Winter Frisco Engagement | Bethany & Nick

Winter Frisco Engagement | Bethany & Nick

Bethany and Nick flew in from North Carolina for a little wedding planning and vacation. During their trip we found some time for their engagement session near Dillon Reservoir in Frisco. I brought a couple of beers from my favorite brewery, Outer Range, for us to enjoy as we hiked up to the top of the nearby peninsula to start the session. The views were about as good as the beers. We had a great time there before changing locations to a secret spot for the second half of the day. I absolutely loved that Bethany brought a gorgeous green dress along that looked fantastic in the snow. They changed one more time before we trudged up the hill in knee deep snow for some…

Winter Elopement in Estes Park | Michell & Mikhail

Winter Elopement in Estes Park | Michell & Mikhail

When Michell and Mikhail contacted me about their winter elopement in Estes Park I was excited because I knew how much they would enjoy the beauty that Colorado has to offer. I enjoy sharing the state with couples who travel in for their special day. I met them at The Stanley Hotel in Estes for a quick photo before we drove up to Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park for their elopement ceremony. I loved the laughter, love and emotion that they shared with each other. Their vows rang incredibly true to their commitment to one another. The moment was raw and real. I was a joy to be able to not only capture those moments but also be a witness to their day….

Winter Engagement in Dillon, CO | Kayla & Scott

Winter Engagement in Dillon, CO | Kayla & Scott

I had a great time hiking in the snow with Kayla and Scott for their winter engagement in Dillon earlier this month. They’re originally from the midwest but have come to enjoy exploring Colorado’s high country. I figured they would be game for something more adventurous so I had them meet me at Dillon Reservoir where we trekked out a few hundred yards on the frozen water. A few of the ice fisherman gave us some precarious looks as we marched past them but once out of view, we had practically to whole area to ourselves. We chased a bit of sunlight and hiked along one of the nearby ridges before driving up to Loveland Pass. It’s always chilly and windy this time of the…

Winter Wonderland Engagement in Breckenridge | Kooper & Raul

Winter Wonderland Engagement in Breckenridge | Kooper & Raul

I had an absolute blast freezing with these two for their winter wonderland engagement in Breckenridge recently. Even in the chill weather their energy was high and encouraging. A few days prior I photographed their rooftop in proposal in Denver. They were in town for vacation and Kooper had no idea how exciting the couple of days would actually be. The snow moved in to Breck the day of their session and thankfully the town was pretty quiet on a Monday afternoon. We walked around in downtown and explored some different scenes before heading up the mountain to Boreas Pass Road. Getting both snow and sun was a treat. It truly felt like the wonderland that Breckenridge can be. As the sun set we stuck…

Rooftop Proposal in Denver | Raul & Kooper

Rooftop Proposal in Denver | Raul & Kooper

When Raul contacted me about photographing his rooftop proposal in Denver to Kooper I was excited to be part of their special moment. He was referred by a mutual friend who’s downtown Denver proposal I photographed last year. I wanted him to be able to focus on the moment so I arrived early and coordinated with the hotel staff to reserve the corner lounge by the fire pit. When they arrived at 54thirty rooftop bar, Raul made glancing eye contact with me and after a wink back to confirm I was all set he did his thing. Kooper was naturally excited, shocked and most importantly in love with Raul and the moment. Of course, she said yes. I captured a few quick moments with the…

Colorful Breckenridge Engagement | Chloe & Joseph

Colorful Breckenridge Engagement | Chloe & Joseph

I recently met up with Joseph and Chloe for their colorful Breckenridge engagement session. We started at Sawmill Reservoir where we were treated to chilly temps but gorgeous bluebird skies. Our next stop took us to Rocky Point along Boreas Pass Road. The wind was so fierce that it nearly blew my hat down the side of the mountain. The light was fantastic so we battled the tough conditions for as long as we could. I had a feeling that the sunset would be spectacular so we drove down the mountain to the Breckenridge Sawmill Museum for a different perspective. Mother Nature didn’t disappoint with an absolute fire sky. By the time we finished I couldn’t feel my hands but the resulting photo was definitely…

Fall Engagement in Boulder | Briana & Tim

Fall Engagement in Boulder | Briana & Tim

On my drive to meet Briana and Tim for their fall engagement in Boulder I was a little concerned that the wildfire smoke would have an impact on the images. Colorado has literally been on fire for a large portion of the year. The smoke filled landscapes is a mild inconvenience compared to the homes and businesses lost in the several fires this season and we accepted it as such. I joined them and their dog at Chautauqua Park to start the session. As the sun began to set we ventured up Flagstaff Road in search of some epic views and even better light. I appreciated their adventurous mentality as they climbed up whatever I asked. Around sever bends in the road we pulled over…

Summer Engagement in Morrison | Sunny & Yufan

Summer Engagement in Morrison | Sunny & Yufan

Yufan and Sunny met while attending the Colorado School of Mines so that seemed like the perfect place to start their session. They showed me around campus a bit and reminisced about their time together there. It’s easy to see how they ended up together because their happiness was ever apparent throughout the day. After a quick outfit change we ventured down to Clear Creek for a few images before heading over to Red Rocks to finish off their summer engagement in Morrison. The park was busy with visitors but we managed to find a few quiet spots for photos. They looked great against the red rocks and the sunset capped off the ned to a great day. Congratulations you two!

Summit County Fall Colors Engagement | Casey & Darren

Summit County Fall Colors Engagement | Casey & Darren

I love to laugh and that’s pretty much all we did during Casey and Darren’s Summit County fall colors engagement session recently. I have a great time with couples but these two were especially fun to spend the afternoon with. We hadn’t had a chance to meet in person yet during all of the wedding planning correspondence but it definitely didn’t feel that way. They made the trip into Colorado just as the high country was bursting with color. We started the day at Sapphire Point Overlook before driving up to Loveland Pass in search of aspens in vibrant hues and more breathtaking backdrops. Lucky for us, we found both. Fall in Colorado is easily my favorite time of the year and I love when…

Glamorous Mountain Engagement | Maggie & Dan

Glamorous Mountain Engagement | Maggie & Dan

These two are absolutely vibrant and a joy to be around. Energy often contributes a significant amount to a session and Maggie and Dan brought it with them to Piney Lake for this glamorous mountain engagement. Like many others, they had to reschedule their wedding this year so they opted to do an engagement session on their original wedding weekend. Being somewhat new to Denver, they knew they wanted to incorporate the mountains and were totally game when I suggested Piney Lake for their session. They’re absolutely adorable together and in just a short time I can recognize how perfect they are for each other. Dan is caring and looks out for Maggie. He even offered up his hiking boots when Maggie forgot hers. She’s…

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