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Ed + Katharine Warf | Arrowhead Golf Club Fall Wedding

Ed and Katharine’s First Look Interview

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

Ed says it was very pleasurable.  He enjoyed the anticipation of what his bride to be would look like in spite of the fact that he wondered if it would feel too staged.  Ed was very happy with the results of how Taylor set up the experience and his own anticipation of it.  I (Katharine) thought it was a wonderful way to start the day.  It let me get some alone time with my husband to be.  I also loved the privacy and intimacy of the moment and getting to twirl for him.

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

Ed says, not at all.  He thought there was still the moment of seeing his bride coming to him in an official status.  I thought it did change it a bit but felt the First Look was worth doing so.

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

If they did, we didn’t know it. They were very supportive.  It was especially nice that my oldest nephew got to walk me to Ed for the first look. That was a cherished and unexpected moment with him. I was so glad Taylor suggested he walk me.

What made it special?

Privacy of the moment, incredible scenery, the shared anticipation that we would soon be husband and wife.

Do you feel it made a difference in your photos?

We chose to photograph our first look, and following it, did a pre-ceremony photo shoot. We enjoyed this time together and felt it honored our guests as they did not wait long for the reception to start. However, Taylor urged us to take a brief photo shoot midway through the dinner hour to capture some “just married” shots. We thought she was spot on with that advice. Those are some of our favorite pictures. We were glowing.

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

Absolutely. We loved the time and the pictures we gained from it and the first look allowed us to let our hair down prior to the tension of the ceremony. Taylor and Mike’s light hearted approach was exactly what we needed.

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

Ed says, it was a “wow moment”. Information overload in a very good way. I thought it was the look on Ed’s face when he saw me for the very first time. Ed did not know about how I would be dressed or wear my hair and it was so fun to see him take it all in.

Aside from the first look, do you feel like you had much time to yourselves on your wedding day?

The First Look, and private photo shoots were our time to ourselves. Other than some small moments here and there, we were very engaged with family and enjoying our reception. So, in a way, the first look was our private time and the photo shoots were much-needed respites.

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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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