Colorado Rocky Mountain Wedding – Crested Butte Colorado Rocky Mountain Weddings can be in so many different locations. There are the ski resort towns like Breckenridge or Vail. Or there amazing hot springs which combine adventure and relaxation. Of course, we also have several national parks like Rocky Mountain National Park. However, there are also the lesser known but crazy gorgeous towns like Crested Butte. I’ve known Jackie for years, so of course, I was thrilled when she chose me to document her and Isaac’s wedding day! Not to mention that she had planned an amazing day full of views, de ..read more

Destination Mount Princeton Wedding Imagine that you live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Now imagine, you don’t want to get married in that type of beautiful location lol. It’s true for Marc and Chantal and honestly probably true for me as we well. My family lives in Colorado but we really enjoy visiting the Caribbean Islands. These two live in the Cayman islands and decided to come to Colorado for their destination Mount Princeton Wedding. Now, of course, there was a hitch and that hitch was the 2020 pandemic. Their wedding was first in 2020, then 2021 and then 2022. Due to ..read more

Newborns on Oxygen It seems like there must be something in the air. This month has beckoned the babies and several have come a month early. Sometimes when this occurs, babies need a little help. This is especially true in Colorado, living at 6,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level. When this happens, this usually means constant oxygen for several week. You might also know this can hamper plans of a newborn session. However, not to worry. These babies are just fine and I have personal experience with babies on oxygen. My first son was on oxygen (O2) for 6 weeks. It can be terrifying especially on ..read more

Destination Colorado Wedding – Garden of the Gods Resort I’ve been living in Colorado now for almost 20 years, however, I’m originally from California. Now that I have been here for so long, I forget how popular a location Colorado is for those looking for adventure. Although my studio prides itself on repeat customers from engagements, weddings to newborns and families, about 35% of my clients are from out of state. That number fluctuates quite a bit and is expanded with all of our military serving here temporarily. Maggie and Riley’s Wedding Day Maggie and Riley knew though that they wanted ..read more

Proposal Questions to Ask Proposing to your partner is so super easy right? Not to mention, there’s really only one questions to ask, right? One question, one answer and its done right? I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but it is rarely that easy. Not to mention, a majority of partners might want that moment documented to look back on and share. If that is the case, I have proposal questions to ask yourself before you ask, will you marry me? More questions for a surprise proposal Where would be the perfect spot?  Many of my clients want to incorporate a place that is special to them. Maybe ..read more

Star Wars and Harry Potter Wedding I love when couple’s embrace their interests and what brought them together into their wedding day. Many times it’s sports or mutual interests. For these two, they have more than even just 1 monumental theme that they wanted for their wedding day. Can you imagine having a Star Wars Harry Potter Wedding? They two did! I still can’t believe how they combined these two gigantic loves into 1 wedding. Especially when one takes place in space with technology and the other more castle, antiquated traditions and magic. Themed Weddings Now, Crooked Willow is more of a ..read more

Modern, Elegant Denver Art Museum Wedding The Mile High City has so much to offer and explore. So many of my couples, local and destination, go straight to the rocky mountains and miss out on many of the treasures of Denver. Nevertheless, this was not the case with Cassie and Callie. These two found love in their love for coffee and snacks. They also loved the artistic, ethnocentric downtown Denver area. Both of these brides have large families, one Jewish and one Latino with lots of extended family. There was one clear choice to host all their treasured friends and family as well as the plann ..read more

When NOT to Propose Don’t worry, this post isn’t about red flag relationships or why not to get married. I’m assuming you have already seen our tips on how to surprise propose and questions to ask before you do. This advice, however, is a public service announcement on when it probably is not a great time to propose. According to so many reddit posts, it may not be as easy to know when not to propose to your partner. Signs You Should Wait At another person’s special moment. – Let’s imagine you are invited to a beautiful wedding day and it’s just a perfect setting and atmosphere for love. Gues ..read more

Perfect gift for a Pregnant Friend Searching for the perfect gift for a pregnant friend can be so easy these days. New mommas can register just about anywhere for cute little outfits, diapers, technology devices and more. All of these are important and necessary items for a new baby. Although, there may be important wishes that aren’t on any Amazon wish list. Portraits are a wonderful gift that will outlast any toys, clothes or baby monitor. Oddly enough, they freeze time and grow with your growing family. If you want to give a more impactful, meaningful gift, consider maternity or newborn por ..read more

Elegant, Summer Garden of the Gods Resort Wedding From personal experience, being a wedding photographer isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Of course, I know there’s a tremendous amount of pressure and a very short amount of time to document a specific day. I have to have the best equipment and can never be sick and miss my weekends. Sometimes, this also means turning away other couples because I am already booked! This was almost the case with Meagan and Andrew!. They had planned the most amazing and beautiful wedding at one of my favorite wedding venues and I was booked! Luckily, I’m s ..read more