A Very Denver Courthouse Elopement | From the Fountain

Why not play tourist in your own city? These two did exactly that. When this couple pictured their wedding day, they pictured something stress-free and something that focuses more on their marriage than the wedding day itself.

These two decided to picture what their perfect day looked like. We started at the Byron White Courthouse where they shared their handwritten vows on the steps with their pup as their witness. One of my favorite parts about wedding days is sometimes being the only other person that gets to hear their promises to each other. I have been lucky enough to witness such deep, intimate love between two people and this day was no exception. Both of them we’re crying, I was crying, I think I even saw their puppy shed a tear.

From there we began to run around the city and hit up all their favorite spots. We first stopped at their hotel in Union Station , The Crawford, to get those fun flash hotel shots. In the middle of taking photos, someone who worked there did come up to tell us (very nicely, I have to say) we weren’t allowed to use flash. Whoops. 😅 So, if you’re looking to do this, make sure you don’t use any flash, or just stick to flash in your hotel room itself!

And of course, when in Union Station, we had to stop for a celebratory drink at The Cooper Lounge. After that we made a pitstop at the Ball Arena for a photo-op with their custom Nuggets jerseys saying “Mr + Mrs”. Which ended up getting me a shoutout from The Nuggets themselves on my Tiktok.

Truly a wedding day to remember. Short and sweet + perfectly them.

If you’re thinking of getting married in Denver at Byron White or any of the courthouses, click my link below to fill out my contact form and I’ll help you through it all.

Documentary-Style Wedding at Brooklyn Winery | Brooklyn, New York

Silean + Pat’s wedding at Brooklyn Winery is one for the history books. 

Not because it was stunning, the florals, the lights, the architecture—but because of their deep, authentic love for one another. 

This day was full of so much love and living in the moment. As a documentary-style wedding photographer, it’s always such a treat to be able to truly lean into that. 

I was almost entirely hands-off this whole day because these two didn’t have to act, they didn’t need direction, they just existed in the moment.

It allowed me to be a fly on the wall and document all the in-between moments I see, instead of crafting something behind the scenes. 

The day started with the bride getting ready in her mother’s home. It felt so special to be in a space that had so much life to it. The walls lined with pictures spanning back decades with the bride’s mother pointing out different relatives in different photos. There were so many special touches added into the day as well. The mother of the bride came up to me with a hankerchief that she hand-embroidered with a quote “When can I talk to you and Freddy—Silean is very special.”

The ceremony was beautiful, with the sweetest glances at each other during the whole thing. The little glances, the kisses on the hands. Whatever space they were in, it always felt like they were the only two around.

We got a few quick portraits in after the ceremony before heading onto the party bus to get to their reception. The whole bus ride we were all laughing, dancing, drinking, and celebrating! Some iconic songs were played on that bus, including “I 2 I” from “A Goofy Movie”.

When we got to the reception at The Brooklyn Winery the bride got her dress bustled before they entered their cocktail hour and I got to capture one of my favorite photos from the entire day.

A Tidbit About Cocktail Hours + Timeline Planning:

Speaking of cocktail hours, I have been loving that more and more couples want to be there for the whole cocktail hour! I think it’s such an important bit of time where you can be with all your friends and family during your day. I always try to encourage couples to be present during the cocktail hour. It requires a little bit of reworking of your timeline so that we can ensure you get all those other photos you want in your day. If you’re wanting to enjoy your cocktail hour—let’s make it happen!

One of my favorite moments of the day is The Brooklyn Winery having a little bit of a “walkthrough” with the couple when their reception area was fully done and ready. They got to have a look at it all put together before all the guests were ushered in. The DJ played a little bit of music while they looked at all the amazing details they put into their day. These two ended up dancing through the reception tables and it was the sweetest, cutest thing I’ve ever seen. They were all smiles and laughter and it was incredible to be able to capture those private moments for them.

The rest of the night was nothing short of amazing.

Heartfelt speeches, the kids dancing throughout the entire night, and everyone dancing their absolute asses off.

When the night was winding down I went to find the couple outside having a bit of fresh air and I had them cuddle up on the step and soak it all in for their last final photographs.

It was an absolute treat and a joy to be able to document this wedding day.

