Cayton Photo Journal

Marissa and Josh's Air Force Academy Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Marissa and Josh were married June 13, 2009 at the Air Force Academy Chapel. I posted a sneak peek of their wedding here. When I arrived at Marissa's suite at the Mariott Hotel and saw her wedding dress for the first time I knew she was going to look good in it. But Marissa and Josh looked even better together. The Air Force Academy Chapel is a wonderful place to photograph a wedding. One must be careful though to concentrate not on the architecture, but on the moments. Happily for me there was a lot of love to be photographed on Marissa and Josh's wedding day. Click here to see a brief slide show of Marissa and Josh's wedding day and thanks so much Marissa and Josh. I had a fantastic time photographing your wedding and getting to know your families! — Sean

Baby Brynn, 9 months old

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +0000

I photographed 9-month-old-Brynn and her family earlier this week. I've been photographing her since she was born, you can see her past photo sessions here. I also photographed her brother Declan and we created a great book. See the book and photos here. I've always been very pleased with the photos from my sessions with Brynn and Declan, but this time was even better, this time I began photographing before 8 am. I know, it's early, but it was worth it! Brynn was so awake and ready for her day! Her expressions were priceless! —Cathy

Christy and Brian's Boulder Wedding (Sneak Peek)

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:02:00 +0000

I photographed Christy and Brian's wedding last Saturday in Boulder. You might remember them from their engagement sitting here. Christy and Brian held their ceremony early in the day at St. John's Episcopal Church. Then Christy and Brian took a short break and met up again with their guests for an evening reception in the grand ballroom of the Brown Palance Hotel in downtown Denver. I loved the format! It was especially nice to have a break and the extra time for photographs was a bonus:) Stay tuned for a slide show of Christy and Brian's Boulder Wedding soon!

Colleen and Stu's Colorado Springs School Wedding (Sneak Peek)

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0000

You may remember Colleen and Stu from their engagement photos I posted here. They were married Saturday, June 13 at the Colorado Springs School. Colleen and Stu's wedding ceremony was held behind the Trianon. With thunder clouds overhead and a little sprinkle of rain during their vows, we were lucky. The hard rain held off long enough for all the guests to exit. Cocktails were enjoyed underneath the tents. I was glad Colleen and Stu had made time for portraits before the wedding. We even scheduled time to fit all of the family photos in beforehand. Watch for a slide show of their wedding day soon! —Cathy

Diane and Paul's Engagement Photos

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:00 +0000

I photographed Diane and Paul's engagement sitting last week. Diane and Paul are planning a July wedding at Hillside Gardens. What's especially fun for me is that I've known Diane for many years. We were both regulars at the early morning spinning class at the Y and we're also neighbors! Sometimes when I go out to photograph a couple I know exactly how I want to photograph them. With Diane and Paul, I knew we were going to photograph in and around their house, and make some pictures at the Garden of the Gods park. But when we came across a field of green at sunset we just had to stop. I love this picture, middle, of them enjoying a moment together. Click here to see a brief slide show of their engagement sitting. Thanks Diane and Paul, I'm really looking forward to your wedding day! — Cathy

Pamela and Edward's Coffee Table Book

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Pamela and Edward's coffee table book arrived in the mail yesterday and it looks fantastic! Brienne photographed theirwedding and she did a great job. Pamela and Edward came to us by referral. Pamela's sister Michelle married David in September 2007 and Cathy photographed their wedding. You can see it here. Pamela and Edward held a smaller, intimate ceremony at the Garden of the Gods and then a fun backyard reception later that afternoon. Pamela and Edward's coffee table book is 20-pages and has some wonderful moments. I know they will be pleased with it. Click here to see a slide show of Pamela and Edward's Colorado Springs wedding. I can't wait for them to see their book! — Sean

Jee and Jong's Colorado Springs Wedding

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Jee and Jong were married Saturday, June 5 at the New Life Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. I posted a sneak peek of their wedding here. Jee and Jong's wedding day was a family affair, Jee's aunt and the women of the church prepared a Korean feast for the wedding. When I showed up for the rehearsal there was an army of women preparing all types of traditional Korean fare for the reception. On the day of the wedding, they were there early to finish the final touches to the meal. Jee and Jong had two wedding ceremonies, the first a Christian ceremony, then a traditional Korean ceremony (Pae Baek) for the immediate families. I had never attended a Pae Baek and I had no ideas what to expect. So Jee sent me a link with a description. The Pae Baek is the Korean wedding ritual where the groom's family accepts the bride into their family. Traditional the couple and the groom's family were the only ones in attendance. In a modernized version, both families attend. The table is set tea or rice wine and a variety of foods including dates, chestnuts, sweets and dried meats. The couple serves their families and in turn the families offer their advice and blessing to the couple. While they had more than 100 guests at the Christian ceremony, the Pae Baek was much more intimate with less than 15 people present. Click here to see a slide show of their wedding day. Thanks so much Jee and Jong for inviting me to photograph your amazing wedding! —Cathy

