Weddings, weddings...

This is Heather & Jordan, whose wedding is coming up here in Colorado. We just returned from our latest trip to Arkansas and it's so nice to see equally beautiful images from both places, but the outdoor photographs are just so different! What a great job we have to be able to work in the most beautiful places around the country.

Heather & Jordan were so much fun to work with -- their love and passion for each other is contagious and we cannot wait for their big day that is right around the corner!

The Rocky Mountains are always a nice background for any photo - especially with a beautiful couple snuggling! :)

And you might remember Blake and Danielle's engagement session with some beautiful photographs in front of Pike's Peak. Well, their wedding was lovely, but unfortunately, an incredible Colorado blizzard collided with it and so we got to spend some time with them after the wedding for a make-up shoot to re-enact some of the moments that we *would've* gotten on the actual day... I think that blizzard did us a favor -- how wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy a perfect weather day to get images that I hope this couple will treasure for the rest of their lives...

The following photographs were created at The Pinery in Colorado Springs, who has a staff that is unbelievable....

Oh, you know how I love the drama. I think I was on the floor squealing in delight when we set up this one...

This photo captures Blake and Dani's easy-going, smooth personalities -- lots of fun and just all-around beautiful people - inside and out.

And what can I say that this photo doesn't.... a beautiful bride, a beautiful wedding gown, a beautiful day to be lying in grass (no blizzard here now!!)... Dani, you make my job so easy. May you and Blake be blessed with an incredible life that you both deserve. Thanks for letting me be part of your memories...

Back in the South

Ok, I've heard enough about it today... LOL!! I know, I know... I'm behind on the blog -- I guess because Robert handles all the Facebook stuff I figured I could be a slacker on here, but I guess I'll try to whip myself back in shape. So, here goes. Hang on tight!

So... we are back in the South having a wonderful time seeing fabulous returning clients and working with new ones. It's always so fun here (um, bad hair days excluded) and I even got a special treat in the wee hours of the morning before the big Turner-Wood wedding last weekend -- a southern-size thunderstorm that had me giddy for hours!

Now, meet some special people here... more to come, I promise. I will no longer neglect my loyal blog-followers.

This is the beautiful Claire... well, as you can see, "beautiful" is an understatement, now isn't it? Stunning. Sexy. Fabulous. AND... the newest addition at Teresa Lee Models. Big congratulations to her on an incredible future ahead for her in her modeling career. This is Brenn, a high school senior, with whom we set out to "wow" her friends. Mission accomplished (wait till you see the rest of her images!!!!).

This is Amy. And with bittersweet feelings I write this because she's just finished up her chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. But, as you can gather from this photo, you can know exactly who Amy is. Strong. Powerful. Beautiful. A true survivor. And that is the sweetest thing I've ever seen.

Oh, Miss Hannah.... what a great setting for her senior photos to show off a girly-country-girl in her own surroundings.

More to come.... thanks for a great trip, everyone!

Surprise!

There's not much more that I could ask for on a regular ole Wednesday morning while sitting with Robert drinking coffee and browsing around the web before the day gets started other than finding out that I have TWO photos that were recently displayed in Times Square on the Kodak Jumbotron!! Being in the heart of New York City and SEEING them is beyond amazing, and while I wish we would've known about them before so we could've done our normal spontaneous rush off to Manhattan, I am so very excited right now for such a fun and exhilirating surprise to my day.

This image was the featured photo on February 18, 2009 -- Baby King -- one of my most favorite and yummy babies -- now on his SECOND win for me, as he won 2nd place in an International Competition in 2008! This is titled "Lil' Blue Eyes." Congratulations, King family... and thank you... :)
And this one was featured on January 31, 2009, while getting ready for the Super Bowl. Titled, "Pigskin" -- it is available on our website in the Fine Art portion of the Client Section. It also hangs as a focal point in our son's room. So exciting!!! Thank you, Garrett and Daddy, for letting Momma play with your toys! :)

New Model - Sarah

This is Sarah, one of the newest additions to Teresa Lee Models. We met Sarah through our photographing at the A&E Studio, where she is doing her model training. It is amazing to see Sarah's transformation from her very first shot and to see where she is now. These are some of the images she'll be using in her portfolio, and you may see all of Sarah's portfolio on http://www.teresaleemodels.com/ These are some of my favorites, as well.

Most Exciting News EVER!

If you know me at all, you know that music is a huge part of who I am. It is part of the fiber that makes me this quirky, passionate, intense, and emotional person. I feel things very deeply and I love that about myself -- and music has so much to do with the person that I've always been... with that being said, one of the most exciting projects I've ever worked on is getting to do a CD cover for recording artists whose music touches me so deeply. And such a CD made its way into my hands today and I could not be more excited!!

So, a little history -- Robert and I will tell you that we fell in love at the Mona Lisa in Manitou Springs many years ago -- I can remember the date, the food, the wine.... it was all so very perfect and it was that evening that we both "knew" that our lives were destined to be together forever... the best night of my life... And then last year, it was at that same place where we met Vivian Gail and Doug Zinn and as Vivian's voice enchanted the entire place, I cried. And that's nothing unusual when I hear beautiful music, but still today, I still cry whenever I hear this voice that will rival any angel's. We were thrilled to get to work on their cd by doing the photography for it, and during a few meetings and late night photo sessions, Vivian's voice captivated our children as she sang them goodnight lullabies.... and I cried the whole time. :)

Below are some photos of the cd itself that I had to snap quickly today, as I was so ecstatic at its release. We are also THRILLED that Doug and Vivian are recording a "soundtrack" for our websites that will be completed in a couple of months. For now, you can hear some of the tracks we're using from the CD on our website -- http://www.intimaphotography.com/ features "Lover Man" which compliments the images in this sexy, sultry and passionate way. Also, on http://www.teresaleephotography.com/ you can visit the "Babies & Children" Gallery to hear the incredible arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" and the "Engagement" and "Weddings" Galleries feature "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life."

If you are interested in purchasing one of the CD's, titled "Smile," we are helping them to promote it and you can order it in the Client Section of our website under Products for $17 (includes $2.00 shipping charge). It will also be available in March at Barnes & Noble in Colorado Springs.

Congratulations to Doug and Vivian for creating a great piece of art, and thanks so much for letting us capture these images for your project.

Chris & Ryan Got Married!

Having the honor of sharing in couples' best days of their lives is one of the greatest things I get to do. Being a "wedding photographer" seems like such an inaccurate description of what my job really is. I never take for granted what a huge responsibility it is to be trusted with documenting the romance, passion, and love that is so evident on such a life-changing day. And Chris & Ryan's romantic and dreamy day was one of the most incredible I've experienced.

There's a lot to be said about Southern weddings and Southern brides. I love weddings all over the country that we get to do, but everything is just a little more dramatic in the south. Chris & Ryan's wedding was just outside of Oxford, Miss. at her beautiful aunt's beautiful home on the lake and it was such a beautiful and intimate day that I am privileged to have been a part of. Below are some of my favorites of Chris & Ryan.

I love this photo so full of romance and softness... Chris getting ready...

I loved how Chris was sitting in this light and Ryan was walking away when I yelled for him to stop right where he was and turn around to look at her. One of my most favorites...

Congratulations to such a sweet couple -- I hope that your marriage is filled with many blessings and passion-filled days for all the years to come... Thanks for letting me help you with your special day.

New Model - Ally

We are pleased to announce our newest addition to Teresa Lee Models - Ally D. She is an incredible makeup artist in Colorado, as well as a beautiful model. Check out her online portfolio at www.teresaleemodels.com