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Filipino American Wedding | Heather + Ervin | Denver, Colorado

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colorado wedding coordinator, colorado wedding photographer, denver wedding photographer Culture of Love – A Filipino American Union: TBT to 4th of July, 2011: What happens when rich traditions and the Fourth of July collide? A little magic and Heather and Ervin’s wedding. It combined the beauty of a traditional Filipino Catholic ceremony, a great band, a...

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Teresa
This was such a beautiful wedding, I love the Pines at Genesee! Love all of the 4th of July details!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth Weitz
Such a beautiful Filipino American Wedding! I loved all the details in the reception. THeir natural smiles were photographed so well! I’m sure they will treasure these images!ReplyCancel
Marie Rood
This wedding was so beautiful you captured it so wonderfully! I loved all of the colors! ReplyCancel
Susan Jordan
So many great moments from this day! I think the ring shots might be my favorite!ReplyCancel
Virginia
Lovely photographs! How cool that you’re a wedding photographer and a coordinator! That cannot be easy, but is such a great combo!ReplyCancel
Emily
This is gorgeous!! My favorite part is those amazing flowers. I’m sure your coordinating was wonderful!ReplyCancel
Courtney
Photographer and coordinator? That’s a tough job. Great work with the details for the wedding!ReplyCancel
Heather Scott
I love their colorful flowers! So many beautiful colors and moments to capture! Looks like a very sweet Colorado wedding.ReplyCancel
Sarah F
What a beautiful wedding… you did such an incredible job on all of the details and creating everything to be perfect! I love your work… and you can easily tell that you love your job and are very passionate about it! ReplyCancel
Jan
I’m always jelly when I see weddings from Colorado. I need some change. And wow those flowers!!! Great job!ReplyCancel
kate francher
I hear amazing things about The Pines at Genesee and your work just confirms it! What an awesome wedding.I get the sense that family was really important to them and you can really see that through the images!ReplyCancel
Cara
What a beautiful wedding! You seriously captured the day perfectly!ReplyCancel
Ashleigh
This looks like such a joyous occasion for the couple and the family!! I really love the pink lilies! ReplyCancel
Megan
Those pink and blue tones are totally perfect for this Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church wedding. Great work!ReplyCancel
Olivia
Beautiful wedding! The decor and venue look beautiful and you captured this couple’s happiness so well! I bet they loved these images. ReplyCancel
Jennifer M. Outlaw
What a gorgeous Filipino American Wedding. The Pines at Genesee is a great looking venue. I love how you can see how much fun they had in the pictures. They will love these forever.ReplyCancel

Engaged Couples | Upcoming Wedding Planning Events | Denver, Colorado

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Denver Bridal Shows, Denver Engagement Party, Denver Wedding Events For Engaged Couples | Wedding Planning Events If you recently got engaged or know someone who’s engaged, today’s blog post is about 3 upcoming wedding/bridal events just for newly engaged couples. Ask the Wedding Experts 1, Ask the Wedding Experts 2 and Denver’s Largest Engagement Party: Time for...

