Julia and David could have danced all night at The Villa Parker
Julia and David had their ceremony and reception at The Villa Parker. I’d worked as a Denver wedding photojournalist at The Villa Parker before and was familiar with the place. While references to a Tuscan country estate may seem a bit aspirational, the site is atop a large hill surrounded by fields, with views of the plains and mountains. It actually feels quite removed, and the generous outdoor terraces make full use of the location. I’ve found that as a Denver wedding photojournalist at The Villa Parker and other rural reception sites, if you’re fortunate to find a venue with this seamless blending of indoor and outdoor spaces, I think it’s great for the guests’ experience, but also lends contextual variety to the resulting pictures.
A few screens keep flower girls from getting underfoot while Julia gets ready.
There are a few places to have ceremonies on the grounds of The Villa Parker, but this spot on the north side next to the trees and a tall wall is my favorite. It’s open enough that things fade from focus, and the trees provide some shade in the late afternoon.
It’s also a bit removed, which also seems important.
Mind the hair.
Guest with an old Leica M3. I wouldn’t cover a wedding with one, but I’d bring one as a guest. I had an M6 and I loved the way it felt in my hand and the little thhhk sound of the shutter. My current cameras are as quiet, if not quieter, but I miss the feel of the ratchets and the gears and the mechanical feel of my old Nikons, which had two controls and a shutter button. Simple is good.
How to embarrass a 15-year-old in one easy step.
I don’t know if this is a wedding photo, but I love the necks, the hands, the moment. Maybe it’s my idea of a wedding photo.
I like well-arranged chaos.
Why I stick around when most everyone else has left.
