Boulder Bridal Photographer

I’ve recently taken photos at several bridal try-ons and have loved seeing the special moments of the day unfold. If you’re getting married soon and have yet to pick out your dress, consider hiring me for a half day to take photos as you try on at different boutiques!

Even if you don’t find your dress on the day we take photos, the moments captured with your closest friends and or family are worth remembering.

The photos in this blog are from my good friend Estelle’s bridal try on and Boulder Bridal. Her mom and sister flew in from out of state to be there as well as several other of her friends. She left unsure whether or not she had found her dress and later went back to choose one she had originally tried on.

Bridal try on days consist of 3-4 hours of coverage with same-day previews sent by the end of the day!

You can expect the final gallery to have 50+ photo that will be edited and delivered within 1 week. These sessions are $800.

You can send an email to inquire here

Boulder Elopement Photographer

Nicole and Dustin had a small group of family members join them for their day on Flagstaff mountain. Although this was not technically an elopement, the simplicity of the day felt similarly!

A few weeks before the wedding, Dustin broke his leg, but he still managed to make his way around the ceremony site and Chautauqua for photos!

The easy access to variety in scenery at this spot is a main reason why I enjoy it so much. The views of the mountains from Flagstaff mountain are lush with lots of trees in the distance and some open field areas. Then the views of the flatirons at Chautauqua can’t be topped as a perfect background for wedding photos.

On your elopement day, I prioritize checking light or sunset times to be sure that the light is where we want it and expect it to be on your day. I also offer help with creating a timeline and realistic expectations for how long photos will take. When there is a small group of family members attending as well, it’s important for me to make sure you have time to socialize and enjoy your day. It’s meant to be a day of enjoying and celebrating your love, it is not a photoshoot only. I like using this reframe to help my couples remember the important parts of the day and not to worry about every detail falling perfectly into place.

*Photographed as a second with Eleanor at Be Boulder Photography

Boulder Mountain Elopement

Alli and Josh got married on October 19th, 2024. They had their closest friends and family meet them in Boulder, Colorado where they recently moved! One of my best friends introduced me to Alli and Josh years ago when we were all in college.

Alli and Josh’s love is so noticeable and sweet. Just seeing them interact in kindness together made me so happy to be documenting their love.

I arrived at the amazing house they all stayed at and got ready together in. Alli chose to do a first look with Josh plus all of their friends who are also unofficial bridesmaids and groomsmen. The moment was perfect as the dress itself was a complete surprise to everyone.

After the first look, we all left for Flagstaff Mountain where Alli and Josh exchanged their vows privately as their friends and family watched from afar at the ceremony site. It was cloudy, and I loved the intimacy of these moments they were able to spend together.

Alli and Josh made their way back up the path to the ceremony site where their guests were all waiting. Their ceremony was short with a few speeches including Alli’s dad mentioning lots of funny stories from Alli’s childhood. Afterwards, all of their guests signed their marriage license as witnesses!

We of course made time for couples portraits of Alli and Josh. I loved capturing the moment where Josh remembered that they had some apple pie moonshine to share as a newly married couple.

Finally, we went to Chautauqua for some wedding party photos and views.

How to Elope at a Courthouse in Denver, CO

If you’re looking for a Courthouse Elopement Photographer, I travel from Boulder to Denver often for elopements like this.

This website has what you’ll need to set up your courthouse elopement!

Here’s some important parts about courthouse elopements from myself as an elopement photographer in Colorado:

  • Residency in Colorado is not required! You don’t need to live here to get a marriage license

  • There’s no waiting period, so you’re able to get married right after getting your license, although it’s a good idea to get the license a few days in advance if possible

  • The license fee in Denver is around $30

  • Be sure to check in with the magistrates who are available to officiate your elopement

On the day of your courthouse elopement, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Bring your marriage license and at least one witness. The courthouses can provide a witness for a fee if needed.

  • The ceremony will only last 5 to 15 minutes and the officiant will file your license afterwards to make it official!

  • Allow extra time to park downtown and walk to the courthouse in order to arrive on time.

My good friends Amber and Nick lived in Colorado when they met, and now they’ve relocated, so neither of them are residents of Colorado. They chose to elope at the Byron White Courthouse in Denver. I loved the architecture of the building and using it for photos.

A lot of my clients mention how much fun they have on their wedding day, but that the extensive planning leading up to the day is not as ideal. So you might choose to have a courthouse elopement for the simplicity of it and the lower costs in comparison to an all-day event or wedding. For Amber and Nick, they chose to make their marriage official in Denver where they met and lived for awhile. They will be having a big wedding with family and friends in 2025 as well!

If you’ve decided to elope, send me a message here and let’s connect!

