Stanley Hotel Pavilion Wedding | Chelsea + Jayce

What a day it was for Chelsea and Jayce for their Stanley Hotel Pavilion wedding! Photographically they got a bit of everything for this one. From the old architecture of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church to the stunning fall colors and mountain backdrops of Rocky Mountain National Park to the beautiful scenery of The Stanley Hotel. This wedding really had it all! It was such a great, intimate wedding for these two and the day went perfect! Their classic black and white colors went so perfect with every aspect of the day and it was such a lighthearted mood for everyone. Chelsea and Jayce were such a sweet couple and I absolutely loved working with these two.

The Stanley Hotel Pavilion is such gorgeous venue for a wedding! An off shoot next door to main hotel, it’s specifically for events and has an amazing style to it. Starting with the beautiful front entrance with classically elegant columns, it makes for some fantastic couple portraits! The first floor was perfect for their cocktail hour with so much space and a sitting room for any guests that would like to relax. The getting ready area on the second floor was perfect for Chelsea’s photos to start the day, with a beautiful staircase and classic mirrors around the area. Finally we hit the party in the reception area with wood flooring and perfect lighting for dinner and dancing! And how can I forget the auditorium with the giant glass door that opens onto a perfect little pond! Some of my favorite pictures from the day :)

Congratulations to you both and I hope you enjoy these memories from your big day!

Jenna + Sam’s Black Forest Wedding - Denver Wedding Photographer

Jenna and Sam had such a perfect day and I have the pictures to prove it! We’ve had quite the road from when they first decided to entrust me with their big day! From flying out to Omaha for their engagement session to the wedding in Colorado Springs where these two made their home early this year, it’s been so great getting to know Jenna and Sam! Black Forest by Wedgewood is that perfect spot to get those beautiful photos through the trees with the sun peeking through. The photos turned out so dreamy and then the reception was an absolute blast! These two certainly know how to have fun and they really made the most out of their wedding day :) Congrats to both of you and I hope you enjoy the photos!

Tessa + Chase’s Boulder, CO Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Brunch weddings are always so pretty and as a photographer they are so easy going sometimes it doesn’t even feel like your working! Tessa, Chase, and their family traveled over from Nebraska to have an absolutely beautiful wedding at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, CO. From the ceremony we got some amazing portraits at Chautauqua Park and Lost Gulch Lookout because I mean you can’t beat those mountain views! Tessa and Chase were so fun and down to earth it made it very easy to work with them. The love absolutely filled the room with all of their family there to celebrate! Here are some of the memories from the day that I hope you enjoy!

Megan + David’s Willow Ridge Manor Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Megan and David’s wedding was one for the books! Held at the beautiful Willow Ridge Manor in Colorado, this wedding was absolutely perfect and with nearly everything being held outside, you couldn’t have asked for better weather. From the getting ready photos with all of the beautiful antique mirrors to some fun pictures with the red rocks, everything leading up to the ceremony was so laid back and easy going which is exactly what these two wanted! The ceremony out in the back couldn’t have gone any better and we had so much fun dancing for the reception! I’ve gotten to know Megan and David over the year and the experience with them has been so great! When I talk about my kind of couples these two fit that bill exactly. Congratulations to both of you! Enjoy the honeymoon and I hope you enjoy this blog of your big day!

Natalie + Paul’s Bailey, CO Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Natalie and Paul’s wedding on Saturday was so unique and fun! You never know what to expect when your couple tells you they are hosting their wedding on their Colorado family property, but it ended up being so beautiful and it was organized so well! We started with getting ready with Natalie in the family home and Paul in a cabin on the property, then we had just enough time do some super fun bridal portraits in the barn. From there we has a first look and portraits all over the property. Natalie and Paul read their vows to each other in a rock in the creek that was very special to them, it was such a beautiful moment! The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous with a forest backdrop and the tented ceremony went off without a hitch! All in all it was a perfect day and these two deserved every moment of it. Here’s a preview of the day, hope you enjoy!

Haleigh + Brian Golden, CO Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Haleigh and Brian’s wedding had it all! Tons of laughs, sweet moments, and killer dance moves :) Not only that but we got some beautiful mountain backdrops along the flatirons and ,despite a short rain break, these two had some amazing moments together and with their best friends. After the mountains, they had a beautiful garden ceremony at Table Mountain Weddings and Events followed by all the dancing and yard games! Haleigh and Brian were so much fun to work with and their wedding day was an absolute blast! It was great celebrating with you two and here are some memories from the day!

