Photo Session Planning Tips for Colorado Families

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Breckenridge Wedding Photographer | Mountain Wedding Love!

When I first met Tara and Kyle at a coffee shop in Longmont, I already couldn’t wait to be their Breckenridge wedding photographer. Tara was super energetic and so enthusiastic about her wedding, and Kyle was laid-back and seemed like such a great guy…you could tell it was going to be a great celebration of love. And months later, when the day finally rolled around, it didn’t disappoint. Tara looked stunning in her gown. Kyle looked happy. Tara, with the help of Marilee & Grace, had so many amazing details including sunglasses for the guests during the ceremony, a candy bar complete with “Big Hunk” taffy bars, personal photos decorating the grand fireplace, and even a penny farthing bicycle as a gift for the groom. The elegant rustic style fit the atmosphere at the Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge perfectly.

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Amanda and Josh’s Rustic Wedding | Fort Collins Wedding Photographer

I enjoy being a Fort Collins wedding photographer–it is a closer to home than many of the great Colorado wedding destinations. And, photographing a wedding at the lovely Highland Meadows Golf Course is even better. I just love, love the red barn and the lake and taking a spin on a golf course for photos is always fun. More importantly, I love working for great couples. Amanda is one of the sweetest ladies out there–just positive, upbeat, caring. I am so lucky to have met her! Josh was just willing to go with the flow–totally laid-back and patient.

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a bride and a groom in blue jeans stand under a big tree in front of clouds

I met Naoise a few years ago when I worked with his mom. He even “assisted” me with photo gear while I shot portraits of her! And here he is again…all grown up and getting ready to graduate high school. This leaves me scratching my head, totally bewildered at how quickly life marches along.

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This photo session was featured on Mile High Bride a few months ago, but I personally wanted to share some of the images of this awesome couple with you. I had a lot of fun trekking through the snowy weather to get great photos–thanks Andrea and Jake for being troopers! And thanks for having great ideas on where to go–I love it when my couples give some input on where they’d like to do photographs.

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a man and woman stand on top of snow in front of a river

I love lifestyle newborn sessions…capturing little little ones in their natural environment without too many props is how I go about these special photo shoots. These images were taken of baby Ethan when he was two weeks old.

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If I had to have a wedding do-over, I would probably take a lesson from Nick and Anna’s Colorado ranch wedding. Rent a ranch in the middle of scenic mountains, have an intimate wedding ceremony, play lawn games while drinking Colorado beer, cool off in the lazy river that runs through the property, eat Italian food for dinner, hire a DJ and dance the night away, camp with family and friends…This was one of my favorite weddings EVER. Thanks you two, and congratulations!

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a woman holds a drink while her hair blows in the wind while riding an open air vehicle with a man

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