**Surprise for Dad** | Fort Collins Family Photographer

Agnieszka is a very dear friend and fellow photographer.  She moved to Fort Collins last fall with her husband, Tim, and little girl, Anya.  Before moving, she had been looking for local photographers to connect with and came across my site.  She sent me the most bubbly and sweet email asking if I’d like to meet up sometime.  I took a look at her business, A Brilliant Photo, and fell head over heals for her gorgeous work!  Then I knew I HAD to meet this fabulous photog whose name I had no idea how to pronounce ;)

A and I met at her new home for tea one afternoon and I felt as if I were talking to a long lost friend.  She has since become one of my closest friends and confidants.  I am soooooooo glad that she had the nerve to email a total stranger in hopes of making a connection.  Agnieszka – you’re awesome and I <3 you!

This spring, Agnieszka and I decided to swap photo shoots (yay!!!).  She shot all of my promo shots for the Moriah Riona rebrand, which you can see around my sites.  Yes, I know, she’s amazing!  So, when she told me that she was expecting her second child and wanted to surprise Tim during a photo shoot – I knew the pressure was on!  Haha. Oh my goodness... this was definitely one of my favorite (and most nerve wracking shoots) ever!  I was so nervous during the shoot – even more than a wedding!   I was really afraid that I was going to say something and accidentally give away the surprise.  But the session turned out soooooo well and I am so excited to finally share it with you!!

Agnieszka was pretty sneaky and just told Tim that we were doing a little family photo shoot.  He had no idea what she had in store for him!

Miss Anya!  I love this precious little girl!!

What a Daddy's Girl!

Ok, surprise time!  Aaaah I was sooooo nervous!  Haha... Agnieszka had me hand a book to Tim so he could read it to Anya.  It was entitled "I'm a Big Sister."  Tim actually skipped over the inscription Agnieszka had written on the front page and didn't quite get the surprise at first... She told him to go back and

take a look at her little message....

What a beautiful family with another little one on the way!!  Congrats!!!

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Tapestry House Wedding Slideshow

Here's Elyse and AJ's wedding slideshow from their big day at the Tapestry House!  Music: She's Just Like Summer by Kelly Pettit.  Used with permission.  Enjoy!

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Tapestry House Wedding | Elyse & AJ

Wedding Vendors:

Venue | Tapestry House, LaPorte, Colorado 

Florist | Hana Style Designs 

Catering & Cake | Behind The Scenes 

DJ | Knight Entertainment 

Elyse and AJ got married on a gorgeous day back in June.  Their wedding was my first at the Tapestry House in LaPorte, Colorado (just north of Fort Collins).  Can I tell you, I am in love with this venue??  It was so beautiful and the staff was amazing.  There were numerous exciting backdrops for my lovely couple to be photographed in front of.

Elyse and AJ were an incredible couple to work with, so laid back and down to earth.  You may remember the absolutely fabulous engagement session they styled?? It was great to see their calm natures through out the day as they thoroughly enjoyed the company of family and friends and their love for one another.  I also loved how they were so willing to be adventurous to get some spectacular shots (i.e. when Elyse jumped in an old claw foot bathtub in her wedding gown – love it!). 

Congratulations Elyse and AJ!!

You may remember, from their engagement session, the Elyse loooooves gorgeous shoes.  When I spotted her wedding day heels, I just. about. died. and kind of wanted to keep them for myself ;)

Gorgeous!!

Love this photo of Elyse - she is such a stunning bride!

Another favorite... see why I love the Tapestry House so much??

The beautiful blooms were created by Hana Style Designs.

Elyse's sister, Alex, was her maid of honor.  They were so sweet together - not only sisters, but quite obviously best friends.

These girls are just gorgeous!  Alex, you'd better call me when you're getting married ;)

So, yes, I spotted this fabulous tub in the bridal suite while Elyse was doing some finishing touches before the ceremony... I merely asked what she thought about taking some pics in there and she totally went for it!  What a rock star bride!  And what an adorable shot!

My second shooter, Chad, got these great shots of the groom, AJ, and his best man/brother.

The bride's father drove her up to the ceremony in this gorgeous classic car!

So sweet!

I love the look on AJ's face as he watches his bride walk toward him.  So romantic!  Chad captured the shot on the left as I got the one on the right.

I love this venue!  Apparently most couples choose to face away from the house and instead get married under the gazebo.  I love that Elyse and AJ decided to have the lovely Tapestry House as the backdrop for their ceremony.

And, it's official!

Look at these two... workin' it in front of my camera!  Love it!

Another favorite from the day...

Reception details...

This lovely cake was made by Behind The Scenes Catering.

Smash!

A sweet father/daughter dance... and AJ and his mom decided to be a little less "traditional" - it was awesome!

They danced the night away...

I loved this wedding!  Elyse and AJ, wishing you a spectacularly Happily Every After!!  

If you are a bride or groom, getting married at the Tapestry House and looking for a photographer contact me.  

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Happy Friday!  Here's a little sneak peek of what I've been working on...  

I know, she's gorgeous, right?!  Full wedding post coming soon!!  Have a great weekend :)

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