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Jason + Katie

A Wild Love

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Jason + Katie's Wedding at Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado stole my heart with their welcoming souls, their strong love and bright laughs. These two define sweet, and down-to-earth with big hearts for the people in their lives. Especially Bear, their doggie, who was the cutest Ring Bearer ever.

With anticipation of the first look surrounded by trees, we got Katie in her dress as the boys relaxed in a cabin near by. Allenspark was the perfect backdrop for this wedding. Serene, chill, full of nature, but down to party - and that's exactly what happened. They drank Tequila shots after the ceremony, assisted in the most fun wedding party photos, and danced the night away.

Katie and Jason, no one deserves this perfect day more than the two of you. I am so beyond happy that I got to be there to witness the beginning of your next big adventure. Thank you a million times over for being so incredible. I hope this new adventure together gets better each and every day. Your joy is contagious and I absolutely loved being surrounded by it on your wedding day. Cheers to many more decades of love, happiness + adventures!

Highlights: Allenspark Colorado, wildflowers, feeling like a part of their crew, mountain views, yelling "farts + buttstuff!" to make people laugh, the amazing geode decor, their sweet love, and an epic thunder + lightning storm for my drive home. 

Dream Team: 
Venue + Caterer: Wild Basin Lodge
Wedding Coordinator: Tommy Giaime
Florist: Babylon Floral Designs + Floral Design of Europe
DJ: Walter White
Dress Shop: David's Bridal
Tux / Suit / Ties: Men's Warehouse
Bridal Jewelry: Kyle Chan Design + Custom piece by bride's grandfather
Hair + Makeup: Kai Robinson Makeup - B Martin Hair
Wedding Rings: Love & Lux 

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Ryan + Klancy Married

My Best Friends Wedding

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In this simple scene, two madly in love humans stroll through a field - the forest is alive. These aspens which are not mere backdrops to our existence but active presences affecting who we are, what we believe, and how we live. 

Klancy and Ryan advocate this loudly. Living their lives to make this world a better place: taking care of our environment, our peers, and our homes. I won't go into their career paths, because that's not what defines these two. It's their love and affection to each other and their surroundings. 

Lots of photos were captured that day. Friends and family using iphones and DSLRs. Although I've known Klancy for 10 years or more (College Softball Teammates), and Ryan for a few years, their guests and I are outsiders. Outsiders to their most intimate love. However, all of the outsiders that took photos that day, depict them in such similar ways - suggesting that no matter who takes the photo, their love has a magic all its own. 

Their wedding day was absolutely enchanting. Down to each detail, I was in a photographer's dream. Custom turquoise jewelry for Klancy, a vintage turquoise tie clip for Ryan. Her flowers by Natalie Boyer-McClain radiated with beauty. The Dress, the suit and tie, the landscape at Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO. All of it was magnetic.

Klancy and Ryan: I can not tell you how humbled I am to have captured your wedding day. I honestly can't wait to watch your grow in your marriage through many adventures together. And without further words from your little 'ol photographer. Here are my (many) favorites from your day. Love you two! CHEERS!

Ps. If you're in the Durango area, do yourself a favor and rent yourself a campervan from these two gems. They are the owners of VangoDurango!

 

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