I have a photo published in OM Yoga Magazine this month. I think it’s my first double-page magazine image!
It’s a photo of Mike Matsumura, a yoga instructor in Colorado Springs. He and his wife Charlotte own the immensely popular Pranava Yoga Center in downtown Colorado Springs. Just a couple days ago they expanded into a huge new studio, and I’m so happy for all their successes. This magazine feature certainly takes place at a great time in Mike’s career!
I took this photo of Mike in the Garden of the Gods at sunset. You can see more from this shoot here. That post also links to their engagement portraits and wedding photos, if you’re curious. I miss shooting the talented and bendy Charlotte and Mike. Congratulations, you love birds with excellent names.
A massive wildfire has destroyed miles of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range, including hundreds of homes in northwest Colorado Springs. The fire is spreading, and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes all over the region. You can see horrifying photos of the fire at the Denver Post.
I lived in Colorado Springs for six years. My heart is breaking as I watch the news and see the destruction of so many places that I know. I’m thinking of you, my Colorado Springs friends, and the city that we love. I hope you and your houses are safe.
As countless people lose their homes this week, I’m reminded to take a moment to appreciate the roof over my head and the special belongings around me. I encourage you to do the same.
Today I read an interview with an evacuee who grabbed his wedding photos before fleeing his house. It gave me chills to think that perhaps some of the 18,000 evacuees chose to save the photos that I or my friends took for them.
If any of my Colorado Springs clients have lost their photos in this fire, please contact me at [email protected] I have all my images archived, and I will send you anything you need. I really hope none of you are in that situation. My thoughts are with you tonight.
Sarah and Mike
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
August 7, 2010Sarah and Mike got married last weekend at First Congregational Church in downtown Colorado Springs. I was thrilled when they scheduled time to have their photos taken after the ceremony at the Garden of the Gods, and I love the results. They even included their dog and cat in the photos, so obviously I loved this wedding!
Thanks, Sarah and Mike! I hope you’re loving Costa Rica as much as I did last week.
Mike and Jamie
Garden of the Gods Club
Colorado Springs
July 4, 2010
The Garden of the Gods Club is one of my favorite spots in town, and it was the perfect setting for this Texan couple’s destination wedding. Jamie and Mike’s wedding was an emotional event with a stunning backdrop — a perfect day all around. Congratulations, Jamie and Mike! I’m so happy for you.
Jamie
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
May 28, 2010
Beautiful Jamie had her bridal portrait session about a month ago, and I’ve been excited to share the photos since then. She and Mike got married Sunday, so now I’m ready to show off how beautiful she was! Be sure to come back later this week to see the photos from their picture-perfect July 4th wedding at the Garden of the Gods Club.
Morgan and Chad
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
March 7, 2010
Morgan and Chad have been friends since middle school, and are finally getting married later this year. I love stories like that! We wandered the Garden of the Gods yesterday and enjoyed the mild, springlike weather. Thanks, Morgan and Chad, and I hope you’ll love your destination wedding!
Aaron and Jenna
Garden of the Gods
Colorado SpringsFebruary 28, 2010
On Sunday I photographed Jenna and Aaron at the Siamese Twins rock formation in the Garden of the Gods. They are getting married next spring and wanted their engagement portraits to feature the beautiful landscape of their new hometown of Colorado Springs. Unfortunately Aaron will be deployed overseas later this month. It was such a pleasure for me to to take these photos for them before they have to be separated for a year. I hope the time goes by quickly, Jenna and Aaron!
My niece, Kenna
Manitou Springs, Colorado
February 21, 2010
This past week was my family’s vacation here in Colorado’s winter wonderland. My parents and my brother and his family came from Virginia, and it was the first time my niece and nephews had visited Colorado. We had such a wonderful time together. I wish the week didn’t have to be over already.The nine of us spent most of the week skiing in Breckenridge, but first we explored Manitou Springs and the Garden of the Gods. I’ll post skiing photos sometime tomorrow, so stay tuned for more cuteness.
All photos are by me, my mother, or my sister-in-law Molly. Thanks for the great pictures, Mom and Molly!
A very happy Ally, frolicking in the snow
December 8, 2009< We've accumulated about nine inches of snow over the last three days. The temperature hasn't gone above 15 or so during that time, so we have no ice and only fluffy powder. When the sun came out this afternoon, I bundled up and took our eager dog into the canyon.
Mike and me with Ally
Garden of the Gods
Photos by Holly Pacione
Over the weekend, my friend Holly Pacione photographed Mike and me with our dog! Holly is a fantastic photographer here in the Springs, and we we are so grateful. Thanks, Holly!
