Stellar Photography

Featured on Couture Colorado!!

2012-02-10T12:09:00.002-07:00

Check it out! The lovely Kara Delay from Pick Me Weddings submitted the photos and we got published!! Thanks, Kara :)

http://www.couturecolorado.com/wedding/2012/02/10/grand-fun-at-grand-lake/

Top 50 Must-Have Images for Your Album

2012-01-21T17:26:00.002-07:00

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

Errin & Colin : Wild Horse Inn

2012-01-07T18:28:00.001-07:00

Errin & Colin got married on March 8th at Wild Horse Inn in Tabernash, Colorado. They, too, had an intimate ceremony & reception at this all-in-one beautiful location! The details, the smiles, and the amazing weather made for an exceptional day! Congrats!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Wild Horse Inn in Tabernash, Colorado

Christy & Jason : Western Riviera Events Center

2012-01-07T18:16:00.001-07:00

Christy & Jason tied the knot in Grand Lake on August 13th at the beautiful Point Park. The reception was held at Western Riviera Events Center. Amazing food & floral design for the bouquets & centerpieces... This intimate group was one of a kind!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Point Park & Western Riviera Events Center in Grand Lake, Colorado

Leslie & Jonathan : AA Barn

2012-01-07T18:09:00.003-07:00

Leslie & Jonathan had a DIY wedding at the AA Barn in Grand Lake, Colorado. The ceremony was inside of the barn and the reception was held at the Western Riviera Events Center right on the lake in Grand Lake. The weather was gorgeous & the couple was amazing!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at AA Barn & Western Riviera Events Center in Grand Lake, Colorado

Tara & Tor : Snow Mountain Ranch

2012-01-07T18:04:00.001-07:00

Tara & Tor were actually already married and this was there official wedding day at Snow Mountain Ranch on July 3rd. The ceremony was at Columbine Point and the reception was at the Leggett room. We made a trip down the road to the Rowley Homestead to take some photos of the bridal party & immediate family - a great rustic location! Tara & Tor had their 'first look' at Just Ranch in front of a huge silo. Everything about the wedding was absolutely wonderful!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Snow Mountain Ranch & Columbine Point in Granby, Colorado

Gwin & Ryan : Grand Lake Yacht Club

2012-01-07T17:49:00.003-07:00

Gwin & Ryan are two of the most genuinely amazing people I've ever met! They are so perfect for each other & it's fitting that they had a most perfect wedding :) They got married on August 20th in Grand Lake - started at the Rapid's lodge getting ready and then headed out to AA Barn which is one of my favorite places to photograph! We did all of the 'Before Photos' with the bridal party and then headed over to Grand Lake Lodge. The ceremony was at Knuptial Knoll (which by the way, if you're not wearing cowboy boots - don't even think about walking all the way down the hill to walk down the isle!). We took some photos at the lodge to capture the amazing view of Mt Baldy & the lakes then headed to the family home to jump on the Kris Kraft boat so they could head over to the yacht club. Once they arrived, they were greeted by a bonafide cannon blasting the sound of their arrival! The day was so much fun - everyone loved everything!! They even capped the night with a jump in to Grand Lake (if you've never done it, it's about 45 degrees in the summer time... brrrr!)

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Grand Lake Yacht Club, Grand Lake Lodge & AA Barn in Grand Lake, Colorado

Lisa & Jared : Castle Rock

2012-01-07T17:33:00.001-07:00

Lisa & Jared tied the knot at an absolutely gorgeous location in Castle Rock, Colorado. The ceremony was at the outdoor pavilion of Cielo at Castle Pines with the reception in the cathedral ceiling reception room. The girls got ready in an absolutely gorgeous 'powder room' complete with all the details necessary to have a princess wedding :)

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Cielo at Castle Pines in Castle Rock, Colorado

Michea & Jesse : C Lazy U Ranch

2012-01-07T17:26:00.002-07:00

Michea & Jesse had an intimate wedding at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado on January 29th. They had just 40 people in attendance but had the fun of about 100! What a great group of family & friends :) It was a 'little' chilly outside so we made outdoor photo-time quick! But we still got some great photos...

