedding in Denver.

When we met with Avery & Joey, they knew exactly what they wanted concerning wedding photography. We ended the meeting with Joey insisting on giving us a tour of their house, which was a first for us during an initial consultation. It was clear when we entered that this place was more than just a house to them. They had put a lot of work into restoring the century-old home and had really made it their own.

My favorite part about this wedding -- and one of the best things about having a DIY wedding -- was all the freedom they had to fill every part of their day with meaning. Their ring bearer had performed the ring-bearing role for several past weddings in the family. Outside of being super useful, the carabiners scattered throughout the decor -- connecting the garland hanging from their front porch, holding their rings to the ring pillow, and draped from their chuppah -- represented their mutual climbing hobby. They used a collection of glass vases for their centerpieces, and their chuppah poles were strung with paper flowers bearing words of encouragement and companionship. Avery's mother carried the bouquet from her own wedding, and the couple's commitment to the color green was impressive.

Lovely ceremony music performed by a band with perhaps the best band name in the whole world, The Klez Dispensers.

Due to the incredible layout of their back patio, Avery & Joey got to have a wave from the balcony moment, and we got to play around with aerial views of their Hora dance. It was my first time having a bird's eye view of the traditional Jewish wedding dance (much of the time, we end up on the ground floor), and now I have a much better idea of what's actually happening during the Hora.

And yes, they do make champagne bottles in this size.

As the sun went down, the lanterns and light strings warmed up the courtyard. Wedding photographers *love* hanging lanterns and market lights -- they create bokeh and a dreamy effect that we're always looking for. If you are planning a wedding and wondering whether or not to go with hanging lights, do it.

Of all the wonderful parts of this day, the most unique part might have been the wedding piñata. Neither of us had ever seen such a thing, but I'm convinced this should be more common. Imagine getting to hit something as hard as you can on your wedding day. It must have been really satisfying. Good idea all around.

The resident champagne guy ended up sabering a bottle of champagne. I think he did it twice, even.

Mazel tov, Avery & Joey! Thank you for inviting us into your home.

Vendors:

Catering by Bliss Caterers

Cake by Mulberries

Bridal gown by Blue Bridal

Music by The Klez Dispensers