I was stranded and a little bored in the Nashville airport not too long ago and realized I hadn't 'googled' my name in quite a while. It's interesting sometimes finding your name being promoted without your knowledge! That was the case when I found Elizabeth Anne Designs....they had found some of my work and added me to their 'library', a helpful resource of wedding professionals. Upon beginning a dialogue, Elizabeth Anne was also excited about my latest project, and recently featured my Super 8 on their blog!

Check it out HERE and send them a little comment lovin'.

One of the nicest ladies in the industry, Jennifer over at Destination I Do Magazine, recently featured my Super 8 video on the DIDO Blog! You can check it out HERE and leave her a sweet comment! I've had a full-page ad with Destination I Do for a year and a half now. In that time they have gone international, stocking bookstores even overseas with their magazine. They hold a WONDERFUL policy that limits advertising to just 50%, with the other 50% being useful content. Also they provide the best of vendors....in order to advertise with them, you must go thru a portfolio review and be up to their high standard. Destination I Do Magazine is a great resource for those of you looking for a non-traditional wedding, and can be found at your local Barnes & Noble!

Check back shortly and I'll tell you another place at your local bookstore where you can find my name :)

Just got an email from the lovely lady herself that I was featured on wedding and life 'stylista' Megan Hobson's blog! And she has the sweetest things to say about me :) Megan has a wonderful style resource for everything from wedding invitations to fashion to home decor, and it's updated REGULARLY! Check her out HERE

Yes! Lounges are also now available for Super 8! Check out the stylin' destination wedding of New York couple, Brooke & Edouard's Super 8 lounge HERE

Nate & Claudia's sweet lounge HERE!

Another announcement?? Yep! Lounges are here! Although slideshow pages are cool, Lounges take it to the next level being personal and dynamic webpages that we can add to any time. Imagine, one beautifully designed webpage that is home to your engagement gallery, your wedding slideshow, and now years later, your first baby photos?

Ryan is a childhood friend of mine and I recently got to attend his wedding as a GUEST! But the next day I was honored that they wanted me to photograph them running around Chicago back in their wedding clothes. The day took a surprising turn as we were filmed for t.v. commercials, then whisked onto a rooftop to watch the Cubs play.

Check out Ryan & Elizabeth's lounge HERE!

What to do this afternoon? Cast your VOTE for the leadership of this country, then head to Starbucks for a FREE TALL COFFEE.

WOW. Can you believe this is the same little guy? Check out our first year project meeting ONE and TWO, you'll be amazed!



A little family time before hitting the park....





Ryan's first ever experience on the swings...you could watch him turn from sheer terror to complete joy...




I cannot believe how fast he has grown up, and how soon his personality has taken shape.



THANK YOU EVERYONE for the wonderful comments, phone calls, and support about my Super 8 project! I can't say how encouraging and helpful it was hearing your comments, and seeing the video embedded on some of your own personal blogs.

CLIENT REMINDER: I'll need final design approval Nov. 4th if you'd like your albums in time for the holidays.

BIG thank yous: Brooke & Edouard - for having me participate in filming your beautiful wedding,
James Christianson - for your support and presenting me with this wedding opportunity,
and Katie Thurmes - for saying "why haven't you started Super 8 yet?"

I would LOVE to hear you thoughts and first impressions on my Super 8 experiment in the comments below!

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This is my new (old) Super 8 video camera...from the unassuming BOX. I am just blown away by the quiet beauty that this camera produces. I have been testing this camera for a few months, and had the wonderful opportunity to film an amazing Aspen wedding with it. I had SO MUCH fun shooting this wedding in the new medium, that I have decided to continue seeking opportunities to do more. As of today, I will be adding Super 8 Videography to my services. What excites me just as much as filming more weddings itself, is the opportunities I'll hopefully have to work alongside my favorite photographer friends, instead of just sharing stories later in the week!

Video will be posted in a few hours :)

Tonight was supposed to be the unveiling of THE SECRET BOX. But my laptop froze and I lost over a half day's work. I was very, very sad. Now my machine goes into the shop. For now, an image of me from RJ Kern.



The above photo is from one of RJ's coffee shop classes. They are free and you should go if he offers another.

I've got 2.5 kick butt announcements that I'm so excited to be finally sharing with you. I'll be gunning to get one announcement out in the next two days, and keeping my fingers crossed about getting the box unleashed to you in the next week! Seriously, I think it's the most beautiful, unique, and artistic work I've done in a while...and it's been a year in the making.

And we were there!!!!

An incredible evening...amazing stories to follow! (yep, we're on the Wrigley rooftops)

A visual hint as to what is in the box....

The unveiling is contingent on a third party....so hopefully soon..... However the list of people "in the know" has grown exponentially. Email me, and I just might share ;)

For such an amazing and heartfelt couple, these two just overflow with welcoming! All throughout the time that I have known these two, I have felt nothing but warmth in being a part of their courtship and wedding. Yes, they are married now, but I just wanted to share these fantastic images with you before the wedding images. Why? Because you can just see their personalities...



According to Kurt, Chicago is "the greatest city in the world"...



This was one of those absolutely perfect days...and just the perfect time in a perfect day. We met in the evening and they said, "Kevin, we will do anything you want." Awesome.











We shot right through the sunset, using street lights for our light....





watching the nightfall on the gorgeous Chicago skyline...





How did I get to meet this wonderful couple? It's a great story and I'll share that shortly, how I'm blessed with such great people to work with..

If you think this is a good photo for the "Faith" category over at JPG Magazine, follow this link and I'd love your YEAH vote!

This is the #1 photographed spot in Colorado....and I was there without a camera. Shooting up in Aspen a couple weeks ago, I had a nice little break with James Christianson and Jason Wells. Ironically all 3 of us pro photographers did not bring a camera :) We were standing there snapping pictures with our Blackberrys and iPhones and even had a couple passer-bys make a couple comments. It was a funny moment, and I actually kinda like how this image turned out a little vintage-y from my cell phone! Doesn't it look like it's from the 60s?

My random thought is that although Fall is probably my favorite season, I think I'm not ready for it to be here yet! Summer just went by so fast. And actually time has been going by really fast! I'll be 28 in a couple weeks and that means we've now lived in Colorado for over a year and half.

Lot's o' behind the scenes things going on here. I'll be posting up lots of images from the past few months, both personal and commissioned work. And yes, I'll be slowly rolling out some new secrets and surprises!

I'll be at R.J. Kern's coffeeshop class tomorrow night in Westminster. Check out the info here, and stop on by cause it's free and I promise you'll learn something :)

What could possibly be in this beat up, unassuming box left on my doorstep? Only the biggest change in my career in the 5 years I have been photographing weddings. Big announcement this Fall :) Currently only about 6 people on the planet know what is in this box.

No worries! My current services will not be changing...they will be expanding.

**Thank you to all the wonderful people leaving us such heartfelt anniversary wishes!!**