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado

Dana & Howdy : Grand Lake Yacht Club

2012-01-07T17:21:00.003-07:00

Dana & Howdy had the most beautiful weather for their wedding on July 23rd in Grand Lake. The ceremony was at a private home on Grand Lake (just next to Point Park) and the reception was at the exclusive Grand Lake Yacht Club just off of the main street in town. They took a Kris Kraft boat across Grand Lake to the reception - very cool!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at the Grand Lake Yacht Club in Grand Lake, Colorado

Lauren & Graham : Western Riviera Events Center

2012-01-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

Lauren & Graham got married on August 6th in Grand Lake, Colorado. Their ceremony was at Point Park (a free location to get married through the town) in the grassy area versus the usual dock ceremonies. The reception was at Western Riviera Events Center that's right on the lake side. They pulled up from the ceremony in a rented pontoon boat - what a great entrance!

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Western Riviera Events Center & Point Park in Grand Lake, Colorado

Katie & Sean : Winding River Ranch

2012-01-07T16:31:00.003-07:00

Katie & Sean had a beautiful wedding on July 9th at Winding River Ranch in Grand Lake, Colorado. They had custom EVERYTHING!! From the pint glasses for their hand selected brews, the eclectic band (which Sean even joined in to sing a song to the new wifey!), the multi-printed & hand-rolled fabric dinner napkins, the mason jars with wild flowers and even down to the whole roasted pig! They started with a musical procession with an 8-piece acoustic group to accompany them down the isle and finished late-night with a bluegrass jam! What a fun couple :)

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Winding River Ranch in Grand Lake, Colorado

Julie & Aaron : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2012-01-07T16:31:00.001-07:00

Julie & Aaron tied the knot on July 30th at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado. We did some getting ready photos in their room at the main lodge then did a 'first look' at the cauldesac by the cabins. The ceremony was on the lawn in front of the Ranch House restaurant and the reception was in the Broad Axe Barn. Lovely, lovely, lovely

Rachel Terry, Wedding Photographer at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado

Peterson Family Portraits : Grand Lake CO

2011-11-27T13:07:00.001-07:00

Stacey & her beautiful family met me out at Monarch Lake just near Lake Granby for our portrait session. It was a goregous fall day with nothing but blue skies and snow capped mountains! The kids had a blast during the session and wanted nothing more than to jump in the lake :)

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Grand Lake, CO : Monarch Lake

Chelsea & Topher Engagement Photos

2011-11-27T12:55:00.000-07:00

Chelsea & Topher are good friends of mine from Grand Lake. Last year, I was actually able to capture their proposal at the family cabin on Grand Lake. We headed down to a local park in the Broomfield area with some amazing fall colors & a beautiful blue sky for the backdrop. Congrats!!

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Photographer in Grand Lake, Colorado

Lauren & James : Grand Lake, CO

2011-07-24T18:13:00.002-06:00

Lauren & James got married at James' parents house that sits right on the Colorado river in Grand Lake. It was a perfectly intimate setting for the ceremony. Lauren's bouquet is actually made of lillies that James dove in to a pond for - how romantic!!! They were definitely full of spirit and energy which made for some incredibly fun photos :)

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Grand Lake, CO

Heather & Tyler : Steamboat Springs

2011-07-24T18:11:00.002-06:00

Heather & Tyler got married at the Steamboat Christian Center and had their reception at the Bear River Bar & Grill right at the bottom of the mountain. Of course we had to take a trip up the gondola's to the top of the mountain for photos! What a sweet couple & so easy to work with... We also made a trip out to the Steamboat Barn for the 'first look' photos. Heather wore her grandmother's wedding dress, which was absolutely lovely! She changed just before the gondola ride in to a beautiful reception dress. Between the mountains, the dresses, the barn and the Colorado skies - this wedding was just perfect :)

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Steamboat Springs, CO

Sarah & Josh : Colorado Springs, CO

2011-07-24T18:04:00.002-06:00

Sarah & Josh got married on an intimate patio at the Lodge at Cathedral Pines in Colorado Springs. It was a beautifully romantic setting with red roses covering the reception hall and a gorgeous vintage dress. It was amazing weather - everything was just perfect!

