There’s something fitting about photographing a photographer in the act of observing. Jess Bidwell is based in the San Juan Mountains, and her work is rooted in something quieter than most people expect from an outdoor photographer: observation. The pause before the frame. The willingness to wait for something real to surface. It’s the foundation […]

Micro weddings are all the rage – and it’s easy to see why. The freedom and flexibility (and savings!) of a smaller celebration means you have less to stress about (and pay for!) Being a relatively new concept in the wedding industry, though, means that planning a micro wedding can leave you wondering how the […]

Here’s your Ouray Elopement Guide from an elopement photographer serving the area for almost 10 years (doing elopement photography for 12!) Learn what’s great about Ouray and the San Juan Mountains, how to legally get married here, what to consider before you save the date, and alllll the details so you can feel good about […]

Jon & Anna’s Ouray & Silverton half-day elopement gave them a beautiful, slow-paced, wedding day that allowed them and their guests to comfortably celebrate this new adventure in an incredible place! We met up for getting ready as Ashley with A Vow to Artistry was finishing up with hair and makeup. Their girls danced around […]

Kareeme and Meagan’s two day elopement adventure in Ouray and Grand Junction started with a beautiful morning on the Colorado National Monument for some photos exploring the red rock desert of the Grand Junction area. Storms later in the day prevented us from going out at sunset, but the morning light made the desert pop […]