Bemni + Saron (wedding) – Kansas City – Post 1 of 2

by Megan September 24, 2018 in Bridal Portraits, Engagement Sessions, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Downtown, Ethiopian Kansas City, Ethiopian Wedding, Ethiopian Wedding Photographer, Kansas, Kansas City Wedding, Kansas Wedding Photography, Travel, Weddings
(Post 1 of 2) I was in Kansas City a few weekends ago photographing a wedding of my dear friend Bemni, who I know from our church in Colorado Springs. He met his bride, Saron, through a friend last year and the are both originally from Ethiopia. It was been 48 hours filled with new experiences and meeting some of the most friendly people I’ve ever had a chance to meet. Their hugs are so welcoming and immediately we’re friends. I’ve loved experiencing their culture and traditions — and of course, the 4 times I ate Ethiopian food. The best. There have been many moments that stood out to me this weekend but one of the Ethiopian traditions I particularly enjoyed was when the groom sees his bride for the first time (3 photos of it below). After the groom and bride get ready in different locations, the groom goes to the bride’s home. So many people came along – the cars just kept arriving and people kept coming in. The home was packed and no one cared. They were all there to celebrate. There was worship, singing and clapping and cheering. Then the groom arrives. The family tries to […]

Erin and Jeff (engagement)

by Megan February 15, 2013 in Engagement Sessions, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Barn, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Grand Lake, Snow
I’ll be photographing Erin and Jeff’s wedding in Grand Lake, Colorado this coming June and when we started talking engagement photos, Erin knew she wanted something opposite from what her wedding photos would look like. She wanted snow. And as it would happen, we seem to be having the least amount of snow possible this year! We waited, and waited and finally we snagged an opportiunity to take some photos when there was a snow a night or two before. Thank you, Colorado, for your matchless blue skies during winter. It provide the perfect backdrop. They also wanted a barn and trees. Done and done. I think I delivered. And Erin and Jeff delivered on lots of fun and genuine laughter; just how it should be. We took off for the afternoon and headed west into the mountains and snow where I knew of this little secret spot with no one else around. Oh, and they brought their dog Fluffy. Cute boots and hats are always encouraged for engagement photos!   Thanks Erin and Jeff for the fun afternoon! Excited to photograph your wedding in June!