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Colorado Springs, CO

Ali & Matt : Grand Lake, CO

2011-07-24T17:59:00.002-06:00

Congrats to Ali & Matt! What a beautiful ceremony at Ali's parents home on Shadow Mountain Lake :) They even built a temporary deck to host the ceremony. Ali chose fun spring/summer colors that were vibrant against the deep blue Colorado skies. The reception was at the Grand Lake Lodge (which finally opened this summer to weddings). What a great couple and fantastic day!!

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Grand Lake, CO

Liz & Brent : Vail Golf Club

2010-11-08T11:11:00.002-07:00

Liz and Brent got married at Wedding Island at Vail Golf Club and had their reception at Happy Valley Grill in Vail, CO. They had the beautiful fall colors that worked just perfect for their special day and incorporated the yellows, golds and reds in to their floral design. Thanks to Marc at Happy Valley Grill for amazingly delicious food and Blue Moon Bakery for the yummy cupcakes! Congrats Liz & Brent!

Rachel Terry

Stellar Photography

Vail, CO

Voted Grand County's BEST!!!

2010-11-05T14:54:00.000-06:00

I am proud to announce that Stellar Photography has been voted the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER by Grand County locals!!

The Sky Hi Daily News had a poll for Best of Grand County 2010 and I was fortunate enough to have been voted as their favorite :)

Thank you Grand County!!!!!!!

Kassy & Jon : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2010-11-05T14:41:00.001-06:00

Kassy & Jon had their ceremony & reception at Devil's Thumb Ranch - and what a beautiful vintage wedding :) Last year on the same weekend in October we did an Engagement Session with beautiful fall colors - and of course, this year, the fall leaves had already disappeared! Thank you unpredictable Colorado... Despite the lack of Aspen leaves, we managed to capture the sheer beauty of Devil's Thumb Ranch and all of her attention to detail really paid off through the photos. Thanks to Jessica Adler of JA Special Events & Weddings for her absolute commitment to Kassy & Jon and their special day....

I need your vote!!

2010-10-06T12:20:00.001-06:00

I've been entered in to Rocky Mountain Brides 'Cover Photo Contest' with only 4 other accepted applicants!

I need your vote!!

Click on the link below and vote for Cover Option 4 to vote for me...
http://rockymountainbride.com/Winter2011CoverContest.aspx

Wish me luck - and feel free to share this with your friends & family...

Yay!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Wedding Cinematographer

2010-09-01T12:07:00.000-06:00

So several times have I run across Rising Moon Cinematography and their completely incredible wedding video production. This video that I'm posting makes me cry every time I watch it :) The quality of the video and the details they put in to the editing leave me speechless!

If anyone is looking for a videographer for their wedding, please give Mike a call at Rising Moon Cinematography...

Erin & Nate : Snow Mountain Ranch

2010-08-19T21:02:00.000-06:00

Ok - more Vintage images - yes, it's my fav! Erin & Nate got married at Snow Mountain Ranch (I spent 3 days driving back & forth from Grand Lake for this & Kerrigan and David's weddings). Their ceremony was at Columbine Point and the reception at the Pavilion behind the main lodge.

What a wonderful day!!

