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June 10, 2010
Country Wedding: Kami and Chris – Part I
Kami and I have known each other for five years. I’ve watched her blossom from a young, driven, college girl to a young, still driven, but wildly giddy and in-love, business woman. I remember when she first met Chris and have watched their relationship grow over the years. I knew he was something special when Kami hired me to do her senior portraits and asked if Chris could tag along for a few shots.
Kami is from a very, very small town out on the eastern plains of Colorado. A town called Towner, where she spent the morning with her best girlfriends and family getting ready for the rest of her life. We shot in the house Kami grew up in and then walked across the street to shoot in the tiny chapel where most Towner residents attend church. The church itself seats about fifty people, so Kami and Chris opted to have their ceremony at a larger church about 45 minutes away in Eads, CO. Kami and her family worked so hard on this day and I think you’ll agree it’s the most perfect little country wedding you have ever seen.
By the way, I’m trying something kind of new. Tell me what you think about blog posts with no white borders. The images are about 100 pixils larger. I’ve also increased the size of the solo vertical images. Give me some feedback all ye blog readers.
Love love love.
Kami’s home church.
Handmade by her mother:
Oh just you wait, these are only her “ceremony shoes.”
Okay, I love this! Kami’s grandma, who passed away several years ago, left this little, teeny, tiny Bible for Kami which she carried in her bouquet.
That’s her grandma in the center:
This is kinda cool… It was super important to Kami to get married on her parents’ anniversary. This is a shot of wedding bells on Kami’s mom’s calendar in place of Saturday, May 1st.
And finally, the lovely bride:
Loved this moment when Kami’s grandpa came down to see her.
He was so sweet. He talked to every person in that house and asked them their profession, what they studied in school, where they live, etc. He made us all feel at home!
I love this shot of Kami and her mom!
Kami has the most incredible eyes and porcelain-doll skin.
Daddy!
Love Kami’s mom in the background. :-)
Ahh! Kami, you put the gaw in gawgeous!! And yes, I know it’s actually gorgeous. You gotta say it with an accent. Gaw-juss. :-)
Heart these…
Okay, this photograph of Kami’s cousin Misty could, quite possibly, be one of my favorites from the whole day!
While I shot with just Kami for a minute in the church, Jes took the rest of the girls out for some Vogue-esque shots.
LOVE.
And then we headed back outside to meet Jesie and girls and do a couple more shots. Love this action shot!
Kami’s colors of yellow and brown were so perfect for her country-style wedding.
Once we finished up with the girls, Jes and I hopped in the car and drove into Eads to meet with the guys and then go to the ceremony!
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Kami these are SO beautiful! I can’t wait to see the rest of them! I can’t even pick a favorite because they are all equally beautiful! You looked amazing!
Rene you are amazing, and Kami you are beautiful!
René, I am so speechless. Words can’t express how grateful I am for your and Jesie’s talents and your willingness to share them with others. Thank you so much for capturing our day in a way that will last forever. You’re the best!
René…(sniff, sniff), you are AMAZING, (sniff,sniff)…I do not have words for you right now, (sniff,sniff)…all I can do right now is say, WOW, and THANK YOU. I love you and Jese and am so thankful God placed you both in my daughter’s life, so that you could capture one of the most imortant days of her life. (sniff, sniff). No one could have did as well as you have done.
Thank you so much! Mama Linda ;)
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am so happy I was there to witness such a wonderful day!
these are all soooooo nice! it was such a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding!!!
So beautiful and stunning. What amazing pictures!!! They made me cry.
What amazing pictures?!?!?!? Kami your wedding looks to be nothing but spectacular. Casey & I are happy for Chris & you, enjoy being married and most of all treasure the memories of your special day.
René – The love you and Jesica have in your hearts, not only for photography but also for the people you work with, really shines through in the portraits. You have an amazing flair for stylizing and showcasing individuals in each circumstance, yet easing them into bringing forth their natural beauty. You are truly stellar portrait photographers.
Kami – You wedding was very special and I thank you for including me. Again, my best wishes to you and Chris.
P.S. René, I’ll be calling you soon to see if you can help us with some notecard art.
Love these Rene! My favorite is the one with all the girls on the from porch of the house with the red flowers in the foreground. I also adore those yellow bridesmaid dresses, they all look lovely!
Oh my! This are amazing! I love both of the pictures with the boots and the ring picture and…. all of them! Kami you truely have the most beautiful eyes and Rene you have an undeniable talent. I can’t wait to see the rest.
GREAT pictures! You did a wonderful job of capturing Kami’s personality!
