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The Bride-to-Be: Jen

The Groom-to-Be: Brett

The Photo Shoot Location: Denver, CO

The Wedding Location: Mill City Museum, Minnesota

How They Met: Brett and I met through work — I worked an agency that ran a press conference for his company.  It was illuminating for us both to see each other in a professional capacity.  He’s so smart!  After the work was done, Brett and I kept in touch and he flew me to Denver — I lived in Chicago at the time — so I could see his life and meet his world.  I met his friends, family, and pretty much the entire city of Denver that weekend and we decided someone had to move.  Brett decided to move to Chicago a few months later.

changing outfits made for a fun shoot

Inspiration for the Engagement Photo Shoot: Though we love to travel and considered a destination wedding, there’s something about a hometown wedding.  Because we were getting married in Minnesota but our life is in Denver (my job is promoting the city), we wanted to show our favorite places and our new life here in the Mile High.

mismatching plaids are so cute

Perks of Your Engagement Shoot: Troy, our photographer, just had a natural ease behind the camera.  He went above and beyond to accommodate the many locations we wanted to capture, and found ways to tell a different story at each venue.  He helped Brett and I feel comfortable in our own shoes while on camera, something we definitely wanted to make sure of before the big day.  And it was easy to tell he’s great with every audience — from cute, curious little kids to passersby that miiiight just stick around a little long.  He handled every situation well and delivered fabulous photos.

For more details about Jen & Brett’s engagement photos, check out their feature on Bellagala’s blog.