Archive for November, 2009
Sisters: Meghan & Katie
27.11.09 
portraits
Okay, sit back, relax, and put yourself in a mindset that’s about sixty years old. I recently joined one of my best friends, Meghan, and her younger sister Katie for a totally sweet, vintage sister shoot in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We had a total blasty-blast playing dress up and creating a themed shoot. Meg and Katie have the most piercing eyes you have ever seen… Enjoy!
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Aurora Engagement: Alicia & Joe
26.11.09 engagements
You can tell they’re best friends.
It was in the way they held hands and ran and jumped towards the camera. The way they had their “bread and butter sides.” You can tell they are best friends when he casually said, “You know what my favorite part about the cold is? It’s how it makes your cheeks kind of rosy. I like that.” It was the way he broke the ice by swooping her up as if he was carrying her over a long threshold. You were blind if you didn’t see it in the way they danced with one another. The way she effortlessly fell into his arms. The way he dipped her single-handedly. And the simple way she trusted him.
But their love is deeper than just friendship. Their love is comfortable. It’s true. It’s solid. Anyone can see it. It’s evident in the way she looks up at him with her piercing brown eyes. The way he leans his forehead against hers to meet her gaze. The way she holds him with not just her arms, but with her whole body. Their love is easy, playful, and tender… just as love should be.
Introducing Joe and Alicia: teammates.
Alicia and Joe were engaged on September 12, 2009 as a result of being teammates. They participated in the Denver Diamond Dash. A scavenger hunt around urban Denver in a quest for a $15K Hearts of Fire diamond ring. Refusing to maintain the status quo of running and bicycling, Alicia and Joe are the first and only couple to ever complete the dash on ROLLER BLADES. Yeah, I told you I have the coolest brides and grooms. Check out their story and watch videos of them winning at DenverDiamondDash.com.
Oh did I mention, we did their engagement shoot in 28 degree weather? What can I say? They’re cool. ;) Pun absolutely intended. The sky and snow was too incredible to reschedule. We shot around their home in Aurora, Colorado at a local RTD Light Rail train station. Pretty much the sweetest thing ever.
I LOVE these!
Alicia, you are so stunning!
Ahhh! This makes me so warm and fuzzy inside. I love this shot!
“She’s got Betty Davis eyes…”
These make me smile.
Check out this look!
Pretty much the coolest look ever.
Nothin’ like hangin’ out in an overpass. :)
So the RTD has this nifty little drop-off zone called the Kiss n Ride. I thought it was pretty cute. :)
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- Melissa said
OMG – these are toooo cute! I can tell that it was a blast to shoot them just by looking at their pictures. :)
- Aundie said
They Look like such a fun couple!!! I love the pictures!!!
- Jessi said
these are so wonderful! as a frequent user of the kiss-n-ride, I appreciate that you used it in these photos :) These two look like such a happy couple, and you photographed them beautifully!
- Aubrey Silverman said
This shoot is fabulous & looks quite familiar, but all covered in snow! Ha ha. I absolutely LOVE the snow shots! They’re so much fun & cozy! Another great shoot, girl!
- Shannon Coker said
Oh, and I forgot to mention…now that I’ve taken my second pass through the photos…the one with them at the end of the overpass, when they’re kissing and their reflection is in the first few windows…especially the left side with her leg kick… seriously… just became my favorite RTP picture (next to my favorite umbrella image). Such an appreciation for your work my friend!
- Shannon Coker said
This very easily could be my favorite engagement session yet… there is something about every image, your angle, their look, the composition, the color that just makes every image worthy of a stop…pause… and enjoy. I cannot wait to get married, mainly because I want you to be my photographer!
- Alicia said
Oh thank you so much Rene! I love it! Thanks again for putting up with us in the freezing cold.. You are so incredibly talented and cannot wait for the wedding!
Estes Park Engagement: Tracey & Mike
25.11.09 engagements
Friends. Teammates. Travel-companions. Concert-goers. Just a few phrases that describe Tracey and Mike. They are on constantly on the go. One day in Vegas, the next at hockey game, the next tooling around Estes Park… which is exactly where this adventure begins. Tracy, Mike, and I met in Estes, one of their favorite places, a few weeks ago. We had a killer time just piling into my CR-V and chatting up a storm the whole day. I was in awe to learn of how much they do together. They live quite a life going to events and taking vacations together. Tracey and Mike are relaxed, funny, and up for anything – including shooting in the rain! I’m looking forward to their wedding in April, which will be my FIRST wedding in my home town of Cañon City!
Tracey and Mike, thank you so much for a fabulous day in Estes! I can’t wait for our dinner date and church tour. :)
Mike was so good at making Tracey laugh.
And me!
Love this one!
Tracey! You are so gorgeous.
Major hockey rivalry on our hands: Canada and US.
Another favorite!
I love the look she is giving him.
More favorites!
I love Mike’s face here.
Ahhh! So good! I love my job… :)
Check out those eyes!
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- Holly Shaffer said
Mike, you and Tracey look so happy together – Congratulations on your engagement! Tracey is so beautiful!
- Aundie said
The Jersey idea is PERFECT!!! How cute is that!!! Too much fun!! Congrats to them!
- Anonymous said
Being an aunt on the groom’s side I can’t tell you how great the two of you look together. Looking, forward to the wedding. Mike–be sure and let me know if it is a red or a blue “I don’t know” Family joke. great pictures for a great couple. See u in April. Vivian
- Janet Barnhart said
These are beautiful pictures! Congrats to Tracey and Mike! Can’t wait til the April wedding!
- Melanie Slipp said
Congrats on the engagement!!!! Love the pictures. I am so happy for you. He is one lucky guy !!!
