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January 27, 2012

Elbert, Colorado Anniversary Portraits: Cindi & Mike

They live out in the country.  Secluded.  Together.

He calls her “hun” in the sweetest way possible.

She wears his mother’s wedding ring as her own.

He’s protective of her.

Her eyes are goregous.  Filled with joy and sparkling with love.  Like she’s never seen heartache.  But really, she’s conquered it.

His eyes are deep.  Overflowing with wisdom and intensity of all he’s seen in 18 years as a policeman, yet so much compassion pours out.

They live out in the country.

Secluded.

Together

They’ve been married for 13 years, but you’d think only 13 days by their playfulness and loyalty.

Though they haven’t been blessed with children of their own, they’ve been blessed with five God-children.  They’ve been blessed with the gift of loving them and each other.  And when the going hasn’t been easy and will likely be rough again, and even when it is easy… they hang onto each other.

And it was that bond which intrigued me most.

Their together bond…

As one of Cindi and Mike’s best friends told me, “[They’re] not just like typical spouses.  They are an inspiration for any couple.”

And I don’t even know the half of it…

Mike and Cindi, you two truly are an inspiration.  I can only hope my thirteenth wedding anniversary is filled with as much childlike joy and sweet love as yours.  To say I enjoyed our time together is an understatement.  I eagerly await our paths to cross again.

So much love and joy to you.
xoxo,
René

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  1. rita love says:

    i want you to get your canvas,so i will be posting on this website ,have a great day!

  2. rita love says:

    :)!!!!!!!

  3. Bianca Boyle says:

    You guys are so in love and truly an inspiration! Love you both

  4. Bianca Boyle says:

    You guys are so in love and truly an inspiration!

  5. Bett says:

    I love her style! So natural and playful. C & M, you two look phenomenal (although some of the pictures are so sweetly intimate I felt like we shouldn’t have been looking :) Some of my favorite shots are the ones with Cindi’s hands in Mike’s pockets- too cute. Great photography!

  6. Laurie F says:

    I love, love, love these pictures. Captures the love Cindi and Mike have been blessed with. Thank you for sharing.

  7. Tina Borst says:

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pix and the amazing portrayal of the love these two share!! So wonderful!!!!

  8. Jennifer Pettus says:

    Beautiful photos!

  9. Holden says:

    dear Mike and Cindi,I love the pics! LOVEHHOOLLDDEEENNXOXO

  10. David Stanley says:

    What a great compilation. Rene, we will certainly reach out to you this summer for a session of our own.

    You’ve done a great job capturing who Mike and Cindi are and the love they have for each other.

  11. The Verniers says:

    Awesome photos! You two are so beautiful!

  12. The Dorman's says:

    Absolutely gorgeous……love the pic

  13. Diane Van Blake says:

    Great pics!

  14. Larry DeClaire says:

    Rene’s photo portraits beautifully capture Cindi and Mike’s loving rapport…especially the couple silhouetted through the barn window. Simply beautiful!

  15. karina says:

    Love Love Love these photos :)

  16. karina says:

    XXX

  17. Jeanette says:

    You two are gorgeous! Love all the beautiful pictures!! Xo

  18. CHRISTY says:

    VERY NICE

  19. Sunny McMillan says:

    so amazing

  20. Suzie ONeill says:

    These pics capture personalities. Beautiful

  21. Mike ONeill says:

    Great pictures.

  22. Mariann Stone says:

    Love the pictures. Can feel the love!!!

  23. Laura Curnow says:

    Beautiful pics, sexy even.

  24. Amber Nunez says:

    Wow! Great pictures you can really feel the love they have for eachother!

  25. Julia Rossi says:

    You two are amazing. These pics capture you as a couple and the passion and connection you share. Brought a smile to my face to look through these and a tear to my eye. Love them. These are amazing–I am obsessed. :D xoxo

  26. Kevin Rossi says:

    Very nice!!

  27. Tasha says:

    Amazing Photos!!

  28. Seth Morrissey says:

    These are some of the best pictures that I have seen in a long time. You two are amazing!

  29. Bobbi says:

    I love Mike and Cindi! I love that you have captured the love that they have created and maintained for all these years to be a true inspiration to others. I love the fact that there are some down right SEXY shots that are not forced or posed. Yeah you guys for finding a great photographer to capture the essence of being YOU!!! xoxox

  30. Ellen Ledbetter says:

    Wounderful pictures..beautiful subjects..love you!

  31. JIM BRIDGES says:

    Wow, Cindi, looks like you guys had a Great time. You are just as beautiful as all the other women in our family! Love ya’ Jim

  32. Kim True says:

    Cindi & Mike, your photographer most definitely caught the love shared between you two! I love them!!!!

  33. Steve True says:

    Awesome pics!

  34. Audra says:

    Wow! Great pictures!!

  35. Sherry Aalbu says:

    Love the photos!

  36. Francesca says:

    Wow, amazing photos!!! I love the one in the field where Mike is kneeling behind and you’re both looking at the camera…I choose that one!!!

  37. John Anderson says:

    OUTSTANDING Photo’s. Very well created and characterized. SHARPER IMAGE – NO DOUBT.

  38. Becky H says:

    These photos were so GREAT! I loved going through each one of them. Cindi, your eyes are amazing! You two make such a beautiful couple; it looks like it was a lot of fun, too!

  39. Becky H says:

    I forgot to tell you that my favorite picture was the 26th picture, where Mike looks very handsome (away from the camera) and you are looking directly at the camera – like you have a secret or something. VERY NICE!

  40. TL says:

    Great photos, two hot models who really enjoy expressing who they are!

  41. Dawn says:

    Great photos. A wonderful couple and a very talented photographer! I wish 100 more Happy Anniversaries!

  42. Stephanie says:

    Beautiful pictures of a great couple. Nice photography, very special moments.

  43. CinniMike says:

    I haven’t done my comment yet! I can’t believe all the friends and family that have come forward to share such great comments. It’s such a great feeling. Our friend Rene, such a talent sha has. These photos make my heart smile. So many perfect expressions of us. My Michaels sweet face. He has the best smile. He makes me feel exactly how the photos show. I am excited to get our canvas and too have fun with these photos, sharing with the special people in our lives. Thank you sweet Rene for capturing the spirit of who we are!

  44. Raquel says:

    These are amazing! Absolutely beautiful! I love you both so much! Thank you for sharing these with all of us! Xo

  45. Tim says:

    Really cool photos. I like the old barn theme. You guys look great!

  46. Kathleen Wyatt Horner says:

    I love #34 and #26!! The pictures are great and really capture y’alls playful nature. I miss seeing you guys all the time, time for y’all to come visit in Texas!! Too bad Rene doesn’t have an office in Texas cause I would definitely hire her to take some pictures for us!!

  47. Kenneth G says:

    OMG, this is truly their natural habitat. The pictures definitely capture “THEM”.

  48. Alesha says:

    Beautiful pictures of a GORGEOUS couple – inside and out !!

  49. melody and Jason Walter says:

    Beautiful, loving, inspiring couple Rene… You’re right in many ways, especially the fact that you have no idea the extent of their love, its beyond measure. Not just for themselves as husband and wife, but for the love they give others….

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