Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in Denver, Colorado. It is located at the corner of Logan St. and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood in central Denver , and has a capacity of 800. This is one of the iconic wedding venues in Denver. This is the place were we photographers wish we could travel back in time a few generations and have unlimited access to the grounds. Like the bell towers, and patios, and etc. Unfortunately, the Basilica has grown too busy and serves many people for me to wander the corridors with unlimited time.In fact, the main challenge here is just time, the cathedral holds many masses and weddings throughout the day so a bride and groom have limitations. Also consider that a full mass with communion often takes about an hour.This being said an organized and experienced photographer can create awe inspiring images here. Arrive early and ready for photographs for three reasons, one, take advantage of the outside of the cathedral, the stairs, and towers, and the gardens on the east side. Secondly, the preparation rooms are small, and lastly, get as many photos done beforehand as possible due to the time constraints.Make sure the photographer has an assistant here, because leaving photographic equipment lying around might not be the best idea, in fact, this is the only venue where I have been specifically warned by the wedding coordinator about a potential theft problem. The assistant helps organize equipment while the bride and groom and photographer working together.Another idea for a bride who wants a more urban look to her photographs to consider is taking a short walk around the streets of Denver with the photographer; alleyways, cafes, skylines, columns, and unique backdrops are just a few steps away.For more information on my wedding photography including galleries and coverages go to http://www.ep-photo.com/

Cherry Hills Community Church

Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch is a beautiful venue. The wedding chapel is specifically designed to hold wedding ceremonies, it is equipped with good lighting, good sound, great rooms for preparation, a balcony, raised altar, and modern Gothic design. Photographers can create fantastic photographs here with ease. Along the entire south side of the chapel is an arched corridor with colorful stained glass windows, this is repeated outside and makes unlimited photographic possibilities. The front entrance has huge 10 ft high iron doors, and potted flowers; and the views looking to the west are some of the best in the whole Denver metro area.

I can think of just a couple of suggestions you might want to consider if you are planning on having your wedding here. One, make sure the photographer arrives plenty early-during your preparation, because inside the brides room the stained glass windows make the best dress shots. And second, if possible, have the staff turn down the lights a little for the ceremony-because i have found that the lighting is so good that we can't "burn in" the chapel as well as i like during the ceremony. The brink wall behind the altar is dark, with a huge stained glass cross, the problem is the brick will be all black if the light are turned up too high because the altar is lit up so well. If the staff turns down the light just a little, then photographers can capture detail in the dark brick and rafters of the chapel as well as the bright white of your dress.

Overall, the Wedding Chapel at Cherry Hills Community Church is fast becoming one of my favorite venues in all of Colorado.

For more information go to http://www.cherryhillschurch.net/

or to view information on my coverages and packages go to

http://www.ep-photo.com/