- Lori said
I have never seen such good pictures in my life! If I lived in Colorado, I would have Rene do my family photos. Congratulations to Mike and Tracey!
- Aunt Judy Green said
We are so thrilled that our nephew, Mike, is getting married. Tracey will be a beautiful bride! We can’t wait until April!
- Sarah said
WOW! These are really amazing! I can’t wait to help out with their wedding and see their wedding pictures!
- Tina Weatherman said
Congratulations Tracey! These photos are totally awesome, you look so happy! The love shines thru from both of you!
- Tracey said
Mike and I didn’t think we were going to “make the cut” for the blog, but we are totally excited to see our photos! Rene, thanks for the wonderful photos. We will cherish them for years to come!
- Mark & Rebecca Popp said
These photos are so fun and creative, and completely capture both of your personalities! We couldn’t be happier for both of you, and can’t wait to see you in April!
- Jill said
These are so great!
- georgina rafuse said
This is my youngest daughter all grown up and has found a wonderful man inMike. From the pictures we have seen here in Canada we all are very pleased that they are so much in love. I am pleased that I am going to have Mike for a Son in law, welcome to our crazy family. Love mom, deb and Mike
- Angela said
Wow, my baby sister is all grown up and getting married. These are beautiful photos! I just hope Mike is ready to inherit the baggage of this crazy family… :)
- Tom Anderson said
Mike and Tracey, great pictures of my great friends. Life time friends and I did not know he was so photogenic.
- Michelle Anderson said
Great pictures, you both look so happy. Congratulations.
- Willa said
wow! really captured their zest for life! my faves? – the dancing and gazing into one anothers baby blues in the fall grass background!
- Becki Logsdon Becker said
Fantastic photos! I’m an ‘old’ friend of Mike’s from high school….it’s wonderful to see how happy he looks! I’m sure they will absolutely treasure these photos!
- Julie Hovland said
Those are really fun pictures and I love the way that they seem so real and not so posed. Mike and Tracey look like they are having so much fun together!
- Hannah said
Love, the pics Rene!
- Barb Freer said
These are FANTASTIC! Being the mother of the groom and loving Tracey, I might be a bit prejudice. We had seen toe original, but the blog is way beyond our expectations. What a super job, Rene. Thanks so very much. We are looking forward to the wedding pictures.
Barb - Tracy Hird said
We will be the first of the Canadian relatives to comment! Because we don’t get to see Tracey and Mike, it was nice to get a real feeling for their relationship. We can see how much they care about each other and when you have family so far away it’s a comfort to see that she is cared for and loved in her everyday living. Sister Tracy,brother-in-law Rob and neice Lauren in Halifax, NS
- Shelley Freer said
What can I say except these are AWESOME!! Of course, I might be a little prejudice because the pictures are of my brother and his fiance!! We had no doubt we were picking the best photographer around! Plus, making the blog is quite the privilege! Great job, Rene, and THANKS!
- Shannon Coker said
Oh…these are so fun! I love the hockey jersey series… and the expressions on his face, how he holds her… priceless memories! Amazing, as always.
Mojo, Boomer, Auggie
18.11.09 portraits
They say you should do one thing every day that scares you… Now, I like JUST wrote about being fearless, so it’d be ridiculous to say that the photography featured below scares me. But had I not just written about fears, I’d say pet photography is a bit of a fear. Animals just don’t respond the same when I say, “This is your wedding day! Let’s see that smile!” hehe Pet photography is definitely a challenge, but just like child photography, you have to take your time, be quiet, be calm, and be patient. Oh, and have treats… Cheerios, Bacon Bits, whatever works. ;)
Met up with a long lost friend to do pictures of the family pets for his family’s Christmas presents. It was a fun experience and a breath of fresh air compared to two people kissin’ on each other. :) My favorite to kick off the post:
So stinkin’ cute!
I’ve gotta admit, I’m slightly more of a cat person, but these little babies tipped the scales a bit.
Jesie was so jealous she couldn’t make it to this shoot… She has an Australian Shepherd too!
Love the composition on this one.
Yeah… totally taunting with treats on this one..
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- Jessi said
P.S. Your favorite is also my favorite, he looks so wise and cheerful!
- Leah said
How adorable are they, you should make a calender and sell them. I would def buy one but I really love animals!
- T.C. said
Tell me again what you think you can not do? Very impressive stuff!!!
- Sarah said
Rene, these are just so cute! Put a huge smile on my face :)
- haley said
lol Oh it’s the target dog!!!! I’m not a dog person but these are so cute :D
- Jessi said
Rene, these are so great! Man, for a cat person, you really captured the “dogginess” of these guys :) I can’t help it, the aussie reminds me of the famed “cupcake dog” http://blissfullycaffeinated.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/cupcakedog.jpg
- Meghan said
I love the one were the doggie (maybe Boomer) has his eyes closed! He looks so happy! Almost like he is smiling! Maybe next time you are in Steamboat you can photograph Tuck…you might need more than treats to keep him still ;) Miss you.
- Larry Weaver said
AB-SO-LUTE-LY stunning. The family will be blown away by these captured images! You can NO LONGER say that you aren’t a pet photographer! I am in awe of these portraits, my friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Talk to you soon, have a great trip!
Goosebumps Rene.. Goosebumps….I really can’t tell you just how proud of you I am. Seeing you from early on you just produce the most amazing work. Congrats on all your sucess!
I love it! Their outfits are TOOO cute! Love the Train Tracks! It fits perfectly!
Rene, these are so cool! I love that these girls did a sister shoot, what a great idea!
YOWZA!! love chasing that light :)
I. LOVE. THIS! What an incredible shoot. I think this is one of your best, René. Your creativity really came out in this one. The spirit of the shoot feels totally vintage! Love it :) Want it :)