When I dreamed of taking fall engagement photos in Colorado, Melody and Sean’s session was EXACTLY what I dreamed about! I mean….I could truly just leave this image here for the blog and be done, but oh no…..there’s so much better for you to see! But before we jumped into that, let’s talk about the beautiful Melody and Sean and their epic love! In their own words, You might need to snuggle up to a cup of coffee or glass of wine for this long tale. We met over Bumble nearly 3 years ago in Denver, our home city. We both are transplants, Sean is from New Jersey and Melody is from North Dakota ..read more

Life is always full of changes! It’s currently the season of change! This announcement is one of them!!! YES, you read that right!!! We are moving and I will be a photographer in Colorado Springs! Before we talk about this new change, let’s take a trip down memory lane on my business moves and the crazy stories that we have! When we were stationed in Monterey, CA, we had orders to Fort Meade, Maryland. We were only in Monterey for 18 months before our upcoming move (not fun considering having to move your business that quickly! We made the announcement, and well, 48 hours changed everything fo ..read more

I truly love being a family photographer in Colorado Springs and beyond! I have been blessed to travel not only our country, but the world photographing couples, families, and love….so much love. Family sessions, especially during the holiday season, are some of my favorite portrait sessions to capture! I love seeing families, and I do have something for the little ones! This special family actually had their photos done in Seattle, Washington, but you can’t tell me that we don’t have amazing locations just like this here in Colorado! As you can see, Jennie was expecting another beautiful bab ..read more

One of my dreams came true this year!!!! When I was asked to be a wedding photographer for a special couple in Tulum, you know I had to immediately jump on the opportunity! When my couple’s friends Kimberly and Homero wanted to capture their engagement photos in Tulum, it was another immediate YES! We were all staying at Dream Tulum Resort and Spa in Tulum, Mexico, and it is one of the most stunning and colorful All Inclusive Resorts that I have stayed at! First off, the grounds are STUNNING!!! So many amazing views from each angle! And the main lobby TRULY looks like the mansion from Fresh P ..read more

I am so happy that we live in a world with Octobers! It gives me the magical ability to capture fall engagement photos! And after you see Keith and Kalani’s fall engagement session, you will see why! Kalani and Keith live in Missouri and really wanted to capture their love at their home. And of course, we thought that the fall colors would be perfect! Now, planning your engagement session, in fall Missouri weather, and trying to time it right with the leaves, was going to prove hard! We had one chance to do this, as I was flying in for the session, and we just had to cross our fingers!! Fall ..read more

I can’t tell you how excited I am to OFFICIALLY be a wedding photographer in Colorado!!! If you missed our HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT, head over and check it out!!!! In just a few short months, our family will be settled in the Colorado Springs area, and I will be trading beach coastlines for mountain and lake views like this! Wedding Photographer in Colorado Springs | Vanessa Hicks Photography Imagine my surprise when I was looking through some of my Colorado engagement photos galleries to share with you, and of course, I knew that I needed to share Thomas and Jenna with you! And then I got even MORE ..read more

If you are a fitness junkie, or you love The Rock, or you are looking for some fun engagement photo ideas for your own engagement session, you can stop your search, because I have an incredible blog for you! Meet the beautiful and incredible Joanne and Roby!!! They are the SWEETEST couple who not only love each other (more on that in a minute!), but a couple that LOVES…..LOVES….Fitness and The Rock!!! Their love for The Rock runs deep! In their own words: “When we both met we had no idea we both loved The Rock. He loved him for his fitness and I idolized him for who he was as a person and t ..read more

I had only ever seen The Garden of The Gods in Colorado Springs in photos. The moment that I saw the uniqueness of the sandstone rocks, the green mountain views for days, and even what the park stands for, I knew that one day, not only would I visit this location, I just HAD to do a photoshoot there! It would be known forever as the Garden of the Gods, “where it shall remain free to the public, where no intoxicating liquors shall be manufactured, sold, or dispensed, where no building or structure shall be erected except those necessary to properly care for, protect, and maintain the area as ..read more

There’s something magical that happens as you make your way up the mountains of Colorado. Driving to this location, I am just truly blown away and so very excited to be here as a Breckenridge Photographer, living my dreams in magical locations with equally magical people! It’s funny how life works. These beautiful images were captured YEARS before making the announcement that we are moving to Colorado summer of 2023! I knew even THEN, that something was calling me to Colorado! I never imagined moving to Colorado, so I would just be satisfied as a destination wedding photographer just travelin ..read more

Located just under an hour outside of Seattle, this beautiful location on the Snoqualmie Pass has quickly become one of my favorites when I am visiting Washington State for work! I photographed Haley and Jared’s engagement session here! The Kim Family attended a wedding that I photographed in Hawaii, and when I announced my travel schedule for the year, J reached out and wanted to book a family session/ maternity session as she was pregnant with her second child! She wanted a location that truly showed off the Pacific Northwest, and I knew just the spot! As is typical with the PNW, this day ..read more