Amy and Charlie's Breckenridge Anniversary

Eeek! So I can’t begin to tell you guys how much I love these two! I met Amy years ago back when we both still lived in the D.C. area. We had a bunch of mutual friends and she ended up doing a studio session with me (back when I had a studio! Oh how I miss it!). Fast forward a few years and she has met the love of her life, gotten engaged, AND moved to Colorado! Trifecta!

Amy and Charlie are an adorable pair; so sweet with each other, happy and chill but energetic, as well as both fans of animals and the great outdoors. When they suggested an anniversary session in the winter on their 3rd dating anniversary, I jumped at the idea. My love of winter sessions is strong and to boot, this one happened to be a day that we had that massive bomb cyclone snowstorm here in Colorado, so boy did we get some winter!

When we all saw the forecast we went into a bit of a panic. We want snow, but bomb cyclone?! What even IS that?! But we planned to try and start the day as early as possible and have as many backup spots as possible. Good thing we did because it took every last backup spot I had to reach this awesome site—Boreas Pass.

Boreas is closed in the winter to vehicles but it’s an easy hike in to this amazing spot if you’re willing to strap on some boots, snowshoes, or yak tracks. Views of awesome craggy cliffs, forests, and even down into Breckenridge itself. It’s a great spot not just for an anniversary/engagement session but would be perfect for an elopement spot too!

The drive started out with some light snow on our way to spot one, then by the time we reached it we were in a near whiteout. On to spot two, which looked underwhelming with lack of a view. On to spot three which again was barely visible. So down to spot 4 where the weather gods and goddesses were on our side. As we approached the snow lightened and the blue skies came out. Insane. Like the eye of a hurricane! We had just enough time to do the session before it started snowing lightly at the tail end. By the time we were driving back, all the craziness started up again.

Take a peek below at the awesomeness!

Katie & Mark's Summit County Engagement

Katie and Mark first contacted me all excited to do their engagement photos in the mountains of Colorado. While they live in Tennessee and will be getting married there this Fall, they wanted to incorporate their love of these rocky mountains into the celebration of their love. And they specifically wanted it to be winter—hooray!

I love winter. And it’s a blessing that I do because as I write this in late May, we’re getting dumped on—9 inches and counting! I also love clients who love winter as well. I think snow shots are gorgeous and I always love doing them even with the challenges they present. Travel to locations can be difficult, walking around, and looking cute in subfreezing temps isn’t always the easiest, but with my experience in the area and the strategies I’ve built (and continue to build!) the winter photos are always worth it and always a blast.

If you’re interested in a snow session, don’t hesitate to reach out and we can start building a strategy for your shoot! In the meantime, check out all the adorableness that Katie and Mark have to offer! We did a mega session celebrating all sorts of spots in Summit County. We started out in Silverthorne on the banks of the Blue River, overlooking Buffalo Mountain and headed over towards Sapphire Point with views of Breckenridge and snowy and ice covered Lake Dillon. We event went out on the ice for some fun! We wrapped up at sunset in Frisco with 360 degree views that included Peak One (and the historic new avalanche it just had!) and the always stunning Grays & Torrey’s twin fourteeners.

New Summit County Wedding Venue: Lodge by the Blue

Not long ago I got an email from a new wedding venue in Breck called Lodge by the Blue. They’re a lodge that’s been there for a while and known for their onsite restaurant The Myla Rose, but is just getting started taking advantage of their great location (unobstructed views on the mighty 14er Quandary Peak) and beginning to offer weddings. The good people there wanted to throw a styled shoot to show off the property and asked me to photograph. Of course, I was pumped to help them get on the map, plus, I’m always into new venues that are a stones throw from my house in Silverthorne! #SummitCountyWeddingsRock!

So along with the help of the talented Petal & Bean, Majestic Mountain Beauty, and Wendie Bass we got to work and had a fabulous afternoon. That day it decided to snow a BUNCH so we had “fun” dashing inside and out according to Mother Nature’s will. I still think my favorite photos of the day are of our cute couple getting absolutely PLASTERED by a massive snow squall that came out of nowhere (scroll down to see)!

It was all great fun and I can’t wait to see wedding season kick off at this new venue in the fabulous Breckenridge! Check out the photos below and leave some love in the comments.