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Lighting Considerations Are Key to Great Photography

It’s October and Fall is upon us with shorter days and longer nights, so it’s dark now by 6:30pm. As the evening light is changing, we have to alter our approach with late afternoon weddings. Last weekend we had a wedding at the Tapestry House near Fort Collins with a ceremony that began at 6:30pm. The couple wanted all their photos after the wedding instead of before, a desire that we always respect. Having many years of experience with evening wedding photography during the Fall months in Northern Colorado, we were prepared for the challenges and successfully captured the beauty of the Victorian-style wedding on that romantic moonlit evening. We were able to take a few portraits before the wedding, but an incredible sunset with rays of golden light disappeared mostly unused. The pictures we took after sunset, however, still turned out lovely. The ceremony was very nice, there were lights that hung in the surrounding trees and gazebo which gave off a soft glow that warmed the evening and allowed enough light for photographs.

Taking wedding photos after sunset can present as much of a challenge as photographing a wedding in July when it’s 95 degrees and everyone is squinting in the bright sunlight. Since lighting is such an important factor of wedding photography, potential lighting problems are something we like to discuss early on. When we first meet with couples, Sherri always brings a sundown time chart so lighting issues can be addressed. As experienced wedding photographers serving the Denver area, we have photographed many early afternoon and late evening ceremonies and we work with couples to find the best approach to capture the precious moments of their special day.

Posted on October 20, 2009 in Sherri Barber Photography, Weddings

Jennifer & Eric at The Manor House in Littleton

We recently had the pleasure of shooting Jennifer and Eric’s wedding at The Manor House in Littleton, Colorado, just southwest of Denver and near Ken Caryl. It was a great day for a wedding. The weather was excellent and the slight breeze blowing through the area kept things from getting too hot.

The couple decided to get their dog Floyd into the mix as a ring bearer (and he did a great job). The outdoor wedding ceremony offered some great views of the Denver skyline, and from the porch of The Manor house, you could take in the grandeur of the Ken Caryl valley below. All of these scenic views made for great wedding photos throughout their ceremony and celebration. There was dancing and fun and cigars smoked on the porch of The Manor House all into the wee hours of the night.

Previous weddings
Wedding Photography – Kristin & Paul at The Hudson Gardens in Littleton and The Grand Hyatt in Denver
Wedding Photography – Olivia & Micah at Keystone Resort in Keystone
Wedding Photography – Kelly & Steve at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield

Posted on August 20, 2009 in Weddings

Kristin & Paul at The Hudson Gardens and The Grand Hyatt

Our packed summer of wedding photography continued with Kristin and Paul, whose outdoor wedding was held at The Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. They picked The Hudson Gardens because they both have a fondness for flowers. The garden grounds have a number of different spots for your wedding ceremony or wedding reception, including a pond with water lilies, a fountain surrounded by rosebuds, and more.

The couple held their wedding reception on the top floor of The Grand Hyatt in Downtown Denver, which provided some incredibly gorgeous views of the city. Rather than choosing a wedding cake, the couple served up an assortment of delicious cupcakes, which capped off a lovely event.

Previous weddings
Wedding Photography – Olivia & Micah at Keystone Resort in Keystone
Wedding Photography – Kelly & Steve at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield
Wedding Photography – Laurie & Tim (and Little Ricky) at The Hilton in Fort Collins

Posted on August 14, 2009 in Weddings

Olivia & Micah at Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado

We first met Olivia and Micah at a bridal festival in Denver last winter. We were thrilled to be included as part of their wedding party, especially because it was going to be held at the top of a mountain at Keystone Resort. Keystone Resort offers a few different places to hold your wedding, which means lots of beautiful memories and fresh air among such majestic mountains and scenic views.

There was a snag, however. While Olivia and Micah didn’t plan on a cool and rainy day, that’s what they got.

So enter “Plan B”…

Fortunately the lodge was big enough to accommodate both the wedding ceremony as well as the wedding reception. The staff at Keystone was experienced and really professional when it came to switching the plan. This is good news for anyone considering a wedding way up high–after all, mountain top weather can change very quickly. Just like the staff at Keystone, we pride ourselves in being able to shift gears on the fly. We always make great wedding photos regardless of unexpected changes in plans.

Olivia and Micah didn’t let the weather dampen their excitement either. It was a great night had by all. Bill and I actually enjoyed our own special moment together that night. We rode down a gondola after dark as the town lights glowed in the valley below. And as we walked through the Keystone Village, we noticed a red fox in the promenade adjacent to us, and we watched as it trotted along in the night.

Previous weddings
Wedding Photography – Kelly & Steve at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield
Wedding Photography – Laurie & Tim (and Little Ricky) at The Hilton in Fort Collins
Wedding Photography – Ashlee & Chris at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Downtown Denver

Posted on August 6, 2009 in Weddings

Kelly & Steve at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield

We’ve been busy with weddings all summer long, and we recently had a chance to shoot Kelly and Steve’s wedding ceremony and wedding reception at the beautiful Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado.

The resort had great green views and open skies, perfect for their outdoor wedding ceremony. It made for many scenic memories and excellent wedding portraits of the bride, the groom, and their wedding parties. The wedding reception was held in a banquet hall with huge glass doors and windows, giving it the feel of an airy pavilion.