blog time

photos & more

view post

Somewhere along the way, weddings became less about getting married and more about planning a production. If that doesn’t sound like you, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve realized you’d rather exchange vows on a mountain than in a ballroom. Maybe the idea of spending your wedding day with hundreds of guests feels more overwhelming than […]

How to Plan an Elopement in Denver: A Complete Guide for Couples

Elopements
view post

There’s this point during wedding planning where a lot of couples planning Colorado elopements suddenly realize they’re no longer creating a day that actually feels like them. What started as “we just want to get married” somehow turns into seating charts, family politics, five different group chats, and answering questions about chair covers from relatives […]

Why Colorado Elopements Often Feel More Relaxed Than Traditional Weddings

Elopements
view post

One of the biggest differences between a traditional wedding and a Colorado elopement? Your wedding day timeline isn’t already decided for you. There’s no set flow for the day and no built-in schedule, which is amazing, but also where a lot of couples get a little stuck. Because once you realize no one’s telling you […]

Wedding Day Timeline for a Colorado Elopement (Real Examples + Ideas)

Elopements
view post

If you’re planning an elopement in Colorado, chances are you’re skipping the big wedding day  in favor of something more intimate, personal, and totally you. And while the guest list might be short and the energy low-key, choosing the right elopement photographer in Colorado is still a big decision. This isn’t just someone showing up […]

How to Choose the Right Elopement Photographer in Colorado (And Why It Actually Matters)

Elopements
view post

There’s something downright magical about standing with your favorite person in the world, just the two of you, no audience, no pressure, surrounded by Colorado’s jaw-dropping beauty and promising forever in a way that actually feels like you. If you’re planning a Denver elopement or self-solemnized ceremony, writing your own vows might just become the […]

How to Write Vows for a Private Vow Reading or Self-Solemnized Denver Elopement

Tips and Tricks
view post

If the idea of saying “I do” with snow in your boots, wind in your hair, and the entire Colorado backcountry as your witness makes you grin like crazy, you’re my kind of people. A Colorado winter wedding isn’t just a pretty backdrop (though, hi, snow-covered mountains? Yes, please). It’s an experience. It’s for couples […]

Colorado Winter Wedding Ideas for Adventurous Couples

Elopements
view post

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that trades high heels for hiking boots and aisle runners for snowy trails, a winter elopement in Colorado might just be your perfect fit. With quiet mountain scenery, crisp winter air, and the kind of snowy backdrops you usually only see on postcards, this season brings all the […]

How to Plan a Winter Elopement in Colorado

Elopements
view post

When couples dream about an elopement, especially eloping to Colorado, the first things that usually come to mind are the sweeping mountain views, the stunning portraits, and the big “just married” moment. And while those things are beautiful, and yes, absolutely worth celebrating, they’re not always what sticks with you. What you remember most? It’s […]

What You’ll Remember Most When You Elope to Colorado (That Has Nothing to Do With the Photos)

Elopements
view post

You know that feeling when you scroll through your gallery and think, “Wait, what happened here?” You planned the outfits, scheduled during golden hour, brought snacks, and still, the photos just don’t feel like you. First, let me say this: you’re not alone. As a Denver family photographer, I’ve seen all kinds of things throw […]

7 Reasons Your Family Outdoor Pictures Didn’t Turn Out Like You Hoped (And What to Do Instead)

Family
view post

There’s something incredibly powerful about choosing an intimate wedding. When the guest list is small, the emotions get bigger. The day slows down. And suddenly, you’re not just planning a wedding, you’re creating space to breathe, connect, and fully soak in the magic of your love story. Allison and Josh did exactly that. Their Colorado […]

How to Plan an Intentional, Laid-Back Intimate Wedding in Colorado

Elopements