Rachel Terry

Wedding Photographer at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado

Kerrigan & Dave : Snow Mountain Ranch

2010-08-19T21:01:00.000-06:00

Fun! Fun! Fun! I met with Kerrigan & Dave to review the details of the wedding day just two days before and one of the things that we discussed was that she wanted a second set of images to reflect a 'vintage' feel to the photos. This is my absolute new favorite way to process images!! Of course, I still leave an entire set of color with some black and white - but OMG! It is just so much fun :)

I also had a barn wood photo frame that I brought along which completely added to their wedding day theme. They had two cruiser bicycles that I just couldn't leave sitting there - they jumped on (after Kerrigan realized she couldn't ride it with her peacock feathered shoes) and off they went! The reception was at Snow Mountain Ranch at the Rowley Homestead - so rustic - so Colorado! They basically took care of everything having to do with planning a wedding - by themselves. The flowers, the food, the decor - and what an amazing job they did.

The wedding day, they had a limited amount of guests that attended which allowed them to have the most intimate ceremony amongst an aspen grove. The next day they had a full fledged Hootenanny in the same spot they had their wedding day reception - pics to come soon...

Everything about this wedding was just absolutely wonderful - I would do it again in a heartbeat!!

Rachel Terry

Wedding Photographer at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado

Rosie & Kevin : AA Barn, Grand Lake

2010-08-18T18:44:00.000-06:00

AA Barn magic!! Well why wouldn't you get married here?!? You get private access with a river, mountains, a meadow and an amazing barn :) Kevin & Rosie called me just a month prior to their wedding needing a photographer - and luckily I was able to fit them in to my already busy weekend.

What a fun idea to put the whiskey bar on the tailgate of an old Chevy! Perfected with custom made signs to guide you to the party.

Rachel Terry

Wedding Photographer at AA Barn in Grand Lake, CO

2011 is Booking!!

2010-08-17T15:36:00.003-06:00

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 :)

Emily & Nick : Wildhorse Inn

2010-08-05T22:10:00.001-06:00

What a fun fun wedding! Emily & Nick were just such a great couple and I enjoyed every minute of photographing their smiling faces :) They had their ceremony and reception at Wildhorse Inn in Tabernash, CO. We started the day with hair & makeup - moved on to a 'First Look' session with the bride & groom - then off to take pictures of the two of them with a bit of 'hitch hiking' involved. The ceremony was held just out the back porch of the lodge in a beautifully scenic meadow. The cocktail hour & dinner were held in a tent not far from the ceremony site.

Ear2Ear Photo Booth had a great set up for a fun way to capture memories & even had photo booth style prints to paste in to a Guest Book - what a brilliant idea! Oh - and the guests got to keep a second copy of the print for themselves :)

Matt with Elite DJ had a stunning set up with blue led lights that lit up the walls of the tent. So much more ambiance than just tent walls!! Pick Me Floral Design did such an amazing job on the bouquets & centerpieces - with orange, blue, purple & green - how can you go wrong!

Rachel Terry

Tabernash, CO Wedding Photographer at Wildhorse Inn

Stefanie & Rick : Point Park, Grand Lake

2010-07-10T00:01:00.000-06:00

Stefanie & Rick called me just 4 days before their wedding asking if I was available - lucky for them it was Friday and I was wide open :) It was only the two of them and their two sons that attended the ceremony, and how sweet it was! And what a great story too... The two boys were friends in school and their parents met one day because of the boys' friendship... and the rest is now history! Congrats Stefanie & Rick!!

Rachel Terry
Grand Lake, Colorado Wedding Photographer

Published!!! on Couture Colorado

2010-07-09T23:53:00.000-06:00

Carrie & Scott's wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch was published on Couture Colorado!! Yay!

Check it out :

Carrie & Scott : Part I
Carrie & Scott : Part II

Corrine & Glenn : AA Barn, Grand Lake

2010-07-07T10:31:00.000-06:00

Corrine & Glenn were such a fantastic couple! They decided just two weeks before the wedding that they wanted a professional photographer to capture their wedding - and boy are they glad they did! They got married at AA Barn just 5 miles outside of Grand Lake (actually managed by the forest service). The AA Barn is such an amazing venue - plus - it's very inexpensive to rent!!

We started out with a 'first look' photo and then on to about 45 minutes of just the two of them (which works out great so you're not running in to the cocktail hour). Thanks again for being such a great couple!!

