1. Season Depending on when you plan to get married in this gorgeous national park, you will need to be well-advised about sudden storms and changes in temperature.  You can always reach out to a forest ranger, or I can help you understand local weather patterns especially in the later fall through early spring.  We […]

If you are getting married in Estes Park or eloping in Rocky Mountain National Park, then I have the perfect locations for your rehearsal dinner with your family. I truly believe having delicious food, a idyllic environment, and the laughter of your loved ones is the best way to spend the evening before your wedding […]

Nothing is more stunning than a bride in her gown, and we are especially fond of our adventurous brides who find unique and beautiful gowns for their elopement. Some couples find that they have been able to save some of their budget by eloping, which can give you more to spend on your gown! So […]

Slushy runoff ran down the canyon walls and mixed with the pink clay the evening we ran through the Paint Mines in Calhan, Colorado to capture this beautiful couple. As an engagement photographer, I worried about the weather all day as the fog had settled in over the Front Range stretching from the western slopes […]

Rachel and Joe were such a gift to work with for our inspiration photoshoot. I could say so many things about how beautiful they are together, how their chemistry is so easy and genuine, and how adorable they are; yet, I find myself reflecting on the things that I could not fully capture with my […]

This is my favorite post that I have written in this series because I live for couple portraits!  Here are my favorite tips for your beautiful wedding day. 1. Hug and get as close as possible Physical touch can relax even the most nervous people, and your closeness doesn’t have to be super intimate or […]

Ok gents, it is your turn. I’ve found this phenomenon with most of my grooms that they are actually pretty easy going in front of the camera. I so love getting guys in front of the camera because they tend to own their swagger a little more confidently than my girls, but I also recognize […]

For your bridal portraits, I’m betting you are just wanting to feel like yourself more than anything else! If I can help you in anyway during your portraits, I want you to have the freedom to speak up and share your thoughts with me. This is one reason why my connection with my couples is […]

Last Saturday in the chilly fall air, Lyssa and Bryan chose to exchange vows at a beautiful bed and breakfast at the foot of the Rocky Mountain National Park.  As they shared their love in front of their closest family and friends, a stunning heard of elk stood just across the creek from their ceremony […]

Every now and again, I meet a couple that seems like they were not only made for each other, but that they are truly better together.  When I think of Maria and Jesse that is exactly the sentiment that fills my heart. They are one of a kind. Rare, sweet, loving, quiet, and witty this […]