USA Pro Cycling Challenge in Minturn. Through the Lens Series, Entry 25.

There has been a ton of excitement in Colorado this last week with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge happening with 7 stages taking place in various parts of the state.  Last Wednesday was Stage 4.  A grueling leg of the journey that started in Aspen, went over Independence Pass and ended in Beaver Creek.  I was fortunate enough to be contracted out by the Minturn Community Fund to capture a small part of the big day.

There were plenty of spectators waiting at the finish line in Beaver Creek, but the best spot to see the action was definitely at the Sprint Line in Minturn.  The 200 meter sprint started at the southern end of town and went flying through Main Street.

I don't profess to know much about cycling, but it's obvious that spectators are there to party.  They spend the majority of their time waiting for the cyclists to arrive, so they might as well have a good time in the process. Once the cyclists arrive, they're gone again in a split second!

There was some amazing people watching at the Sprint Line.  The lady that was in charge of crowd control was fearless.  One spectator was daft enough to dangle his baby, Michael Jackson style, in front of the camera crews that were coming through on motorcycles.  Ms. Crowd Control saw what was happening and tackled the father to the ground in front of everyone!

Here are a few photos from the day, including some shots from the special Farmer's Market they held that day.

This is my favorite photo from the whole day.  I just love the spectators in the background.  

Engagement Photos in Vail Village with Jesse and Jenna. Through the Lens Series, Entry 24.

Engagement Photo Sessions are definitely high on my list of favorite shoots.  Don't get me wrong.  I love taking photos of newborns and babies, but being able to tell someone to stand a certain way or to raise their chin just a hair, makes for a much easier and more time efficient shoot.  Plus you don't have the pressure that comes with wedding photography.

So of course I was excited to be able to take Jesse and Jenna's engagement photos in Vail Village a couple of weeks ago.  We opted for a Friday evening, which happened to coincide with the infamous Blizzard Sale, so there was an unseasonably large crowd in the village.  It took a little digging around, but we managed to find some quieter spots.  Getting the shots on the Covered Bridge proved to be a little tricky with the crowds, but we waited for a few very quick windows of time when no one was walking over the bridge.  There were a couple of groups that were very patient and gave us a couple of seconds to get the shots too. 

Jesse and Jenna will be getting married next year, so a big congratulations to them and I also need to give a shout out to our mutual friend Jeselyn who recommended me to take their photos.

Engagement Photos in Vail Village with Jesse and Jenna. Through the Lens Series, Entry 24.

Engagement Photo Sessions are definitely high on my list of favorite shoots.  Don't get me wrong.  I love taking photos of newborns and babies, but being able to tell someone to stand a certain way or to raise their chin just a hair, makes for a much easier and more time efficient shoot.  Plus you don't have the pressure that comes with wedding photography.

So of course I was excited to be able to take Jesse and Jenna's engagement photos in Vail Village a couple of weeks ago.  We opted for a Friday evening, which happened to coincide with the infamous Blizzard Sale, so there was an unseasonably large crowd in the village.  It took a little digging around, but we managed to find some quieter spots.  Getting the shots on the Covered Bridge proved to be a little tricky with the crowds, but we waited for a few very quick windows of time when no one was walking over the bridge.  There were a couple of groups that were very patient and gave us a couple of seconds to get the shots too. 

Jesse and Jenna will be getting married next year, so a big congratulations to them and I also need to give a shout out to our mutual friend Jeselyn who recommended me to take their photos.