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Ryan + Jen Sharma | Villa Parker Wedding Photographer

From the first time we met Jen and Ryan, we had a hunch about them. Their laid back and completely in love demeanor immediately made us feel as if we had all been friends for years! They invited us to be on their journey to marriage with them from the first time we met them and it’s been such a beautiful love to be a part of. Every detail of their wedding day at Villa Parker was absolutely perfect and directly reflected them as a beautiful couple. After 6 years of being together, needless to say, these two were ready to tie the knot! Jen and Ryan, thank you so much for having us be a part of this amazing and intimate time with you two! Enjoy your photos!

Cheers,
Mike and Taylor

Ryan + Jen’s First Look Interview
From the bride

What are your thoughts about your experience with the first look?

I loved doing a first look, it was great time to spend with my future husband before the big moment. It put me at ease and was a great break from the craziness of getting ready with the girls.

How do you feel it changed, if at all, your walk down the aisle?

It made me feel more confident. Ryan already knew what I looked like and just to hear him say I was beautiful before I walked down the aisle was comforting.

Did your family conflict with your decision to do a first look?

My mom was apprehensive at first, but with a little convincing, especially with our time crunch for photos, she was okay with our decision.

What made it special?

Being able to spend some quality time with Ryan before the whirlwind of the wedding was so nice.

Do you feel it made a difference in your photos?

I think so, we looked really calm and relaxed.

If you had to do it all over again, would you?

Yes! We would do a first look if we had to do it all over again. I would change the people who watched it. I was hoping for some alone time, but with a crowd I was more nervous and didn’t get that great moment alone. It was great however, to get that time in before the wedding, and it made photos after the wedding way less stressful. With our situation, we would not have been able to take the photos we had if we waited till after (all the people every where!).

What was the single most memorable moment of your first look?

Ryan coming around the corner, he looked so handsome and happy, it was a great way to start off the celebration!

• Aside from the first look, do you feel like you had much time to yourselves on your wedding day?
No, we didn’t get much time to ourselves after the first look. We were running around in different directions all night.

 

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-Codey & Taylor

“We knew our photos were going to be something we would treasure forever, but what we didn’t expect to walk away with was an effortless bond turned friendship.

Taylor and Mike are not just invested in capturing the magic of the wedding day, but their heart is in it for the marriage and future that follows.”

-Brett & Mendy

I did not feel rushed or anxious, just simply in the moment—which was most important as this would be a once in a lifetime experience—and believe me, Taylor and Mike made it memorable. Separately they are an absolute delight, and together they make the ultimate team and genuine couple. You can see the true dedication they put into making that day, your day…special! It was an absolute joy to work with this inspirational couple."

"With grace and charm, Taylor and Mike set the tone for our beautiful wedding day!

-Jake & Christina

They did everything we asked and more. Our friends and family keep remarking how great our photographers were. They took so many photos and delivered them in such a fast turnaround."

"Taylor and Mike are professional, friendly, detailed, flexible, committed—exactly the kind of presence you want from photographers on your wedding day! 

-Chris & Kim

On the day, they were so organized and kept things moving at a perfect pace. We never felt rushed yet were able to adhere to our timeline perfectly. They made everyone, including my generally camera-shy husband, feel at ease making for photos with real smiles."

"From start to finish, Taylor and Mike take great care to make sure you are comfortable and have clear and prompt communication. 

-Jake & Haydn

We are so impressed with not only them as people and their amazing work, but also their communication skills throughout the entire planning process."

"Taylor and Mike have a great ability to take photographs in places no ordinary person would ever think of, and, while still focusing on you, they are also able to capture the beautiful scenery.

-Adam & Sydney

Though we had never met, it was as though we were life-long friends and it was immediately apparent we wanted to work with them. They are so pleasant, personable, and go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. We were so worried the photo process would be weird and awkward, but they made it one of the most fun aspects of the whole day. To top it all off, the photos are simply gorgeous!"

“We gave them a call and they were the first, and only, photographers we spoke with.

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We embrace diversity and welcome couples of all backgrounds, religions, genders, races, and sexual orientations with open arms. Your love is unique, and we're here to celebrate it in all its beautiful forms.

We're located in Buena Vista, Colorado, but our love is universal: we shoot worldwide.

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Let's BEGIN OUR JOURNEY

We embrace diversity and welcome couples of all backgrounds, religions, genders, races, and sexual orientations with open arms. Your love is unique, and we're here to celebrate it in all its beautiful forms.

We're located in Buena Vista, Colorado, but our love is universal: we shoot worldwide.

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Visit our portrait page

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