Vail Photographer, Bex White. Specializing in Portrait and Event Photography.
Showing posts with label Engagement Photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Engagement Photos. Show all posts
Thursday, May 23, 2013
She Said Yes! Wedding Proposal at The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, Colorado
Mike contacted me a couple of weeks ago to let me know that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend, Mary in Vail and he asked for my help in capturing the big moment. We had torrential rain in Vail all day long and Mike and Mary were driving up here from Denver in a terrible mix of snow and rain. I spent most of my day checking on the weather radar and fretting. Poor Mike - can you imagine how hard that must have been on him! When I used to help plan weddings on Vail Mountain, we always said 'the nicer you are, the better the weather will be'. It would appear that Mike and Mary are the nicest people every because amazingly, we got a break in the weather and everything turned out perfectly. Especially seeing as she said yes! Here are a few of the photos, taken at The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Look at all of the fresh snow on the hills in the background.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Photo Display at the Avon Library in Avon, Colorado.
This week marks the last week of my 2 month display at the Avon Library, featuring 50 of my favorite photos from the last couple of years. It took a while to get the logistics of the display organized, including hoarding photo frames for about 6 months leading up to December (much to my husband's dismay, due to the lack of room in our garage!).
Given that our closest Michael's is in Denver, I surprised myself by being able to make it down there 3 times over the fall to collect numerous supplies including spray paint, mod podge, brushes, canvases, ribbons and a couple of frames. A lot of the frames were given to me by friends or found in thrift stores, which gives the display an eclectic look. I based the color scheme on a pad of scrap book paper that I found in Denver. I was hoping to cover some of the frames with the funky designs, but that didn't go according to plan and alas, the pad is still sitting untouched in my closet.
For 2 weeks I was getting up at 5am to paint, repaint and frame the photos. I had to get up early to do it before work and also before Maxwell woke up. Although he wouldn't have made a good helper in the paint department, he was a great helper when it came to hanging the display, handing me nails and the hammer whenever I needed them. Russ was also a big help in making sure all of the frames were safe and sturdy and not likely to drop off the wall!
Seeing as I'm in the photography business and not the framing business, I learned a few lessons the hard way. For example, if you don't smooth everything down with Mod Podge, it will bubble up on you and you'll be forced to order re-prints and you'll need to pay extra to have them rush ordered. I'm hoping to show the photos again in the Vail library later on this year. That can only mean one thing...storing the photos in our little garage for little while longer! Oh well :)
Given that our closest Michael's is in Denver, I surprised myself by being able to make it down there 3 times over the fall to collect numerous supplies including spray paint, mod podge, brushes, canvases, ribbons and a couple of frames. A lot of the frames were given to me by friends or found in thrift stores, which gives the display an eclectic look. I based the color scheme on a pad of scrap book paper that I found in Denver. I was hoping to cover some of the frames with the funky designs, but that didn't go according to plan and alas, the pad is still sitting untouched in my closet.
For 2 weeks I was getting up at 5am to paint, repaint and frame the photos. I had to get up early to do it before work and also before Maxwell woke up. Although he wouldn't have made a good helper in the paint department, he was a great helper when it came to hanging the display, handing me nails and the hammer whenever I needed them. Russ was also a big help in making sure all of the frames were safe and sturdy and not likely to drop off the wall!
Seeing as I'm in the photography business and not the framing business, I learned a few lessons the hard way. For example, if you don't smooth everything down with Mod Podge, it will bubble up on you and you'll be forced to order re-prints and you'll need to pay extra to have them rush ordered. I'm hoping to show the photos again in the Vail library later on this year. That can only mean one thing...storing the photos in our little garage for little while longer! Oh well :)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
She Said Yes! Matt's Wedding Proposal to Amy at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Through the Lens Series, Entry 31
It sounds hokey, but you have to be a romantic to be a wedding photographer. So when Matt emailed me a couple of weeks ago asking me to capture his proposal to Amy, of course I wanted to do it! Matt and I emailed each other several times leading up to the big day and we decided the best way for me to photograph them, was for me to play the role of a random tourist.
Matt and Amy had never been to Vail and we had never met in person, so the preparation involved figuring out where to meet and what they would be wearing. As they started walking towards the bridge I was so nervous for Matt that my hands were shaking! Luckily the aspens were looking gorgeous and it was a classic Colorado bluebird day. Of course she said yes! About two seconds later, Matt introduced me and we took a few photos around the gardens.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoot. Congratulations Matt and Amy!
