State of Colorado A marriage license may be issued in any county and used in any county in the State of Colorado. However, the license must be used within 30 days from the date of issue. The license is issued the day it is applied for and may be used immediately. Fee for a marriage license is $10. Cash Only. No Credit Cards or Checks Accepted. Age Requirements: The legal age without parental consent is 18 years of age. Ages 16 and 17 require parental consent from both parents. If one parent is sole custodian of the minor; a divorce decree stating custody rights or a death certificate must be presented at the time of applying for the license. If one or both of the parents cannot appear at the time of applying for the license, an absentee application may be completed and notarized ahead of time. This is to be presented when the marriage license is issued. If these do not apply, judicial approval is then required. Applicants 15 years of age or younger, must obtain a court order granting judicial approval as well as complying with the above requirements. The court order must be obtained in the county where judicial approval has been granted. Identification: Acceptable forms for proof of age are as follows: Drivers License, Passport, Visa, Birth Certificate, Military ID, or state issued ID Card. Social Security Number: Must be given when applying for a license. If either party does not have a social security number, they must sign an affidavit when applying for the license. Application Form: Both male and female applicants must appear in person to complete and sign the marriage application. If one party cannot appear due to illness, is out of state, or incarcerated, he or she must obtain an ABSENTEE APPLICATION from the Clerk and Recorder’s office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with identification for the absent party. Applicants need not be residents of Colorado. ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED. Previous Marriages: If either party has finalized a divorce within 30 days of applying for the marriage license, the final decree must be produced. This decree must be signed by the judge or court referee. If the divorce has been final more than 30 days, divorce information must be given regarding date of divorce, place of divorce and court in which the divorce was finalized. Ceremony: A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination or Indian nation or tribe. As of August 1993, a couple themselves can solemnize their own marriage.

Questions Answers

Photographer Questions

1. What’s your primary style? Posed and formal, photojournalistic, creative, traditional?

2. Do you capture images digitally? Can you create both color and black and white versions of the same picture? Is that included in the price?

3. What kind of input can we have on the direction of the shots - Can we give you a shot list to work from?
4. Are you the wedding photographer who will actually take our pictures?
5. Will you be bringing any assistants along who will also be taking our pictures?
6. What kind of experience, background, and education do you have? Can you provide references?
7. How many images will you take?
8. What kind of equipment will you bring with you? How intrusive will lighting, tripods, other equipment or assistants be?
9. Do you develop your own images?
10. Can we buy a CD with the images and full reproduction rights?
11. I have hired you for several hours of photography time - Does that include your set up and take down time?
12. Do you charge a "split" reception fee?
13. Do you do engagement portraits?
14. What are the refunds/cancellation terms? When are deposits and payments required?
15. Are there any additional charges (such as travel time) not mentioned?
16. May I see the wedding contract?
17. May I meet you in person prior to my wedding?
18. How soon can I expect to receive my images after the wedding?
19. Why should I select you as my photographer?

20 What do you wear to the wedding?

21. Will you come and take photos at my rehearsal?

22. Do you include any "post processing" in your prices?

23 Do you have online viewing and ordering of images?

24. May I purchase a DVD/slide show of a select number of my wedding images?

25. Are you a member of any professional organizations?

26. Have I addressed all your concerns satisfactorily?

Help for Brides and Grooms, Part IV

21. Will you attend the rehearsal?

Yes, if you've selected that plan, or if you request and my schedule allows, for an additional charge.

22. Do you include any "post processing" in your prices?

I do basic adjusting of lighting, cropping and do limited artistic work prior to your getting the images. I am available for additional custom work at your request. I always suggest you you order 4 x 6's first before ordering large prints - I can make minor adjustments as necessary.

23. Do you have online viewing and ordering of images?

With a few clicks, anyone can easily view and order the images from my online photo service, through a link from my website. Printed proofs are available for an additional fee, if arranged prior to the wedding.

24. May I purchase a DVD/slide show of a select number of my wedding images? Yes!

25. Are you a member of any professional organizations?

Yes, the Professional Photographers of Colorado, the Professional Photographers of America, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, are just a few.

26. Have I addressed all of your concerns satisfactorily?

If not, please contact me at your convenience.

Help for Brides and Grooms, Part III

15. Are there any additional charges, (such as travel time) not mentioned?

All charges will be specified in the contract.

16. May I see the wedding contract?

Yes, just call, write or email me!

17. May I meet you in person prior to my wedding?

Yes, it is nice for us to meet in person, if possible.

18. When can I see my images?

Most images will be posted for online viewing and ordering within 2-4 weeks after your wedding, with additional images to follow within 2-3 additional weeks, and after contracted terms for payment have been met.

19. Why should I select you as my photographer?

I work extremely hard to provide you with high quality images you will treasure forever. I enjoy celebrating your event and getting to know brides grooms and families, which gives you the best possible atmosphere for your photography. I care about you and your guests and I will do everything I can to provide the quality, service and results you deserve. I offer complete customization to make your wedding unique.

