et family photography Aesthetic Collective downtown Grand Junction

When Ashley and Rhiannon reached out about pet family photos, they had a specific reason for the timing. Moose, their nearly 17-year-old pup with the floppy ears and oversized feet, was facing health issues. They wanted professional images of him—of all of them together as a family—while he was still feeling up for it. This […]

Pet Family Photos at Aesthetic Collective | Moose & Stevie

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March 2, 2026

Couples, Family

Redlands Community Center micro wedding

When Colleen and Kirk reached out about their micro wedding, I knew immediately it would be something special. They weren’t interested in doing things the traditional way—and honestly, that’s exactly the kind of couple I love working with. Their celebration started with sunset photos at Cold Shivers Point on Colorado National Monument, the very spot […]

Redlands Community Center Micro Wedding | Colleen & Kirk

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February 21, 2026

Redlands Community Center micro wedding

Micro Wedding, Wedding

If you’re planning a wedding in Colorado or Moab and the idea of a traditional reception—you know, the sit-down dinner, the choreographed first dance, the whole production—makes you feel more anxious than excited, you’re not alone. More and more couples are realizing that their celebration doesn’t have to follow a script that doesn’t feel like […]

Alternative Wedding Reception Ideas: What to Do Instead of a Traditional Reception (Ideas from Real Couples)

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February 4, 2026

Planning

When Leslie and Josh reached out about capturing their engagement photos at Colorado National Monument with their pup Ivan, I was immediately excited. I knew they were great folks since they had already booked their micro wedding with me for later this year, and it’s so nice (and kind of rare) to get to work […]

Winter Engagement Photos on the Monument | Leslie & Josh

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January 13, 2026

Engagement Photos

You’ve spent months, maybe even years, dreaming, planning, and pouring your heart into your wedding day. Then, in what feels like the blink of an eye, it’s all over. The laughter, the happy tears, the hugs from loved ones, and the wild dance floor moments—suddenly, you’re waking up to a quiet house and wondering, “What […]

The Post-Wedding Crash: Let’s Talk About It

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October 29, 2025

Planning

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