Wedlake Studios, Inc.

a new blog!

2008-12-22T12:20:00.000-08:00

We have a new blog! We've loved blogger but our new one allows the user to easily share images via facebook, my space, Linkedin and many other social networks as well as e-mailing posts to friends. You'll also find twitter updates and other features! Check back here for a few personal updates from time to time but visit us at our main blog to get the full scoop!

new wedlake blog

....... see you there!

newborn baby - 6 days old

2008-12-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

Our friends Sam & Susan had their baby on December 5th and when I called to congratulate them and offer to bring a meal Susan said, "why don't you bring your camera, instead.". Of course! I LOVE to photograph new babies! They are just so special. When I saw baby Ryan I said, "Oh, he's so little." and Susan said, "Really?" because he was 8lbs. 13oz. at birth but he still looked little to me. We photographed him in a cute little Christmas outfit and then I said we should do some naked baby pictures so they undressed Ryan and laid him down and all of the sudden he was peeing on me! My camera was in the direct line of fire so the lens took the brunt of it but it was okay, we just wiped it off quickly - after we picked ourselves off the floor from laughing so hard. Ryan is really sweet and Sam & Susan are amazing parents. The feeling at their home is so happy and peaceful. Can you believe that? With a 6 day old? But it's true. Congratulations, you guys - you have a beautiful family!

Weekend in Winter Park

2008-12-08T19:38:00.000-08:00

We had the BEST weekend in Winter Park! Thanks to our friends Scott and Heidi for inviting us up to their condo which gave us the kick in the pants we needed to get our ski passes and get our son on skis for the first time. He loved it! Kept asking to ski every time we took a break. Paul and I had some great runs, also and Sophia didn't mind riding around in the sled and hanging out in the lodge. The condo was so relaxing and the kids slept the next day on the ride down so Paul and I got to talk uninterrupted for an hour and a half! Then we cut down our Christmas tree and came home and decorated it. We couldn't have asked for a better time!

Roadtrip

2008-12-02T09:34:00.000-08:00

Things I learned last week ...

-A roadtrip with a two year old and a four year old is hard no matter how many treats, surprises and stops there are.
- Pulll off and get a hotel when it's three in the morning and you can't go faster than 35 mph on the interstate and for every mile you travel there are at least two vehicles in the ditch. Pay whatever they say and be thankful you are not the college kid sleeping in the lobby.
- It's really nice to be with family on Thanksgiving and good for kids to know their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
- When you live out of state, the best gift you can give your mom on her birthday is your presence.
- Super 8 hotels let 100 lb dogs in the room for a small fee.

We had a great time reconnecting with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday!

The Ragain's

2008-11-15T10:32:00.000-08:00

brrrrr .... it was a little chilly this morning for a shoot in Golden near clear creek but the Ragain family were real troopers! Baby Adam is just 3 months old but I barely heard him cry and the older boys were such good big brothers. Happy Birthday to Bradley! You all did great! I'm going to go make myself a big ole cup of coffee to warm up. Thanks for letting me photograph your family!

Amanda & Heather

2008-11-14T13:50:00.000-08:00

This was such a fun session! Amanda & Heather are sisters and wanted to give their Dad a portrait for his birthday. Both are really creative and had great ideas. Paul shot them in some cool urban locations and I photographed the studio portion. There are so many great shots I had a hard time deciding what to post but here are a few of my favorites. Thanks, ladies - this session ( along with an early morning run in the snow) made my day!

chalk art

2008-11-13T08:33:00.000-08:00

If you come to our home office this week you will see some great chalk art! Here is a picture of some people my four year old son, Luke drew. I couldn't fit it all in one image ( even with my widest lens) but he drew their arms and legs so long that they wrapped around the mini van and garage! The circles inside their bodies are their stomachs. Luke has been fascinated with the digestive system and human body in general. We have been getting him library books on anatomy. Before you jump to the conclusion that this kid is going to be a doctor let me tell you that after I took this picture of his art work he confiscated my camera ( valued at approximately $4000) and started taking pictures of his sister, his art, our living room, etc. Santa Claus - be advised that Luke would like his own camera!

