Diana Sabreen Photography: EXTREME WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!

Jess & Brian had the kind of wedding that I love shooting... low-key, small, casual. They had originally planned to elope and just have me photograph the intimate event, but compromised with their family to have a small gathering so they could be part of it. Ultimately, there were about ten people present. The Denver-based couple will have a celebration reception and party near Chicago this summer, but wanted the intimate part of the affair to be a bit more, well, intimate.

The wedding was held at the Allaire Timbers Inn in Breckenridge, Colorado. Jessica & Brian signed the marriage certificate, then had their family sign around the border of the page, and I believed they exchanged rings and vows in private either before I arrived or way before I met them.

I loved the genuine nature of this event and this couple and was really happy to be a part of this day. For portraits, we wanted to get some shots in nature, but it was pretty hard to get into the snowy woods. Brian and Jess just happened to have snow shoes in their car and so did I! The newlyweds and the adventure sports photographer took off! We spent a bit shooting some extreme adventure photography before the two headed back to their family and weekend vacation. Photos of their wedding announcements to come!

Note: I've posted a lot of these pictures in black & white, or in de-saturated tones, just because, well, I was feelin' it for this one and this particular scene. But of course, I did give the couple all the original color digital files on a disc for them to keep!

Adventure! The bride and groom take off on snow shoes!

So, I found myself editing at about 2 in the morning one time and in my delirium I made the above photo into the below photo. Thoughts? Is this ever worth doing again? (Post comments below)