Date Night Couples Session at a Bar | Candid Pool Hall Photos

Nothing is as great as an engagement session that doesn’t feel like an engagement session. I get it, sometimes getting your photos taken feels really weird and foreign. Maybe you’re a couple who has had zero photos taken together before and maybe you’re a nervous. Your couples session or engagement session doesn’t have to feel posed and forced. Which is why I love suggesting to my couples that they incorporate doing something that they love together!

The sky is the limit and there’s no such thing as “too wild” of an idea. Think of it more like a date night.

• Playing arcade games or games like pool, darts, cornhole, or air hockey

• Visiting your favorite record shop + going back to your house for a cozy indoor session

• Go bowling or mini golfing

• Make cookies together

• Go to your favorite fast food chain — taco bell or in-n-out (or whatever you fancy)

• Ice skating

• Drive in movie theatre

• F*ck it—go sky diving together!

For this session we went to a local bar in Fort Collins, Colorado called Trailhead Tavern and had an absolute blast!

Peep some of the photos from this session below. And if you’re wanting to do something a little more out-of-the-box a little non-traditional for your couples session or engagement session, slide into my inbox and fill out my contact form.

A Documentary-Style Wedding at Rist Canyon Inn in Laporte, Colorado | From the Fountain

Rist Canyon Inn in Laporte, Colorado was the backdrop for the cutest, sweetest, wildly-in-love couple who truly did the wedding thing right: they lived in the moment, over and over again, all day long.

A Day That Started With Intention

Before the ceremony even began, they shared a “first touch.” Back to back. No peeking. Just hands finding each other and quiet words exchanged to calm the nerves. It was intimate, grounding, and honestly such a beautiful way to start the day. In my time of being a wedding photographer, I have found that couples always breathe a sigh of relief once they are able to see/talk to their partner. That’s your person!

With a wedding day, there are so many hightened emotions you’re experiencing—all good feelings of course. But when experiencing something so big, what you truly want is to be by the person who brings you so much comfort. I always suggest if you’re wanting to have your partner see you for the first time down the aisle to do something like a first touch. It will 100% make you feel more relaxed and not as nervous to just have a few minutes alone with your partner before the ceremony.

A Ceremony Full of Feeling

The groom starting to cry as the bride walked down the aisle. Their love for each other was radiating and everyone could feel it. Their ceremony was so heartfelt, it had me tearing up behind my camera. Nothing felt rushed. Nothing felt performative. Just two people standing there choosing each other while everyone they loved witness. And the best part? They were fully there. No worrying about timelines, no looking around for what was next, just complete presence.

Stepping Away to Soak It All In

After the ceremony, they did something I wish more couples would do: they took a moment for themselves. Inside one of the cozy houses at Rist Canyon Inn, they let it all land. I snapped a few quiet photos of them signing their marriage license, then I dipped out and gave them real, uninterrupted space. Just married. Just together. No cameras. No audience. Just them. Honestly? Iconic. I wish every couple carved out even just five minutes of alone time!

Reception Magic (and the Best Kind of Chaos)

From there, the day just kept getting better. The reception was filled with the kind of thoughtful, joyful details that actually reflect who they are.

• Coloring books for the kids 

• Chantilly berry sheet cakes from Whole Foods (elite choice, no notes)

• Late-night pizza 

And then — casually — Josh Rael (the Grammy-nominated recording artist) sang while they slow danced. Absolutely unreal and so sweet to have a close friend be able to do that for you.

Instead of a bouquet or garter toss, they threw custom wedding shirts (SO cute, I’m still not over it), and when the dance floor opened up? It got lit. Truly one of the most fun, high-energy, hilarious dance floors I’ve ever photographed. Sweat, laughter, arms around each other, zero self-consciousness — just pure celebration.

A Day I’ll Never Forget

This wedding was everything I love about documenting weddings. Being hands-off. Letting moments breathe. Watching a couple trust their day enough to live inside it instead of performing it. Rist Canyon Inn couldn’t have been a more perfect setting, but it was them — their love, their presence, their joy — that made this day unforgettable.

One I’ll remember forever. Truly.

If this kind of wedding day speaks to you — the presence, the emotion, the real stuff — I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up. Head to my contact form and tell me all about your day.

