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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty.

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Guide: What To Do First When You Get Engaged from a Denver Wedding Photographer

Congratulations on your engagement! If you are full of excitement and not sure where to start, this post is for you. There are so many possibilities ahead. Here’s a roadmap of steps you can take to begin planning your wedding and navigating this new chapter. Hi, I’m Jess, a Colorado Wedding Photographer, based in Denver […]

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Biltmore Estate Wedding, Asheville, North Carolina: Congratulations Katie and John!

Preparations began at the private cottage on the Biltmore Estate. Katie had help from her mom, bridesmaids and her flower girl, her adorable dog, Lady, the Cavapoo. It was said more than once during the wedding day that Lady knew that John was the one before Katie knew. John’s watch was a gift from Katie. […]

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Manor House Wedding: Congratulations Hannah and Sam!

Hannah and Sam were married on a warm and windy April day in Littleton, Colorado. The couple shared a first look out in the fields and then read private vows to each other before the ceremony. Hannah shares, “Where to begin! Our day was everything we ever dreamed it would be. The Manor House was […]

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Winter

Red Rocks Winter Engagement: Congratulations Jennie and CJ!

Every engagement shoot is special, but this one was extra special. I have known Jennie since we were in first grade. We have shared so many of life’s ups and downs together and I have had a front seat to her journey–all that led her to find her person. I was thrilled to photograph her […]

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Spring

Garden of the Gods Engagement Session: Congratulations Haley and Josh!

Haley and Josh met in Colorado and wanted a location that reflected all the beauty of the state.Garden of the Gods is such a breathtaking and iconic location. We started at the Siamese Twins trail and then went to the Three Graces and ended at the High Point Overlook. Their love and joy was palpable […]

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Happy Spring from My Family

Happy Spring and happy Easter weekend! I was doing spring cleaning and removing clothes the kids have outgrown from their closets. Ollie, my oldest, is especially growing so fast. Whenever I feel this way I plan a photo sesh. I want to freeze them in time. The crabapple trees in our neighborhood began to bloom […]

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Winter

Winter Engagement: Congratulations Maddie and Oscar!

I met Maddie and Oscar in Central Park for a mini winter engagement session. It was cold! But you’d hardly know it. They were both so full of love and joy that nothing could keep them from smiling. Maddie shares, “Oscar and I met in a small town in Northwest Arkansas called Siloam Springs where we both went […]

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Winter

How to Plan a Winter Engagement Session: Tips from a Colorado Wedding Photographer

Winter in Colorado is sometimes freezing, sometimes nice and always beautiful! Many couple’s get engaged in winter, during the holidays or around Valentine’s Day and can’t wait tot celebrate. Or couples want to take engagement photos to have for their save the dates during these colder months because they need to send them out to […]

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