Becky Young Photography {THE BLOG}

CSU Engagement Session {Luke & Sydney}

Becky — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:41 +0000

Yay for my first shoot of 2012! I can’t think of a better couple to spend it with than Sydney and Luke as we explored the Colorado State University campus. They both attended CSU, so we thought it would be a wonderful place to go to for their engagement session! Despite living in northern Colorado, I have only been on campus a handful of times and haven’t really spent much time exploring it, so I had a great time admiring the big trees and historic buildings. We were blessed with beautiful sunshine, no wind and very few students milling around to get in the way of my photos.

Sydney and Luke and their wonderful Boxer, Isabella met me in The Oval, one of the most picturesque places in Fort Collins. We had a wonderful time taking pictures, chatting, getting to know each other and enjoying our afternoon. Sydney and Luke are the most wonderful, relaxed, down to earth people, I’m so incredibly lucky to be their photographer! I can’t wait for their wedding this summer, it’s going to be awesome!

And now, a few favorites…

Chateau at Fox Meadows Wedding {Casey & Sarah}

Becky — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:41:18 +0000

Every wedding photographer fears the day when an unexpected emergency arises right before a wedding. Maybe it’s a car accident, or the stomach flu, a child is hospitalized with an illness or a family member passes away. We dread these moments, not just because they’re difficult but because they will inevitably interfere with us photographing a wedding. I take my job so seriously, and am so deeply committed to my clients and their weddings that it pains me to even think about not being able to photograph their weddings due to an emergency.

Thankfully, in almost 100 weddings, I’ve never had one of these emergencies happen. Until this December.

I was unexpectedly scheduled for a major surgery 5 days before Sarah and Casey’s big day. There was no getting out of the surgery, it had to happen. And there was absolutely no way I would be recovered enough in 5 days to be at their wedding.

Sarah and Casey were so understanding and accommodating when they heard the news that I would not be able to be at their wedding. Believe it or not, their primary concern was me. 5 days before their wedding, and they’re worried about me, wanting to make sure I’ll be ok. What wonderful, caring, selfless people my clients are! I absolutely adore Sarah, we have known each other for quite a while as she frequently does some editing for me. I’m so incredibly lucky to work with such amazing people!

Thankfully, I’m always prepared and I had a backup plan. I have many close friends in Colorado who happen to be fantastic wedding photographers and we all work together to help each other out when situations like these arise. My dear friend Melissa and I have frequently talked about being willing to help each other out if something were to suddenly happen to either of us and we couldn’t photograph a wedding. I called up Melissa and Andrea, explained my situation and without hesitation, they both generously agreed to help me out. Melissa is incredibly talented and I knew she would do an outstanding job at Sarah and Casey’s wedding. And I was right, the photos she took are amazing!

Melissa and Andrea worked very hard to make sure that Sarah and Casey’s wedding was documented with the utmost care and attention to detail. I am so so so so SO in love with how the photos turned out. Going through them, I felt like I was actually there, living through all the special moments with Sarah and Casey. Afterall, that’s what good wedding photographers do, they tell stories through images and allow you relive such a special day.

Sarah and Casey, I don’t have words to express my gratitude for your understanding hearts. Thank for being so kind and flexible. I wish so much that I had been able to be at your wedding, but I am so delighted that you were in good hands with Melissa and Andrea. You both have been so wonderful to work with, I can’t thank you enough! I adore these images and I know you do too! I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!

A few of my many favorites…

This shot makes me so happy. Sarah, you are so beautiful!

Venue: Chateaux at Fox Meadows

Photographer: Melissa Beck

Cake: Intricate Icings

Featured In: Summit Mountain Weddings

Becky — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:50:21 +0000

Cara and Heman’s beautiful Breckenridge wedding was featured in Summit Mountain Weddings this week! I loved everything about their wedding, from the views atop Ten Mile Station, to the personalized ceremony and adorable pup Bailey who attended.

Thanks to Summit Mountain Weddings for the feature!

Colorado Mountain Engagement {Craig & Lindsey}

Becky — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:52:00 +0000

Lindsey, Craig, Ace (their super cute dog!) and I had a wonderful time in Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend for their engagement session! Craig and Lindsey live in CO, but are getting married in their hometown in Wisconsin this summer. They wanted to have their engagement pictures done in Colorado to capture a part of their love story here.

I absolutely adore RMNP in the winter. It’s quiet, peaceful. It’s so different from summertime. There are less crowds and more wildlife. I also love the contrast of white snow on the dark mountains. It almost felt like we had the entire park to ourselves, what a treat! We had fun going to some of the park’s most beautiful areas and we had some really beautiful light too! Craig and Lindsey, thanks a bunch for spending your afternoon with me! I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your engagement and have a wonderful wedding this summer! Congrats!

These guys are huge Packers fans!