Cynthia + Chris Shupe Homestead Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Cynthia and Chris’ wedding day was so full of love and laughter, it was hard not be taken up in it! These two are so genuine and I loved their engagement session so much, I knew the wedding day would be such memorable time. And they did not disappoint! Their venue, Shupe Homestead, has it all!. From the gorgeous Colorado mountain view to the intimate lawn ceremony to the beautiful lights and decor of the reception space, there was so much to love! It was such an honor being able to capture the day and Cynthia + Chris’ love and I hope you all enjoy looking back on it like I have. Congrats you two!

Lydia + Luke Manor House Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

What a perfect day for Lydia and Luke’s wedding this past weekend at the Manor House! With March weddings you never know what to expect weather wise and it turned out absolutely beautiful! Not only was the weather amazing, but the whole day itself was so much fun and a lot of that had to do with the type of people Lydia and Luke are. These two were so laid back and fun and it 100% rubbed off on the rest of the day. The Manor House is such a great venue with the amazing mountain backdrop and the signature white columns that there isn’t a bad place to take a photo there! Here is a sneak peek so you all can see what the day looked like! Enjoy!

Hayley + Alex's Estes Park Wedding- Colorado Wedding Photographer

What a perfect Winter wedding Hayley and Alex had earlier this month!! At the beautiful Boulders of Black Canyon Inn over in Estes Park, I don’t think you could have dreamed of a better backdrop for their ceremony. I loved the intimacy of this wedding with just their close friends and family, it really felt like everyone was celebrating in a cabin together in the mountains.

When Hayley and Alex first met with me, one thing that stuck out to me I thought was really cool is that they are both travel nurses and go to all different places in the country together. Being in a job like that can be tough, but the fact that you have the love of your life with you having the same experiences is so amazing to me! Not only that, but they were just two very genuine, happy people and you could feel that on wedding day. Here’s my blog journaling their beautiful wedding. Hope you enjoy!

Callie + Chris Moss Denver Wedding

Callie and Chris’ big day was the absolute perfect way to end my wedding season! With a beautiful church ceremony at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a fun reception at Denver Moss, the day was so easy going and these two really got to show off their love for each other. Getting two know Callie and Chris over the course of the year was such a pleasure makes me really appreciate my job :) We ended up with some absolutely stunning images throughout the day and congrats to both of you! Here’s a preview of the day, hope you enjoy!

Abby + David's Spruce Mountain Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

It was such a perfect day for Abby and David’s wedding at Spruce Mountain! The weather was gorgeous, the clouds were beautiful, and these two were so happy all day it was infectious! Starting with a first look at the pond, the day only got better from there. These two were so sweet and were smiling all day and the ceremony out in the ranch was absolutely picture perfect! The reception featured some very heartfelt speeches and everybody was on the dance floor having a blast. Here are some photos from the day! Hope you enjoy!

Donovan Pavilion Wedding- Vail Wedding Photographer

Miranda and Spencer’s big day up in Vail, CO was so much fun!! Rain or shine these two were going to make the most out of the day and, despite a little rain, they absolutely did that! One of the biggest things on your wedding day is to trust your vendors so you can truly enjoy the day you’ve been planning for so long and these two were so great at staying the moment with their friends, family and with each other. The photos turned out beautiful and you can really see how appreciate everyone was to be involved! Here’s a some of the photos from throughout the day to show that. Hope you enjoy!

Manor House Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful summer wedding Kelsey and Dylan had! The Manor House was the perfect venue for this amazing couple to show their love for one another. Getting to know these two over the past year has been such a pleasure and I can’t image a more perfect fit than Kelsey and Dylan are for each other. These two are so genuine and kind and I absolutely love their playful goofiness! From the moment I got off my first call with them and finding out they were both theater kids, I knew this was going to be a fun wedding!

Everything about the day was gorgeous, from the outdoor ceremony to the Kelsey’s beautiful dress and the reception was a blast! Even their pup, Loki, got in on the fun! Here’s a few images from the day, hope you enjoy!

Highlands Ranch Mansion Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Haley and Jeremiah’s wedding was stunning in every sense of the word! From one of the most beautiful churches I’ve seen in Denver, Our Lady Of Loreto, to the always gorgeous Highlands Ranch Mansion, this wedding had it all! These two are so sweet and were such a pleasure to work with. So much planning went into this day and it was all worth it as the day went off without a hitch and was such a special moment! These two clearly are so in love and it shows in the photos, here’s a few from the day for you to enjoy!