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Jennifer
Love this blog! So much helpful tipsReplyCancel
Lindsay
What wonderful wedding planning events coming up soon! These all sound like wonderful resources for newly engaged couples in Colorado. Love how you put information about all of them in one post.ReplyCancel
ali
These are some neat events for engaged couples. I wish they had events like this when we were engaged. You are always so good with keeping your couples in the know. ReplyCancel
Jennifer M Outlaw
Wow! These are all great events for newly engaged couples in the Denver area. Getting advice right from the mouths of wedding professionals in your area is priceless and what a fun way to celebrate your new ring than with other couples who got engaged over the holidays. Sounds like so much fun!ReplyCancel
Dijana
I love all of these resources and advice! It’s so useful to get great information at one place!ReplyCancel
Janea
Thank you very much for this amazing advice. Every future Denver Bride will benefit from your helpful tips and tricks! ReplyCancel
Jennifer Beckton
So many great tips for all of the brides and grooms planning their 2018 wedding in Denver. I’ve always wanted to visit Colorado! It looks like the perfect spot to get married. ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Oh it is. Denver is fun but the local mountains – Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge – are about as picture perfect for a wedding as you can believe.ReplyCancel
Brina
Such good tips for couples! I am going to save this. Keep up the good work!ReplyCancel
Nichole Meredith
These events look like they are going to be so much fun and great resources for engaged couples planning their Colorado weddings!ReplyCancel
Hilary
I wish these were closer to me. My best friend just got engaged on New Year’s and these would be perfect events for her and her fiancé to attend. They sound like really helpful events!ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  How Fun! Congrats to them on their engagement. I bet it will be so fun helping your best friend wedding plan.ReplyCancel
Melissa
Love that you threw all these events into one post. Hope you see a lot of success from them. ReplyCancel
Elizabeth
Looks like the perfect events for newly engaged couples! So helpful to have them all listed here! Can’t wait to see the results of these! ReplyCancel
savannah chandler
I’m sad to miss the Time for Cake show this year!! Have some cake (and eat it too) for me 🙂 . I hope that all the newly engaged couples enjoy their time, and are able to find awesome vendors. ReplyCancel
Sarah Davis
What great resources for engaged couples in Denver! You all have so many awesome wedding shows coming up!ReplyCancel
Alyssa Bouma
These are such great resources for newly engaged couples! I think it’s so easy for them to get overwhelmed because there are SO many tiny details that you don’t even think about before you’re engaged. ReplyCancel
jiyeon
These sounds like such great events for newly engaged people! I remember I had no idea what I was doing when I first got engaged couple years ago! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Keila Marie Photography
Such a great blog post, especially for those who are recently engaged!ReplyCancel
ashley marie
Definitely wishing I lived in Colorado to go to some of these, just to see what its all about. These bridal shows seem like great info and so much fun! ReplyCancel
Laura
It sounds like there is a lot of amazing wedding planning events coming up soon in Denver! ReplyCancel
Jamie
What a great list! This is super helpful. Especially with all the talent in Denver, so many options to choose from!ReplyCancel
Teri
Those both sound like really great events for newly engaged couples! What a great resource!ReplyCancel
Lynn Marie
These all sound like wonderful wedding planning events! I wish so many options existed when I got married. I was so overwhelmed and lost. Very helpful post!ReplyCancel
Sarah F
Oh my gosh! The shot with the pink sparkly shoes…. I die. That is perfection. These events look like they will be such a grand time, and the perfect fit for brides planning upcoming weddings! ReplyCancel
Emely
What a fun and informative post about event planning! I think all couples should take advantage of this post for any advice they may need! ReplyCancel
Emma Rose
Wow, what a fun post to share with your engaged couples looking for a Denver bridal event! This is great!ReplyCancel