These pictures are just gorgeous. I love the black and white one on the front porch. What a beautiful job.
Amazing Rene! My favorite is the close-up of you Kams, with your amazing blue eyes! Can’t wait to see the rest :)
Great pictures of Kami & Chris’s wedding! You really captured the mood of everyone.! Loved all of them!
Man, I have been waiting for these! Goodness gracious you have out done your self once again!!!! Some of these pictures are breathtaking… but hey… it’s Rene Tate we’re talking about so I wouldn’t expect anything less! Love Jesies stuff too! You two are a dynamic duo!
Again, amazing pictures! I loved reading Kami’s story. My favorites in this group are of the girls on the front step of the house. Both the sepia shot and the color shot are beautiful! I am a fan of the pictures without the white borders as well.
These photos are all gorgeous! It’s hard to choose a favorite. Can’t wait to see the rest of them!
I don’t usually comment on your blog but I guess since it was my wedding I might as well. Thank you for giving us such wonderful pictures. I really am pleased with the work you have done for us. I am excited for everyone to see the rest…you know like the ones with me in them too ;)
These are breath-taking! You both did a fantastic job! I so admire the work you are able to do & the memories you are able to capture so artisticly! Thank you for making this day memorable & fun & for talking photo with me! Kami, you look absolutely beautiful, just the way I always knew you would & the way I’ve always seen you! Can’t wait to see the rest…
These are fantastic photos, I can’t wait to see the rest! I guess my favorite was of the color photo of the house & red tulips in the foreground…
These pictures are just awesome… Thanks for sharing them with us do send more.
Rene, Rene, Rene, You are amazing. I love the pictures without the boarder, but I think I would love them either way. Thank you ever so much, can’t wait to see all of them.
Oh my goodness. I was so sad that I couldn’t be at the wedding, but Rene’s photos took my breath away and brought me to tears. I am so happy for my dear friends and especially love the boots! Yeehaw!
Okay…I know I commented once already, but I can’t help myself. Jes and Rene, not only are you incredible photographers, you are incredible people. I can’t wait till I get married just so yall can shoot the whole deal! Love you!
Especially liked the photo of Kami’s face with those gorgeous blue eyes. Great photography-really captures the moments!
I love the pictures with the family – especially the grandparent! So touching!
I absolutely love the pictures you have put up so far! The girls are beautiful and I am so amazed at how you captured the moment so well of Kami with her parents and grandpa. They were very beautiful! Can’t wait for more!
Rene – you know I think you are a beautiful photographer. Kami – you know I think you are a beautiful person. Great pictures!
So pretty! Kami is beautiful as usual and I can’t wait to see amazing the rest of the photos will be!
I LOVE these pictures of picturesque Towner and the beautiful bride, bridesmaids…!! This is cool to be able to share pictures of the home church — even if it was too small for the ceremony–awesome!
These photos look like something you see in a magazine. Awesome job Rene, can’t wait to see the rest.
I like the pictures they are nice. Thank you.
These pictures look great. I am happy for the two of you and wish you nothing but the best!
Love these pictures! They are so Beautiful!!
Kami and Chris, those pictures are great! I am so happy for you guys and wish you the best!
Amazing job, well done, i know your mom and I wish they did pictures like this when we were married 27 years ago. Kami you are beautiful have a very happy life together.
I like the pic of the girls on the steps of the church, the shot of Misty on the church steps, and if you could put some red in the tulips in the sepia one of the girls on the porch, that one would be fantastic. You do super work!
Amazing pictures!! Beautiful Day!!
The ONE picture that stood out for me, was of the small BIBLE from Kami’s gma. Not knowing it was from my mom, until the next picture which took my breath away and I nearly cried.
I must say I have never seen more beautiful wedding pictures than what I have seen now. Absolutely amazing! The pictures are so creative and Kami….you are a gorgeous bride!
These are the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen! Kami, you are absolutely beautiful. I love all the pictures! They are so creative and amazing!!!
These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! You are absolutely beautiful Kami! Rene is amazing and so creative.
You look gorgeous Kami! I love the photos so much!!
What beautiful photos to remember such a wonderful day. LOVE them all!
These pictures are incredible. What a beautiful wedding! Kami you are such a gorgeous bride! Congrats girl!!
Kami these pictures are wonderful and you look amazing!
so gorgeous!
I loved the simplicity and elegant beauty of all three posts of this wedding. Rene you are so amazing at capturing that simple elegance!! My hats are off to you girl….and just how beautiful were those shots of the country sky!!