J. Humphreys Photography

Amy and Matt

Oh how much life can change over the years. It seems like just yesterday I was a dorky freshman in high school gearing up for the first week of school... and practicing to playing in the school's marching band. Yes I said dork and I meant it. My schedule freshman year didn't allow for me to play with the rest of the freshmen in the underclassmen band, so I was thrusted into playing with the upperclassmen band... a frightening thought for any freshman french horn player. Luckily I met some amazing older high schoolers who had no problem taking me under their wing and helping me adjust to the big scary world that was high school... one of whom was Amy. I've had the pleasure of reliving all of these memories recently when Amy shot me an email telling me she was engaged and quickly hiring me as their wedding photographer. I couldn't have been more thrilled. Her fiance Matt is a great guy and perfect for Amy. We shot their engagement session back in our hometown of Barrington, IL on Christmas Eve.

 

Matt lives within walking distance of downtown Barrington and one of their favorite bars, McGonigals. The owners were wonderful enough to let us in early, pour them a pint and allow us to take some photos there. 

Amy and Matt, I had such a blast getting to spend part of the holidays with you guys. Thanks for braving the bitter Chicago winter! You were both great to work with, true naturals in front of the camera! I can't wait to photograph your wedding in March! 

Katie and Scott

When I think about how I came out to Colorado for college years ago, I always attribute a piece of that to Katie. She was a year older than me, and yet she quickly became someone I loved to hang out with. Her bubbly personality and hospitable charm was so inviting. We met each other at church and quickly became friends and when she went off to college a year before me, she would come back on breaks and rave about CCU. I knew I had to check it out. 7 years later I'm so glad that I did and so thankful that Katie was there to help me adjust in those first few years out here on my own. 

Shortly after Katie graduated I heard that she had met a fantastic guy named Scott. It wasn't until they became engaged earlier this year that I finally got to meet him and I realized quickly that everythig I had heard about him was true. He simply brought out the best in Katie and was equally friendly and welcoming and it was easy to see how in love these two were. When they asked me to photograph their wedding I was beyond excited and when they told me they wanted to do their photos at a local trail I knew it was a perfect fit for these outdoor enthusiasts! 

Scott and Katie opted for the first look. 

Katie was simply elated. 

It's always a struggle shooting around noon... but we found this great grassy hill to hide behind a bit... which also added fantastic texture to their photos!

Katie and Scott opted to get married outside, which proved to be a little cold! 

But the joy was irresistable! 

This is always one of my favorite moments at any wedding... the pure joy when they hear for the first time "I now annouce you husband and wife..." 

I may or may not have found some guests Tebowing... 

Loved this group shot at the end! 

Definitely one of my favorites! 

Katie and Scott, thank you so much for allowing me to document this day for you! It was so much fun to get to be a part of! I hope you look at these photos and remember how wonderful you are to each other. 

 

Samm: Senior Photos

Samm is another one of my beautiful senior girls that I get to lead at youth group every week. She's a rockstar senior, involved in her school's drama club including starring in Death of a Salesman last year, volunteers with our middle school youth group as a leader, and is incredibly loyal to her friends. She's one of my favorite students to talk movies, boys and simply catch up on life with. When I first met Samm her sophmore year of high school she had jet black and purple hair... and while she was awesome then, it's been so much fun to watch her grow into a beautiful, whitty and stand-her-ground girl! And while she may think Seattle's calling her name for college, I secretely hope she'll stay right here so that I get to experience the next few years of her life with her. She definitely adds to the awesomeness in my life!

We started her session off at Wash Park... and then headed downtown. 

We both loved the contrast of the beautiful fall leaves on the ground with the urban brick wall... 

Loved these last 3.. 

Samm, I can't wait to see you finish out this last year and move onto greater things whether here in Colorado or off in Washington or somewhere in between. You rock and I love ya! 

Meghan: Senior Photos

Meghan is another one of the lovely seniors who is in the youth group that I help out with. She is a beautful, talented, and incredibly smart girl who I've loved having the pleasure of getting to know over the last year. She's one of my favorite students to sit down over ice cream with and talk about all the unknowns of life. Whenever I ask what she's going to do next she always has a different answer which always amuses me. From government politics to education... whatever she chooses to do next she'll undoubtably be amazing at. 

We split her session in to two days... the first we hit up denver, mainly the Capital area. 

And then a few days later we headed out to Chatequa in Boulder... I love the mix of these two vastly different backgrounds. 

She even modeled her homecoming dress for me! 

This was literally the last shot on day two... I love it! 

Meghan, you have grown into a stunning young woman and it's been an honor to get to know you over the last year. Keep asking those deep questions and continue to search for your own answers because your ambition is awesome. Can't wait to see what the next few years bring! Love ya!

Alex and Amir: Wedding

It's always a great honor when friends call me when they get engaged, and even more fun when those calls come from friends who I haven't heard from since high school. Alex and I first met in the middle school band and stayed friends throughout high school. We spent quite a bit of her wedding day reminiscing about old times and catching up. She and Amir met a few years ago when they realized their shared interest in Johnny Cash... I'll leave it at that! And after a long wedding day I knew what everyone else did... that Amir is the perfect guy for her.

Amir grew up in Kansas City and when planning their wedding they knew right away that they wanted to get married there. Amir had his high school graduation at Memorial Hall and they couldn't think of a better place for their wedding and I could've have agreed more. It was a beautiful venue full of rich history! 