Lacey Fincher
What awesome events for engaged Colorado couples! There is sure to be lots of great information and so much fun! ReplyCancel
Marie Rood
This so so informative for newly engaged couples. Happy New Year!ReplyCancel
Shanna
This is too perfect for engaged couples navigating the planning process! So many answers in one place. Where were you when I was planning my wedding?ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
What a great resource to have! If I was getting married again I would definitely trust the Wedding experts! I hope newly engage couples contact you to help them with the logistics of the day! ReplyCancel
Erik Esparza
I am sure these Denver bridal events are going to be a lot of fun. I always love to ask the experts and hear what they have to say about their expertise on engagements. I am sure these engaged couples will walk away with plenty of knowledge in regards to their events. ReplyCancel
Kelly
This is really good info! As a photographer, I love it when my couples are well informed and attend events like this. It makes the day run so much more smoothlyReplyCancel
Mercedes
How neat! Fun while you plan a wedding? What a boon for newly engaged couples!ReplyCancel
Sarah
This was great! I am newly engaged, and totally needed this post, thank you so much for sharing this for us engaged couples! ReplyCancel
kristin
Such a wonderful post for newly engaged couples! So many great tips and helpful info! Makes me want to get married all over again. But to the same guy of course! hahaReplyCancel
Kusum
This is a perfect event in Denver for the newly engaged couples! Ak the experts is a great way to get a head start on their wedding planning.ReplyCancel
Melissa Hirsch
I wish there were events for engaged couples like this when I was planning my wedding! Fun way to get to meet vendors and get a feel for wedding planning ideas. PS That cake is just too cute!ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
I can’t wait to see how this event goes! So many experts under one roof is such a great way to get your questions answered! You provide so much great information on event planning! I love your blog!ReplyCancel
Alicia Yarrish
Engaged couples are going to love these events! Thanks for putting together a resource- so convenient! ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Thanks! Time for Cake on March 22 is going to be awesome. Denver’s largest engagement party!! If you know anyone engaged, send them over. https://timeforcake.eventbrite.comReplyCancel
Joshua Jones
This is a great blog! Those tips are very helpful. Many newly engaged couples like us appreciate those tips. Thank you! 🙂 ReplyCancel
Sheen Andola
Thanks the tips and the resources! Being newly engaged it is always great to see LGBTQ friendly vendors too. My only wish is that I live in Colorado! ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Yes, I agree. You should come for a visit. Colorado is awesome.ReplyCancel
Alison Rost
Love how informative this post is and that you also provided links for couples to look over. There’s so much to consider when you’re planning a wedding and this will definitely help them out.ReplyCancel
Allison
These are great!! I may have to go to the Time for Cake one!! That sounds so fun. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
chelsea wallace
These events look so amazing for engaged couples planning their wedding! They sound like fun and have some awesome perks!ReplyCancel
Samantha Jessup
This is an awesome set of resources! When I finally get engaged I will have to check back for new events 🙂ReplyCancel
Sarah
What an awesome resource for engaged couples! All the events sound awesome. ReplyCancel
Jennie Crate
Ooo I didn’t really know about these–awesome resources!ReplyCancel
Jenae
What a great resource and tips for Colorado Engaged couples! I’m sure your couples love all the info!!ReplyCancel
Justyna
Wow!!! Fantastic resource for all couples!! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
ginny
Such great info here! Wish I had this when I was getting married!ReplyCancel
Valeria
These sound like awesome events! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Adena
Ah! I love all of these idea for engaged couples! So much to do!ReplyCancel
Kathryn
Those all sound like a blast and great resources for newly engaged brides!ReplyCancel
Melissa
Yay for engaged couples! These events are great!ReplyCancel

