5,000 km in 8 days.  It was a long drive, but well worth it to photograph this wedding.  John is a snowboarding fanatic while Megan prefers the skiing side of things, but this minor difference didn’t stop them from tying the knot up at the Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado.  Having spent most of my last 10 years in the flat, flat prairies, it was a revelation shooting up in these beautiful hills with mountains all around. Between the majestic scenery, the wonderfully flowered and landscaped ranch, and the vibrant and fun-loving couple, the hardest part was trying to decide what to take pictures of.

I’ve seen my fair share of ceremonies, but I think this one took the record for shortest one yet.  The meal was also notable in that it was fantastic.  Megan and John wanted a grand ol’ party for their wedding, and judging by the stories, laughter, and dancing that took place all afternoon and evening, it seemed like everyone was having as good a time as they were. Congratulations you guys!  And now a sneak peek at some of the photos:

Colorado and back in 8 days was a little on the hectic side – that was a lot more power driving than I’ve done in a long time.  That said, we still managed to squeeze in a good day of hiking before we left, as well as passing through the Black Hills and the Badlands on the way home.  This trip helped remind me how much I enjoy road tripping (at least when there’s more time to enjoy it).  At the end though, I think everyone was very happy to come home to the comfort and familiarity of our own beds.

And now back to the crazy summer schedule!  But first, a few more pictures…