Loved this shot from Alex and Amir's first look. 

The wedding was in Kansas... so of course Alex wore ruby red shoes! 

Alex's mother died of Multiple Sclerosis when Alex was very young. Loved this way that they were able to honor her memory. 

During the reception, I snuck out to take this shot of Memorial Hall. 

Memorial Hall was the perfect setting! 

I always love taking photos of the couple walking back down the aisle as a married couple! The couple is always beeming with joy and Alex and Amir were no exception. 

Loved this shot of Alex and her dad. 

Loved this photo of Amir's parents out on the dance floor. 

One of my favorites from the day! 

Alex and Amir, thank you so much for inviting me out to Kansas for your beautiful wedding. It's such a blessing to see you, Alex as a young beautiful woman in love to the perfect guy! Congratulations to you both! 

 

Gabby: Senior Photo

A few weeks ago I drove out to Longmont to an awesome property that I've shot at before to do Gabby's senior photos. She's a downright awesome, super talented, student at Broomfield High. She also happens to be one of my awesome high school youth group students, who also plays in our worship band. Gabby is just about one of the most caring people you'll ever meet, creative in the arts (an excellent drawer) and is a rockstar on the bass and violin.

One of my favorite things about Gabby is that she is simply who she is, never pretending to be someone she's not. The day after we shot these photos, she dyed her hair completely blonde (and it looks awesome)! That's just who she is, a free spirited, beautiful young woman, and I am so glad I got to take her senior photos. 

I'm so in love with this last shot. Gorgeous girl! 

Gabby I had so much fun taking these photos. You were awesome to photograph and a true natural in front of the camera. I hope you get to look back on these photos one day and remember how fun it was being this age and I hope you realize how awesome you are. I love ya!

Randi and Tyler, Wedding

A few weeks ago I got to go back to Illinois for Randi and Tyler's wedding. Randi and I have known each other since high school when we were both in the same youth group at church growing up. I got to meet Tyler here and there in my high school and college years, but it wasn't until they were both out of college that Randi and Tyler started dating and it seemed so natural, like they'd been dating all along. It was an absolute honor when Randi called me early this year and asked if I'd be their photographer... and so much fun to be a part of. 

Randi reading the note that Tyler had written to her. 

Loved this moment as Tyler prayed for Randi and their marriage. 

I loved these last 4 photos from their ceremony.

The Westin in Itasca was beautiful! 

It's always so much fun to do a friend's wedding especially when they're a part of this core group, because everyone has stayed such great friends throughout the years. It seems each year we're adding spouses to the group... we try to always do a group photo at everyone's wedding and it was great to add this one to the collection. So much fun. 

Randi and Tyler, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding. It was such a beautiful day... Congratulations to you both! May this day be only a symbol of the great joy to come for you both! 

 

Natalie and Travis: Wedding

Last week, I traveled up to Estes Park for Natalie and Travis' wedding. Ever since shooting their engagement session in Denver last November, I've been eagerly awaiting this unique and awesome couple. To say that Natalie and Travis are opposites is an understatement. One is Republican, the other Democat. One is a vegetarian, the other one is a full on carnivore! I could go on and on and on. But it's true what they say, opposites do attract! And these two couldn't be more made for each other. They are so sweet and I was so thrilled to have gotten to document their day. 

How cute are Natalie's shoes?

... And her flowers were some of my personal favorites! 

I love when couples choose to do a first look! 

We had planned to take more photos of them after the ceremony but at that point it had started to rain so it was so great that we had done a ton of photos before! 

Isn't Natalie simply stunning?!

Natalie and Travis had the official signing of the Ketubah, which is a tradition of signing the wedding license before the ceremony in Jewish culture. 

Loved this photo of Natalie's dad giving her away. 

Loving this last photo! 

Natalie and Travis, thank you thank you thank you for making me feel so welcome to your wedding. I am so blessed to have clients like you guys! You guys were so much fun to work with! Hope you had a blast on your honeymoon and are enjoying the start of your new lives together! 

Sydney: Senior Pictures

Last week I met up with another one of the girls from my youth group, Sydney a senior at Erie, to take her senior photos. Sydney is an amazing girl, so passionate for serving others, she's currently one of middle school leaders and is a rock star at it. She's just simply a great girl and I'm thrilled to have gotten to take her senior pictures. 

She was a natural in front of the camera! 

Gotta love downtown Denver... and this picture! 

Love this last one... 

Sydney, you'll do amazing this last year! Please don't go to college far away... I'd miss you far too much! Way to rock it out for these photos! 

Senior Photos: Rachel and Jasmine

A few weeks ago Rachel and Jasmine, who are high school seniors at Erie High school, and both in the youth group that I volunteer with asked me to take their senior photos. They decided they wanted to take their photos at the same time, since they are such great friends. I've gotten to know both of these girls fairly well over the last year or two and knew that this would be a ton of fun. 

So last week we headed downtown to take their photos. Internet, meet Rachel... 

And Jasmine... 

As you can tell, both girls warmed up to the camera so quickly! 

Jasmine has one of the best laughs of anyone I know... that usually includes some snorting... 

She also has been skating for most of her life, and so she definitely wanted a few that helped show that aspect of her life. 

Of course we had to take a few just of them... this one which perfectly describes their personalities. 

And this one which is just plain cute. 

Girls I had a blast! Thanks so much for letting me document such a great period of your life. I hope you love these!