Val + Hunter (and their kids – Colorado Springs, Colorado) Family Photos

by Megan November 21, 2019 in Family Portraits, Kids, Portraits 0 comments tags: Air Force Academy, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Val + Hunter (and their kids) Colorado Springs, Colorado I adore large families. I grew up as an only child, so large families always are fun to me. I’ve been photographing this amazing family for a handful of years and what’s even better? My oldest son and their oldest son were in preschool together… and now they are both in junior high. Where does time go? I hunted for a special spot because I wanted to change things up a bit — it was cold with snow still on the ground in other parts of the area but I wanted to grab that late fall lighting with a warm background. Grateful we found it.

Sarah and Daniel (and their twin boys) – Family Photos – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan November 19, 2019 in Family Portraits, Kids, Portraits 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Travel
This family is the best. So much laughter. They are goofy and playful and kind. They love each other in a big way. It was so much fun to do these photos. And hello… twins are THE BEST.

Holly + Ken (and kids) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan November 18, 2019 in Family Portraits, Kids, Portraits 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Community, Fox Run Park
I’ve been photographing this sweet family for over a decade. It’s a joy to take their photos once again. They even had a huge snowball fight at the end of it. I love it when families have FUN taking photos. That’s how it should be. Ken + Holly (and their 6 kids) Black Forest, Colorado

Brandon + Callie (family photos) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan September 13, 2019 in Family Portraits, Kids 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Denver, Downtown, Travel
Callie + Brandon (and their girls) Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Family Photos It’s an honor to photograph other families that own a small business here in town. There’s something special about having someone that truly understands the crazy roller coaster of it all. This family owns Switchback Coffee Roasters and it’s the best coffee shop in town. A perfect patio for sunny days and the inside is cozy for cold days (or any day, really). I’ve spent many hours editing photos in their shop; lots of natural lighting and friendly employees. If you haven’t been there, check it out! We spent one evening the last week in August taking these photos. On a night when the sun is setting a little earlier, and there’s a crisp feel to the air once the sun goes behind Pikes Peak. This family and our family shares a huge love for our city. Both of our families have local brick and mortar storefront businesses that rely on the people of the city; our kids all go to school here and we plan to raise our families here. It’s a beautiful place and we all agree — it’s the people that make it what it […]

Mary + Phillip (married) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan September 13, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Downtown, Hillside Gardens, Weddings
Mary & Phillip Married – September 7, 2019 Venue: Hillside Gardens and Events Wedding Coordinator: Erika Weeks with Hillside Gardens Dress: Etsy Flowers: Victoria Designs Cake: Costco Catering: AspenPointe Photographer: Megan with Megan Hardre Photography. There are some weddings I leave and I can’t stop smiling for 24 hours. I feel like I’m on cloud 9. A post wedding high. I met this amazing couple, Phillip and Mary, about 15 minutes before they were due to walk down the aisle and left their wedding feeling like I met new friends. They were so welcoming and so full of joy, that it felt like I was coming to the biggest and best celebration of the year; and indeed it was. There were so many memorable moments, but my favorite was during the ceremony. Phillip’s grandmother is deaf and during their vows, Mary signed her vows to Phillip. It was a surprise that she had learned it and so beautiful. The joy everyone had for Phillip and Mary was evident throughout the day as was the presence of God. I’m a huge fan of ceremonies that speak to my heart too. What you say during your ceremony matters — it matters to […]

Megan + Carlin (married) – Larkspur, Colorado

by Megan September 12, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Flying Horse, Flying Horse Ranch, Larkspur Colorado, Travel, Weddings
Megan + Carlin | Married August 30th, 2019 Larkspur, Colorado Venue: Flying Horse Ranch DJ/MC: AJ – Celebrity DJ Wedding Coordinator: Michelle – Flying Horse Ranch Cake: Costco Flowers: Costco Dress: Davids Bridal Photographers: Megan Hardre and Laura Atchison – Megan Hardre Photography Catering: Buffalo Gals Flying Horse Ranch is hands down, one of my favorite venues in Colorado to shoot at — it’s such a neat place with an interesting history. The ranch is on 1400 acres and it’s filled with rolling hills, lovely white fences, barns and lots of horses; besides being a wedding venue, it’s also a working farm. It was bought a few years ago and turned into a wedding venue – previously it was a vacation home, only used twice, by its previous owner. The layout is perfect for an indoor or an outdoor wedding, with lots of ways to make it unique to each couples needs. I know Megan and Carlin through the church we both attend and it was a total joy to be asked to photograph their wedding. They are a great match and I know their marriage will be filled with lots of laughter!

Kaylee + Connor (married) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan July 31, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Black Forest, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Fox Run Park, Travel, Weddings
Kaylee + Connor (married) July. 27. 2019 Venue: New Life Church – Colorado Springs, Colorado Photographers: Megan – Megan Hardre Photography and Kelsey Jones Videography: Roots and Wings Productions Flowers: A Flower Girls Dream Dress: Impressed by the Dress DJ/MC: David – New Life Church

Becca + Brock (wedding) – Vancouver, Washington

by Megan June 27, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Camas Washington Wedding Photography, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Travel Wedding, Tree wedding, Trees, Vancouver, Vancouver Washington Wedding Photographer, Washington, Weddings
Becca + Brock [married] 6.15.2019 Vancouver/Camas, Washington Ceremony: Northwest Gospel Church Reception: Brickstone Ballroom Dress: Something New Boutique Photography: Megan – Megan Hardre Photography I love weddings in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up there, it’s great to return back and shoot weddings. Becca and Brock had incredible weather for their wedding day. They did a first look a a park in Camas, Washington where they took time to read to one another letters they prepared beforehand. It was just them – which allowed some time to slow down before the events of the day unfolded quite quickly after. Destination weddings are a JOY and Becca and Brock were so easy to work with!

Meg + Alex (wedding) – Black Forest, Colorado

by Megan June 11, 2019 in Bridal Portraits, Portraits, Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Black Forest, Cherry Blossom Wedding, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Destination Weddings, Mountain wedding, Pink Weddings, Summer Colorado Wedding Photography, Weddings
Meg + Alex Black Forest, Colorado Ceremony: Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church Reception: Wedgewood Black Forest Photographers: Megan Hardre and Heather Bauers – Megan Hardre Photography Dress: Little White Dress Flowers: Wedgewood Black Forest DJ: Wedgewood Black Forest Cake: Wedgewood Black Forest

Alysha + Justin (wedding) – Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Megan October 01, 2018 in Wedding Photography 0 comments tags: Colorado, Colorado Springs, Glen Eyrie, Weddings
Congratulations to Alysha and Justin! In true late summer Colorado fashion, it rained right before their ceremony – and also in true late summer Colorado fashion, it cleared quickly and left the Eagles Nest lawn at Glen Eyrie lovely. Grateful to have spent the day with these two and I simply adore shooting at Glen Eyrie! Cheers to new adventures! Photographers: Megan Hardre & Heather Bauers Dress: Something New Boutique Ceremony: Glen Eyrie – Colorado Springs, Colorado Reception: The Loft Music Venue – Manitou Springs, Colorado Makeup Artist: Allie Underwood Makeup Artistry Wedding Coordinator: Lydia McLaren at Glen Eyrie Florist: Platte Floral DJ: Justin – Upright Audio Entertainment