Marissa and Josh's Air Force Academy Wedding (Sneak Peek)

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:45:00 +0000

You might remember Marissa and Joshua from their engagement sitting here. On Saturday they were married at the Air Force Academy Chapel. Marissa and Joshua planned their destination wedding from London where Josh is stationed. The weather was a lot better than the last time I saw them in December and probably better than London this time of year too:) And wow... what a dress! Stay tuned for a slide show of Marissa and Josh's Air Force Academy wedding soon! — Sean

Brooke and David's Coffee Table Books

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:02:00 +0000

We just received Brooke and David's three-volume set of Coffee Table Books in the mail and they look fantastic! Briennephotographed their wedding in October at the Rockledge Country Inn in Manitou Springs. Kim of Jitters Events helped Brooke and David plan their wedding and did a great job rolling with the inclement weather that moved their ceremony inside. The book's that Brooke and David ordered are chock full of great images. They decided on one book for themselves and one for each set of parents. I love the cover image that was taken by Brienne in a post-wedding portrait session the morning after their wedding day. The book has 20-pages and the images are printed on a linen paper that is laminated for additional protection. I can't wait for Brooke and David and their parents to see the books. Also, a shout out to Brienne for doing such a fantastic job on their wedding photographs. Thanks Brienne! Click here to see Brooke and David's wedding day slide show. — Sean

Emily and Kevin's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +0000

I posted a sneak peek of Emily and Kevin's at the Garden of the Gods Club wedding here. Emily and Kevin were married Saturday, May 30, 2009. Emily and Kevin traveled from Chicago for their destination wedding. They planned an intimate affair with hopes for an outdoor ceremony and dramatic views of the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Rain on their wedding day almost kept the ceremony indoors, but they decided to take a chance and fortunately for everyone it worked out! Emily and Kevin decided to see each other before the ceremony and that was our chance to make some great photographs of Emily and Kevin and the mountains! Click here to see a slide show of their wedding day. Thanks so much Emily and Kevin for inviting me to photograph your wedding! — Cathy

Jee and Jong's Colorado Springs Wedding (Sneak Peek)

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:25:00 +0000

Jee and Jong were married Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Korean New Life Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. They planned two ceremonies, one Christian, the other a traditional Korean ceremony or Pae Baek. Jee arrived at the church in her white wedding dress and after the Christian ceremony and homemade Korean feast, (cooked by church members), they both changed into a their traditional Korean outfits for the Pae Baek. Jee and Jong made lots of time for photos…in their Western wedding dress and the traditional Korean dress. It was a great day for photography and we wrapped it up at the Broadmoor with a photo session with just the two of them. I'm so glad they asked me to photograph their special day. Watch for a slide show of their wedding soon! — Cathy

Asiana Wedding magazine features Gina and Ajay's Snowmountain Ranch Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:59:00 +0000

I just received a copy of Asiana Wedding, the world's biggest wedding magazine distributed from England. The editors (who are always on the lookout for incredible multi-cultural events) saw Gina and Ajay's Snowmountain Ranch Wedding and decided on a four-page spread of this fantastic affair! The layout featured 19 images from Gina and Ajay's wedding. One thing that made Gina and Ajay's wedding so special was their decision to hold two ceremonies, one Hindu and another non-denominational ceremony the following day. It was Gina and Ajay's desire to celebrate the best of both worlds with a destination wedding in the Rocky Mountains. It turned into a four-day affair with guests flying in from all over the world. I was tickled to read Gina's interview. Here's what she said about the photography "Sean was absolutely incredible. He was fun, engaging, professional and artistic. Our photos turned out wonderfully." Thanks so much Gina and congratulations on being featured in the magazine! Click on any spread to see it larger. Also, click here to see a slide show of Gina and Ajay's Snow Mountain Ranch Wedding. — Sean

Mamie and Nick's Pauline Chapel Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:45:00 +0000

