Justin+Vanessa | Colorado Wedding Photography | 3 September 2011

My great friend Justin got married in Colorado on September 3rd to Vanessa. I've known Justin for a long time and it was an honor to shoot his wedding. I even got to be a part of the bachelor party. I got out to Colorado a couple days early and we went hiking in the Rockies. "I thought the Rockies would be a little more rocky... that John Denver's..." Just a little Dumb and Dumber quote for those of you who didn't catch that. Anyways, we had a blast hiking and it was really fun just spending the week with my good friend. Saturday rolled around and the trip got even better. The wedding went perfectly. Justin and Vanessa did a first look, which gave them plenty of time to spend with each other during their portraits. Listen up brides!!! Justin and Vanessa had an hour and a half to spend with each other. No guests, family, or friend interruptions. They got to hang out and just be with each other on their wedding day!!! I know that sounds crazy, but it's true. We even got done with family photos early enough that they both got to sit down with each other while their guests were seated for the reception. Yes, you read that correctly, SIT DOWN!!! That was a whole half hour to just sit and be with one another. If you can't tell, I'm a big fan of the first look. It gives you and your groom so much more time to just BE with the person you are there for in the first place. Sorry, I'll get off my first look pitch now. Their day did go very well though. It was a blast shooting their wedding and I'm so happy for the both of them. I'm excited to see what God is going to do in them and through them. They have entered into an exciting new journey, and I hope to continue to be a part of that journey. Here are some photos from their day. Enjoy!!!