Steve Z Photography » Steve Z Photography – Wedding, Portrait, and Business Photography http://www.stevezphotography.com Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:34:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Lauren and Michael .:. Engagement http://www.stevezphotography.com/nature-engagement-photography-in-boulder http://www.stevezphotography.com/nature-engagement-photography-in-boulder#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:21:19 +0000 Steve Z http://www.stevezphotography.com/?p=4068 The one question that I always ask my wedding clients is, “What’s your story?” The sociologist in me loves to hear the different circumstances that have brought couples together, and the path that led them to become engaged. Sometimes, the beginning of the tale is fairly straightforward, such as “We met online” (which I’ve found to be extremely common this year). Other times, the story has all the twists and turns of a Harlequin romance novel. Lauren and Michael first met when they were in high school. Well, Lauren was actually in 8th grade, and Michael visited her middle school as a freshman to speak to the class about transitioning to high school. She immediately caught his eye, which makes perfect sense to me. A year later, he tracked her down, and they began an on and off relationship that continued throughout high school.

During the college years, Lauren and Michael went their separate ways and moved on to different parts of the country. But Michael became best friends with Lauren’s brother, which kept them connected. Eventually, fate prevailed, and our heroes found themselves back in touch in the same town once again. That inexplicable attraction that drew them together as kids once again pulled them back together.

These are the stories that draw me to wedding photography. I love the concepts of fate and romance, even during times of doubt. I tend to find myself involved in non-linear relationships, and it’s always encouraging to meet couples who have overcome differences, distances, and disputes to connect with their soulmate; that special person with the undeniable pull. Congratulations Lauren and Michael; I’m a sucker for a happy ending.

Colorado engagement photography couple in the mountains with a dramatic cloudy sky

Romantic engagement portrait in the grass of Chautauqua Park

Romantic engagement portrait in the backlit grass of Chautauqua Park

Engagement Portraits in the field at Chautauqua Park in Boulder

Lauren and Michael's engagement photos in Boulder Colorado

Engagement Portraits on the rocks overlooking the mountains at sunset at Lost Gulch Overlook in Boulder Colorado

Portraits of a young couple in front of a textured rock covered with lichen

Portrait of a couple watching the sun set over the mountains of the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Boulder Colorado

]]> http://www.stevezphotography.com/nature-engagement-photography-in-boulder/feed/ 3 Alyssa and George .:. Wedding http://www.stevezphotography.com/vail-cascade-wedding-photos http://www.stevezphotography.com/vail-cascade-wedding-photos#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:03:27 +0000 Steve Z http://www.stevezphotography.com/blog/?p=673 This wedding was a bit unusual for me, as I was second shooting for my second shooter, Chad Moore.  This was his first full-on solo wedding, so I was there to offer advise and support.  I was pretty excited about it, as it meant that I could have some fun without a lot of the usual pressure!  Plus the wedding was up in Vail and I love any excuse to get up into the mountains.

The day started off by splitting the getting ready duties.  Chad stayed with the girls, while I hung out with the boys.

The ceremony took place right in Vail Chapel of the Covenant Presbyterian Church which is right in Vail Village.

For the reception and the creative location portraits, we went back to the Vail Cascade Resort. There were many great location in the surrounding buildings and along the creek path.

This shot is here solely for the humor!  I’m not really sure what the Vail Honeywagon is all about, but it sure reminds me of honeymoon, and nothing screams honeymoon more than an industrial sized dumpster.

I love this shot of the matron of honor’s speech.

Outside on the porch there was some cigar smoking celebrations. Here are a couple fun portraits from that.

The evening wrapped up with a top notch dance party to a great wedding band.  The house was rocking until last call!

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