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Kristina + Matt's Boulder Wedding

I absolutely love the intimacy and vibe of a small wedding and Kristina and Matt’s backyard wedding had the best vibes! These two are so laid back and down to earth so this wedding fit them so perfectly! So simple yet so elegant, it was such an easy going experience I forgot I was even working. Kristina and Matt are such an amazing couple and you could just tell these two were perfect for each other! Having their ceremony and reception at Kristina’s mothers beautiful home made for a great, carefree day for these two and the pictures turned out amazing! Here’s a little sneak peek of Kristina and Matt’s Boulder wedding! Enjoy!

Austin Connoyer 10/29/21 Austin Connoyer 10/29/21

Emily + Zach Boulder Engagement Session

When Emily got in contact with me saying they were coming up from Florida and wanted an engagement session out in the mountains, I was so down for it! Even more she mentioned she loved my Boulder sessions, which is one of my favorite spots, so I was even more excited! I love when couples from out of state come to Denver for shoots with me and these two were so good at working with the camera. I barely had to prompt them half the time, they were so happy and into each other! And you can 100% see it in the photos! Anyway here are a few from their Boulder engagement session!

We started at Chautauqua Park, where these two were having so much fun out in the fields!

It really was infections, made me smile the whole time :)

And then of course we had to go to Lost Gulch Overlook!

Austin Connoyer 5/13/21 Austin Connoyer 5/13/21

All In The Details

Wedding details really set a tone for the wedding day! For my wedding couples that aren’t sure what you want included, this blog has some great tips to get the most out of your detail photos!

It all begins with the DETAILS! In some ways the details set the look for the whole wedding and gives way to the style of the day! For my brides out there, this blog is a guide for what you should expect from your detail photos as well as some tips on what you should include for your day. From everything to your rings to the invitations, to the dress.. they all encompass your big day and deserve some spotlight!

Gather The Goods

First things first, I want to list out a lot common details I shoot. This will give you a good idea of what details you may want to include on your wedding day! Make sure you have all of these items in one spot wherever you are getting ready so I can get right to work creating beautiful details for you. Here’s a short list:

The dress
The Rings (All Three Of Them)
Jewelry
Shoes
Perfume
Veil/ Hair Pieces
Invitations
Bouquet
Gifts
Sentimental Items

The invitations give a great focus point for your detail photos!

And showing off your colors will truly make your details your own!

Keep All Three Rings

The most common detail missing when I arrive are the rings! So make sure you have all of them with you when you’re getting ready. Don’t worry we will get the groom’s ring back to him :) If you do forget, no worries, we can always get a ring shot at the reception if there’s extra time!

Don’t Forget The Bouquet

Have the bouquet delivered to the bride before first looks so we can have them for the bridal portraits. Don’t worry we will make sure to keep them in water if it’s a hot day so they still look great for the ceremony!

Gifts Make For Fun Pics!

Whether they’re gifts for the bride/groom or for groomsmen/bridesmaids, they make for a great personal touch for your detail shots! If you do want photos of gifts for your wedding party, just make sure everyone has them on hand at the beginning of the day!

Clean The Ring

For your engagement session as well as wedding day, make sure you get your ring cleaned ahead of time. That it looks breathtaking when I get those up close ring shots!

Leave the Reception Details To Me

Your reception details should be all taken care of for you, so leave all of that to me! Typically I’ll get those photos during cocktail hour or before entrances. So relax, I got this :)

Austin Connoyer 4/16/21 Austin Connoyer 4/16/21

Emily + Ben

SO cool that I’ve taken pictures of these two all over the country these past couple years! After this latest session at Lookout Mountain in Colorado, I just had to share my journey with Emily and Ben!

So I just had my third photo session with Emily and Ben… and now we’ve officially taken photos together in our third different state!! From Texas to Missouri to Colorado, I can’t get over the fact that it feels like we’ve been everywhere together! Back in the 2019, these two chose me to capture their big day and I never would have guessed two years later we’d be doing Ben’s headshots in a completely different city!

The first time we met, I was living in St. Louis and they were in Houston.. so of course I flew out to Houston to capture their engagement session. It was about 99 degrees out, but it turned out amazing! Fast forward a few months and these two had such a fun wedding in STL, disney theme included! Some of my favorite candid shots came from Ben and Emily’s wedding and I remember her dress being straight out of storybook. These two have so much fun and laughter together it can be infectious!

Two years later, I’m out here in Denver and was thrilled to find out these two had come out to Colorado as well! So of course I said yes when Ben asked if I could do some headshots for him… plus a few of them together for old times sake :) Easily my favorite part of this job is getting to know my couples and it’s so cool seeing some of them grow over the years. I’m so blessed and honored that I could see Emily and Ben again to capture them one more time… in a third state no less!!

I can’t believe this engagement shoot was two years ago!

And here we are two years later taking pictures in the mountains of Colorado!

What a journey it’s been with you two.. wouldn’t change a thing! I’ve loved working with you two!

Austin Connoyer 4/5/21 Austin Connoyer 4/5/21

Sarah + Adam Mountain Session

Moving to Denver was one the best decisions I’ve made in a long time! A big part of the reason is because of all the great friends out here! Adam and Sarah have been with me from the beginning, so its not surprising they are the subject of my very first blog post!

Wow taking these photos of Sarah and Adam brings back some big nostalgia vibes! Years ago, in St. Louis, these two were my first ever portrait shoot and now here we are again. Although this time they were willing to get back into their wedding attire and relive a little bit of their own nostalgia!

Needless to say the pictures turned out so gorgeous!!! Sarah looked just as beautiful in her wedding dress as she did the first time she wore it! And Adam looked great in his suit.. they complimented each other perfectly. It was just as if I was back at their wedding two years ago in STL, expect for the insane mountain views!

When some of us decided to take a trip out to the mountains near Telluride, we figured why not get some epic Colorado photos while we’re at it. Sarah and Adam have been good friends of mine for a long time and have been two of my biggest supporters on this photography journey of mine, so I'm very grateful for them and just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for always rooting for me, for your unwavering support, and, of course, for letting me use you as my models from St. Louis to Telluride! Can’t wait to take your 50th anniversary photos years down the road :)