Matt and Amy had never been to Vail and we had never met in person, so the preparation involved figuring out where to meet and what they would be wearing. As they started walking towards the bridge I was so nervous for Matt that my hands were shaking! Luckily the aspens were looking gorgeous and it was a classic Colorado bluebird day. Of course she said yes! About two seconds later, Matt introduced me and we took a few photos around the gardens.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoot. Congratulations Matt and Amy!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Engagement Photos in Beaver Creek with Annique and Wally. Through the Lens Series, Entry 14
There's nothing like a 5 week whirlwind hiatus to get you behind on your blogging, but that's where I'm at right now. I flew back to New Zealand early April with Maxwell and we arrived back, with Russ in tow, late Wednesday night and we've hit the ground running as we always seem to in our household!
Annique and Wally were the lucky winners of my Valentine's Day Engagement Photo Shoot Giveaway in February. We met up at Beaver Creek on Sunday afternoon and took advantage of the beautiful spring foliage and the interesting emptiness that takes over the Vail Valley during the off season. The staff at the Golden Eagle Inn saw us doing the photo shoot and came outside with champagne for the bride and groom-to-be. That's just a classic example of how everything changes around here during the warmer months and the locals get to relax a little bit more. The weather and lighting were perfect and Annique and Wally were fabulous to work with. Here are a few of the photos from our session.
I have a very special maternity shoot this afternoon, so hopefully I'll be back up to speed shortly. It's also Maxwell's first birthday this week and we have some very special visitors coming from Georgia to help us celebrate. In the mean time, we'll just focus on getting back to a normal sleep pattern!
Click here to see more Engagement Photos in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Annique and Wally were the lucky winners of my Valentine's Day Engagement Photo Shoot Giveaway in February. We met up at Beaver Creek on Sunday afternoon and took advantage of the beautiful spring foliage and the interesting emptiness that takes over the Vail Valley during the off season. The staff at the Golden Eagle Inn saw us doing the photo shoot and came outside with champagne for the bride and groom-to-be. That's just a classic example of how everything changes around here during the warmer months and the locals get to relax a little bit more. The weather and lighting were perfect and Annique and Wally were fabulous to work with. Here are a few of the photos from our session.
I have a very special maternity shoot this afternoon, so hopefully I'll be back up to speed shortly. It's also Maxwell's first birthday this week and we have some very special visitors coming from Georgia to help us celebrate. In the mean time, we'll just focus on getting back to a normal sleep pattern!
Click here to see more Engagement Photos in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Engagement Photos in Vail Village with Niki and Ben. Through the Lens Series - Entry 11
Well, this post should bring me up to speed with my postings! It's been absolutely chaotic around here with a ton of photo shoots and I'm trying to squeeze in a few more before my upcoming trip to New Zealand in April. We're leaving in 3 weeks time and I have more shoots and more editing than I know what to do with, plus Russ is being whisked away to help open a restaurant in Maine and another in Alabama within the next couple of weeks. It's definitely a happy kind of chaos though as we're both working on things that we love.
This is my favorite part of the winter season...the first day of spring! Spring in the Rockies means skiing in a
t-shirt, spending more time hopping from deck to deck on the mountain than actually skiing and some really great free concerts to keep the Spring Breakers and locals entertained. It's also universally a time of new beginnings and a great time to get outside and take some photos.
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked to take engagement photos for Ben and Niki. We decided to take the photos in several locations around Vail Village. Niki and Ben were boyfriend and girlfriend in 7th grade and they met up again last year. Ben proposed in January and they are planning a wedding for next year. They were awesome to work with and extremely photogenic, so that makes my life much easier! Here are a few of their engagement photos.
This is my favorite part of the winter season...the first day of spring! Spring in the Rockies means skiing in a
t-shirt, spending more time hopping from deck to deck on the mountain than actually skiing and some really great free concerts to keep the Spring Breakers and locals entertained. It's also universally a time of new beginnings and a great time to get outside and take some photos.
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be asked to take engagement photos for Ben and Niki. We decided to take the photos in several locations around Vail Village. Niki and Ben were boyfriend and girlfriend in 7th grade and they met up again last year. Ben proposed in January and they are planning a wedding for next year. They were awesome to work with and extremely photogenic, so that makes my life much easier! Here are a few of their engagement photos.
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