Event Design | Oh Boy, Baby Shower | Colorado Event Planner

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Colorado Event Planner, Timnath Party Planner, Denver Event Designer Oh Boy! It’s a Boy, Colorado Baby Shower What could be better than an afternoon baby shower for a little boy arriving soon and honoring his mommy holding him gently in her belly. I first met the Deans Family a couple of years back when I...

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Jennifer M. Outlaw
What an absolutely beautiful baby shower! I love all the little baby boy boy details. The onsies on the wooden crates are my favorite though. You are a wonderful Colorado event planner. I know where I am going if I ever need an event designer when I am in Colorado.ReplyCancel
Melissa Hirsch
Oh my gosh, this shower is flawless! All the little details just tie together perfectly. Colorado event designers like you are such artists <3 I don’t know how you do it!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth Weitz
So many beautiful design elements in this baby boy shower. I loved the different uses of yellows and blues. You are such a talented Denver party planner! ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
I love your attention to the details! After looking closer to your post I realized that you did the photography but also the event planning!! You are a very talented lady! I will spread the word about your awesome work in Colorado! I wish you were closer to me! ReplyCancel
Savannah
What a fun and festive baby shower! I LOVE cucumber mint water, what a great idea to serve some at an event. If we ever have another baby out here in Colorado, we’ll certainly need your amazing planning skill!ReplyCancel
Sarah Davis
This is awesome! I’ve worked with tons of event planners for weddings, but I never even THOUGHT that I could work with a planner for baby showers or other “smaller” events! This is awesome— you’re blowing my mind over here. ReplyCancel
Aida
What a stunning baby shower – I love all the little details! You are an amazing event planner – your client must have been so pleased with the result. It must be so much fun planning events in Colorado!ReplyCancel
Amy
There was not a detail missed at this adorable Oh boy, baby shower! It must be so much fun to plan this event and if I ever need a Colorado event planner your the one!ReplyCancel
Minh
I would so hire you to take care of all the details of my events. I love your attention to details. What part of Colorado are you in? I have a friend looking for an event planner for her wedding.ReplyCancel
Abigail Beckerle
This baby shower was beautiful!! All the elegant, classic details! So so timeless. The popcorn bags were too cute! What a perfect event planned by a top notch Colorado event planner! Anyone in Denver who needs party planning–look no further! ReplyCancel
Kaytlin Stelman
I can’t get over all these perfect little details! What an amazing baby shower! You really nailed it on this one!! I can imagine being a Denver party planner would be really fun – you do such a beautiful job at each event! ReplyCancel
Melissa
Dang you got that eye for planning and design! If I know of anyone one who needs a Colorado event planner I will surly point them your way! What a cute shower. ReplyCancel
Hafsah
I can’t wait to have my first baby shower! This gave me so many cute ideas, thank you for this post! Your work is amazing ♡ReplyCancel
Jessica Christie
Oh my goodness! This is the cutest baby shower! I love how you used the onesie as decor and the cake pops are adorable! It was smart to hire a Colorado event planner for this new milestone in their life! ReplyCancel
Meghan
Colorado is lucky to have an event planner like you! I especially love the advice to the new mom cards — I bet she got some good info and hopefully a few laughs! Cute baby shower!ReplyCancel
sarah F
I want to have another baby just so you can plan the event! This is lovely! You are such a talented Colorado event plannerReplyCancel
Lynn Marie
This is an adorable baby shower and I love the photos too. The details are so sweet and just gorgeous! I never had a baby shower and this makes me wish I had. You’re truly one of the best Colorado event planners out there. Great job! ReplyCancel
kym
