Rocky Mountain Winter Elopement
Madison and Brandon are high school sweethearts. Madison reached out to me because they had a dream of eloping in the Rocky Mountains. They wanted to proclaim their love to one another in our beautiful Colorado landscape and I had just the spot for their private ceremony together.
I met this lovely couple at one of my favorite locations, in fact, I also eloped here. Each time I go here, I relive my own time with my sweet husband and it revives the romantic parts of me. It’s almost like a gift to myself to take these beautiful couples to this spot of mine. To have them laugh and love in the same space that I gave my forever love to Daniel.
Winter Elopement in the Rocky Mountains
Madison and Brandon are high school sweethearts. Madison reached out to me because they had a dream of eloping in the Rocky Mountains. They wanted to proclaim their love to one another in our beautiful Colorado landscape and I had just the spot for their private ceremony together.
I met this lovely couple at one of my favorite locations, in fact, I also eloped here. Each time I go here, I relive my own time with my sweet husband and it revives the romantic parts of me. It’s almost like a gift to myself to take these beautiful couples to this spot of mine. To have them laugh and love in the same space that I gave my forever love to Daniel.
Madison and Brandon braved the extreme cold with me to say their sweet nothings to each other high upon the mountain with nothing around except us and the crisp mountain air. To witness two people who have loved each other for what seems like right from the start, to put trust in one another, to proclaim their forever to one another, it is such a big deal to me. I am thankful they picked me to take this journey with them.
Are you looking to elope in our Colorado mountains? I know with COVID, getting married seems like an impossibility however, it’s not. I promise. I can work with you to create a day that you will look back on just as fondly, if not more so, than you would if you had a big party. Do it. Elope. Have that party later. You will thank yourself when you get to look into your partners eyes and see that pure love looking back in the quiet mountain air.
Engagement Session on Rampart Range
Shaylyn and Taylor wanted something different for their engagement session with me. Lovers of the outdoors and all things nature, they really wanted to showcase the beauty of where we live near the mountains. This location immediately came to mind and just in time because if we would have waited just a few more weeks, this spot would have been inaccessible.
Rampart Range Engagement Session near
Woodland Park, Colorado
Shaylyn and Taylor wanted something different for their engagement session with me. Lovers of the outdoors and all things nature, they really wanted to showcase the beauty of where we live near the mountains. This location immediately came to mind and just in time because if we would have waited just a few more weeks, this spot would have been inaccessible.
Originally, we had planned to include Taylors restored Scout in the session but due to an unexpected event, the keys were MIA. Never fear, it allowed us to spend more time exploring this area and taking our time to get just the right light and allowed them to relax and feel comfortable with me.
Even though it was extremely cold during our time together, these two were kings and queens of keeping each other warm and letting the love flow. Shaylyn and Taylor, thank you so much for allowing me to hang out with you in the freezing mountain air and letting me show your love to the world. I appreciate that trust more than you could ever realize.
Are you looking into the idea of hiring a professional photographer to document your engagement, anniversary, or couples session? I would LOVE to be part of those conversations and help you bring those ideas to fruition. Let’s chat!
Woodland Park Colorado Wedding at Edgewood Inn
I first got to meet Carly and Corey during their engagement session. They had booked my Full Wedding Coverage collection and with it, I include a complimentary engagement session. It is so important to get to know the couples that I spend time with on their wedding day. It allows us to have a deeper connection and comfortability right from the start.
Carly and Corey, like most 2020 couples, had to change their wedding plans due to COVID. Their venue was no longer able to support their guest list so they opted to find another venue. In all honesty, the change, I think, was for the better. The Edgewood Inn in Woodland Park proved to offer an amazing space and views of our magnificent mountain, Pikes Peak.
Boho Wedding at the Edgewood Inn in Woodland Park, Colorado
I first got to meet Carly and Corey during their engagement session. They had booked my Full Wedding Coverage collection and with it, I include a complimentary engagement session. It is so important to get to know the couples that I spend time with on their wedding day. It allows us to have a deeper connection and comfortability right from the start.
