The latest installment of the wedding blog comes to you with some epic Estes Park Wedding Photography. Eric and Nicole chose Lost Antler Ranch as their wedding venue. The Ranch is a brand new venue that sits in a gorgeous valley on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Nicole, Eric, and I had a fantabulous engagement photo session back in Boulder a few months ago. They are already the tallest couple ever, and I told them that during the wedding I was going to use the wide angle lens to make them look even taller. Just like this.
Eric is a friend of mine who I know through his managing of wedding rock band of awesomeness, Meniskus. Since I know these guys, and I know that these guys are a bunch of jokesters, we took a lot of fun pictures of the guys goofing around. You should see the ones that I’m NOT posting.
The ladies also had their fun, but in a more traditional, scenic, and dare I say, dignified manner.
After days of cold weather and rain, the ceremony was held on the shore of the man made lake on a picture perfect bluebird day in the mountains.
Immediately after the ceremony, the wedding party paddled kayaks and rowboats out to the island in the middle of the lake for a celebratory toast. Well that was a first!
There were so many great locations for the Creative Portraits. I could have shot for hours if I had the time. There were great lines and angles around the barn.
Later in the day, the sun was setting down directly across the lake. The specular highlights in the reflections in the lake were incredibly bright. I don’t think I’ve ever seen highlights quite like these.
As the sun went down the guest retreated into the heated tent as the temperature was dropping quickly. The “Best Band” kicked into gear and everyone danced the night away to cap off an incredible day. Until next time, Cheers. -Steve Z
by Steve Z
14 comments
Wedding Photographer Somerset - WOW, Steve, so many amazing photos from just a single wedding! Lovin both the sun flare & the boat shot and the composition of the 2 of them kissing through the fence is perfect. Love your work!
Photographick - The image of the couple paddling to the island is amazing, I love her expression and his strong features. Also the ring shot is great! I am sure your clients are very very happy!
Steve Z - Thanks so much everyone, it was a good time!
Nina Campbell - Love the lens flare!!! I saw your post on Neil vN blog and am totally in love with your pics!!!
Hooman - Really, really nice work. The landscape is obviously awesome, but your take on it and the people with it is fantastic. LOVE the bride by the window and the lake shot especially – agreed, would love to trade some beach for the mountains!
Andrew Emmons - I love the picture in black and white that you said you used the wide angle lens to make her look taller. She looks so stately, and her dress is awesome!
Kevin Curtis - Love the ring shots.
Beautiful location shots as well.
Great job of capturing a beautiful couple. Love the wide angle shot of the bride. Perfect for accenting her dress and her long lovely figure.
Keep up the great work Steve!
Charlotte Geary - I love the ring shot and rowboat shot, Steve! What a gorgeous location!
Mark - Great work, Steve. Cool angles and light.
Mario Masitti - Loving the B&W conversions on this one man, great job!
jamie - Love the one of the bride in front of the window and the couple through the fence. Jealous of your fall colors and sunlight!
Tara K. - You’re right, those sparkles in the water are killer! Great capture.
James - New York Wedding Photographer - Love the photo through the fence next to the barn. Great lines and perfect lighting.
colbyevans@mac.com - best wedding pics of yours to date! beautiful!