Published! And a Fantastic Article!!

Here's a link to an article about planning a mountain wedding - just what my brides need!!
From the Wedding Lovely Blog - Check it out...



http://weddinglovely.com/blog/tips-for-planning-a-mountain-wedding/

Happy Spring!!

Rachel Terry
Photographer in Colorado
Stellar Photography

Top 50 Must-Have Images for Your Album

I am a wedding photographer at the AA Barn, Western Riviera, Devil's Thumb Ranch, Grand Lake Lodge, Point Park, Wildhorse Inn, Winter Park, Snow Mountain Ranch and several other places within Grand County (Grand Lake, Winter Park, Granby & Fraser)... I am completely infatuated with being a wedding photographer and for the past 6 (professional) years have learned a few things on the way and want to pass them on...

The Wedding's Over... Now What??
I get asked on almost all of my weddings... 'What images do we choose for the album?', 'I'm stuck on choosing images, can you help?', 'I'm completely lost and don't know where to start!'

Don't worry! It's not as difficult as the absolutely amazing wedding you just planned :)

First, in my photography business, I believe that the bride should be able to choose every single image that goes in to their album - it was their wedding so they get to choose all of them! Now don't see this as a daunting task - especially with the cheat sheet I'm about to give you :) Second, even if you don't know what to choose, a good start is pick the images that mean the most to you & your family. I can always fill in the blanks with images that I think will tell the story of that most magical day!

Here's the list of Top 50 Must Have Images for Your Album...

Page 1/2 - Getting Ready
1. Dress Hanging and/or the Shoes!
2. The Rings
3. Flowers, Flowers, Flowers!!
4. The Bride Putting the Dress On (PG Version please!)
5. The Groom's Boutennierre
6. The Groom Putting his Jacket On

Page 3/4 - The Ceremony Pt 1
7. Wide Shot of the (Stunning) Ceremony Site
8. Details & More Details of the Ceremony Site
9. The Groom Walking (or Skipping!) to the Alter/Standing at the Alter
10. Bride & Father Walking to the Alter
11. The Father Giving Away the Bride (Cue the Tears!)
12. The Bride & Groom Holding Hands

Pages 5/6 - The Ceremony Pt 2
13. Wide Shot of the Ceremony Site with Guests Seated, Bride & Groom Looking at Officiant
14. Side Shot of the Bride
15. Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Watching
16. Parents Watching
17. The Kiss!!!
18. The New Mr. & Mrs.
19. The Recessional of the Bride & Groom (Jumping? Maybe?)
20. Guests/Family Hugging & Smiling & Mingling with the New Mr. & Mrs.

Pages 7/8 - The Not-So-Formal, Formal's
21.  Mr. & Mrs. with the Groom's Family
22. Mr. & Mrs. with the Brides' Family
23. Mr. & Mrs. with all Family & Bridal Party
24. Groom with the Ring Bearer
25. Bride with the Flower Girl
26. Mr. & Mrs. with the Bridal Party (A Fun Shot if you Will???)

Pages 9/10 - The Husband & Wife Duo
27. Candids (It's a Specialty!)
28. Close Up of the Fantastic Duo
29. A Little Kiss? Why, Yes!
30. A Wonderfully Artistic Wide Shot? Done.

Pages 11/12 - The Pre Party
31. The Delicious Appetizers
32. The Tastey Specialty Drinks
33. Your Guests Enjoying the Heck Outta Themselves!
34. The Wonderfully Grand Entrance
35. Wide Shot of the Amazing Venue that You'd Spent So Long Dreaming About...
36. Parents Speech Letting you Know How Proud they are of You
37. Best Man & Maid of Honor Speech letting you know how Awesome you are!

Pages 13/14 - The Party Pt 1
38. A Gorgeously Wide Shot of the First Time You Dance as Husband/Wife
39. A Close Up of the Smiles & Tears whilst Dancing
40. One Fun Twisty/Twirly Shot of your Amazing Dance Skills
41. Father & Daughter Dance
42. Mother & Son Dance

Pages 15/16 - The Party Pt 2
43. The Hubby & Friends (Candid, of course!)
44. The Wifey & Friends (Yes, candid.)
45. Getting Ready to... cut the cake!
46. Cutting the Cake.
47. Smashing the Cake in the Groom's Face? OMG, Yes Please!
48. A Very Informal, last minute photo to remember the Bride & Groom in their Normal Fashion
49. Guests Dancing
50. More Guests Dancing (Hopefully not too plastered at this point!)


Now, of course, you might not have hired me for the entire 8 hour day to capture everything on this list - but no worries - you can always fill it in with more candids & more laughing :) Those are the best photos anyways!

And just a reminder, this is NOT a 'Photo List', this is a list to help you decide what photos to select for your album. This list came straight from the ol' noggin', so no list necessary when hiring me for the big day (Well maybe the list of Uncle Bob & Aunt Jo, The Cousins, The Aunts & Uncles, etc), but defintely not to capture the already-happening, happenings.

Hope the list is helpful, and please & always remember... I'm only a phone call/email away if you still need help - that's what I'm here for!!


Rachel Terry, Photographer in Colorado ;)
Stellar Photography

2011 is Booking!!

For all the brides who are planning a wedding for the summer of 2011 - please be aware that I am booking up FAST!!

Dates already booked:
June 4
June 18
June 23
June 25
July 30
September 10

Also, for those of you who are interested in my services, please note my prices will be increasing as of August 31, 2010. However, I will lock in the 2010 rates for your wedding in 2011 if you send in your contract & deposit before that date.

Give me a call - I'd love to chat!
Rachel :)

And.... Go!

Wedding season has officially started for me! I just got back last night from a wedding in Morrison at Willow Ridge (around the Red Rocks Park area). Erin & Drew made it so easy for me to begin my busy summer - they reminded me (many many times) of why I love doing what I do! They were so sweet and had a great group of friends and family to celebrate with. I am so very very lucky to be able to share in these special days!! Pictures to come soon...

Past Brides...

I wanted to say thank you to all of my brides that I've had the privilege of photographing their wedding this year... I have had such a FANTASTIC summer with so many gorgeous events. I've been from Grand Lake - to Denver - to Vail - to Breckenridge - back to Grand Lake - and have had the best summer yet!

I also know that most of my business comes from referrals from past brides -- So I've decided to implement a Refer a Friend special. All you have to do is refer me to another bride-to-be and I'll gladly send a check to you for $50 bucks if they sign a contract with me... Not only that - but the future bride will receive a check for $50 bucks too!!

So please - spread the word!! And have an awesome summer!!

Visit my website for details...

Prospective Brides....

I've decided that my brides and grooms deserve a little something - there is so much time, effort, planning & MONEY that go in to a wedding and I thought maybe I'd take a load off somewhere for them. I've got three specials right now - check 'em out!

Free Engagement Portraits
10% Off a Weekday Wedding (Mon-Thu)
10% Off the Elite Package

Take your pick!! (View the website for more details)

July 4th Craziness!!

What a weekend!! July 4th is always busy for me - but this one definitely tops them all. I started out on Saturday with a 4th of July wedding at Pole Creek Golf Course in Fraser, then headed to Denver Saturday night for a traditional mixed Jewish/Swedish wedding at the Botanic Gardens in Littleton, then off to Vail for a Military wedding on Monday morning at Piney River Ranch. Lots of driving and about 2500 pictures.

I managed to sneak in some landscape shots of the Vail wedding location, which has been one of the most incredibly amazing areas I've ever been to - if you're ever in the area, make sure you head up to Piney River Ranch.

I'm glad to be back in Grand Lake and ready for 2 more weddings this week -