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Marilee Photography {blog}

Hi, I am Marilee Langner Sturgis.  I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Lyons, Colorado.  I travel throughout Colorado and beyond to photograph weddings.  I do most of my portrait shoots here in Lyons, or in the nearby towns of Boulder and Longmont.  

I post my most recent wedding and portrait work here on my blog.  

Thank you for stopping by, and please visit often, as I update this blog regularly. Also, if you like what you see, please post comments.

Marilee Photography in the Boulder Daily Camera

I got a call from the Boulder Daily Camera newspaper last week, asking for permission to photograph me photographing a wedding for an article on marriage rates in Boulder.  My extremely gracious clients, Jane and Tom Glenn, agreed to have the Daily Camera photographer take a few pictures at their wedding.  And voila, the image is now in print.  To see the picture and the article, please click here.

Andrea and Steve’s Mountain Wedding

Andrea and Steve held their wedding at a private residence in the mountains west of Boulder.  This was a fun and relaxed wedding.  I loved working with these two and their families!  Thank you to Rachel with Talia Events for putting together this beautiful event!

September 3, 2010 - 4:01 pm Rachel Hagen - These are fantastic Marilee! You captured them and the day so well! Thank you!

September 3, 2010 - 7:31 pm jill schuker - the pictures are simply wonderful .......and i have to say i ESPECIALLY love the ones of the bride!!!! xoxoxoxoxo auntie jill

Amy and Aaron’s Boulder Wedding

Amy and Aaron were married this month at the Red Lion Inn in Boulder.  I just loved Aaron’s facial expressions during the wedding ceremony. He and Amy are so in love!  They are a fun, warm, and laid back couple.  I enjoyed every aspect of this wedding.  Lovely people, perfect weather, beautiful event.

August 31, 2010 - 7:52 pm Julia - These are great! I can't wait to see them ALL :)

September 1, 2010 - 1:54 pm Jennifer Burnham - Stunning! Amy and Arron are just radiant. I can hardly wait to see more.

September 4, 2010 - 5:41 pm phyllis - What wonderful photos!! A beautiful couple and an equally beautiful setting!

September 4, 2010 - 7:54 pm Ande - These are gorgeous! Amy looks like a super model! Congrats Ann, you are an amazing mom!

Lisa and Sebastian’s Boulder Wedding

Lisa and Sebastian were married earlier this month at the Greenbriar Inn in Boulder.  The love between these two is palpable.  Both are musicians, and both have very emotive facial expressions.  I loved photographing them!

Family Portrait in Boulder – Amy, David and Samantha

I am so glad I got to work again with Amy, David, and their daughter Samantha!  Samantha is now 3.  This little gal has a mind of her own!  She is sassy and full of personality. Throughout our session, Samantha refused to look at the camera and made a real effort to do the opposite of what I asked her to do.  This didn’t bother me, as she is absolutely adorable — even when pouting :)

Turn around?  I don’t think so…

Samantha showing me a little attitude :)

August 24, 2010 - 7:32 pm Julia Vandenoever - beautiful work and i love the pout too.

Raven’s Nederland Baby Portrait

Raven is one year old, and she is an absolute delight to photograph.  Wow, look at those eyes!  Clearly her defining feature.  She also has the cutest crawl I’ve ever seen.

I love, love, love this face!!

Kate and Chas’ Denver Wedding

Kate and Chas’ wedding was an absolute dream to photograph!  They are one of the most expressive couples I have ever met.  Joy, love, laughter, and funny faces filled every moment of the day.  I loved this wedding!

A spider is hiding under Kate’s dress…eeek!

The spider.

August 12, 2010 - 2:14 pm Tami & Greg Johnson - What a wonderful day! You two look so happy and I'm so glad we were able to share such a special day with you! Tami & Greg

August 12, 2010 - 3:03 pm Mr. Marilee Photography (Dan) - A very strong set of images! My fav image is the boy trying to blow out the candles.

August 13, 2010 - 5:24 pm Kate Herrin - We loved every moment of this day! Marilee caught so many hidden moments that we weren't even aware of. We are so blessed to have had her capture our day in a way we would never have seen it! I LOVE the one she caught of us whispering at dinner - we didn't even know she was there!

August 13, 2010 - 8:51 pm Kara Katen - What perfect pictures! It was such a beautiful wedding and your pictures are just amazing! Can't wait to see more!!

August 16, 2010 - 8:07 pm Rachel Hagen - Marilee, these are fabulous! I love all the expressions!

Ashley and Jeff’s Beaver Creek Wedding

Ashley and Jeff were married at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek.  What a gorgeous day for a wedding!  Nothing but sun and blue sky.  Ashley and Jeff are such a fun, relaxed couple.  I loved working with these two and their families!  Both sets of parents were beaming the entire day, and everyone at this wedding was just so happy. Ashley and Jeff are obviously a great match.  Congratulations you two!

Ashley’s father standing on a table, playing air guitar with an antique ski pole found on site :)

August 30, 2010 - 4:01 am Margo Forbes - Hi Marilee These are so amazing...I want to be there all over again! Ashley says the rest are done..can't wait to see them. Good luck with all you do..you are an amazing talent! Ashley's mom

Caden’s Denver Baby Portrait

I photographed Brooke and Glenn’s wedding in 2007, and they now have a little boy, Caden.  What a cutie!  Here he is at 16 weeks old.  Thank you Brooke and Glenn for letting me photograph your growing family!

August 4, 2010 - 9:39 pm lori kennell - Wow! Love these pictures. It is so fun to watch Caden grow. Lori

Ashley and Jeff’s Lyons Engagement Portrait

Ashley and Jeff joined me in Lyons for their engagement portrait session earlier this summer.  Our session was a bit of an adventure.  I am a self-proclaimed “outdoorsy” person.  I love to hike, camp, and be outside.  But how outdoorsy am I when encountering a rattlesnake in the wild?  Not very!!  Ashley almost stepped on a rattlesnake during our shoot.  When this happened, I practically jumped onto Jeff’s back in fear, and I refused to get close enough to it to even take a picture.  Ashley and Jeff were great sports, and didn’t seem too bothered by the unwelcome encounter.