oh my gosh the cute little cake pops!! I absolutely love the cards, you must have had a amazing time designing this event.ReplyCancel

Wedding Planning | Adults Only Wedding Etiquette

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Wedding Planner, Wedding Coordinator, Adults Only Weddings How to’s for an Adults Only Wedding The Knot put out this list of 7 Dos and Don’ts for an adults only wedding and I wanted to give you my take on having an adults only wedding. Below you will see the tips from the original article in...

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Melissa Batzer
I love that you added your personal take on these suggestions! Such a great way to get to know you as a Colorado wedding planner. ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
What a great article!! A lot of informative tools and ways to approach this tricky subject! Thank you so much for sharing!ReplyCancel
Aida
Sometimes it is tricky to know how to handle such sensetive situationsl! It is very helpful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the subject.ReplyCancel
KC
We had a child free wedding and fortunately didn’t run into any of the sticky situations mentioned here but I wish I had had this article before doing any wedding planning!ReplyCancel
Melanie
These are some useful wedding tips. We have a wedding and reception open to children. I have been to adults-only receptions though so it’s important to use your tips.ReplyCancel
Jan
OMG, I love this!!! And I hear that from so many of my client, like no kids please!ReplyCancel
Melissa Johnson
I love hearing your take on these wedding etiquette do’s and don’t’s, especially for a touchy subject like an adults only wedding! Lots of great advice here for brides!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth Weitz
SUCH good advise! I always recommend my couples to be as clear as possible with what they want for their wedding day. Mentioning ADULTS only is a huge help for parents as they know they will need a babysitter or just won’t be able to come! ReplyCancel
Jennifer Beckton
I love all of the tips on how to plan an adult only wedding. I have photographed a few and they are always a ton of fun. Colorado is lucky to have you as a wedding planner and photographer. These are some beautiful images. ReplyCancel
Kathryn Marble
What a helpful blog! I agree with you. Clear communication is KEY, especially with things like adults only weddings and whether or not someone is allowed a plus-one. While it might not look really pretty on the invitation, it can save a lot of confusion and hurt feelings. Well written! ReplyCancel
Jess
Wow! Great advice on an adults only wedding. I have actually never been to one so I wouldn’t have known what to expect. I do think the couples have to put more effort into showing grace and kindness in these situations, and it is great to know how to do that with your adviceReplyCancel
Jan
Yes please!!! Include me! I want to shoot adults only weddings!!!!ReplyCancel
Twinspirational
These are great tips on adults only wedding. Thanks for sharing for personal thoughts on these topics.ReplyCancel
Kate Francher
A lot of this I would have never considered in planning a wedding, having no kids myself. It totally makes sense that it would be a sensitive issue to some. I love how you emphasized to hold your ground. Explaining that this would be a GREAT excuse for parents to take a break and relax/romance for the day would help too. ReplyCancel
Melissa
Thanks so much for gathering all these Adult Only Wedding Tips for your readers. I think they put a lot into perspective and will help guide brides and grooms to how they want to approach this sensitive topic. ReplyCancel
sarah
I love this! We planned an adults only wedding, and while it made the wedding day much easier, invites were a pain, I wish I had some of these tips then ReplyCancel
Erin Witt Photography
I love when people write blogs with useful information or helpful hints for others. This was really informational and I love that you are posting this for others! You rock!ReplyCancel
April
Such a great article about adult only wedding do’s and dont’s! I wish I had the article before trying to plan my sister’s wedding a few years ago!! Great advice! ReplyCancel

