Thank you for visiting Flourish Studio Photography Blog! I’m Vanessa Kruse, a photojournalist based in Aurora, Colorado. I’m a wife, mother and most importantly a follower of Jesus. And I love, LOVE. I capture all the love of life, from weddings to babies and all stages in between.
This blog is where I showcase truly the most awesome clients any photographer could ever ask for, not to mention the most beautiful! I also like to add photographs and stories of my life and my beautiful baby boy! I hope you enjoy it!
Troy & Kelsey had the perfect winter wedding day! Working with SUCH a sweet and sincere couple on their wedding day brings so much joy to my heart. This couple is so very loved and seeing the interactions with all of their family and friends was so awesome. Right as we went outside to start bridal photos, the snow starting falling and Kelsey had the biggest grin on her face because it was exactly what she had prayed for. The snow was just gorgeous falling over everything. The ceremony music included one of my very favorite songs “Everything” by Tim Hugehes and just set the mood for such an awesome wedding day!
Deep Waters cannot quench love, nor floods sweep it away. Song of Songs 8:7
Words can not even begin to describe what a special wedding day Jamie and Reed had. First of all if was an absolute honor to photograph this wedding because a. Jamie is a wedding photographer (no pressure) and b. Jamie is like a sister to me, I absolutely love her and we connect on sooo many levels (it’s kind of like she really is a sister, our hearts are definitely connected, sounds cheesy but I can only describe it that way). Everything about the day was pure, simple, elegant, rustic, vintage, DIY, winter and just beautiful! The ceremony was held at Ryssby Church this old Swedish designed church that was built in like 1878! There were gorgeous windows, white pews, and a fireplace in the middle of the church. The Swedish words on the wall Ara vare Gud i hojden which means “Glory to God in the Highest” That couldn’t be more perfect for such a God honoring couple like them. It was a special, special day. I am so happy I was able to be apart of it!
photo below by Valerie Bristow, my talented second shooter!
Sam & Allie’s wedding was such a blast for me to photograph and be apart of and not just because they are amazing people. Allie has been one of my best friends for years and it was such an honor to be apart of her day. It was also the first time I had met Sam. He was awesome and I’m so happy my friend picked such a great guy to marry! Allie looked stunning and seeing her walk down the aisle made me tear up and feel SO blessed to know her.
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised.
Allie: Vanessa!!! You are beyond talented. I am so thankful you are in my life. You're an incredible human being and you are such a talented photographer!!!! I'd recommend you to anyone!!! Love you! (01/17/12, 9:39 pm)
Umm… I’m speechless with this one. in LOVE! Chris & Shelly are an incredible couple and I had a blast photographing their day at the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Grant-Humphreys Mansion. The location was beautiful. I loved the amazing details the couple included in their day like their cotton candy machine and treat bar. Adorable! Working with Julia Hansen from A Touch of Bliss was HEAVEN… the day ran so smoothly we were even ahead of everything on the time line, absolutely PERFECT and FUN. Thanks SO very much Chris & Shelly, meeting you both and photographing your wedding reminded me why I love my job so much! Thanks!
I adore this couple!! Josh was one of my best friends in high school and meeting his bride-to-be was SO much fun! After some chatting we found out that she was actually at the church when my husband proposed to me <3 such a small world. But, I’m so happy to be working with such a sweet couple. ps. Aren’t they GORGEOUS? The view from their place in Spire! Can’t be beat!
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And here’s the handsome and lucky guy! 
First look
Allie: Vanessa!!! You are beyond talented. I am so thankful you are in my life. You're an incredible human being and you are such a talented photographer!!!! I'd recommend you to anyone!!! Love you! (01/17/12, 9:39 pm)