Sherri Barber Photography » Weddings

An Unusual Wedding Song

billsallaz — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:29:01 +0000

Recently at a wedding we covered, the groom’s sister sang a song about the groom and his new bride. She is a British professional entertainer and the song recalled her brother’s trials as a computer geek, science fiction fan and the couples courtship. The audio isn’t great, but we think it is the most unusual and elaborate wedding moment we have ever personally witnessed. What do you think?

View Wedding Song Video

The following are some still images we took during her performance.

Children in Wedding Photography

billsallaz — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:15:46 +0000

Sherri here, one of our favorite parts of many weddings we’ve photographed in Northern Colorado is how the children are involved in these celebrations. Bill is a big sucker for the kids and always makes a lot of pictures of the flower girls and ring bearers. It’s always fun to see the children dressed up for the occasion and so excited to participate in the wedding festivities. It’s a special day for them too.

We can often capture the excitement and emotions of the day in candid photographs of the children. Their facial expressions are priceless. Below are some examples of wedding photography we’ve taken of flower girls and ring bearers at venues throughout the Denver area.

To see more examples of our wedding photography, feel free to browse our gallery. Or to learn more about our services, contact Sherri Barber Photography serving Northern Colorado.

Our Customized Wedding Books

billsallaz — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:41:30 +0000

Bill here, I want to tell you a little about my incredible wife, Denver wedding photographer Sherri Barber, and the layouts she is creating for our coffee table style wedding books. When the wedding is over and the proofs and digital negatives are delivered to our customers, our work isn’t done. Many of our customers choose to have us produce a custom wedding album. The current trend is to print and bind a coffee table style book. Many companies are available for printing these wedding books and most photographers use the standard layouts provided by the book companies. Well that wasn’t good enough for my artistic wife, Sherri. She researched many layout programs and obtained the software to design the books herself. Over the span of about a year she learned and perfected an approach to wedding book design that is actually an extension of our style of wedding photography.

Our books are now more personal than ever. Sherri uses details of the dress, veil, flowers and venue architecture as background photos and captures the actual color palette of the wedding. I’m impressed that she has gone to this extent to ensure our books completely illustrate the beauty of each wedding day. Here are a few samples, what do you think?

To learn more about our coffee table style wedding books and other wedding photography services we offer to couples in Denver, contact Sherri Barber Photography.

Lighting Considerations Are Key to Great Photography

billsallaz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:13:01 +0000

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.

Jennifer & Eric at The Manor House in Littleton

billsallaz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:10:21 +0000

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

Kristin & Paul at The Hudson Gardens and The Grand Hyatt

billsallaz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:08:02 +0000

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

Olivia & Micah at Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado

billsallaz — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:42:28 +0000

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

Kelly & Steve at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield

billsallaz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:53:19 +0000

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.

Previous weddings
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
Wedding Photography – Myra & Gabriel at Our Lady of Loreto Church in Parker, Colorado and the Hyatt Regency at The Denver Tech Center

Laurie & Tim (and Little Ricky) at The Hilton in Fort Collins

billsallaz — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:13:21 +0000

Our busy 2009 wedding season kicked off with Laurie and Tim (and little Ricky). The couple had a small church wedding followed by a wonderful wedding reception at the Hilton Hotel in Fort Collins. Their wedding vows included a special ring ceremony where the very surprised Ricky received his own wedding ring.

Laurie’s father chauffeured the couple in his classic 1967 Buick convertible and we took wedding photos of them at the old Fort Collins High School and on the oval at Colorado State University. The wedding reception featured a live band, which is something we feel always adds an additional energy to wedding celebrations.

We were all very lucky as the weather was great that day. The following Saturday we had a foot of snow. Meanwhile, the happy couple was basking in the sun and sand of Mexico.

Previous weddings
Wedding Photography – Ashlee & Chris at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Downtown Denver
Wedding Photography – Myra & Gabriel at Our Lady of Loreto Church in Parker, Colorado and the Hyatt Regency at The Denver Tech Center
Wedding Photography – Melissa & Steve at The Hotel Manaco in Denver, Colorado

Ashlee & Chris at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Downtown Denver

billsallaz — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:41:14 +0000

Ashlee and Chris planned an elegant hotel wedding held at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Downtown Denver. The wedding guests arrived at the grand ballroom of the hotel through a candle-lined entrance hall. The wedding ceremony itself was lit by a stage lighting crew and included follow spotlights, which lent the entire event a unique quality.

Immediately after the ceremony, a stunning sunset over the mountains provided the backdrop for portraits of the couple.

The wedding reception was on the glass-walled 38th floor, which provided everyone in attendance with breathtaking views of the city lights of Downtown Denver. The dance floor was in full disco mode. Again, the additional lighting at their wedding made a big impact on the flavor of the evening.

A chance meeting in the lobby with actor Henry Winkler (yes, The Fonz himself) capped off this wonderful event.

Previous weddings
Wedding Photography – Myra & Gabriel at Our Lady of Loreto Church in Parker, Colorado and the Hyatt Regency at The Denver Tech Center
Wedding Photography – Melissa & Steve at The Hotel Manaco in Denver, Colorado
Wedding Photography – Sara & Curtis at Fountains of Loveland in Loveland, Colorado