Colorado Wedding Planner | High Altitude Awareness

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Colorado Wedding Planner, Colorado Wedding Coordinator, High Altitude Planning for a Wedding at High Altitude, Colorado The Rocky Mountains of Colorado range between 8,000 and 14,000 feet above sea level. Denver is 5,280 feet (1 mile high) above sea level. Altitude can be an issue! It can be a issue for young to old, fit...

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Cara
These are SUCH important points! Altitude sickness is definitely a real thing and should be taken seriously! Great post! ReplyCancel
Ashley
Great tips! Guests coming from out of town or couples who have their destination weddings in CO don’t always realize the impact that the altitude can have. Especially if there is drinking involved. Altitude sickness and a hangover are not a fun combo for anyone.ReplyCancel
Donna Beck
What great information! Great advice from a wedding planner in Colorado! Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
I never thought of this issue! So many great tips and things to keep in mind when you plan an outdoor setting. Colorado looks like an incredible backdrop for a wedding if you like a sense of adventure! ReplyCancel
Sarah F
How terrible is it that I didnt even know mountain sickness could occur or that it was a thing?!?! Thank you for sharing! ReplyCancel
Stevie
What a great post for everyone to read!!! Any bride and group would be so lucky to have you as their wedding planner!! And S’mores… always have s’mores!!!ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  yes, always S’mores 🙂ReplyCancel
Sarah Davis
Altitude sickness is something I would have never even considered when photographing weddings in Colorado! Thank you so much for sharing— it’s totally getting bookmarked…and I think I’ll use some of your tips on my upcoming trip to Peru too! ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Peru! Lucky you. I think the altitude is even higher there. Actually altitude sickness can be pretty dangerous.ReplyCancel
Teri
Those are great tips. I would never have thought to take that into consideration if I was planning a Colorado destination wedding!ReplyCancel
Alyssa Bouma
this is something I never would have thought of being an east coast girl! it’s definitely something to consider when planning a colorado wedding and if i were doing it i would definitely want to hire a planner like you to help! ReplyCancel
Kristin
So many great tips! I live in Colorado and learned many of these things quickly. But these tips are really important for all those visitors coming from out of state and the bright sun and elevation are new to them. Great post!!ReplyCancel
Sarah Holladay
I have never thought about this aspect of planning a wedding at high altitudes, but this is great information!! This is another reason I always recommend couples seek experiences wedding planners for their events. You all have the wisdom, foresight and expertise to be able to plan and execute around circumstances other people would never think of. Colorado is blessed to have you!!ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Awe, thanks. I am first aid and wilderness first responder trained as well to help in all that Colorado has – which can be a lotReplyCancel
Jan Freire
OMG how beautiful!!! Can we do a wedding together? I love to travel!!! I’m jelly, missing the mountains. ReplyCancel
Jackie
Excellent tips! I’ll be keeping these in mind – Colorado is on my list of travel stops this year!ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Thanks! Colorado is so beautiful. It’s a wonderful vacation spot- winter or summer.ReplyCancel
jessica montoya
I am THAT person that needs all of this advice! I always get so so sick, lol. Thanks for sharing all of these high altitude tips!ReplyCancel
Heather Scott
These tips are so helpful! Im sure a lot of couples want the “mountain” wedding experience and often forget about possible altitude sickness! Great article!ReplyCancel
Sarah F
I have never heard of this, so crazy! See another reason why you are the best colorado wedding planner, helping everyone stay prepared! ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Sarah, really? It can be fairly mild to actually very dangerous. Always good for wedding couples and guests to be aware of everything they can encounter when at high altitude. I hope you never get it but I’m glad you know all about it now.ReplyCancel
virginia stiles
Great tips for planning a mountain wedding! I feel like you are probably so good at what you do – so thoughtful and thorough! ReplyCancel
- Laura Pearson
  Thank you, Virginia. I certainly try to be as detailed and thoughtful as I can be. I have great clients that make wedding planning awesome.ReplyCancel
Stevie
These are such great tips for anyone – even locals!! I love me some mountain weddings and they are the best when everyone is safe and feeling well!!! ReplyCancel
Aida
These are some solid advice! I am sure many people will find your tips to be helpful. Taking the time to educate your (potential) clients is vital – that makes you such a great wedding planner in Colorado. ReplyCancel
Amy
I am always so in awe of the backdrop a mountain wedding provides that I never considered that the high altitude could be something of an issue. Thank you for the education and great tips.ReplyCancel
Fran Jorgensen
thank you so much for all these great tips. I still remember when we arrived to Cuzco (Peru) I felt like I couldn’t breath and my head was pounding with a headache! It’s always important to pace yourself and drink a lot of water. ReplyCancel
Alison Rost
Great pieces of advice. It would be a dream wedding to exchange vows with the one you love and have the mountains of Colorado in the background. However, family and guests should be made aware of altitude sickness to avoid any unwanted incidents that may ruin the couple’s special day. ReplyCancel
Meg
Thank you for sharing all the great pointers! I’ll be sure to remember this next time I’m in Colorado! I honestly didn’t even realize altitude sickness is a thing! I’m from the flat midwest so not much altitude around us! ReplyCancel
Melissa
What great tips for visiting for a Colorado wedding. I have family who live in CO and when we go visit we have to lay low for the first day or two so we can acclimate. ReplyCancel
Minh
What breathtaking views of the mountains! Hopefully I get invited to a Colorado wedding soon so I can enjoy these views! Thanks for the tips in the meantime.ReplyCancel
Karthika
These are such important points for a couple looking to plan a high altitude wedding especially the altitude sickness part. Such great tips.ReplyCancel
Megan
This is such an awesome guide for any bride planning a mountain wedding! Heck, I even live at 8k ft and I didnt know all of this! You must be an amazing wedding planner, you’ve thought of everything!ReplyCancel
Elizabeth Weitz
Yes to all your high altitude advise! Its so easy to overlook that and so important to plan for it! You are such a awesome Colorado Wedding Planner! Love this post! ReplyCancel
Katherine Davis
You are so prepared to plan Colorado weddings! These high altitude tips are really smart!ReplyCancel
Emely
Holy cow, I never knew that being up in those gorgeous Colorado mountains meant a danger. Thank you for all of these tips and things to consider on my next hike!ReplyCancel

Denver Pet Portraits | Katie Kate the Dog

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Denver Pet Portraits, Denver Pet Photographer, Colorado Dog Photographer Katie Kate, Dog Photography I am a dog lover. Well, really an animal lover. I get ‘the fever’ around dogs and puppies like other women do around babies. I have three rescue dogs of my own that are my whole life! Taking cherished photos of your...

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