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Monday, August 30, 2010

Grace Marie + Travis :: Colorado Wedding

I don't need to tell you that Grace Marie is the most elegant bride I've ever seen, or that Travis is ridiculously handsome, or that the location was a photographer's dream. Travis built this house and barn. To further perfect the scenario, the owners of the property, Scott and Kellie, are the kindest people you'll ever meet; for them to open their home to host this wedding speaks volumes about their generosity and sense of family.

Big thanks to Greg Feldman for assisting/shooting with me. I'll not post any of his shots because he and I have such a different style of post-processing, and I don't want to butcher any of his visions. :)

Without further ado, here are some of my favorites from Travis and Grace Marie.



















The following is one of my favorite shots that I've ever taken. This moment speaks volumes, I think, about this sister relationship:









First look:







The groomsmen were oh-so-very patient:



Favorite. Shot. Ever:







This makes me snortLaugh every time I look at it. Travis really wasn't crying while signing the marriage certificate ... I promise. We went up to the barn's office to make things legal and it was 12,800 degrees up there, and 194% humidity. That is Grace Marie's father who officiated the ceremony--how cool is that?



Grace Marie and her mother had some seriously special moments. I was a little choked up more than once.







Here's an example of a low light, failed flash shot. And still I love it.



It rained. The wind blew. But that did not stop the party.



During a toast to the couple, Scott mentioned something that he, Kellie and I had discussed before: It takes courage to confidently promise fidelity, love, and commitment in front of the people who mean the most to you. It takes a certain bravery to believe in a lifetime partnership. A huge thanks to Grace Marie and Travis for not only allowing me to photograph this commitment, but for making me feel like I was part of it all, too.

6 comments:

Gino Siller Photography said...

I am truly speechless Haley. I would go on about the seed, and it receiving its water, but that would get just way too graphic. You honestly amaze me, and you did this all on your own. I know horses are your "thing", but you have a gift for capturing human emotion, and you need to run with it. Damn you!!!!

Emily said...

Haley, my dear, these are AMAZING!!! Seriously! They are beautiful. You really do have a special talent.

Lindz said...

Haley, your photos are so beautiful. I love the way you see things through your lens. It's not just a regular picture, it tells a story. :)
Great Job!

Anonymous said...

lisa percival-travis' mother :
of course i cried when i saw your pictures! anyone that knows me realizes how i cry! but your photos were so private, so feeling, so beautiful in every sense. thank you for showing this wonderful couple with all their love and laughter and excitement and true joy.

Anonymous said...

Hi Hayley!
Grooms' sister, Erica. What absolutely stunning pictures these are. I have to say some of the best I have seen that do actually capture the "moment". You are truly talented. Thanks for all your work and I hope to make it out again soon, and see you at the ranch. Erica

Sue Smith said...

Grooms aunt Sue - Your pictures brought me to the wedding that I couldn't make in person. They were incredible.