We started the day early to beat the off-road and hiking crowds — an essential part of finding privacy for your Ouray elopement, and exactly what made this day work. I met Michelle, Josh, and Michelle’s maid of honor that morning, and the four of us rode out to Yankee Boy Basin ahead of everyone […]

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 […]

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 […]

From an experienced elopement photographer who also hired someone for her own non-traditional wedding – here are the REAL questions to ask your elopement photographer to make sure your special day is beautifully documented.

If you’re considering getting married in Colorado, there’s a good chance you’re looking for the best mountain views in the state. Right? Most people traveling in from out of state try to find a mountain wedding venue close to Denver for the sake of travel. Listen, I get it. But you want to know the […]