Jackie & John

2008-11-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

We photographed Jackie & John's wedding Saturday, November 8th at Eisenhower Chapel in Lowry. Their wedding ceremony was beautiful. Jackie and John wrote their own vows and I know I wasn't the only one crying, they were both so eloquent and heartfelt in what they said and promised to each other. We did some fun shots outside and even though it was dark, Paul grabbed a lumydyne and umbrella to light up the front of the chapel. Then it was on to the reception at one of our favorite places - Johnson & Wales University. After a wonderful dinner the couples family and friends toasted them. I think you can really know someones character by what people say about them and everyone said the most lovely things. Thank you John & Jackie for choosing us as your wedding photographers!

photographik

2008-11-04T15:58:00.001-08:00

We are very excited to have been accepted into photographik - the elite photographers network! Membership is exclusive and granted only to those photographers who demonstrate excellence in the fields of wedding and portrait photography. I've been meaning to submit our site for awhile and since I am in "marketing mode" right now, I finally did it! If you are getting married soon check out their$ 1500 wedding photography give away!

Luke's four year old portraits

2008-10-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

Our little boy turned four years old on October 18th. I remember going into the hospital to have him on 10/16 and saying, " October 16th is a great day to have a baby!", Then when we were still there on the 17th... "October 17th is a great day to have a baby!", Well, as it turned out October 18th was a great day to have a baby ( it's also my sister Joni's birthday!) Four seems to be a fun age already and I certainly noticed how much more Luke understood what we wanted him to do for the portraits than when he was three. I know we will do a couple more photo sessions in the next couple of weeks with Luke( Paul has an awesome idea he wants to try by a river) but here are a few from our "fall leaves" session. We love you Lukey, Lukes!

Berend

2008-10-27T13:22:00.000-07:00

We've been photographing Berend since he was a baby. Now he is seven years old and I can't believe how much he's grown ( I say that to his mom every year)! This time he wanted to use his skateboard as a prop which was fun. Berend is a very cool kid and we love doing his portraits every year!

Denver Marathon

2008-10-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

We did it! I was so happy to be a part of the "Mom's on the Run" relay team in the Denver Marathon. It was a great experience and something I'd definitely do again. I think the best part for me was the support from people who didn't even know me. Spectators would call out words of encouragement, some played music for us, some had signs - all of it was great. Of course my team and family were huge supporters too. I've never really had that experience with running, it's always been a very solo endeavor for me and I found that I liked the camaraderie and the energy that running a race provides! I met my mom's group (my teammates plus a few other moms) through Paul. He was in a park one day after a shoot and noticed some women walking with babies about the same age as our firstborn, Luke who was 3 months old at the time. He just walked up to them and asked about their kids and if I could join their group. I've gotten so much from this group since then and here is one more thing - being part of the Denver Marathon!

four mile run

2008-10-11T13:08:00.001-07:00

Well, the Denver Marathon is next weekend so this morning I ran the same distance as my leg in the relay. It felt great! This could have something to do with the slight drizzle ( I love running in the rain) or the time of year ( fall is my favorite). I really hope to keep this up after the race. I think I fell into a rut of not exercising after I had my kids because it was just too hard to find the time. Now that they aren't babies anymore it's really not that difficult and I think it makes me a better mom not to mention a healthier person .. and as a bonus, it gets me in shape for snowboarding season!

Fall Family Portraits

2008-10-10T15:50:00.000-07:00

Arvada is beautiful right now for fall color! We photographed the Davison Family at a location in Arvada that is near their home and has some sentimental value - always a plus when choosing a location for a family portrait! Shawn ( Dad) did a lot of planning for this session. He scouted locations and sent us pictures, rented tuxes and checked weather. We always appreciate clients put that much thought into their portrait sessions - it makes a big difference!

Ian's Senior Portraits

2008-10-08T20:44:00.000-07:00

Ian is a family friend so we've known him a long time and love that we got to photograph his senior portrait! Paul took him around Olde Towne Arvada - I think they turned out pretty cool!

second shooter

2008-10-06T10:09:00.000-07:00

I am a member of a photography group called Wedding Photographers of Colorado and one of the photographers needed a second shooter for a wedding this past weekend so I agreed to do it. Bill, It was great working with you!