Boulder, Colorado Documentary Family Photographer

Boulder, Colorado Documentary Family Photographer

If you’ve never had professional photos taken before, it can feel intimidating to be in front of a camera for an hour. You might forget how to exist without thinking about it. This is how I feel in front of a camera! This is the main reason why I talk with you and all of my clients before the sesison, on the phone or via email, to discuss expectations and help to ease your mind about any worries.

Some of the most important considerations for your photo session are what kind of photos you like. Do you prefer photos where you are looking directly into the camera and smiling most of the time? Photos that are more candid and documentary where you’re mostly not looking into the camera?

All of my clients are satisfied with their sessions during and afterwards with the final images because of a few factors- I’m a professional with high quality equipment and knowledge about perspective, framing, exposure etc. and mainly because I am an excellent communicator. I check in throughout the session and asks lots of clarifying questions to ensure that the expectations are clearly made. I am happy to make recommendations for poses, locations and prompts based on my expertise. I also recognize that people are unique and we all have our own unique vision that we want to see come to life in photos.

Photography is a luxury service, so I want my clients to feel that they’re cared for, heard and that they receive the most high quality images. Before a session, I always create a mood board with sample photos for my clients based on what kind of images they prefer. I also ask clients to tell me if they have any concerns with posing in order to emphasize or de-emphasize parts of their body.

For these family photos with Karl, Leanna, Molly and their dog, Annie, Leanna had let me know that they enjoy candid poses with real moments. For these types of photos, I like to highlight that the photo shoot is also an event to enjoy and be present during. That I do my best to be a fly on the wall that also offers light posing that may include how to sit in a certain position or looking at each other and holding hands.

Documenting families is such an important thing to preserve. As time passes and we age, so many things change, yet seem the same until we look back on photos. Photos are time capsules and there is never a wrong time to have more done.

Boulder, Colorado Boudoir Photographer

Although I’m based in Boulder Colorado, I will absolutely travel to Denver for this incredible space again and again! I loved how bright and airy the front room is and how dark and moody the back rooms are. This was such a good location for boudoir. As intimidating as it can seem to have boudoir photos taken, we can get on a video call before the shoot so we can get to know each other a little better and talk about any concerns you might have.

I will always pose you and show you what to do! We play your favorite music and have a fun time creating for an hour or so. Every woman I’ve taken boudoir photos for has told me how empowered and confident they feel about themselves afterwards. A photoshoot of any kind can boost confidence, but something as intimate as boudoir is so special.

Self Portrait Challenge

October Self Portrait Challenge hosted by Kas at The Humble Lion

Day 1 - Exhale, create an image of you exhaling

For this prompt, I was excited to start the challenge off with such a calming prompt. Typically, a challenge feels like something you’d need to get ready for, maintain energy and use a lot of momentum. I really enjoyed how this series was more slow paced, open ended and paired with journaling prompts. Because of the full moon later in the week, it felt aligned to begin the challenge by considering what I want to exhale, or release, and focus on presence.

Day 2 - Fear, create an image showing where fear comes up for you

For this prompt, I chose to portray my fear of being seen. Having my hair up always makes me feel vulnerable and exposed. Although these things are not inherently bad, I’ve been conditioned to believe that making myself small is the right thing to do. That being opinionated, outspoken, bold and taking up space is like bragging. I know in my mind that these things are not true, but often times, my body still believes they are. Lately, I’ve been considering cutting my hair short again to practice being seen.

Day 3 - Rituals, create an image of a favorite daily, weekly or monthly ritual that you have and look forward to.

Health has always been important to me. A lot of my views around exercise come from my mom who was a health teacher for over 20 years. I grew up knowing the importance of moving my body, getting sunlight and challenging my body on a weekly basis. I look forward to my morning and afternoon walks mainly for the mental benefits and part of my routine. I also enjoy exploring my neighborhood walking paths, seeing cute dogs and people watching haha

Day 4 - Comfort, create an image of you doing something that brings you comfort as the seasons change and get colder.

Making tea was not always a comfort of mine. I never really ever drank tea until I met one of my best friends, Amber, who drinks tea multiple times a day every day. She introduced me to herbal teas 5 years ago and I have been hooked ever since. I’ve never been a coffee drinker because the caffeine actually puts me to sleep haha, so my favorite teas are; bengal spice, decaf earl grey and raspberry hibiscus. Having a warm drink on a cold day is such a comforting ritual that helps me slow down, be present and patient as I wait for the temperature to be just right to drink. I especially love this comforting drink at night with all of my moody lights on, there are no overhead lights allowed past sunset in my house haha

Day 5 - Pathways

I spend a lot of time driving every week. I don’t necessarily enjoy it, but it offers me space and time to listen to my favorite podcasts and music.
If I’m driving somewhere, it usually means I have work. So I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to take photos and do work that I love.
These self portrait challenges are something I love to obsess over. Even when I have endless sessions to edit, I will always make time for this ♥️ thank you Kas for such an awesome and collaborative project

The Grand Tetons & Yellowstone National Park September 2024

This trip was a short 4 days, but we made the most of our time. Although once we got to Yellowstone, all I wanted to do was continue driving north to Glacier! We’ll have to make another trip in the future. All of the scenery was incredible. The jagged mountain peaks were unreal, we saw a lot of wildlife and I was consistently in awe of how impressive the earth can be.