Carly and Corey, like most 2020 couples, had to change their wedding plans due to COVID. Their venue was no longer able to support their guest list so they opted to find another venue. In all honesty, the change, I think, was for the better. The Edgewood Inn in Woodland Park proved to offer an amazing space and views of our magnificent mountain, Pikes Peak.
Carly and Corey’s family and friends were nothing short of beautiful and kind to me. They made me feel at home even though we had just met. Carly’s girls were each so special to her and it was so apparent that they adored her. I mean, how could they not? She is truly a gem of a person as was evident by the speech given by her maid of honor. I was full of stories about how selfless Carly was. In particular, I will forever remember the story of her jumping in to save her pup Xena from some icy water she had fallen into. What a person.
There were many times during their day that I had to fight back tears. Their love is something that you hold in your heart as something to strive for, to obtain so luckily for yourself. Their infectious smiles and warmth filled every nook and cranny of the spaces they occupied and it was wondrous.
They say that when it rains on your wedding day, it’s a sign of extremely good luck. I am here to witness that it not only rained on their day, it poured. However, the rain did give us a small break to go out to the mountains. When the clouds cleared, it was the most beautiful sight. Carly, Corey, and their friends trusted me to guide them through their photos on the hillside even though we were on and off being peppered by rainfall. For that, I thank them. I had a vision for this day. Moody. Soulful. Warm. Spirited. It all came together on that hillside with the rain, wind, clouds, and mountains in view. It was perfectly perfect.
To fully trust me with their day, that is a gift they gave me. To give up control. They let me guide them with my professional experience and expertise. I cannot envision a higher compliment that I could receive than allowing me to document your wedding day in my own head and space. To allow me to be creative and guide you for the best photos you could ever dream of. They did that, and it was killer.
Can I do that for you too? Can I help you craft your wedding day timeline for the perfect photos? Can I help ease the burden of planning? Can you give me your day and let me show you how we can make it all work and work well? I would love to connect with you if you are in search of your perfect photographer fit. You can click the button below to connect and for wedding collection pricing info too. Drop me a line, come say hello.
The images below and the slideshow above are a collection of my favorite images from Carly and Corey’s wedding day. Give them a peek. Check out that crazy mountain view and fall in love with their love.
Pikes Peak View Maternity Session in Woodland Park
Ten years. That is a long time to wait for something you want so badly. Their time is finally here though and it is the best damn thing in this world. Lauran and Colt have waited so long for this. Ready to be parents. Arms open and warm. The thing is, when you have to wait so long for something, when it finally happens, you cherish it. I mean really cherish it. Every moment. Every feeling. Every thought. I am here for it friends. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with me. I cannot say enough how honored I am to be the one who sets these moments in stone.
A Lifetime Waiting, a Maternity Session in Woodland Park
Ten years. That is a long time to wait for something you want so badly. Their time is finally here though and it is the best damn thing in this world. Lauran and Colt have waited so long for this. Ready to be parents. Arms open and warm. The thing is, when you have to wait so long for something, when it finally happens, you cherish it. I mean really cherish it. Every moment. Every feeling. Every thought. I am here for it friends. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with me. I cannot say enough how honored I am to be the one who sets these moments in stone.
Lauran reached out to me to book a maternity/newborn bundle session. With each client, I send a questionnaire over to understand their why for wanting a session. I will admit, I cried happy tears when Lauran shared their story with me. I couldn’t wait to talk to her during our pre-session video call. To tell her how happy I was that she picked me. I know there are a lot of options out there for someone to document your story and the fact that she (and Colt) chose me to tell their story for me, that’s a feeling beyond words.
In just a few short days I get to meet this sweet girl of theirs. I get to see who she looks like more. I get to witness that undying love between a mother and her babe. Those first snuggles. Those first kisses. Those first moments that are ever so fleeting and gone before you know it. I know it sounds cheesy to say “I love documenting” but this is different. In the future, when they are done changing diapers and their babe heads off to college, they can look back at these and remember what it took to get to this point. To be here. Thank you for including me in your authentically beautiful journey. From the bottom of my heart.
Interested in talking with me about how I can create a gallery like this for you? Send me a message and tell me your why. I would love to soulfully capture your pregnancy and those first moments of your sweet babes life. Truly.
