Melanie Hayden Zeller

God's precious creation. That is what I was honored to be a part of early Sunday morning. I had the privilege to witness and photograph the birth of a sweet baby girl named Melanie. Her parents, John and Joy, are very special people and I know I will feel a deep connection to them for some time. There is something unexplainable about being invited to take part in someone else's delivery and birth. It's a trust and closeness that doesn't happen with very many things in life.

Joy went into labor late Saturday night ~ labored a little, slept a little, and labored some more. After a valiant effort by her Mommy (and Daddy!), little Melanie began her new life in this world at 7:24am on August 12, 2007. Her Mommy worked so hard and was such a trooper.

John and Joy hadn't quite decided on a name for their baby which they knew was a girl. They wanted to see her and then decide. Little Melanie takes the name of her Aunt Melanie, who was Joy's sister. Melanie and her two brothers were lost in an accident before Joy was born. What a tribute to someone whom Joy never even met. Her grandfather must be overjoyed and touched and looking forward to making new memories of his new little Melanie.

Thanks for changing all of our lives, little one.

See their slideshow here!

We had the best time photographing Hayley and Ty's wedding last Saturday! They were so much fun, and up for anything. Their wedding at Crossroads Church in Aspen was absolutely beautiful. Hayley was one of the most gorgeous brides I've ever seen! She and Ty have the sweetest personalities - they just go with whatever happens. Hayley's uncle Neil officiated the ceremony, which included several songs, readings, and the entire church singing Amazing Grace. It was a very special ceremony that touched many of the family members and guests.



Then the wedding party met us at the fountains in Aspen for some fun group shots. The boys decided to run through the fountains - they were soaking wet! But they were having so much fun and we got some great shots of them. Then off to the reception at the Dallenbach's property in Basalt. They had a beautiful tent set up with twinkling lights and fabric hung on the ceiling. Everyone had so much fun dancing - they were great! Dancing pictures can get a little boring, but these guys gave us tons of great stuff. What a great end to a spectacular day. Here are a few favs ~

See Hayley and Ty's slideshow...