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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty.

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Guide: What To Do First When You Get Engaged from a Denver Wedding Photographer

Congratulations on your engagement! If you are full of excitement and not sure where to start, this post is for you. There are so many possibilities ahead. Here’s a roadmap of steps you can take to begin planning your wedding and navigating this new chapter. Hi, I’m Jess, a Colorado Wedding Photographer, based in Denver […]

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Biltmore Estate Wedding, Asheville, North Carolina: Congratulations Katie and John!

Preparations began at the private cottage on the Biltmore Estate. Katie had help from her mom, bridesmaids and her flower girl, her adorable dog, Lady, the Cavapoo. It was said more than once during the wedding day that Lady knew that John was the one before Katie knew. John’s watch was a gift from Katie. […]

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Manor House Wedding: Congratulations Hannah and Sam!

Hannah and Sam were married on a warm and windy April day in Littleton, Colorado. The couple shared a first look out in the fields and then read private vows to each other before the ceremony. Hannah shares, “Where to begin! Our day was everything we ever dreamed it would be. The Manor House was […]

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Winter

Red Rocks Winter Engagement: Congratulations Jennie and CJ!

Every engagement shoot is special, but this one was extra special. I have known Jennie since we were in first grade. We have shared so many of life’s ups and downs together and I have had a front seat to her journey–all that led her to find her person. I was thrilled to photograph her […]

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NYC

Central Park NYC Engagement

New York in the fall is perfection. Nistha and Justin had just gotten engaged and we met on a chilly morning in Central Park to celebrate their engagement, beginning at Bethesda Terrace and strolling over to Bow Bridge. We even got a little snow! Nistha shares, “We first met at a bar in the East […]

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What to Wear for an Engagement Shoot

Couples are often asking me about what to wear for an engagement shoot. As a Colorado wedding photographer with over fifteen years of experience, I have some good tips. I hope this helps you simplify and find the right look for you. If you just can’t seem to figure it out, send me a message […]

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Clear Creek Engagement

I met Katie and Jim at the Clear Creek Trail in Golden, Colorado. We had a great day enjoying the yellow leaves, watching their dog, Zion, bound along the creek and celebrating their engagement. Katie and Jim met in high school English class. Katie shares, “We didn’t start dating until our senior year, but my […]

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South Valley Park Engagement

Karly, Jackson and I met in Littleton at the beautiful South Valley Park to celebrate their engagement. The sunlight was perfectly glowing and we had such a beautiful evening! I asked the couple how they met. Karly shares, “On the Hinge App! We were both living in the Dallas, Texas, area and matched on Hinge […]

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South Mesa Trailhead Engagement Photography

Jeana and Sage wanted fields, nature, and some beautiful fall leaves for their engagement session. We found the perfect park in Boulder, the South Mesa Trailhead. Jeana shares, “We have known each other since when we were little. He was the boy next door. It feels like I’ve known him forever so it’s all a […]

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