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Colorado Destination Wedding – Beaver Creek

Jen & Shane — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:50 +0000

There are few places as beautiful as the Colorado Rockies in the fall. The brilliant bursts of yellow aspens and long sweeps of technicolor blue sky are a feast for the eyes. Fall has an extra special meaning for us, because it’s the season when Shane and I visited Colorado for the very first time and he asked me to marry him at a viewpoint in the foothills!

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Beaver Creek during that same, magical time of year this past October. To take advantage of the window of perfect weather, Mary and Michael decided to do a “First Look” Session and see each other for romantic portraits before the ceremony. We had one breathtaking hour to capture the best sites in town, and then we headed to Saddle Ridge Lodge for the ceremony and celebration. The lodge was decorated with a mix of Ralph Lauren furnishings and an incredible collection of authentic western artifacts. We loved the rustic charm it exuded and the delicate details that Mary incorporated to give it a relaxed elegance.

As we drove down to Boulder the day after the wedding, a huge storm blew in, blanketing the area in snow. I love looking back on these photos and thinking of how lucky we were to be there for that perfect, transient moment in time.

Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors!

Planner: Emily DeDionisio Beaver Creek Resorts www.BeaverCreek.com

Location & Catering: Saddle Ridge Lodge

Florist: Delilah’s of Denver FlowersofDenver.com

Cake: Rimini Beaver Creek www.riminichocolate.com

DJ: Jeff D’Amico A Great Time DJ www.agreattimedj.com

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Bella Legs Look Book 2010 – Fashion Photography

Jen & Shane — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:52:48 +0000

We are always thrilled when we get the opportunity to work with Bella Legs! Here are some of our very favorite images from their 2010 Look Book shoot. We were in love with this innovative product from the first moment we saw them and with the introduction of the LEATHER Bellas this year, we are totally smitten!!! It’s not often that a product comes along that is affordable, super easy to travel with, and can completely transform your outfit – Shannon, you rock!

To see more, go to: www.BellaLegs.com

Photography by Jen & Shane Fellows AcquaPhoto.com

Special thanks to:

Shannon Hinkson Bella Legs www.BellaLegs.com

Model: Kiersten Brada-Pitts (Ford Models)

Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade www.FloraWade.com

Wardrobe: Diana Lee

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San Francisco Destination Wedding Part 2- Dunsmuir Estate

Jen & Shane — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:43:13 +0000

After a fun filled morning of shooting in San Francisco, we rode with Christina & Brian out to the Dunsmuir Estate. This historic house was built in 1878 and is a gorgeous example of Neoclassical-Revival architecture. It felt like a fairy tale walking down the long dirt road lined with lush trees and gardens to the ceremony site overlooking the pond.

Christina’s Chinese heritage is very special to her and she incorporated the traditional Chinese wedding color, red, beautifully into the attire and decor. We loved all of the fantastic details; the red and orange parasols available to guests, her beautiful bright red shoes, and the elegant, whimsical red and orange cake! As the sun went down, their guests listened to the live blue grass band, played croquet on the lawn, and sipped wine beneath the stars. In the darkness, the tent glowed with the view of the mansion in the distance. A perfect ending to a perfect day.

To see part 1 of this blog click here: Romance in The City

Special thanks to the amazing vendors:

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Wedding Coordinator: Grace Lee Gleevents.com

Florist: Spiral Hand SpiralHand.com

Catering: Miraglia Catering CateringandMore.com

Musicians: Angel Mountain Strings

DJ: AEC Marin AECMarin.com

Makeup & Hair: WowPretty.com

Officiant: Gerry Murphy

Canopy & Rentals: WineCountryParty.com

San Francisco Destination Wedding – Romance in The City

Jen & Shane — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:44:46 +0000

In August, we had the opportunity to go to San Francisco and shoot an absolutely gorgeous wedding with some of our very favorite clients. Christina & Brian are an amazing couple that would be any photographer’s dream – elegant, fun loving, and totally into doing whatever it takes to get great images! They had the wonderful idea of taking a few hours before the wedding ceremony to do a photo tour with us showcasing their favorite parts of San Francisco.

All we can say is that if you are comfortable with seeing each other ahead of time , we really recommend doing this!

We met at their house by the Bay Bridge to capture the stunning view that they wake up to each day. After that, we all piled into a friend’s car to hit the town! Shane and I haven’t spent a lot of time in SF, and we couldn’t think of a better way to get an introduction to the city that Christina & Brian love.

To see part 2 of this blog click here: San Francisco Destination Wedding

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Breakers Beach Destination Wedding – Coronado, CA

Jen & Shane — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:05:33 +0000

On this cold and stormy winter day, it’s fun to revisit one of our favorite summer time weddings from this past season. Looking at these images, I can almost hear the ocean waves and feel the sun on my face – San Diego in the summer is truly paradise!

Sunshine & Eric were married at Breaker’s Beach on Coronado last August. The inspiration for their laid back beach wedding was a blending between ocean inspired colors and textures with a Zen feel. We fell in love with the bright turquoise ties, bamboo trimmed cake, and white parasols that shaded their guests.

