Pregnancy Announcement Family Session in the Rocky Mountains
Carmen and her crew traveled to the Rocky Mountains for a family session with me where they announced their pregnancy with their sons. We went to one of my favorite spots, Brainard Lake, and we adventured in the forest, exploring all the moss covered everything. Walking on logs to show off how well they can balance, the boys really sunk into time with their parents and their parents got to be present with them too. Gifts all around, friends.
These kiddos (and their mom and dad) were so fun to hang with. They were also already practicing at being big big brothers by taking turns carrying a bag and flowers their family brought to the session. The boys definitely wanted to help and it was pretty sweet. As we made our way through the forest, along the rushing creek, the boys excitedly talked with me about their lives and were eager to show off their balancing and rock finding skills. To see them light up sharing things that were important to the is super special and I am thankful I got to be there for it.
Rocky Mountain Pregnancy Announcement Family Session
Carmen and her crew traveled to the Rocky Mountains for a family session with me where they announced their pregnancy with their sons. We went to one of my favorite spots, Brainard Lake, and we adventured in the forest, exploring all the moss covered everything. Walking on logs to show off how well they can balance, the boys really sunk into time with their parents and their parents got to be present with them too. Gifts all around, friends.
These kiddos (and their mom and dad) were so fun to hang with. They were also already practicing at being big big brothers by taking turns carrying a bag and flowers their family brought to the session. The boys definitely wanted to help and it was pretty sweet. As we made our way through the forest, along the rushing creek, the boys excitedly talked with me about their lives and were eager to show off their balancing and rock finding skills. To see them light up sharing things that were important to the is super special and I am thankful I got to be there for it.
It had been a while since I had been up to this particular location with a family, usually it is a couple, which is also super rad in it’s own right, but this time was different. My son got to come with me too and help like his sister used to when she was younger. Now, she is 19 and has her own job (hello full time shift lead at Dutch Bros). Helping mom on a “session” isn’t as cool anymore, haha. Being in this space with this family and with my son put a fire in my creative heart and really made for a beautiful time with them and for my son and me too. We really connected and I do think it shows through in their gallery. Love. All the pure and authentic love. Here. Right now. It is here.
Thinking about booking a session with me? I would love to have you. Come. Bring your crew. Snuggle up, love, and let me handle the rest. See you soon, friends.
Brainard Lake Motherhood Session
These two girls. These friends. These magnificent beings. KC and Saylor adventured at Brainard Lake, through the chilly water and silly bugs, to have a mother and daughter session with me. KC wanted a gallery that reflected the nature of her motherhood story. She wanted to feel this time in her life. Really feel it to her core. I’m here for it girl. Thank you for sharing yourself and your story with me. Your bond is one that needs no proof. But, because it’s what I do, here you go babes. Love you to the moon.
Motherhood Session at Brainard Lake
These two girls. These friends. These magnificent beings. KC and Saylor adventured at Brainard Lake, through the chilly water and silly bugs, to have a mother and daughter session with me. KC wanted a gallery that reflected the nature of her motherhood story. She wanted to feel this time in her life. Really feel it to her core. I’m here for it girl. Thank you for sharing yourself and your story with me. Your bond is one that needs no proof. But, because it’s what I do, here you go babes. Love you to the moon.
Sunrise Elopement at Brainard Lake
Emily and Chase reached out to me shortly before they began their cross-country van trip from the east coast. They had decided they wanted to forgo the big wedding idea and elope during their time in Colorado while on the trip. When they had first reached out, they were interested in eloping at Garden of the Gods, which is a beautiful place! It is close to me and I visit there often. Emily and I had our video call shortly after she reached out and I could tell they wanted this elopement to be something epic (duh, as you SHOULD!). I suggested that she look at some other locations I have listed in my Location Catalog and she fell in love with Brainard Lake.