Nicole & Matt

2008-09-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

We photographed this beautiful wedding on Sunday, September 28th at the Lakewood Country Club. Matt proposed to Nicole at the 17th hole on the golf course so that is where they had their wedding ceremony. It was just beautiful but a little weather blew in - you can see in one of the images the groomsmen holding down the tent. This is a lesson in attitude though because Nicole and Matt didn't seemed phased by it. After a few minutes the sun broke though and a rainbow appeared over them. We had a great time photographing their portraits and their reception was lovely. We photographed Matt's sisters wedding and also his cousin's wedding so we were very honored to be invited back a third time in one family! Thanks Nicole & Matt - you were wonderful to work with!

running

2008-09-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been awhile since I posted! We have been very busy with work and life has been a bit crazy. Paul has been wrapping up a big assignment, both of us have been working on our new websites (mine will probably launch this week!) and our 3 year old son had surgery ( he did great).

I got a call late last week from one of my friends in my Mom's group wondering if I could take her place in a four person relay in the Denver Marathon since she is taking an unexpected trip to Greece.I said "yes" and am really looking forward to it. So now I am training and my family is being very supportive. This is just the kick in the pants I need to step away from the camera and computer and mothering a little bit every day and go do something I love. Race day is October 19th. Only 20 days to go from being a person who normally runs 1.25 mi to running 4 mi..

Jacob & Nathan

2008-09-10T21:34:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun photographing Jacob & Nathan this afternoon! We did some portraits in the studio and then went to a lake that is a special place for their family. My friend Betsey told me tonight that she is passionate about relationships ( she is!) and I think that I must be a bit, too, at least in my photogrpahy. My favorite images of siblings is usually of them looking at each other, laughing together, or some special captured moment.... true of my wedding and family portrait work also. The one of Jacob & Nathan with their arms around each other I just love, it's a classic brothers pose. I photograph men on their wedding day and they have a picture taken with their brother and this is what they do! Anyway, I had a lot of favorites from tonight's session and am posting a few here. Thanks, Jeannine & Dan for allowing me to photograph your boys again, they are wonderful!

Darcey & Brian

2008-08-21T21:26:00.000-07:00

We photographed this wedding at The Historic Crags Lodge in Estes Park on August 16th. This was the weekend of the rain here in Colorado so Darcey and Brian moved the ceremony inside. It was the kind of day that makes you want to curl up with a hot cup of coffee .... or marry your best friend! The Crags Lodge has a nice cozy feel to it, there were fires in the fireplaces and the ceremony was lovely - the couple even wrote their own vows! An awesome Bluegrass band called Oakhurst was the highlight of the reception! It was really fun for us because we are friends with Brain and now Darcey, too. Thank you both for allowing us to be part of your wedding day! And speaking of friends ... can't post this without a "shout out" to Boogie & Mickie, our friends who introduced us to Brian. Sometimes I feel like we wouldn't have a wedding business without you! Let's see we did your wedding, Boogies brother's, Mickie's sister's, Boogie's best friend from growing up, now Brian's... one every year for the past 5 or 6 years I think. Thanks for always recommending us!

"Scoop"

2008-08-09T20:34:00.000-07:00

We photographed Dave & Karen's wedding about four years ago - actually just Paul photographed it as I was on maternity leave with our son Luke - but today we got to meet their one year old son Ian. What a cutie patootie! I asked if he had a nickname and they said "Scoop", I love it!

Elaina & Kyra

2008-08-05T15:17:00.000-07:00

We have been photographing Elaina since she was a baby and today we got to meet her new sister Kyra, too! The girls did great! Elaina is the same age as our son Luke and I can't believe how fast they've grown. Thanks for bringing in your beautiful daughters, Laura - we always love to see you!

Lindsay & Ben

2008-08-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Paul had a lot of fun photographing this couple's engagement photos over the weekend! He knows Lindsay from his gigs at Johnson & Wales University when she was a culinary arts student. Lindsay & Ben were up for some fun shots and I think they look great!

kayaking

2008-07-28T13:46:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of Paul and Sophia kayaking on Turquoise Lake this weekend. The kids both loved it. Thanks to Oma and Papa loaning us their inflatable kayak we were able to all get on the water as a family. Wonderful! The kids weren't so sure about tent camping only because it got cold at night. Luke told me this morning he wants to go again where there is warm water ( for swimming) and warm camping ( :

Family Portraits

2008-07-28T12:44:00.000-07:00

Paul and I met the Sherr Family on Saturday morning at Red Rocks for their family portraits. It was a beautiful morning and this kind of shoot always makes me so thankful for my job - I get to go to beautiful Colorado locations and photograph great people! Thanks Sherr Family for making this so easy - you guys were great!