The incredible vendor team that joined:

Planning: Angela with The Perfect Touch

Photography: Yours truly <3

Venue: Rist Canyon Inn

Hair and Makeup: Elijah Cordova

Florals: Lilac and Sage

Catering: Sugar Pine

DJ: A Music Plus

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A Mid-Century Queer Couples Boudoir Session

Recently, I photographed the sweetest couples boudoir session in this dreamy mid-century vintage home studio. These two went all out with choosing outfits that felt like “them”, but also gave that mid-century modern feel. This gorgeous studio mixed with their outfit planning made for a photoshoot that looks straight out of a vintage queer love story. And honestly? Watching two people melt into each other in a space like that… chef’s kiss.

But let’s be real for a sec: couples boudoir can feel intimidating. Even solo boudoir can feel like, “Wait… I’m really doing this? In my underwear?? With another human watching?”

I get it. It feels weird — right up until it suddenly doesn’t.

Creating Comfort:

One of my favorite parts of my job is creating a space where you feel so comfortable that you almost forget you’re half naked. I’m talking real laughter, soft moments, inside jokes, forehead kisses, playful teasing, the kind of intimacy you don’t always see, but you definitely feel. I’m just there to help you two sink into your connection, cheer you on, and make you look damn good while doing it.

And if you’ve ever thought, “Maybe we should do a spicy shoot together?”
My answer is: YES. DO IT.

Get the photos that feel like a love letter and a little secret at the same time. Get the shots you’ll look back on and go, Holy shit… that was us.

In the wise words of Moira from Schitts Creek

“Take a thousand, naked pictures of yourself now. You may currently think, “Oh, I’m too spooky.” Or, “Nobody wants to see these tiny boobies.” But, believe me, one day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes and say, “Dear God, I was a beautiful thing!”

— Moira

So if you’re even a tiny bit curious, whether it’s mid-century vibes, something softer, something bold, or something totally unique to you, I got you.
Let’s make something unforgettable together.

Ready to book your couples boudoir session?
Because honestly, why not spice things up a little?

A Fall Elopement in Telluride

There’s something so magical about elopements. The intimacy, the personal touch, and the raw emotion, especially when it’s set against a backdrop as stunning as Telluride, Colorado. When I had the opportunity to photograph an elopement there in the fall, I knew it was going to be something special. The crisp autumn air, the golden aspen trees, I mean what else could you want in a day?

The Adventure Begins

The day started with excitement in the air. These two decided to read a book to each other before they finished getting ready. They helped each other with their finishing touches before embarking off to share their vows.

A Cozy Celebration

These two decided to keep things simple and cozy with no guests, just the two of them and their love. It was intimate and raw and so sweet to witness and capture. I always feel so lucky and honored to be sometimes the only person who may hear their vows and promises to one another. I seriously tear up all the time shooting behind a camera. Their shared their vows to one another and we were all crying (yes, me too!!) with the most epic background behind them.

Exploring Telluride’s Best Kept Secrets

These two just wanted to explore this side of Colorado for their wedding day. We adventured around and went up a mountain to see the leaves and colors change as we went further and further up. It was such a fun day with these two and I absolutely loved documenting their day.

Why Telluride?

Telluride is one of those places that feels both luxurious and laid-back at the same time. Whether you’re standing at the top of a gondola looking down over the valley, or walking through a quiet forest, the natural beauty here is incredible. It’s a town where nature and adventure meet romance. The unique mountain landscape, vibrant colors in the fall, and intimate atmosphere make it a top choice for anyone looking to elope.

For those considering Telluride for their own elopement. The best part about eloping in a place like this is how many hidden gems there are to discover. There’s no shortage of breathtaking spots to make your day extra special.

Final Thoughts

As a photographer, I’m lucky to be part of so many incredible love stories. But there’s something about a fall elopement in Telluride that’s just so unforgettable. The couple was so sweet, the landscape was jaw-dropping, and every moment was full of pure joy. If you’re considering eloping, I can’t recommend Telluride enough!

If you’re interested in eloping in Telluride, click HERE to fill out my contact form for a free consultation.

Check out the highlights from their day below.

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