Engagement Pics

Rich & I picked up our photographer Jason on a cloudy August afternoon for the drive down to Colorado Springs. After the roughly hour-long trip, we came upon the amazing scenery of Garden of the Gods. Rich and I made lovey-dovey faces in front of, in between, and on top of the gorgeous red rocks. I was convinced I'd fall on my face - given that Rich had just glued the straps of my high heeled sandals back together the night before - but somehow managed to remain upright while hiking around the giant boulders.

Rich and I ran back to the car to change into our next outfit right as the rain started. Rather than pose for pics as drowned rats, we decided to take Jason out for dinner at Famous Dave's BBQ. Mmmm bbq.

Bellies full of bbq & chocolate desert, we gave it another try up at Garden of the Gods. The rain-darkened skies provided a dramatic contrast to the deep red rock. I had been really excited to get some shots at Seven Falls, too, so we sped over to the tourist trap, practically in the dark. The falls were gorgeous & were lit with alternating colors of light. Seven Falls was ridiculously touristy and overdone (there was a random teepee on the asphalt at the base of the Falls), but it was definitely worth the drive to see the site. We were originally going to take the elevator to the top of the 180' Falls, but the stairs didn't sound like such a terrible idea after I read the map & saw there was a nice path at the top, so we could ride the elevator down.

About 60' up the wet, metal, stairs perched over the waterfalls in the dark, I began to rethink my plan. Another 30' feet or so & I came to the landing. After a brief internal panic, I followed the guys up the remaining 90' of stairs. The top of a waterfall is really not as exciting as you'd think. Especially given that you can't see the falls beneath, but merely the infinity pool drop off of water. At the top of the Falls, we learned the path to the elevator was closed. Lovely.

The hike back down the 180' was positively frightening. Wow. Did I mention I was in stilletto heels the whole time?? Needless to say, I was much happier riding the elevator up to a landing for our pictures a bit later.

With my heart still pounding, we bit adieu to the Springs & headed home after a very long day!