Luxury Wedding Photographer :: Four Seasons Denver

Indulgent

 

First of all, can you say indulgent? As I walked into the Four Seasons suite where Breanne and her girls were getting ready, the bridesmaids immediately pointed me to Breanne’s dress. Oh. My. Goodness. It was all things fluffy, ruffly, lacy, and sparkly all wrapped into one gorgeous dress.  Breanne loves all things girly and princess, and oh my did it show in her dress. I knew exactly what to do to make those ruffles sing!

 

Four Seasons Denver Luxury Wedding Photographer, Audrey Michel Photography

watch for more images from Mike and Breanne’s Four Seasons Wedding

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Denver Luxury Wedding Photographer :: Santa Fe Art

Santa Fe Art Excursion

 

If you’ve read my about me page, you know I believe in celebrating art.  As an art history major in college, I’ve studied why different cultures produce art. I’ve visited a large majority of the world’s prominent museums, and have excitedly informed my friends and family with discriptions of different pieces. I can’t help myself…I love it!
So when my husband came home from work, saying his boss offered us their house in Santa Fe for the weekend, I was like “hell ya! How soon can we go??”.
Their house is walking distance to Canyon Road art district, perfect!  I was determined to find a piece for my office…about 3ft by 4ft tall to go above the sofa.  Great concept. However, I wasn’t quite prepared for $10,000+…ooops. I was totally bummed. But, my large format painting shall remain on my radar.  I did find a nice piece of pottery, and a couple of gifts. YAY!
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Denver Luxury Wedding Photographer, Sophisticated, Audrey Michel Wedding Photographer
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Jewish Wedding Photographer :: Grand Hyatt Denver

Matt + Nurit | Married

When Matt and Nurit first contacted me, they asked how I felt about photographing an modern orthodox Jewish wedding celebration. To be honest, I’d never been a part of one before. I’d photographed numerous interfaith weddings where Jewish traditions were mixed in, but never orthodox. I was excited for the opportunity, and more than willing to do my research and learn.
I loved Matt and Nurit’s connection, they are high school sweet hearts, just like Aaron and I.  And I greatly understood the trust they were placing with me to capture the spirit of their day.
Orthodox Jewish Wedding, Denver Photographer Audrey Michel, Grand Hyatt
Orthodox Jewish Wedding, Denver Photographer Audrey Michel, Grand Hyatt
Orthodox Jewish Wedding, Denver Photographer Audrey Michel, Grand Hyatt
             Orthodox Jewish Wedding, Denver Photographer Audrey Michel, Grand Hyatt   Orthodox Jewish Wedding, Denver Photographer Audrey Michel, Grand Hyatt
Looking back through Matt and Nurit’s day has been a blast.  The WHOLE day is filled with spirited celebration and meaning. Literally hours of incredible interaction and symbolism. I know I say it often, that it is an honor for me to be a part of anyone’s wedding day, but for Matt and Nurit, I felt as if they gave me a gift. An amazing experience and glimps into a way of life I’ve never seen. Thank you!
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Denver Wedding Photographer :: Indulgent Holiday Celebration

I love the Holidays!

I love the holidays. I love decorating. I love wrapping presets. I love all the parties. I love special meals. And I love hanging out with all our family and friends.
My husband and I are both from Nebraska, and travel back there often. Even more now that I have a nephew, Henry.
Every year my family has a different meal for Christmas Eve dinner, and this year we decided on stuffed Cornish Game hens. One for each of us, along with sweet potatoes, asparagus wrapped in prosciutto (appetizers), and a spinach salad. For dessert my sister made ricotta cheesecake with a blackberry reduction sauce. Since I don’t particularly cook these days, we bring the fancy champagne…  Can you say, delightful?!
Denver Wedding Photographer, Audrey Michel, Indulgent Celebration
After dinner we open presents, and I have to say, Santa was particularly generous this year.  This was Henry’s second Xmas, but since he was 6 months old last time, it didn’t really count.  I think I need a newer, larger sleigh to get all his gifts back to Nebraska. What can I say, it is my official job as auntie to spoil him rotten…And love every minute of it!!
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And of course I had to photograph Henry playing in the snow… or did we do a photoshoot in the snow? motivations are debatable!  Either way, here is one more of his cute little face!
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Engagement Photographer Denver | Sophisticated City Photography

Christen + Jeremy  |  Engaged

Draped in his new fancy sport coat, Jeremy announced that this is not the first time he’s walked through the allies of downtown Denver in his nicest clothes. Although, it is the first time he’s done it sober! Which made me giggle! These two are full of one liners. What I love about them is they could easily finish each others jokes, but instead let the other deliver the punch line and basque in the laughter that follows.
Denver LoDo Sophisticated Engagement Portrait
 Jeremy has been our friend for years. He’s always been the notorious single dude that would randomly pop in and out of our social life, my guess is because there was something better to do other than hang out with his married friends. And that was cool!…and then Christen showed up. Jeremy doesn’t just bring girls around. And definitely not to Sunday night dinner…homemade cookies in hand. All the sudden texts were answered in full sentences, and our invitations were met with ‘absolutely, we’d love to’. Uh…you’d better marry this girl!  It didn’t take long before the house was bought and the question was asked. Christen, we couldn’t be happier to have you in our lives. We’ve never seen JRay happier!
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also, thank you to Kori Schell of AK Studio for awesome hair and makeup!