As I got on the interstate to drive up to the Grand Mesa I was greeted by a sign reading, “Expect severe conditions at high elevations.” Looking up toward the mesa, I could not see the top as it was covered in clouds. At that moment, I knew we were in for a different kind […]

A couple years ago I had an awesome adventure with Jesse and Tabitha for their regular family photos with them and their pups. We explored back roads on the Mesa after their first snow of the season – golden leaves and white snow make a beautiful combination! This year we did their family and couples […]

As the setting sun glowed over the valley of Paonia, I met Evan, Nicole and their pup for their engagement photos at Azura Cellars. The view was a stunning overlook of the area – all the beautiful trees just on the verge of turning to gold and the mountains standing guard above the town. We […]

Tyler and Taylor are getting married in Aspen next summer, so it only made sense to do their engagement photos at Maroon Bells! This iconic mountain range is the screensaver on so many computers – and when you get there you can see why. Meadows of wildflowers, a still lake, and the lightly snow-capped mountains […]

Passing the triangle rock Daniel and I noted when first scoping out the location for the surprise proposal, I turned toward the cliff’s edge of the Colorado National Monument. Camera in hand I hid behind a juniper bush, pretending to photograph the scenery in case I was spotted. Not long after I took my place, […]