Once, twice, three times a wedding

It was a warm day in a little church in Manitou Springs, where I joined a familiar family to photograph another generation of nuptials. On this day, two soul mates, Paul and Hannah, snuggled together in the quaint church as they tuned their hears to the priest and soaked in the essence of their faith and words of wisdom the priest offered. Then we headed off to the beautiful Briarhurst Manor for the reception.

I loved being a part of this day not only because it is a wedding and I am a sap for weddings, but because this family is full of dear people who have supported my ventures as a photographer. This is my 3rd wedding for this extended family, referrals are the best! 

Not only am I happy for Hannah and Paul to start their humble, devoted life together, I am happy to add another family photo to the families album. 

Congratulations Hannah and Paul! May you hold true love and happy hearts forever.

Ten Mile Station Wedding

I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Mr. & Mrs. H at Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge. Not only was this a beautiful mountain venue with an AWESOME event coordinator, this couple was just amazing.  Their friends had nothing but funny stories to share about their relationship.

One lucky bridesmaid had the catch of her life! I caught all of this with my camera. Enjoy the pics from the H Family wedding. Have a wonderful, happy marriage.

Summer Fun Mini-Sessions July 25th

Lori J Photography
Rayna McGinnis Photography
BrightEyedPhotography

Three wonderful photographers have come together to bring you Summer Fun Mini Session in City Park of Denver on July 25th, 2012! Sessions will be scheduled from 4:00-7:30 pm

City Park is a beautiful location in itself. We'll also be offering two colorful and FUN backdrops! These backdrops will also come with exciting props like pinwheels, a lemonade pitcher and more.

Each Summer Fun Mini Session fee... includes a 20 minute session, one 8x10, one facebook image and an online gallery to order prints and high resolution images from. These mini sessions are great for family portraits, individual portraits, pet portraits and more!

You can reserve your spot by emailingmailto:lorijphotography@gmail.com or by calling 303-241-3738. Remember spaces are limited so make sure to reserve your sport right away!

SHARK!!!!

I think it is funny that my home town of Tampa hits the internet with some scary pictures of a shark in the road. Bayshore is my favorite area of Tampa Bay and often gets flooded. I have driven down this road many of times when it is flooded, but have never seen a shark.
Check it out!
http://www.suburbanapologist.com/seriously-shark-spotted-swimming-down-bayshore-boulevard/

The travels of Flat Stanley

My husband and I got the pleasure of getting a flat Stanley in the mail from his nephew. We were asked to take it along in our travels. During this time we visited Florida, Las Vegas and many other places around Denver. We had a great time stuffing Stanley in our wallet and updating his class on where Stanley had visited. During our travels, our friends were curious as to why we had a paper person we kept taking pictures with. It became a fun thing on the trips to remember to get Stanley out and let him enjoy the fun. Needless to say, our paper friend became part of our fun. I would suggest others enjoy this cute little project. Enjoy a few pics from our time with Flat Stanley. 

http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/lesson71.html

Historical Moments

It was a pleasure photographing the re-opening reception and ribbon cutting for the Emerson School.  The National Trust for Historic Preservation team, along with it supporters and donors, restored the school and made the school another gleaming aspect of Capital Hill. With stories from locals who grew up around the school and stories from the current local shop owners who keep this area thriving, it was nice to see such heart, soul, and pride out into preserving this Denver building and its spirit.  Take a peek at their blog and website.  Help support projects such as these, as preservation is important to communities all across America.

http://blog.preservationnation.org/2012/05/30/denvers-emerson-school-building-reopens-after-green-restoration/

http://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/sustainable-communities/sustainability/emerson-school-project/about.html

Photo Booth

As a wedding professional I am always looking for new ways to help brides and grooms provide a fun way to invite their guests to step away from their tables and be a part of the wedding action. What better way to provide this than a photo booth. I have been bouncing around the idea of having a photo booth for some time now and I am excited to take on this project. Together with my associate photographers, we are going to be hosting mini portrait session in City Park in Denver to provide Summer Fun photography to families and individuals.

See the link below for my inspiration and stay tuned for the release of the Summer Fun Mini Session in July!

http://www.fourwindsweddings.com/2010/03/28/diy-photo-booth/

Tossed in the air

Being carefree is something that comes natural to kids.  When on my photo shoots, I like to have fun with kids and do things they love to do. On this day, it was having fun playing into an imaginary bear Fuzz and his owner Leili.  All dolled up with a pink, pressed coat, matching Converse, and a sequined heart shirt, Leili and Fuzz were all pepped up for a day in the park in Denver shooting with yours truly. Remember, having fun is important! 

love is in the air

When I shoot engagement sessions with couples it is always hard to pick my favorite images.  On this shoot, it was a minimum of 10.  The best part about my job as a photographer is getting to meet wonderful people and seeing how much they truly care for one another.  Most of the time, words can't describe love, but I believe pictures can. Take a look at what joy love has offered Jacob and Chandra. Congrats on your engagement!

Summer is here "Lori J Photography's Top 10 reasons to get married in the summer in Colorado"

My take on the "Top 10 reasons to get married in the summer in Colorado"

1. Wonderful color schemes and themes to include in all of the details
of your wedding. From bright colors of pinks and purples to fun
sparklers and
2. A wider selection of flowers for your bouquet and flower
arrangements. Summer offers beautiful flowers, my favorites are
peonies, sunflowers, and stephanotis.
3. Having a mountain wedding and enjoying all of the scenic views of
your venue without the cold and snow. Let’s face it, Coloradoans look
forward to the summer as much as they do getting out their winter
recreation gear.
4. The opportunity for wonderful sunset photographs for you to
cherish. The summertime lighting for photographers offers more
coverage options for a longer duration of time. Make time for the the
romantic look of a sunset for your wedding day by sneaking away during
your reception for a sunset photograph.
5. More versatility with your venue and its characteristics you adore.
Some venues offer indoor and outdoor versatility. In the summertime
you can plan to utilize this option to change the look of your event
to awe your guests and enjoy the events as they unfold.
6. The ability to opt for a lighter weight dress and/or suit. Wedding
gowns and suits can be heavy and hot. The summertime allows for brides
and grooms to take advantage of gorgeous wedding attire without
loosing its elegance.
7. Be unique
8. Enjoy fabulous healthy deserts using summer fruits. Take advantage
of the in season colorful fruits by infusing still water, carbinated
water and/or liquor with strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, lemons, or
raspberries. It will double as a decoration and make wonderful
photographs to records the details of your wedding day.
9. FLIP FLOPS- Flip flops are a nessesity for summer. What a great way
to be comfortable and save your energy for dancing around with you
sweetheart and your wedding guest to create memorable images for your
wedding album.
10. The longer summer days allow for the opportunity for weeknight or
early weekend weddings. You can enjoy the benefits of discounted rates
and your wedding guests can enjoy the abiance of summer.