Sometimes, you plan and plan and plan, and despite all that planning things just don’t work out… the way you planned.
But sometimes things do work out.
You dream, hope, wish, and plan. And sometimes, you get exactly. what. you. want.
I received an email from Brice months ago inquiring about engagement photos in March. He and Cara were planning far in advance as they both live in Oklahoma but were visiting family in Colorado. “Cara really wants snow,” he said. Hmm… late March. It could 75 degrees and sunny or the opposite in Colorado. As this April has proven to us, you just don’t really know what to expect.
So we scheduled our shoot on higher grounds in Divide. We started in Old Colorado City just to warm up and grab some coffee. And boy did we warm up. Not only was it t-shirt kind of weather, but we made some stunning images with all sorts of great colors and BALLOONS, people. From Old Colorado City, we headed west and into the mountains on a quest to find snow. Any snow. Even a patch of snow in the shade on the north side of a hill would do. We’d take whatever we got.
But sometimes you don’t just get what you get… you get what you want.
The SECOND Cara stepped in front of my camera in the mountains… snow began to fall. Real snow, I tell ya!
And it kept falling.
And falling.
My girl wanted some snowy engagement images and snowy she got.
Cara and Brice, thank you for such a blast of an evening and for including me on your wedding journey. I’m honored to have been a part of it all. I wish you so much joy in the future. Keep loving the way you do. And here’s to dreams coming true and getting exactly. what. you. want. in life and love.
xoxo,
René
P.S. Does anyone think Cara looks a little Carrie Bradshaw here??
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Love that they got their snow! Beautiful!
I love them!!! Thanks Renè.
Rene’ they are fabulous! Thanks for sharing your talent!
These are really nice and well presented
I love them!! Some brought tears to my eyes!
These are stunning! Love the balloons, adore the glitter.
Love the photos!! You two look great and so fun and happy!! Thanks for sharing
What a beautiful shoot. This couple is gorgeous and obviously madly in love!
These pictures are awesome…a gorgeous couple. They look so in-love.
These are amazing! Each photo tells a story and reflects your happiness. LOVE THEM and both of YOU!
I like these pictures a lot! Wow Cara you are beautiful. Brice you are handsome. Not as cute as me but your close! :-). The photographer is awesome.
Cara’s mom, Becky, said: Rene, thank you for capturing so beautifully Brice and Cara’s love for each other. You did a wonderful job. I am so proud of these pictures.
Brice and Cara, these pictures are amazing and by far the best I have ever seen! It’s hard to pick my favorite because they are all so good! Love you guys!
Oh, I love them!! Wonderful pictures!!
YOU STOLE MY BLANKET!
This are absolutely amazing! I love the snow and all the creative poses and of course, the beautiful bride and handsome groom!
Brice, you are one LUCKY man! Cara, you are stunning!!! Congratulations!
Omg! Adorable pictures!!!
Great pictures,,,,great couple….great friends
The pictures are gorgeous. They had two gorgeous subjects to work with I love you both
Could these pictures be more adorable?!
These photos are gorgeous. They had two gorgeous subjects to work with. I love you both
Love the balloons!
The pictures turned out awesome! Love you guys :)
Cara these pictures are very pretty
Beautiful pictures Cara and Brice
Cara and Brice these pictures are unbelievable. I love them
The black and white ones came out really nice!
Congrats guys
Such a beautiful couple! Love her hair…..and the LOVE balloons.
Brice, you’re a dork.
Cara, you look gorgeous.
But… since Brice got his lady some snow, we’ll let him slide.
Best wishes to a great couple!!
They look great!
So beautiful. Can’t wait until the big day
Love the pics cara!!! You look beautiful and you both look soo happy!!
Thank you again for everything Rene! They look great (well Cara does).
Love the snow! CO was a great choice!!!
Awesome pics cara!!!
Beautiful couple and beautiful photos! You guys look great :)
These are absolutely wonderful!!! Love you guys!
So beautiful!
These pics are great! !!! Cara you look stunning and I LOVE the snow!
Absolutely amazing! I’m so happy for the both of you!
These pictures even made Brice look good… Cara you look great too!
Great Pictures! Can’t wait for the wedding!
Oh my gosh!!!! These are amazing!
Oh my gosh!!!! These are too cute!
Great pics and congrats
I love ALL the pictures! It’s going to be so hard to choose between on the wonderful pictures!
Cara you look gorgeous and Brice you look studly. Love how you throw your head back and laugh (I do too)!!!! Love you guys!
Cara: You are so pretty!