20. What is your attire?

I respect the wishes of the bride and groom and the dress code of the wedding location. My dress is conservative. I typically wear black pants and a nice blouse, and I adjust to the style of the wedding.

21. Will you attend the rehearsal?

Yes, if you've selected that plan, or if you request and my schedule allows, for an additional charge.

Help for Brides and Grooms, Part II

8. What kind of equipment will you bring with you? How intrusive will lighting, tripods, other equipment or assistants be?

I have a 10 megapixel Canon 40D, with a 580 II Flash, a back up Canon 20D, multiple back up flashes and lights, and various other accessories. I will respect your wishes regarding photographer "visibility". I make every effort to balance capturing important images, while being sensitive to the ceremony and your guests.

9. Do you develop or print your own images?

I use a high quality photo lab using state of the art digital printers designed for professional photofinishers, which results in the best possible prints. Images are engineered to last for decades without fading, when treated properly. Typically, images are suitable for enlargements up to 20 x 30", or larger.

10. Can we buy a CD with the images and full reproduction rights?

Yes, for an additional cost, I can provide a full resolution images on a CD. I cannot offer a guarantees on print finishes at locations other than my own print provider.

11. I have hired you for several hours of photography time - Does that include your set up and take down time?

I set up and take down prior to and after the event, on my time. "In between time set ups" will be included in the hours in which you contracted.

12 Do you charge a "split" reception fee?

If the reception is local, the wedding and the reception immediately follows the wedding, there will be no additional fee. The time between the wedding and reception is counted within the contracted time.
13. Do you do engagement portraits?

Yes, as mentioned in the pricing a one hour sitting session is included and it's a great time for us to get acquainted prior to the event.

14. What are the refunds/cancellation terms? When are deposits and payments required?

A non refundable deposit of $100 at contract signing is required to hold your date, 30 days prior to the event, an additional non refundable $100 deposit is due, with full payment due 10 days prior to the even. Deposits will be applied to the wedding fee. In the event of cancellation, the photographer requires immediate notification.

A little help for Brides and Grooms....Part I

Wedding locations, menus, florals, dresses, tuxes, travel arrangements, hotel locations, limos, djs! The "To Do" List for brides and groom is endless and so are the decisions! It can be overwhelming and confusing and knowing the right questions to ask can give you peace of mind. In the next few posts, I hope to assist you by suggesting questions you may wish to ask in interviewing a wedding photographer. In the final post, I'll provide a condensed "questions only" list. (Or if you need the entire list now, just email me, and I'll provide it -right away!)

1. What is your primary style? Posed and formal, photo-journalistic, creative, traditional?

I would classify my style as creative....I have a mixture of posed and formal, artistic and candid...some traditional, some more photo-journalistic in style. Prefer all formal or all candid? I am happy to fulfill your requests.

2. Do you capture images digitally? Can you create both color and black and white versions of the same photo? Is that included in the price?

I capture images digitally, and have the ability to create both color and b/w...please see examples on my website. Yes, it is included in the price. Just let me know which images you would like to have in b/w. I also offer for an additional price, artistic images from your requests.

3. Can you give us a check list that we may request images we want you to capture during the event?

Yes, a shot list is valuable for both of us. I will make every effort to complete your requests, within the limits of opportunity.

4. Are you the wedding photographer who will actually take our photographs?

Yes, I will be your photographer, unless I have a serious illness or unforeseen event which would prevent me from being there. I work full time as a photographer. In the unlikely event that I am unable to be there, I will make every effort to arrange for another highly skilled professional photographer to take my place.

5. Will you be bringing any assistants who will also be taking our pictures?

Unless specifically requested, I will be the only photographer. Occasionally, I bring another photographer to the event as an added value to you, for which you will not be charged. If you require an assistant, I will secure one for an additional fee.

6. What kind of experience, background, and education do you have? Can you provide references?

I have been both primary and secondary photographer and numerous weddings, large and small, in numerous locations, both in Colorado and out of state. Professional and personal references are available. Please feel free to ask for them. I am constantly training and learning, improving my photographic and photoshop skills. I have Bachelor and Masters degrees from Southern Illinois University. I attended local, state wide, and national classes to keep current of new techniques and trends.

7. How many images will you take?

I do not put an upper limit on the number of images I will provide. You will have a generous number within the amount of time you have chosen for the event.

More choices than ever!

Anyone who has used my new print service (or even just taken a tour around) who can give feedback would be appreciated - I'm hoping you'll enjoy the lack of advertisements, more choices for prints, and a cleaner look. Even with all the choices that are listed, there are many many more, such as having the prints framed with your choice of frames, then having them sent directly to you. Just email me with what you'd like and I'll be happy to include that for you.