Rachel Terry

Grand Lake Wedding Photographer

Thank You Notes

2010-07-01T22:28:00.000-06:00

Every time I get a thank-you from a bride & groom it ALWAYS makes me smile!! I thought I'd share these notes so you can see what amazing people I get to work with :)

"Rachel did a fantastic job with our wedding. She was great to work with and made us feel comfortable taking all of the photos. She has an artistic angle that is amazing! Some of our photos were so awesome that we didn't know it was us when we first looked at them. She made us feel and look very special. She was organized and made sure to get every specific photo that we had on our list. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants to have a great time and fantastic photos from their wedding."

Erin & Drew : May 15, 2010 (View their photos)

"Rachel was awesome to work with! Very easy going with lots of great ideas. Our pictures turned out fantastic!! My only complaint is not being able to pick out my favorites because there are so many great ones!!!!"

Tiffany & Jay : June 5, 2010 (View their photos)

"Rachel Terry of Stellar Photography lives up to her company name! She provides amazingly beautiful photography at a fraction of the cost of more well known, or highly advertized studios in the Denver metro area. A warm, relaxed professional in an often stressed-out industry (bridezillas!) She did not push us to purchase albums or hours of service we did not want. Her suggestions of lighting, locations and settings around Devil's Thumb Ranch were perfect. Rachel captured amazing candid shots and contemporary angles, as well as creative traditional shots. She is highly recommended by both my husband and me!"

Carrie & Scott : May 29, 2010 (View their photos)

Carrie & Scott : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2010-06-22T12:03:00.001-06:00

Carrie & Scott were one of the sweetest couples I have ever worked with! Their day went perfect and had everything you need for a true Colorado wedding! They got married at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, CO. From the amazingly gorgeous flowers, a baby calf named "Norman", a goat who tried to have a bridesmaids' bouquet for lunch, a DIY photo booth, chicken chasing, a string quartet, a surprise Michael Jackson "Thriller" dance from her friends... and so much more I don't have time to say it in... this wedding was absolutely Colorado!

They had the ceremony at the outdoor ceremony site & the reception in the Broad Axe Barn. All of the bridesmaids wore the same shade of blue (to match her absolutely gorgeous ring & flowers in the bouquet) which really allowed for the personality of each girl to come out and not to mention, each dress was flattering to each girl! Love it! Wish I knew anything about flowers and I would tell you what the amazing bouquets & centerpieces have - but I don't - so you'll have to ask Rami & Kara of Pick Me! Floral & Event Design. :)

Rachel Terry

Tabernash, Colorado Wedding Photographer at Devil's Thumb Ranch

Laura & Casey : Snow Mountain Ranch

2010-06-16T22:22:00.000-06:00

I swear I have the best brides & grooms!! Laura & Casey were so easy going and had a great group of friends & family to share in their special day! Rami of Pick Me! Floral & Event Design coordinated the wedding and provided the beautiful flowers. They had their ceremony in Whispering Pines Chapel at Snow Mountain Ranch and their reception in the Leggett Room.

Rachel Terry

Snow Mountain Ranch Wedding Photographer

Tiffany & Jay : Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA

2010-06-16T13:08:00.001-06:00

Tiffany & Jay were a lot of fun! They had a destination wedding from Mississippi to beautiful Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby. They had just 12 guests attend the wedding & reception and had a great time. Tiffany had worked at the Sombrero Stables in the YMCA for 2 summers, so a dinner at the stables was fitting! Pick Me! Floral did a fantastic job with her bouquet and the day was complete with rose petals thrown during their walk down the isle as husband & wife. After the ceremony, we headed over to Rowley Homestead for a quick photo shoot of the two of them -- and by quick, I mean mosquitos!! By the way, if you're taking pictures next to a horse - be sure to keep the flowers AWAY from their mouth!! This is the second time this year that an animal has tried to make a bouquet their lunch :) Their reception was held at the dining hall at the stables, which was perfect for 14 people. They're having a second reception in Mississippi for all of their friends & family. Congrats!!

