a beautiful maroon bells microwedding Jessie and Thomas were the rare couple who reached out to me when they already had a venue lined up for their intimate wedding – and what a venue it was! The Maroon Bells are absolutely iconic in Colorado and I was SO excited to photograph their wedding there! These…
A stunning telluride adventure elopement and celebration with guests We were in Costa Rica when Sommer and Ben’s inquiry came in. I don’t typically do consults when I’m on vacation but I KNEW I had to talk to them immediately. We had a TON in common – Sommer is a lawyer (which I went to…
An adventure-inspired microwedding in the mountains When Sarah and Greg first reached out about their itty bitty wedding in the Colorado mountains they had a few ideas about what they wanted but had no idea how to make it happen. They knew they wanted a laid-back day in a beautiful place and to spend it…
why choose between the desert and mountains when you can have both? This one was really special for me! I first met Erica back in 2008-ish, not long after I moved to Colorado when I organized a women’s climb of Crestone Peak, one of Colorado’s 14ers (14,000+ foot mountains). We made the 3.5 hour drive…
A DOG-FRIENDLY HOH RAINFOREST + RUBY BEACH ELOPEMENT I photograph a lot of beautiful elopements in a lot of beautiful places but this Alex and Wyatt’s Rainforest and Ruby Beach elopement with their dog Zeus might just be one of my favorites ever! Everything about this day was magical – from the place to the…
Your GUide to planning the ultimate national park wedding or elopement If you dream of getting married somewhere wild, chances are you’ve considered doing it at one of the 63 national parks (or hundreds of National Monuments – which are also beautiful and part of the National Park System) in the United States! And I…
how to have a luxury colorado elopement Colorado has become a wildly popular place for elopements of all sizes and levels of adventure. From couples who want to hike deep into the mountains to say their vows to some who prefer a more … elevated … experience, there is something for everyone here. If your…
colorado waterfall elopement guide how and where to elope next to a waterfall in colorado If you’re dreaming of a Colorado waterfall elopement this is for you! With its rugged peaks, pristine forests, valleys full of wildflowers and laid-back, dog friendly vibe, Colorado is one of the most popular places in the U.S. for couples…
For a lot of couples, eloping at Bridal Veil Falls (appropriately named, right?!) is a dream. At 620 feet high, Bridal Veil Falls is the tallest freestanding waterfalls in Colorado (and one of the most photographed too!). You see Bridal Veil Falls the minute you drive into town and it visible throughout Telluride, making that…
The evolving definition of what it means to elope If you’re planning on eloping and told anyone who hasn’t done it your plans they’ve probably looked at you with a blank stare and said something to the effect of “You don’t PLAN an elopement”. Sound familiar? My guess is these people mean well but are…