Brides.....don't DIY yourself to death

It is the last month approaching your wedding......you realize that you have way too much to do. Instead of enjoying the planning and relishing the details of your wedding, you have to run around, get supplies, and beg your friends, family, and your soon to be husband to be to help you finish all of the details. There is just one thing.............you are not enjoying yourself running around like a chicken with your head cut off.  Of course your wedding day should be fabulous, but you should not have to give up all of your time of enjoying the process.

This was me about 8 years ago when I got married.  As an artistic bride, I wanted everything "one of a kind", of course my wedding turned out fabulous and I had a good time, BUT, in retrospect, I wish I would have paid a event planner to take care of those details for me. I admit the idea of an event planner seams expensive, but overall the time and money they save you is worth the little bit of change out of your pocket upfront. You couples out there have wonderful ideas, I am sure you can communicate those to a wedding planner.

Suggestions, keep it simple but elegant. Take a moment to calculate how much time a project will take you versus hiring someone to do it for you. That way on the big day, you are in awe of your own reception and are glad you did not work up to the last second making EVERYTHING!

Happy wedding planning!

Images are copy write of Lori J Photography Denver, CO

Excited for Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it is a little soon for a post on Halloween, BUT my whole day has been consumed by thoughts of HALLOWEEN!!! My husband and I love Halloween. We are planning a little costume party at our house this year and just spent a few minutes talking to the neighbors about it.  Even my dogs like to eat pumpkin when we are carving them. 

It is such an exciting time of the change of the season from hot summer to the cool, dry air of fall. Not only are there so many photography opportunities during the fall months (**more news to come on mini sessions), DYI decorations are key to a successful Halloween party. 

Follow my Pintrest board for my pins on "Halloween"
http://pinterest.com/lorijphotodenco/halloween/

My favorite candy shop in Denver, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop is shown below with a link to an article about this business. Wherever you end up shopping for your favorite candy, I know it will be enjoyable. 

http://303magazine.com/2012/06/eat-heat-rocket-fizz-soda-pop-candy-shop-make-your-dentists-dreams-come-true/
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Stepping into the music

As a wedding photographer, I don't get the opportunity to photograph too many band gigs, so it was nice to go to see my friends band, The Royal play at the Marquis Theater, Denver.  These guys were recently nominated to pay at the 93.3's Big Gig Locals only stage at Red Rocks. Check them out and download their EP. My favorite song is "Daggers"but, it didn't make it on the set list at last nights show. 

I am always intrigued by the effort and passion that all artists put into their work.  Beyond the colored lights and booming speakers, smaller bands, like The Royal, seem to put more effort into interacting with the crowd and just having a good time. Great show! Enjoy the pics

http://www.reverbnation.com/theroyal

Family Life

Recently I had a shoot with The C Family. It has been a pleasure to be a part of photographing another family as they grow together. As we awaited the baby boy to awake from his slumber, I got a chance to snap some shots of the big sister and her cousin. This gives you a little bit of behind the scenes of what interactions I get to see behind my camera. It really makes me giggle when I get home and look at my pictures from the day. 

I really enjoy being a photographer for a family and see them grow through the years.