True to her name, Sunshine is one of those rare people who can literally light up a room with her smile. One of the funniest moments of the day happened as Sunni began her walk down the aisle. Just as she rounded the corner and came into view of the audience (and her future husband!), someone accidentally stepped on her veil from behind, unexpectedly yanking her head back. Sunshine burst out laughing as she spun back to see what had happened, and Eric said this was the best thing that could’ve happened. He had felt himself suddenly overcome with emotion and beginning to tear up as he first saw her…as she laughed his face broke into a huge grin. He knew then and there that nothing could be more perfect- and that his fiance not only had a good sense of humor, but could handle all life’s little “accidents” in stride, with a beaming smile and a laugh. Apparently their guests agreed, as roaring laughs and cheers emitted from the entire crowd!

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NEW Winter Fashion & Beauty Shoots for Reinventing Beauty

Jen & Shane — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:01:28 +0000

The new winter Reinventing Beauty Magazine is out! Check it out at CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens nationwide.

This fashion shoot was a lot of fun because it presented a special challenge: How to shoot in Southern California, on location (in 80 degree weather!) and somehow portray a sense of winter. After a lot of brainstorming, and wishing for snow in San Diego(!), the epiphany of shooting at Disney Concert Hall materialized. The clean, sleek architecture and slate gray palette set the mood for an icy cold feel, without being too literal. It is also a perfect compliment to the winter inspired (but not covered head to toe!) wardrobe. We wanted to show what to wear under the coat, hat and scarf this season to look sexy, stylish, and cool.

Special Thanks to Flora Wade for her amazing hair and makeup, Arekah C for the wardrobe, and Tiffany and Korrina for modeling!

Also featured this issue are the Winter Beauty “Do’s and Don’ts” featuring the stunning Nathalie. Hair and Makeup by Flora :)

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Colorado Mountain Wedding at the Silverthorne Pavilion

Jen & Shane — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:59:10 +0000

Shane and I love to travel for weddings and shooting in Colorado is an extra special treat. Each season brings an entirely new landscape of color and weather. Summertime weddings can be risky because most afternoons feature a thunderstorm (and at the higher elevations, occasionally snow!) The fun is that you never know what you’re going to get – only that the light and sky will be dramatic!

When we first arrived at the Silverthorne Pavilion to do some pre-wedding portraits with Teresa & Steve, the sky was perfectly blue, the air soft and warm. Without warning, though, the wind began to pick up and a flurry of storm clouds overtook the sun. Being the fabulously adventuresome couple that they are, these two had no intention of letting a bit of wind and drizzle get in the way of us shooting outside! They ran out into the storm hand in hand, laughing as the wind whipped through their hair.

I love how the diffused light gave a brilliance and depth to the greens and reds and how Teresa’s turquoise feathers and shoes perfectly matched the sky. Teresa designed every bit of the style, from her fabulous 50’s inspired dress, to the creative bouquets, and flirty peacock feathers that topped her birdcage veil.

We hope you enjoy these images as much as we enjoyed creating them! Congratulations to Teresa & Steve – you two are so full of joy and personality. It was inspiring to be a part of your wedding!

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This just in! Acqua Photo reviewed on Hypersensory.com

Jen & Shane — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:07:33 +0000

Every once in a while, we get little reminders that tell us we are going in the right direction. Tonight, I was doing some online research and stumbled across this great photography blog called Hypersensory.com. They had written a totally unsolicited blog review of our work- and it is very favorable. Check it out!

-Shane

Click image to read the full review!

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Bella Legs – New Fashion Photography!

Jen & Shane — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:58:40 +0000

We had the opportunity to shoot for an exciting new fashion line called Bella Legs this past Summer. Up until now, the images have been top secret while they prepared for their launch, but now we are thrilled to be able to share them! This line of leg wear and accessories is fun, inventive, and sure to take the fashion world by storm. Check them out at www.BellaLegs.com

Congratulations, Shannon!

Photography: Jen & Shane Fellows AcquaPhoto.com

Bella Legs products & styling: Shannon Hinkson

Makeup & Hair: Flora Wade

Models: Kiersty & Sarah

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Flatirons Engagement Session in Boulder, Colorado

Jen & Shane — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:21:21 +0000

One of the most universally recognizable places in Colorado is Chautauqua Park in Boulder. The huge granite slabs of the Flatirons rise majestically into the sky, an awe-inspiring scene that has helped make Boulder famous for its rugged outdoor beauty. We always like shooting here, and especially love the challenge of creating unique images in a place that has been photographed so extensively by droves of photographers over the years.

Eric and Sunshine are so cute and wonderful to work with. They are a lot of fun to be around, and it definitely does help that they are also incredibly good looking! They pretty much just made it easy for us.

As the sun set, we drove up the road to the Lost Gulch Overlook, where coincidentally, I proposed to Jen seven years ago! Eric really cracked me up when, upon hearing this, he grabbed my camera an insisted on taking a picture of US there. Like I said, these guys are awesome.

We hope you enjoy these images, because they are some of our favorites of the year.

-Shane

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