Rachel Terry

Snow Mountain Ranch Wedding Photographer

Sarah & Matt : Engagement Portraits

2010-06-08T18:24:00.001-06:00

I met Sarah & Matt down at Le Central restaurant in Denver for their Engagement Portrait Session - and what a great location they chose! Full of color & style! We moved on to Washington Park which is always a great choice... They'll be getting married at Point Park with their reception at the Western Riviera in Grand Lake this August. They were a ton of fun and I can't wait for the wedding day :)

Erin & Drew : Willow Ridge Manor

2010-06-05T13:10:00.001-06:00

Erin & Drew had their ceremony & reception at Willow Ridge Manor in Morrison. What a gorgeous venue with stunning scenery!! Again, I'm going to have to mention what a fantastic bride & groom they were to be able to start my season with :) Enjoy!

Rachel Terry

Wedding Photographer in Morrison, Colorado

And.... Go!

2010-05-16T22:39:00.000-06:00

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...

Website Update

2010-04-27T11:02:00.000-06:00

Just updated the wedding photography website with some new photos & a new slideshow on the Portfolio page! Check it out at www.stellar-photo.com...

Kara Headshots

2010-04-26T16:32:00.000-06:00

Kara from Pick Me Floral called me the other day needing a headshot for Rocky Mountain Brides for some articles that she's writing about weddings & planning. We brought her two dogs and headed out to the Experimental Forest in Fraser. Her dogs were hilariously funny and what a good time!

Maryellen & Jim : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2010-03-14T21:39:00.005-06:00

Maryellen & Jim have been the least complicated bride & groom that I have EVER worked with! They contacted me just a few weeks before the wedding on a last minute decision to go with a professional photographer. They planned a quiet & intimate wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash. Instead of a dinner, they opted for an early afternoon ceremony and a luncheon afterwards.

They started with a gathering of all their friends & family and a group photo (which is becoming increasingly popular). Then moved in to an informal, but very sweet, ceremony - followed by a champagne toast & speeches. The snow started to fall and made for some beautiful photos of the newlyweds.

Thanks to Pick Me Floral for the wonderfully fitting floral & to Devils Thumb Ranch for the stunning scenery!

Nicole & Kevin : Silver Creek Inn

2010-03-14T21:07:00.007-06:00

Winter Weddings are always so beautiful and what an adorable couple to make it even sweeter! Nicole & Kevin got married at Winter Park Christian Church in Tabernash and had their reception at Silver Creek Inn in Granby. We had some fun before the ceremony taking some group photos -- the girls brought scarves & blankets to keep warm, which made for some great shots... The reception was very intimate (even though there were 100 guests) - mostly locals which made for a lot of fun & laughs!

Congrats!

Rachel Terry

Tabernash & Granby Wedding Photographer

Ashley & Chad

2010-02-15T15:26:00.002-07:00

Just wanted to share a wonderful thank you note from Ashley & Chad... I love these two!!!

"Thank you so much for wonderful pictures. You know I can talk forever & these photos have me speechless. Even Chad went through them at work and emailed me to say how great they were! You captured everything! And you made it so easy for me to be ME around you. You have no idea how many people stopped us at the wedding to say how great your were. You have no idea how many people have emailed since you released the pictures! Thank you for going the extra mile with the photo corner & the dress. I am so happy that these are the pictures that I will get to look at for the rest of my life. I can't wait to scrapbook! I wish I could sit around all day & just look at what you made happen!

Thank you - Forever!"

Ashley & Chad

Ashley & Chad : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2010-02-05T12:34:00.010-07:00

What a beautiful winter wedding!!! Ashley & Chad got married at Devil's Thumb Ranch in the Timberhouse and had their Mardi Gras themed wedding in the Broad Axe Barn - and what an amazing job all the vendors did to make it happen!

