As we sat a the bar for a quick drink before their snowy engagement on the Grand Mesa, Adam and Monica recounted their proposal story to me.

As we sat a the bar for a quick drink before their snowy engagement on the Grand Mesa, Adam and Monica recounted their proposal story to me. It was a seemingly average evening when Adam took Monica out to 626 on Rood – their favorite restaurant for enjoying oysters. This was a common date night […]

Adam & Monica | Snowy Engagement on the Grand Mesa

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January 23, 2019

Couples, Engagement Photos

Grand Mesa Maternity Photos | amanda.matilda.photography

I have been so busy lately getting ready to launch my new venture here on the blog with my weekly western Colorado wedding venues features that I’ve been woefully falling behind on blogging recent sessions! I’m looking at four days straight of family photos coming up starting today, though, so I thought I’d better get […]

Donal & Becca | Grand Mesa Maternity Photos

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November 18, 2017

Grand Mesa Maternity Photos | amanda.matilda.photography

Couples, Family

mountain adventures photographer

Today I’m reminiscing about the past fall. Eric and I had our first adventure up to the Grand Mesa, the spot we would ultimately choose for our wedding this year. It was almost color weekend (when the aspen trees are their most yellow) and it was everything I love about fall, all wrapped up into […]

grand mesa national forest | lifetime of adventures

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January 23, 2016

Travel

Dead Horse Point State Park is one of Utah’s most spectacular state parks, offering dramatic views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. If you’re eloping in Moab and have done any visual research, you’ve probably seen photos taken here at Dead Horse! Here’s everything you need to know about eloping at this stunning […]

Eloping at Dead Horse Point State Park: Your Complete Guide

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March 11, 2025

Venues

Having helped couples elope in Canyonlands National Park for several years now, I have kept my finger on the pulse of the constant changes in rules, locations, oversight, and area concerns to ensure your elopement and visit are smooth and stress-free! Now I’m giving that insight to you here in my complete guide to eloping […]

Complete Guide to Eloping in Canyonlands National Park

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March 6, 2025

area guide, Planning

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