I posted a sneak peek of Mamie and Nick's Pauline Chapel wedding here. Mamie and Nick were married Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Pauline Chapel. Afterwards Mamie and Nick joined their guests for cocktails and dinner at the Garden of the Gods Club. Mamie and Nick's wedding day wasn't complete without twists and turns in the weather. We saw a rain storm during the ceremony and enjoyed cocktails at sunset outside on the patio of the club. Mamie and Nick also made time for a portrait session at the Garden of the Gods. The car (above) is a 1959 Rolls Royce provide by ddg Classics. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie helped Mamie and Nick plan their wedding. Click here to see a brief slide show of their wedding day. Thanks so much Mamie and Nick, I had a wonderful time photographing your wedding day! — Sean

Danielle and Dietmar's Colorado Springs Engagement Sitting

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Early Sunday morning I met Danielle and Dietmar in the parking lot of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center for their engagement sitting. From there we walked to the Colorado College campus and explored an outdoor art exhibit called "Stickworks". It's an amazing construction of willows assembled by artist Patrick Dougherty. Then we visited the new Performing Arts Center across the street before making our way to the Garden of the Gods. Danielle and Dietmar are planning a destination wedding at the Broadmoor in September with help from Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie. Click here to see a brief slide show from Danielle and Dietmar's Colorado Springs engagement sitting. — Sean

Emily and Kevin's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding (Sneak Peek)

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Emily and Kevin were married Saturday, May 30 at the Garden of the Gods Club. This was my first wedding of the season at the club. I love photographing there. The views of Pikes Peak are always dramatic and this day was no different. For awhile the mountain was shrouded by a spring snow shower. An afternoon rain shower at the Club threatened to move the ceremony inside but Emily and Kevin held out. As soon as it cleared, the chairs were quickly wiped off and the ceremony was a go. Fortunately, Emily and Kevin arranged to do all their photos before the ceremony and before the showers! Congratulations to Emily and Kevin…watch for a slide show from their wedding soon! —Cathy

Abby and Cooper together again

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:59:00 +0000

A little more than a year ago our good friends Dan and Shelly and their son Cooper made the move to Wisconsin (Abby calls it Misconsin). Cooper was Abby's best friend and they were nearly inseparable. Since he's been gone we have had the pleasure of entertaining an imaginary Cooper. He joined us for bedtime stories, backyard romps and road trips and just about every breakfast, lunch and dinner. Last week the imaginary Cooper became the real Cooper again when our friends spent some of their vacation with us. It was a super treat and I'm so thankful these two best friends got to spend some quality time together. I can honestly say it's better having the real Cooper here than the imaginary one. Hopefully we will see him again next year!—Sean

Aimee and Brian's Air Force Academy Chapel Wedding

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Meet Aimee and Brian, I posted a sneak peek of their wedding here. They were married Friday, May 15 at the Air Force Academy Chapel with a reception on the third floor at Phantom Canyon. Their wedding was my first at the Air Force Academy this year. We had good weather that day and Aimee set aside time for photographs, so I knew we would have some good photo ops. Little did I know how good! All afternoon before the wedding there were helicopters circling the campus…buzzing overhead as we photographed the Brian and his groomsmen before the ceremony. And they were circling overhead right as Aimee entered the chapel. Aimee and Brian did not see each other before the ceremony and I thought we wouldn't get the two them together with the helicopter above. But Aimee scheduled time to photograph on Spirit Hill and we just finished photographing the wedding party when I heard the helicopter coming around again. Aimee and Brian were ready for the moment and I was able to get three pictures before it was gone. I couldn't have asked for a better day and a better couple. Click here to see a slide show of Aimee and Brian's Air Force Academy Wedding. Thank you Aimee and Brian for inviting me photograph your wedding! — Cathy

Rain on the peonies

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:55:00 +0000

The rain has been non-stop, the gardens are in full bloom and I'm hoping for a little sunshine soon! — Sean

Beth and Joel's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:57:00 +0000

I posted a sneak peek of Beth and Joel's wedding here. Beth and Joel were married Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Garden of the Gods Club. They held their ceremony outside the club by the reflecting pool. The day started as cloudy and dreary but quickly changed to something a lot more beautiful and pleasant! Beth and Joel placed a priority on photography and with help from Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie scheduled to see each other before their ceremony. They also scheduled a photo session with their wedding party in the hills above Colorado Springs. We had so much fun and we made some incredible pictures before the ceremony even started. But perhaps the most dramatic and telling photograph of the day happened at sunset by the reflecting pool. We made this photograph (above.) A drifting cloud and its reflection created the image of a heart. Don't ask me to do that again:) Click here to see a slide show of Beth and Joel's Garden of the Gods Club wedding. Thank you Beth and Joel. Your wedding day was fantastic and it was a priviledge to be your photographer! — Sean

