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A Pandemic Proposal at Mayflower Gulch
This was a much-awaited, unforgettable pandemic proposal of 2020 in the Colorado mountains. Garrett reached out to me after his plans to propose to Alia were set back. I wanted to do this for him because I could hear in his voice how much she meant to him. He was so...
Kelli and Tom Lodge at Breckenridge Wedding
Kelli and Tom had chosen a gorgeous home in Silverthorne, Colorado to rent for their intimate, family only wedding. A few weeks before the wedding, they lost their reservation due to COVID-19 precautions. Kelli and Tom reached out to me and let me know the change of...
Molly and Jake Micro Wedding at a Private Home Rental in Breckenridge, Colorado
In the age of COVID-19, weddings have transformed into something else entirely from what I’ve always known. The wedding industry has taken a huge hit with varying degrees of shut downs, businesses closing, couples choosing to cancel, and tons of layoffs or furloughs...
How to Decide What to Wear Using Ideas From My Fall Style Guide
Having trouble deciding what to wear for your fall family or engagement session? As soon as a client books, one of the most common questions I receive is, “What do we wear?” I totally get it. I created a style guide to help my clients know what to wear for their fall...
Newlywed Session, Sapphire Point and Windy Point Breckenridge, Colorado
Sara Sunshine (yes that's her real last name) and Kevin were married while on a bike ride around Dillon Lake. They currently live in Brooklyn, NY, but are working remotely now due to COVID and decided to see some gorgeous places while they had the freedom to do so. In...
Surprise Engagement Photo Session at Blue Lakes
Nico and Emmalie had a surprise engagement photo session on Labor Day weekend at Monte Cristo Falls! It was absolutely perfect! I had been helping Emmalie's sister, Lydia plan this perfect proposal for months. Nico had a picnic ready for Emmalie, and both Emmalie...
What to Wear to Your Fall 2020 Portrait Session
It's tricky to decide what to wear for fall portrait sessions in the mountains.When the cold comes in early September, sometimes it’s just too cold for a dress and sandals by themselves. I have some suggestions for new fall styles that will help you be fashionable,...
Favorite Restaurants on Main Street in Breckenridge
Yes, that's me enjoying a cold Rosé and Hummus plate from The Crown in Breckenridge. Some of the best memories while on vacation, or just on a random Tuesday night in town, actually happen around a table. It's always nice just to let-down, relax and enjoy a meal...
Small, Intimate Wedding – Beaver Creek, Colorado
Meredith and John had a small, intimate wedding in Beaver Creek this summer of 2020. They just didn’t want to let COVID get in the way of them still saying, “I Do” on their original wedding date. So with five close family members and an iPhone to virtually stream the...
Breckenridge Family Photography, Clark Family Session
My Breckenridge Family Photography Sessions have filled up this summer! The Clark family, visiting Breckenridge from Houston, Texas, squeezed into my last available date the week of Fourth of July. I’m so happy that I got to shoot their family session while they were...
How COVID-19 Affected My Business in 2020
For Photographers and Industry Professionals - May Not Be What You think! “What if 2020 is the year we’ve been waiting for? A year so uncomfortable, so painful, so scary, so raw -- that it finally forces us to grow. A year that screams so loud, finally awakening us...
Say “I DO” in Breckenridge this July With an All-Inclusive Wedding Package
I am so excited to announce a collaboration with Petal and Bean and an all-star creative team to bring you an intimate, all-inclusive wedding package! Take advantage of this amazing intimate wedding experience at the Lodge at Breckenridge this month. Petal and Bean,...
The Holidays Have Been Dethroned As the Most Popular Time to Propose
Thanksgiving and Christmas have always held the title for the most popular time to propose. According to this Brides.com article, December is the most popular time followed by July and August. Until now, most of my proposals were in December and January. Well, this...
Surprise Proposal in Breckenridge Colorado Disguised as a Family Session
How do you plan a surprise proposal while on vacation in Breckenridge? Hayden schemed with his future mother-in-law Shannon to set up a family session with me. I helped them both plan the location and what I would tell them to do, to let Hayden know it was time to...
Breckenridge Family Portrait Sessions Are in Full Force This Summer
I am so excited to share my first family portrait session in Breckenridge since March! It was a long awaited three months to be able to book sessions again. Breckenridge was just not the same without its hustle and bustle of tourists shopping on Main Street, long...
5 Family Friendly Summer Activities in Breckenridge
There are so many fun family friendly summer activities in Breckenridge. When you’re bound for the Colorado mountains, it can feel overwhelming to try and fit in all the fun. I remember coming out to Breckenridge every summer to visit Tyson, and could never check it...
2020 Senior Photo Sessions
As a former teacher, Senior Photo Sessions are still some of my favorite experiences. My heart breaks for seniors and their families that don’t get all the traditional events leading up to their graduation from High School. If you are a senior or the family member of...
Elopement Locations for Displaced Wedding Couples for Sapphire Point Closure
We found out recently that Sapphire Point has closed as a Small Wedding Venue until 2021 due to the pandemic. It was one of the best elopement locations in Colorado. Now we will have to explore other options. Thankfully, there are several around Summit County and...