I had shot at Brainard Lake several times last year and I loved the space so much, I was excited to be going back again. Emily and Chase needed a sunrise elopement because they had plans that evening and it would work better for their schedule. I had never shot at sunrise at Brainard Lake but damn, I was down for it. From my side, this elopement coverage required some special planning. The location is about 3 hours from my home and sunrise was at 5:30 am that day, you do the math. Sleepover! I turned this sunrise elopement into a travel date with my kids and we had the best time visiting RMNP and sleeping someplace new. Best thing about it? I didn’t have to get up extra early and worry about fighting traffic or missing sunrise because I was less than an hour away in Estes Park. I won that day. For sure.
Brainard Lake Sunrise Elopement
Emily and Chase reached out to me shortly before they began their cross-country van trip from the east coast. They had decided they wanted to forgo the big wedding idea and elope during their time in Colorado while on the trip. When they had first reached out, they were interested in eloping at Garden of the Gods, which is a beautiful place! It is close to me and I visit there often. Emily and I had our video call shortly after she reached out and I could tell they wanted this elopement to be something epic (duh, as you SHOULD!). I suggested that she look at some other locations I have listed in my Location Catalog and she fell in love with Brainard Lake.
I had shot at Brainard Lake several times last year and I loved the space so much, I was excited to be going back again. Emily and Chase needed a sunrise elopement because they had plans that evening and it would work better for their schedule. I had never shot at sunrise at Brainard Lake but damn, I was down for it. From my side, this elopement coverage required some special planning. The location is about 3 hours from my home and sunrise was at 5:30 am that day, you do the math. Sleepover! I turned this sunrise elopement into a travel date with my kids and we had the best time visiting RMNP and sleeping someplace new. Best thing about it? I didn’t have to get up extra early and worry about fighting traffic or missing sunrise because I was less than an hour away in Estes Park. I won that day. For sure.
I almost like a sunrise over sunset at Brainard Lake, albeit an extremely early wakeup call, the alpine glow is something of magic as you can see for yourself. That soft orange glow is alluring and mystical and all the things of fairy tales for an elopement in the mountains with your bae. Each couple is special and holds a space in my soul because each brings to the table uniqueness in their love and their story. I am so thankful that Emily and Chase let me help guide them to a location that could tell that story best for them. Creating a space for your love is important to me when helping you plan your elopement.
Planning your own elopement? Let’s do that together? I would love to connect.
Romantic Rocky Mountain Elopement
These high school sweethearts (and their pup, Penny) adventured with me near Rocky Mountain National Park for their private elopement ceremony. Sav and Casey wanted their raw, emotional, and tearful moments to be something they could look back on in the future. They knew that these moments, the ones where they express their lifelong devotion to each other could not be something that they could document on their own. Enter me. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared what I have been creating over here at Wild Prairie Photography and this elopement really ticked all my “dream session” boxes so I figured what better way to break back into the habit than with this.
Romantic Elopement near Rocky Mountain National Park
These high school sweethearts (and their pup, Penny) adventured with me near Rocky Mountain National Park for their private elopement ceremony. Sav and Casey wanted their raw, emotional, and tearful moments to be something they could look back on in the future. They knew that these moments, the ones where they express their lifelong devotion to each other could not be something that they could document on their own. Enter me. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared what I have been creating over here at Wild Prairie Photography and this elopement really ticked all my “dream session” boxes so I figured what better way to break back into the habit than with this.
The light, the wardrobe, the hair, the smiles, and the insanely bright love that came through during our time together was nothing short of magical. Sav had been doing some searching for the perfect elopement location for her and Casey. During the planning process, Sav and I talked about quite a few options and landed on this spot. I had never been to this particular location before so I was eager to check out a new spot and look at all the pretty mountainy things along the way.
The adventure was worth the 3-hour drive, friends. Breathtaking scenery along the way that included creeks, mountains, basins, cliffs, plains, pretty much allll the things. Sometimes, it’s not all about the destination, ya know? Then sometimes, you have a killer journey AND the destination is insane. Which just so happens to be this spot. I am lucky. Lucky that Sav wanted something, not on my location catalog. They wanted to step outside the boundaries and truly adventure, freezing alpine lake water and all.
Are you planning an elopement or want to hang out with me just because? I would love to talk locations and work together to find the perfect spot for you and your babe. Perfect like this one. Perfect for you. Let’s hang?