Ashley bought 2 gorgeous dresses for the big day and had a mannequin to display each one while wearing the other - what a cute idea! Rami & Kara of Pick Me Floral & Event Design made such beautiful arrangements & bouquets and were there as day-of coordinators. Thanks to Paula from TeaCup Cakes for making my job as a photographer so easy!!

The day was complete with a traditional Second-line dance, tons of authentic New Orleans style music, a trivia game about the bride & groom and a grand exit like no other... Big thanks to Matt with Elite DJ for making all the events run so smoothly!

We also had a photo booth set up in the corner of the barn which proved to be a success among the guests! A simple set up with a camera, umbrella flash & small tv for viewing the photos - send me an email if you're interested in this extra for your wedding day!

Rami was so great as to meet the bride & groom & myself at the Winter Park Ski area to have a day-after photo shoot. We took the bride & groom all over the base of Winter Park (unfortunately didn't get up the mountain for the shot we wanted) - and came out with some great shots - Rami, maybe photography is in your future!?!

Rachel
Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding Photographer

Wedding Album

2009-11-11T17:51:00.006-07:00

Here is the album design that Tarah & Kyle created for their wedding in August. For every album I create, the bride and groom actually get to choose ALL of the photos that go in to the album. Then, I will take the images and put it in to a design. After I've finished the design, I will send a link to the bride & groom who will proof it and make any other minor changes. Then it's off to the printer! It typically takes about 3-4 weeks at the printer and then to the bride & groom!

Also, for all albums - you get to have your choice of cover color, an image to put in to the cover window, and 2 lines of text on the outside cover.

Please contact me or visit the website for more details on making an album!

Chellie & John : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2009-10-14T15:10:00.011-06:00

OMG!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this wedding!! Chellie spent so much time on her DIY (Do It Yourself) projects and she did it like a pro! Every last detail was perfect and matched perfectly with everything else on the wedding day. From the coloring books for the kids to the hand painted Parasol's - she didn't miss a beat! I have entirely too many favorite photos, it was really hard to knock them down to just a handful, and I STILL have too many. But I don't care, I'm putting them all on here anyways :) Chellie, I know you're probably stalking the blog, so I hope you enjoy the selection -- and your photos should be ready by tomorrow!! Enjoy!

Thanks to Pick Me for the beautiful flowers, Tea Cup Cakes for the DELICIOUS cake, and Devil's Thumb Ranch for the venue and outstanding service!!

Rachel
Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding Photographer

April & Jason : Wildhorse Inn

2009-10-14T15:02:00.006-06:00

This wedding was in September at Wildhorse Inn in Tabernash. It's a smaller venue, but perfect for intimate weddings. Many thanks to the staff at Wildhorse Catering for creating an incredible meal in such a special setting. Pick Me Floral Design did an absolutely stunning job with the flowers - great color scheme!

Rachel
Wildhorse Inn Wedding Photographer

Photographer for Hire

2009-10-14T14:17:00.006-06:00

So Carey Barnes with Stone Creek Catering hired me for a couple of hours to capture the sheer beauty of her venue, the Daven Haven Lodge, for a wedding in early September. She did an amazing job setting up the outdoor garden patio for the 100 person wedding. Through the wind and the rain, it turned out to be a bright sunny day for the reception. I wish I could've photographed the wedding, but I guess I can't have them all, right?? Suzy Carroll "The Cake Lady" made the cake and Gina with the Rustic Urn did the flowers -- what a color burst for the wedding!!

Tarah & Kyle : Grand Lake

2009-08-21T14:15:00.007-06:00

One of the most anticipated weddings of the season with the ceremony at Trinity Church of the Pines and the reception at the bride's parent's house lakeside on Grand Lake. It almost reminded me of a block party because not only did the bride's parents live there, but right next door was the groom's grandparents house and two houses further was the bride's grandparents house. Their story is amazing - that he used to spend summers at his grandparents house as she would at her parent's lake home - and as love would have it, they were meant for each other!