Jeannie and Mark's Ultimate Wedding Book

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:07:00 +0000

I photographed Jeannie and Mark's wedding at the Broadmoor last summer and they decided on an Ultimate Wedding Book for their images. It arrived in the mail yesterday and I can't believe how it turned out. It's absolutely gorgeous! Jeannie and Mark's Ultimate Wedding Book has a brushed metal cover that is both understated and contemporary. Once you open it, the images pop off the page. A pleasing mix of color black and white images runs throughout. The design of this book is very much meant to convey the story of their wedding day and it does it beautifully. The images are printed on a thick linen page and the book, with 80 pages, has a nice weight to it. Jeannie and Mark were married out on the West Lawn at the Broadmoor. It rained in the morning, but miraculously it cleared up for their ceremony! This book is a perfect fit for an exclusive wedding location like the Broadmoor. It shows it off wonderfully. A nice gift also comes with the Ultimate Wedding Book. The Italian manufacturer always includes a very cool commemorative calendar. I still have our calendar hanging up in our office. If you didn't get a chance to see their wedding slide show click here. I can't wait for Jeannie and Mark to see their Ultimate Wedding Book! — Cathy

Brienne at work

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:20:00 +0000

It's hugely important to have a great photographer shooting alongside you. While we work with a lot of great photographers throughout the year, our associate Brienne is at the top of the list. She's one of those photographers who always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Like here at Mamie and Nick's wedding. She made a fantastic image of them exiting the chapel and I managed to catch her doing it. Brienne also accepts her own wedding commissions and she's most definitely a steal. If you're still looking for a photographer for your wedding this summer, please call or e-mail to check her availability. To see more examples of her work with us click here. — Sean

Mamie and Nick's Pauline Chapel Wedding (Sneak Peek)

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:43:00 +0000

You might remember Mamie and Nick from their engagement sitting last fall. On Saturday I photographed their wedding at Pauline Chapel, a beautiful and historic landmark just across the street from the Broadmoor. Of course Memorial Day weekend is never complete without thunderstorms. Still, we managed to catch the best part of the weekend before their reception at the Garden of the Gods Club. On the way to the reception we rode in a 1959 Rolls Royce through the Garden of the Gods park and made this fun photograph! The car was courtesy of ddg Classics. Maggie of Celebrations by Maggie helped Mamie and Nick plan their wedding. And the flowers that made the flower girls truly flower-like were provided by Design Works. Stay tuned for a slide show of Mamie and Nick's Pauline Chapel wedding soon! — Sean

Aimee and Brian's Air Force Academy Chapel wedding (a sneak peek)

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:24:00 +0000

Aimee and Brian were married Friday, May 15 at the Air Force Academy Chapel and celebrated with a reception at Phantom Canyon Brewery. Aimee and Brian are both in the Air Force, and since Aimee works at the Academy (and she has the access!) we were able to walk to Terrazzo and photograph everyone on Spirit Hill. Aimee planned to have a lot of time for photos at the chapel and Garden of the Gods. This was my first AFA Chapel wedding of the year and it was a blast! I just love to photograph there. The wind was blowing and the sun was shining… a perfect day for a wedding! Keep watch for a slide show from their wedding coming soon! —Cathy

Ginny and Drew's Garden of the Gods Club Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Sean Cayton) — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:14:00 +0000

I posted a sneak peek of Ginny and Drew's Garden of the Gods Club wedding here. Ginny and Drew were married Friday May 1, 2009. Ginny and Drew planned their wedding while they were stationed overseas. They did a wonderful job. Because of the rain, their ceremony was moved to the patio area. Sometimes being closer allows for more photographic possibilities. I love the photograph of Ginny's parents, below. To a photographer, rainy days can be very pleasing. After their wedding, we explored the grounds of the club. I love the picture (above) of Ginny and Drew framed along a walkway. Click here to see a slide show of the Ginny and Drew's wedding. Thanks so much Ginny and Drew for inviting me to be a part of your day! — Sean

Little Sophie

cathy@caytonphotography.com (Cathy Cayton) — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Kim and Todd were married in 2006. They are a beautiful couple and it comes as no surprise that their first child would be beautiful too! Little Sophie is four months old and she's such a darling! I finally got to meet her when I photographed her a week ago. Check out a slide show from that photo session… Can you believe those cheeks?! — Cathy