Everything about this day was a dream for me. Shannon and James are a beautiful pair. The love they have for each other was amazing to witness. My favorite thing about them was their adventurous spirits and the desire to adventure together.
Their day was perfectly encompassed by a quote they’ve loved for some time:
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.” -John Muir
So you can imagine my excitement when I walk in to see THE most
beautiful bride, her dress and her wedding day hiking boots!
They had thier family and closest friends travel all the way from Missouri to be part of their day.
It was such a special ceremony.
They passed the wedding rings around for each person to hold them in their hands, pause for a quick moment, and make well wishes of love and support for Shannon and James.
After the Elopement ceremony, Shannon and James hugged thier family and friends goodbye and we went to go take photos for an hour. No rush to get them done, just three of us that really wanted some amazing photos. Those are my kind of people! The only thing that rushed us was the amazing storm rolling in, and even that was cool!
The last photo was right before a downpour of rain that led to us running to our vehicles saying “Ok, bye! That was amazing! Thank you!” hahah. Right before it started raining we all agreed that would be our last location, so it the rain held off just for us, I know it!







Such beautiful moments after their Colorado Elopement






This was my first Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement in Colorado and now I’m hooked!
It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been and I recommend everyone experience it!
And if you can’t experience it soon, the instagram hashtag #RMNP will have to do. ENJOY!
Brittany - Girl! These are amazing! You are amazing. I have always loved your work, but these are swoon worthy!
Ashley - Gorgeous photos Ashlee! Love her hiking boots and leaf crown!
lindsay - This is Stunning! You have such a beautiful couple in a equally beautiful location. You did an amazing job on this elopement
Sonja - THESE ARE AMAZING!!! Seriously- I’m in love with every image from this elopement, and I maaaaay have cried a little looking at these photos, and I don’t even know these people! But you capture their love, and the specialness of their day so beautifully! Thank you for sharing- gorgeous work!
Kim Rodgers - Dead. You’re amazing. This is stunning. I think the blessing of the rings is so cool! Small weddings do such special things.
Justyna - Her dress…the wind…the location..the details…what an incredible story! beautiful job!
Melissa Johnson - Beautiful!! That last shot is seriously epic!!
Jessica - Gorgeous work!!!
Brooke - Absolutely beautiful, I love the natural light looking at each other!
Cara - OBSESSED. This is amazing. Like seriously, amazing. <3
Taylor Torres - Wow these are incredible! Such beautiful tones and composition in all of the. My favorite is the couple in front of all those trees. Absolutely gorgeous!
Taylor Torres - Wow these are incredible! Such beautiful tones and composition throughout. My favorite is the couple in front of those huge trees. Stunning!
Kat - LOOOOOVE the tones & I’m dying over the dress & colors throughout this whole wedding! Seriously wonderful work!!
Kat Malone - LOOOOOVE the tones & I’m dying over the dress & colors throughout this whole wedding! Seriously wonderful work!!