The parents did such an amazing job in preparation of the wedding. Not only did they create an entire floor out of sand and wood for the reception area, but they also built a dance floor out of the boat dock! Yes - they were dancing over the water!!!!!! : ) These two had everything any girl would want at her wedding - And if you didn't think this wedding was already perfect enough... they rode off together into the night on a boat with lit-up purple balloons cascading from the front of the boat. OMG!

Thanks to Stone Creek Catering for creating such a stunning event right on the lake with some of the most delicious food I've ever tasted -- and for Pick Me Flowers for the beautiful colors and the day-of coordination.

Rachel
Grand Lake Wedding Photographer

Jessica & Alex : Devil's Thumb Ranch

2009-08-21T14:05:00.003-06:00

What more could you ask for??? Devil's Thumb Ranch is absolutely stunning - not to mention they held the 3rd wedding on the ceremony site for this season (thanks to all the rainy days in June & July). Am-az-ing food from the staff at Devil's Thumb (doesn't it make you hungry just looking at it?) The bride & groom even brought in jars of BBQ sauce from the business that they own for gifts for each guest - yummy! To top it all off, the Chris King band played some great country music to complete the day.

Susie & Steve : Piney River Ranch, Vail

2009-08-21T13:02:00.007-06:00

This was one of the weddings over 4th of July weekend - what a great location! It's about 11 miles (but an hour drive) just north of Vail. It was a bumpy-bumpy-bumpy road but well worth the drive for the spectacular views. And with pink shoes for the bride -- what more could you ask for???

Rachel
Vail Wedding Photographer

Stephanie & Jaben : Granby

2009-08-21T12:22:00.006-06:00

OK - so not a 'real' destination wedding but they pulled it off as one! Complete with tiki torches, palm trees, a bon fire, exotic flowers & Mai Tai's (yummy!). Thanks to Stone Creek Catering for a delicious Hawaiian meal! We did a group photo which is becoming more and more popular. It usually takes place right after the ceremony (which is a great transition between ceremony & cocktail hour) but for this wedding, we did it later on in the evening since it was family only during the ceremony.

Rachel
Granby Wedding Photographer

Kaitlyn & Nick : Mary Jane Grill

2009-08-21T11:20:00.008-06:00

Here is a true local wedding - what a fun, life-loving couple and I am so happy that I was able to share in their special day! Their ceremony and reception were held at the base of the Mary Jane ski resort - what a gorgeous venue!! Kaitlyn did a great job picking out the girls dresses with two different shades of blue - very unique and very pretty. The guys were a ton a fun, complete with cigars and all. Thanks to Kara & Rami at Pick Me Flowers for the beautiful bouquets & arrangments. The mix of flowers worked PERFECT for a mountain wedding.

Rachel
Winter Park & Mary Jane Wedding Photographer

Past Brides...

2009-08-04T18:56:00.003-06:00

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....

2009-08-04T18:51:00.003-06:00

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!!

2009-07-07T21:53:00.004-06:00

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 -

Tahnee & Stephen : Grand Lake

2009-07-07T21:34:00.005-06:00

This wedding took place at a private home overlooking Grand Lake and Mt. Baldie - what a gorgeous setting. The girls got ready at Sunnyside Cottages at the end of town - then I took a short boat ride with the guys over to the house. We managed to get the entire ceremony finished just before the afternoon showers started - so we quickly took the formal portraits and headed for Caroline's Cuisine. Great food - Great location! The rain finally stopped and I headed outside for some one on one time with the bride & groom. Congrats Tahnee & Stephen!!

Rachel
Grand Lake Wedding Photographer

Kristen & Russ : Estes Park

2009-07-02T17:13:00.008-06:00

So just under two weeks ago, I had a double take in Estes Park - this is the second... It was a very intimate day with the ceremony & reception held at the family's cabin in downtown Estes of which they actually run a business as Barbara's Bed & Breakfast. There was so much character at the house - we had to take advantage of it and we managed to get some amazing photos! And isn't the bride gorgeous!?! We even had a professional golf cart driver to give us the grande tour!

Rachel
Estes Park Wedding Photographer