Night 1 + Day 1 in the Tetons

Jenny Lake in the Tetons

Day 2 at Yellowstone National Park

Our first stop inside the park was a pull-off with a beautiful waterfall and a cobblestone bridge. Then we made our way to Old Faithful, Beehive Geyser, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring and the artist paint pots which were bubbling, clay pits. The geysers were hissing as they erupted, the ground rumbled a bit and we definitely felt an instinct that this was not safe. The geysers erupted punctually as usual apparently and it was incredible to witness. A bison was lying near Old Faithful just before it erupted as well as during its eruption. The heat from the hot springs, the rivers and the ground was noticeable on an otherwise cool day.

After the geysers, we visited the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to see a huge waterfall and steep canyons. Finally, we went to our cabin next to Yellowstone Lake, took a sunset walk near the water and had a much warmer place to sleep than the nights we spent camping.

Final Day,

We spent the morning having breakfast at the lodge, then headed to Devil’s mouth volcano. This volcano had waves because of how big the cave is inside! We heard gurgling, rumbling and felt unsettled again, so the name seemed fitting. We stopped along the river on our way out of the park to throw rock and take photos. Some nice people from North Carolina took our photo in front of the park entrance sign just before we left.

Boulder, Colorado Documentary Small Wedding Photographer

Lena and Brendan - such a sweet and intentional couple. When I watched and photographed each of them interacting with their friends and family, it made me tear up a few times. Brendan gave everyone the most meaningful hugs. Being able to see the care Lena and Brendan have for each person and time they took to spread the love to each person was incredible. Lena and Brendan’s guests were as fun as they look!

*photographed for Indy Pop Photo

Documentary Wedding Photographer in Boulder, CO

Noah and Michaela’s wedding in Colorado was such a fun day. From Michaela’s first look with her dad to the ceremony where Noah and Michaela’s dogs were the ring bearers, there were lots of tears, but even more smiles and laughter. It was great to get out to this nature area for sunset photos after they had dinner. This time to capture couples photos is special.

*photographed with and for Indy Pop Photo

Amber's Bachelorette in Saint Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine - September 2024

I traveled from Colorado to Florida to celebrate Amber- truly my soul sister best friend, for her bachelorette party. Arriving in Jacksonville felt like a drastic change since the humidity was so high. It actually felt nice considering I haven’t felt much moisture in the air since moving away from the Great Lakes.

Our first night, we walked to dinner in the pouring rain and had incredible pasta at an Italian place although our server was an Irish man..

The rain stopped the morning after. The first photo of the trip that I took was so foggy from the humidity! I learned to carry a wipe with me to clean my lens each time I brought my camera outside the house. The beach was a 5 minute walk across the street from the house we stayed at. The colorful beach houses continued to catch my eye throughout the trip.

The next day, we spent time on a guided kayaking tour through mangroves nearby where I saw a sea turtle and some spider crabs.

After kayaking, we went back to the beach near our house to swim before we went out for the night. This was my third time ever swimming in the ocean. The other ladies are from Florida and Georgia and couldn’t really understand how I’ve been so landlocked my entire life! (I honestly can’t believe it either) Even though it was a little stormy, the skies looked beautiful through the clouds.

The house we stayed in was like a jungle. The trees in the backyard were tall, dense and twisty. I think this is common for Florida property, but I had never seen anything like it. I wasn’t able to capture the abundance of little green frogs and lizards since they moved so fast and were out more at night than the day.

We spent a lot of time exploring the streets of St. Augustine on Sunday. We took a tour on a trolley train that led us past all the old hotels, a home that Martin Luther King Jr lived in, old churches from the 1560’s and cobble stone streets. The architecture being so old, weathered and overtaken by moss and vegetation was my favorite part. Seeing nature prove its resilience in taking back the space it occupies is beautiful.

And below are more photos from our Italian dinner night, the beach, a photo at a brunch spot and right before we left for our kayaking tour!

Naropa Graduation Photographer in Boulder, Colorado

If you've never had your friend group documented, this may be your sign to consider making it happen!
As this group of wonderful people move through this season of their lives with grad school, they decided to document their friendship while they played around at the creek and on campus. It was special for me to witness and document such a sweet time of life.

Boulder, CO Documentary Photographer - 2025