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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 […]

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. As a wedding photographer of over 15 years, I love the stunning photo opportunities. The building itself is elegant and beautiful and the nearby rolling hills and sweeping views are so classic Colorado.  Quick facts: Capacity: Seats […]

Brooke and Luca met me at the Pavilion at Cheesman Park, in the heart of Denver, for their engagement photography session. We were so lucky to enjoy some of the warm December weather and a beautiful glowy sunset. Another benefit to planning a winter engagement session is that we chose a normally busy location, but […]

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 […]

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 […]