Love happens at just the right time, even when you least expect it. Meet Kelsey and Bart, who met while working in the same hospital and never stopped creating adventure. Their shared passion for exploring new places led them to plan a picturesque, rustic ceremony in the heart of Colorado. In this article, I’ll delve […]

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Colorado Ranch Wedding: Kelsey + Bart

3 Qualities I Recommend in a Wedding Photographer Wedding planning can be a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. And one of the most important aspects of this process is choosing the right photographer to capture your special day. It’s crucial to find someone who not only has the technical skills but also possesses certain qualities […]

3 Qualities I Recommend in a Wedding Photographer

AN INTIMATE AFFAIR When I first talked to Lacey and Cam, I knew quite quickly that they were deeply genuine and kind people. As their answers started to fill in the boxes on my wedding questionnaire, it was evident their love was thoughtful, unselfish, and authentic. They explained how Cam’s aunt owned property near Vallecito […]

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Vallecito Lake Wedding: Lacey + Cameron

Tucked into the rugged depths of Idaho Springs lies the quiet and quaint wedding venue Blackstone Rivers Ranch. This mountain top wedding venue is only 30 minutes from Denver and creates a majestic backdrop to any ceremony. With a rustic, covered bridge, the babbling of a stream, and plenty of shade, it’s a gem of […]

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Mountain Top Wedding: Lucy + Blake

Walk in to this wonderland and experience Brianna and Erik’s winter engagement photos. To say they were a fun couple wouldn’t do them justice. They were playful even before I could set my bag down and give them an overview of what to expect. I loved it! We had tried several times to schedule their […]

Winter Engagement Photos: Brianna + Erik

April is a gamble on weather but it was a beautiful day for Kelsey and Bart’s Colorado engagement photos. Even though it was a little chilly, we had a blast getting to know each other. Like when Kelsey and I found out that we both grew up in middle Missouri. I have family in the […]

Colorado engagement session at Garden of the Gods

Colorado Engagement Photos: Kelsey + Bart

She’s sweet Tennessee and he’s good ol’ Oklahoma. I had such a blast getting to know Lucy and Blake during their mountain engagement session just west of Denver. We had some incredible glow and the peaks really showed off towards the end of the evening. Mt. Falcon Park is easily one of my favorite portrait […]

a mountain engagement session at Mt. Falcon Park in Colorado

Mountain Engagement: Lucy + Blake

City kids turned homesteaders, Lauren and Nick made this Garden of the Gods engagement session such a blast! It was like I’d known them long before the inquiry email. We talked owning chickens and land, Lauren scaled a rock in heels, and Nick’s love was evident. With March being the snowiest month for Colorado, we […]

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Garden of the Gods Engagement: Lauren + Nick

Curls that tightened with the heat of Midwest summer, too-big adult teeth making crooked the smaller ones in my mouth, and an independence like wildfire in my bones. These are just a few of the things that define me but they’re only a fraction of who I am. Turning 40 has brought an unexpected grief […]

What I've learned about myself and life in the first 40 years.

Turning 40: What I’ve Learned About Myself and Life So Far