Mackenzie wanted to get her senior portraits taken in Caribou. I loved the idea since it was something different and the stone buildings up there make for a great backdrop.  She was a real trooper as it was very windy (as usual) and a little chilly. But the wind did great things to her hair and she seemed pretty immune to the cold. I, however, was a real wimp and wore layers and layers of clothing.

Maybe we’ll have some nice Halloween weather for the kids because our usual Halloween snow storm has arrived early this year (TODAY!) Not sure how many inches we got – maybe 8 to 10. I was out shoveling for about an hour along with my helper from next door – TJ. So now that my double black diamond driveway is clear I can sit back and enjoy the beautiful winter landscape. At least until the next storm hits which, I hope (sorry skier friends), isn’t for quite a while.

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Meredith used to live down the street from me. She was only 5 or 6 years old when she first moved into “the neighborhood.” A very sweet and pretty little girl I remember seeing her playing with the other kids. Her family moved down to Boulder a few years ago and I haven’t seen her since. Except today when I took her senior portraits. I couldn’t believe all that time had passed and she was already graduating from high school. And, she reminded me, how much the kids liked playing on “Jacob’s Rock” (named after my son Jacob). I had almost forgotten about that. It was nice to reconnect to all those memories.

I shot this wedding in August. When I got the call there was no time to waste. Lisa and Stuart decided to get married in 2 weeks! Lisa’s mom wanted her to have a professional photographer at her wedding and so they called me. “Can you do it? It’s only weeks away.” Fortunately, I was free and I always love shooting mountain weddings. “Yes – I’m game.”  The ceremony started just as the sun was going down.  Here’s a glimpse of their wedding.

This past weekend was Homecoming and I had the opportunity to be at Nederland High School’s Homecoming Dance. There used to be a time, not too long ago, when I knew most of the kids from the high school. My son, Jacob, went through the school system here and by the time he got to high school I not only knew the kids but the parents as well. When I showed up to photograph the dance this year, there were only a handful of students I recognized. Making me feel, well, a little sad. But time does go by and we all move on. I suppose that’s why I take pictures!

Poor kid - he didn't have much of a choice. I just handed him the gray card and said "stand in front of the camera and smile." I don't think he was planning to get his picture taken that evening.

My assistant Alex - he looks happy. I guess we're ready to shoot!

The Girls

Some teachers just know how to have fun!