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5 questions to ask your wedding photographer before you book

Sometimes couples can feel at a loss even knowing what to ask a wedding photographer, so I’ve made a list of the 5 questions to ask your wedding photographer before you book. Before you sign a contract, you want to know the answers to these questions so you can know whether you will be in […]

A bride and groom clink champagne glasses at garden of the gods park in colorado springs.

Wedding Timeline Examples

When it comes to your wedding day, and you don’t plan on hiring a wedding planner, you may find yourself searching online for wedding timeline examples. If you are doing that very thing and find yourself on this page, be sure to read on! As a Colorado wedding photographer, I have helped numerous couples plan […]

Bride with her family posing for a formal photo after the ceremony outside

5 tips for wedding day family formals: make them quick and painless for everyone!

Wedding photographers love to talk about their approach to photography– editorial, documentary, posed, prompted, etc. No one really wants to talk about the posed family photos, but they are an important part of your wedding photography! A purely documentary wedding photographer still needs to wrangle your family members for those post-ceremony family formals. I’ve put together a list of five tips for making the family formals at your wedding quick and painless for everyone.

An engaged couple stand nose to nose and she has his hand on his cheek.

North Cheyenne Cañon Park Engagement Session

Danielle and Ryan reached out to me hoping for some snowy engagement photos last winter and we succeeded in getting a snowy session by taking them at North Cheyenne Cañon Park. The weather was pretty mild actually but since it had snowed the day before, the park was covered with freshly fallen snow. It made […]

A couple stands on a red rock with a beautiful orange and blue sunset sky behind them at garden of the gods park.

Garden of the Gods Bride and Groom Portraits

One of the best things about being a photographer based in Colorado Springs is the easy access to Garden of the Gods for all sorts of portrait sessions. The epic red rock back drop, the views of Pikes Peak, the way the sun peeks through the landscape. Ah. Just gorgeous at all times of year. […]

Bride and groom smiling at the cake table.

Wedding Reception at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs

Dan and Eva have a lot of family members and close friends, so they decided to invite everyone and hold their reception at the Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. The Antlers has several different ballrooms to pick from and the service is extraordinary. They run events and receptions like a well-oiled machine. The cocktail […]

Bride and groom stand on either side of a lamppost.

Winter Bridal Party Portraits in Colorado Springs

It can be a challenge to find a location for winter bridal party portraits in a place like Colorado Springs. It could be 2 degrees and snowing or 50 degrees and sunny! It’s always best to have an indoor option as a back up. Thankfully on Eva and Daniel’s early January wedding day, it was […]

Bride and groom recess down the aisle after wedding mass at a Catholic cathedral in Colorado.

Catholic Wedding at St Mary’s Cathedral

In early January of 2026, Eva and Dan had their Catholic wedding at St Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The cathedral is a beautiful space, with high ceilings, stained glass, and ornate architecture. Like most Saturday Catholic weddings, it was in the early afternoon so there was time for transition for Saturday evening […]

Bride and groom recess down the aisle after their ceremony outdoors.

Summer Wedding at Black Forest by Wedgewood

Black Forest by Wedgewood An early summer wedding at Black Forest by Wedgewood for Savannah and John was intimate, relaxed, and lovely. They opted for the complete package, which includes up to 6 hours of photography coverage since they were planning a short evening wedding and reception. Coverage included just a few getting ready photos, […]

Bride and groom dance at their wedding reception with guests looking on.

Black Forest by Wedgewood Wedding Reception

If you’re interested in booking Black Forest by Wedgewood in Colorado for your wedding reception, this blog will give you a good glimpse into what an evening reception can look like at this beautiful venue. Sarah and Rex had their wedding ceremony at Holy Apostles Catholic church in the early afternoon but wanted a big […]

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Whatever type of wedding you are planning, if what you have seen and heard jives with you, I look forward to hearing from you!