I traveled to Ft. Collins, CO, this past week and made some time to go out and enjoy the location.  Let me tell you, it is a gorgeous part of the country.

Here are a few photos from that trip.

Horsetooth Mountain Reservoir, just west of Ft. Collins.

A walking trail near the reservoir.

A self portrait off some street art in Old Town Ft. Collins.

Sculpture at a plaza in Old Town Ft. Collins.

I had a chance to make a very quick visit to Rocky Mountain National Park which is about one hour drive from Ft. Collins.  Amazing natural beauty.

Some elk enjoying the beautiful weather.

Me, enjoying the fine weather!  ;-)    I had a Suzuki XL7 SUV as a rental and the hood became a good tripod for this shot!

Some of the stunning vistas.

A panoramic shot - this is made up of three photographs “stitched” together.   When printed, it will be about 12 inches tall by about 30 inches across

The weather was beautiful - but not quite good for a picnic.  Maybe on my next visit!

You may remember Shelley and Brian from their engagement session earlier this year (time flies).  Yesterday was their wedding and it was just as expected:  a CELEBRATION.

 The day started off with a drive to Bellville, TX, where the ceremony was taking place.  It was a gorgeous day for a wedding - and the BP MS 150  bycicle ride.  Yes, I got to share the road with the riders who who were in the beginning stage of their Houston to Austin charity ride - and having lunch in Bellville.

Once there, the ceremony took place at the beautiful little chappel of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Here’s an “infrared” photograph that showcases it.

Once everyone arrived, things started to move fast.

 Shelley and the girls got ready…

As with most traditions, she made Brian wait…(get used to it, Brian!)

The ceremony was lovely.  Shelley was a bit emotional and stumbled through the last part of the vows - but they made it just fine.

We took advantage of the beautiful weather and church grounds to get a nice formal portrait of the newlyweds.

Then it was on to the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Northwest for the party they had all been waiting for.

Shelley and Brian made a grand entrance to the Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right (to Party)”.  It certainly set the tone for the rest of the evening!

The dance floor quickly filled as Terry from A+ Music on the Move  played everyone’s favorites.  Just as we thought it would settle down a bit for the couple’s first dance - they kicked it off with MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This”! 

They slowed it down some for the formal first dance.

Followed by a very emotional father-daughter dance.

Cake cutting - notice how Brian cleans up after himself when eating cake!  I think Shelley has been teaching him well!

The best man provided some great guidance on making a marriage successful - reminding them that it’s all about give and take.  He gives, she takes.

Then it was non-stop dancing the rest of the night.

And it was all capped off with a bubble send-off.

Shelley, Brian, it’s been an absolute pleasure to work with the two of you and I wish you the very best.  You have been a blast!

I had an incredibly fun time with Mayra and Marcos (and Princess and Winnie) this past week.   They wanted some photos in bluebonnets and did great finding a nice little patch right in town.   They brought Princess and Winnie along for a few shots.  Princes had a great time running around and Winnie - well, she’s a bit “height challenged” so she hopped around in the tall wildflowers!

Anyway, Mayra and Marcos were a blast.  It was a warm day - mid-80s and sunny - and we started at about 4:00 PM.  You couldn’t tell.  They were tickling, poking, hugging, kissing…well, doing what people in love do!

If this session is any indication, I think their wedding is going to be incredible!