Denver, Colorado photographer
I had a blast photographing CAMP athlete Rob the Piz and Jesse on Colorado National Monument’s Sentinel Spire. They cruised Fast Draw on the back side of the spire, then rapped down and climbed Medicine Man on the front. Another good day in the desert!
Fast Draw (5.10c, 3 pitches) Photography © Marni Mattner
Jesse Leading Colorado National Monument's Medicine Man Crux © Marni Mattner Photography
Rob Pizem tops out Medicine Man © Marni Mattner Photography
My brother Shaun and his new wife Kecia had one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever been to. Shaun, a pilot, had connections to a private air strip with an open-air hangar, and the weather couldn’t have been better for this stunning outdoor wedding. It was autumn in Nashville, and the leaves were in full color, and vintage planes flew overhead. Kecia, an architect, designed the wedding. I’m not fully dressed without my camera, so you get a peek into their big day…I included more detail shots than usual, so the DIY brides out there can steal her brilliant ideas. Check out the twig centerpiece with paper flowers, there were ten or so and the twigs were collected from the forest by the airplane hangar. The wedding had a honky tonk band playing Johnny Cash and old country from the back of a pickup truck bed. The big dipper hung over the sky. The vintage planes glimmered beyond a massive bonfire. And I have a new sister!
Kecia by Vintage Plane © Marni Mattner Photography
Kecia’s Bridal Gown © Marni Mattner Photography
Kecia’s Hair Piece © Marni Mattner Photography
A Note From Shaun Before The Ceremony © Marni Mattner Photography
Bride & Father of the Bride Waiting To Walk Down the Aisle © Marni Mattner Photography
Dreamy Autumn Wedding Day in Nashville © Marni Mattner Photography
Gorgeous Flower Bouquets Lined The Wedding Aisle Bridge © Marni Mattner Photography
Island Where Ceremony Was Held, Just Off the Airstrip © Marni Mattner Photography
Shaun and Kecia, Bride and Groom! © Marni Mattner Photography
Vintage Planes Fly Over Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography
Mr. and Mrs. DIY Wedding Sign © Marni Mattner Photography
The Glowing Newlyweds, Shaun and Kecia © Marni Mattner Photography
Bride’s Family© Marni Mattner Photography
DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas From Kecia © Marni Mattner Photography
Open-Air Airplane Hangar Where Reception Was Held © Marni Mattner Photography
DIY Twig Wedding Centerpiece With Paper Flowers © Marni Mattner Photography
Wedding Photo Booth With Fake Mustaches © Marni Mattner Photography
Sun Setting © Marni Mattner Photography
Honky Tonk Nashville Band, Vintage Airplanes and Bonfire © Marni Mattner Photography
American Classic Piano Company is a Denver, Colorado vintage and custom piano restoration business. I recently photographed a series of their pianos, including the “Telluride” (featuring a beautiful stained glass front). The photo shoot also included capturing the detail and art of their custom restoration work.
American Classic Piano Company vintage pianos © Marni Mattner Photography
American Classic Piano Company Telluride Piano © Marni Mattner Photography
American Classic Piano Company custom pianos © Marni Mattner Photography
Piano Restoration © Marni Mattner Photography
Vintage Piano Restoration Photography © Marni Mattner
Custom Piano Restoration © Marni Mattner Photography
Custom Piano Restoration Detail © Marni Mattner Photography
I just have time for a quick post today, so I thought it’d be fun to share a couple favorites from a trip to Tennessee. During our daytrip to the Smokey Mountains, we encountered a curious baby bear (mama bear was up the hill 30 yards) and this incredible riverbank shored up by old smashed cars. Another Tennessee post is coming soon…
Smoky Mountain Riverbank © Marni Mattner Photography
Baby Bear in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains © Marni Mattner Photography
Kyra is incredibly animated, and every once in a while reminds me of Shirley Temple. I had the pleasure of watching her “perform” with singing, twirling and lots of silly faces when I photographed her and her mother, Joelle. Their mother-daughter photo shoot was in the LoDo area of downtown Denver. I loved how carefree she was; her big personality just jumps out of the photos.
Kyra, the Shirley Temple Look-Alike © Marni Mattner Photography
Kyra Knows A Secret © Marni Mattner Photography
Kyra and Joelle in Commons Park © Marni Mattner Photography
Kyra Dancing In Denver © Photographer Marni Mattner
Here are a few pictures that make me long for summer.
Wild Sunflowers in Rifle Falls State Park © Marni Mattner Photography
Rifle, Colorado Lone Tree & Cow © Marni Mattner Photography
Rifle, CO Climbing © Marni Mattner Photography
I knew Jacqulyn & Michael’s wedding would be incredibly elegant. It was at the Cherry Creek JW Marriott, with an outside wedding and ballroom reception. Every detail – from the programs to the perfectly planned color palette – was exquisite. Even the parts they didn’t plan (for instance, the colorful walls I stumbled across) were incredible. But as much as I love having beautiful things to photograph at a wedding, the best part is always the people. Jacqulyn, Michael and their families were a blast to be around, keeping me energized all day. And their reception had some of the best dance moves I’ve ever seen!
Bride & Groom at JW Marriott © Marni Mattner Photography
Jacqulyn & Michael Cherry Creek Wedding © Marni Mattner
Wedding Bouquet at JW Marriott © Marni Mattner Photography
Getting Ready for Jacqulyn & Michael's Wedding © Marni Mattner Photography
Jacqulyn's wedding slippers © Marni Mattner Photography
Michael Getting Ready © Marni Mattner Photography
Wedding Programs for Ceremony © Marni Mattner Photography
Ring Bearer © Marni Mattner Photography
Groom Walking Down Aisle at Wedding Ceremony © Marni Mattner Photography
Bride and Groom's Vows © Marni Mattner Photography
Groomsmen at JW Marriott © Marni Mattner Photography
Wedding of Jacqulyn & Michael at JW Marriott © Marni Mattner Photography
