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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

David proposed to Kassandra at Loveland Pass so it was the perfect place for their engagement photos! I had never been in the fall and it was so beautiful.  Kassandra shares, “Our first impression of each other happened at Cars & Coffee on Saturday May 1st, 2021. We started talking about cars and it was […]

I met Susan and Jordan in Boulder on historic Pearl Street. We began their engagement session with some Gelato Boy, beautiful flowers and brick-lined streets. Jordan shares, “We met on Hinge, and from the moment I saw Susan’s smile, I was hooked. We immediately hit it off over our playful debate about pineapple on pizza—she was […]

Callista and Hunter planned a beautiful, intimate elopement at the Juniper Lodge and Treehouse in Evergreen, Colorado. Callista shares, “We planned our elopement for August 15th, 2025 because it was the only break point during my nursing program for the year. We landed on Juniper Mountain House in Evergreen because of the magical nature feeling […]

I met Callista and Hunter at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate their engagement. We had a beautiful evening! Callista shares, “We met during the summer of 2019 working together as lifeguards. We instantly hit it off and spent the whole summer together. I first noticed Hunter’s appearance and how handsome he […]

I met Katie and Peter at the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens to celebrate their engagement. We started in the O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Ellipse garden around Chihuly’s glass sculpture, then we headed to the Woodland Mosaic, Tropical Conservatory and Japanese Garden. Katie and Peter were so full of joy and love it and we […]