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

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

mountain adventures photographer

Travel

If you’re dreaming of an intimate, stress-free wedding day and the idea of planning a traditional wedding makes you want to run for the hills (literally), eloping might be your perfect fit. But what if you want to plan an elopement in under a month? Whether you’re craving adventure, simplicity, or just can’t wait to […]

How to Plan an Elopement in Under a Month: Your Adventure Awaits

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September 5, 2025

Planning

Wine Country Inn Wedding: Savanna & Britton

Weddings are about more than just the vows and the flowers—they’re about the meaningful moments, the authentic connections, and the stories that will be told for years to come. As a Grand Junction wedding photographer, I’ve had the honor of witnessing countless beautiful days, but Savanna and Britton’s Wine Country Inn wedding was one to […]

Wine Country Inn Wedding | Savanna & Britton

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July 21, 2025

Wine Country Inn Wedding: Savanna & Britton

Wedding

Nestled outside Grand Junction in the little town of Loma, Absolute Prestige Venue served as the idyllic backdrop for Kalee and Reid’s wedding—a day filled with love, laughter, and unique touches that highlighted the couple’s ag background and the beautiful ranch they got married at. From beer burros to a grand horse drawn carriage entrance […]

Kalee & Reid’s Wedding at Absolute Prestige Venue

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June 10, 2025

Wedding

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