Jenny + David's Mizzou Wedding

Going back to where I went to college to photograph Jenny and David’s wedding was such a blast and FULL of nostalgia! I spent four amazing years at the University of Missouri and it was so cool to spend a weekend back there to celebrate with these two! Rain has definitely been the theme of our time working together, starting with a little bit of a downpour during our engagement session in Colorado. But Jenny and David stuck through that and we ended up with a double rainbow!

Once again rain was looking to sneak into the day for these two, but at the last minute it decided to hold off and let Jenny and David have the perfect day they were hoping for! From some rooftop first looks to some fun pictures at the columns, it was such a fun day and night overall! Congrats Jenny and David! Here’s a sneak peek from the day to enjoy!

Cassie + Thomas Estes Park Wedding

After planning all year for it, finally Cassie and Thomas’ big day came! And it was absolutely beautiful!! The weather was perfect, the aspens were turning that gorgeous yellow, and all of their family and friends were in Estes Park to celebrate! One thing Cassie and Thomas were hoping for were those beautiful Autumn colors on their wedding and the day did not disappoint! Lily Lake had some of that great color they were looking for and then some! These two could not stop smiling and laughing with each other… and that makes for some great photos :) I had such a great experience working with these two and I’m so happy their day was so perfect! Congrats again you two and I can’t wait to get the rest of these photos to you!

Your Final Photos

Some of my favorite pictures from my weddings are the final photos we do at the end of the night before I wrap up! These photos let me get creative with flash and will get you something very different from everything else we have gotten throughout the day. Another great reason for these is that it gives you a chance to have a little bit of time with your new husband or wife away from the hustle and bustle of the wedding night. It gives you two time to take a breather and just enjoy each others company! Plus it makes for some really cool photos! Here are a few examples below:

Emily + Ben

So I just had my third photo session with Emily and Ben… and now we’ve officially taken photos together in our third different state!! From Texas to Missouri to Colorado, I can’t get over the fact that it feels like we’ve been everywhere together! Back in the 2019, these two chose me to capture their big day and I never would have guessed two years later we’d be doing Ben’s headshots in a completely different city!

The first time we met, I was living in St. Louis and they were in Houston.. so of course I flew out to Houston to capture their engagement session. It was about 99 degrees out, but it turned out amazing! Fast forward a few months and these two had such a fun wedding in STL, disney theme included! Some of my favorite candid shots came from Ben and Emily’s wedding and I remember her dress being straight out of storybook. These two have so much fun and laughter together it can be infectious!

Two years later, I’m out here in Denver and was thrilled to find out these two had come out to Colorado as well! So of course I said yes when Ben asked if I could do some headshots for him… plus a few of them together for old times sake :) Easily my favorite part of this job is getting to know my couples and it’s so cool seeing some of them grow over the years. I’m so blessed and honored that I could see Emily and Ben again to capture them one more time… in a third state no less!!

Through the years :)

I can’t believe this engagement shoot was two years ago!

First stop.. Houston!

And then the wedding in St. Louis!!

And here we are two years later taking pictures in the mountains of Colorado!

What a journey it’s been with you two.. wouldn’t change a thing! I’ve loved working with you two!

Sarah + Adam Mountain Session

Wow taking these photos of Sarah and Adam brings back some big nostalgia vibes! Years ago, in St. Louis, these two were my first ever portrait shoot and now here we are again. Although this time they were willing to get back into their wedding attire and relive a little bit of their own nostalgia!

Needless to say the pictures turned out so gorgeous!!! Sarah looked just as beautiful in her wedding dress as she did the first time she wore it! And Adam looked great in his suit.. they complimented each other perfectly. It was just as if I was back at their wedding two years ago in STL, expect for the insane mountain views!

When some of us decided to take a trip out to the mountains near Telluride, we figured why not get some epic Colorado photos while we’re at it. Sarah and Adam have been good friends of mine for a long time and have been two of my biggest supporters on this photography journey of mine, so I'm very grateful for them and just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for always rooting for me, for your unwavering support, and, of course, for letting me use you as my models from St. Louis to Telluride! Can’t wait to take your 50th anniversary photos years down the road :)

From my very first portrait shoot to my latest! It’s been a fun four years!

So beautiful in that dress!!

I absolutely love veil shots and this one turned out great!

That backdrop though….

Gotta show off the dress!

Little behind the scenes action!