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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you are newly engaged and dreaming of epic scenery for your photos, this guide to the best mountain view engagement photography locations near Denver is for you. Colorado is known for its dramatic peaks, golden light, alpine lakes, and wide open landscapes, and the good news is you do not have to travel far […]

  If you’re dreaming of engagement photos that feel modern, artistic, romantic and a little editorial, the Denver Art Museum is one of the most striking locations in the city. With its bold architecture, clean lines, and dramatic angles, it offers a completely different aesthetic from gardens or mountain backdrops. As a Denver, Colorado, engagement photographer, […]

The Denver Botanic Gardens are absolutely beautiful and a perfect place for an engagement photography session. It is also a wonderful place to host a wedding. Here you will find a complete guide for engaged couples in Colorado for Denver Botanic Gardens engagement photography. As a Colorado wedding photographer who has been running her business […]

Garden of the Gods is a stunning, unique, classic Colorado location perfect for an engagement session. The gardens are located in Colorado Springs, about an hour and twenty minutes south from Denver. There are 300 sandstone rock formations you can enjoy against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak, which inspired “America the Beautiful.” If you […]

One of my favorite wedding venues in Colorado is the gorgeous estate, The Manor House, in Littleton, Colorado. The building itself is elegant and beautiful and the nearby rolling hills and sweeping views are so classic Colorado. As a highly experienced wedding photographer whose team has captured multiple weddings at The Manor House, I would […]