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There’s something special about getting to photograph a couple in a place that holds meaning for them—and for Rosie and Chris, that place is Vail, where they both grew up and where their story began. For their engagement photos, they brought their sweet pup, Sur, along for the ride, a golden mountain dog—part retriever, part heart-melter—and completely adored by both of them. Watching the three of them together felt more like tagging along on an evening walk; I loved documenting the way these three share life together.

Last winter (technically “mud season”, in November), I had the privilege of capturing Elizabeth and José’s intimate wedding gathering at Gravity Haus Vail—a chic hotel and venue with just a touch of rustic that embodies everything magical about a winter wedding in the Rockies.

A roaming cow, a dusting of snow, and most importantly, two joyful humans with their favorite furry friends. I feel so grateful to be able to do what I love, freezing moments in time for families like this one.

Along with my favorite combo, my Contax 645 and Canon A-1, I set out to create imagery that would convey these qualities and reflect the grounded and ethereal vibe of Rooted in Wellness. Shooting on film always presents its own set of challenges, one being that on this day, it was particularly cold outside so my shutter acted up a bit. The result? A fiery frame two photos down, unintentionally resembling the strength of Larissa, a woman, wife, mom, and business owner, These little imperfect surprises are part of what makes film photography so special to me. This just wouldn’t have happened if I was shooting with my digital camera, without some doctoring on the backend.

A few November’s ago, I had the honor of capturing the sweet Moore family, as they were expecting to welcome their second little boy soon. The Moore’s soaked up their time as a family of 3 (soon to be 4) and little Ollie took in the magic of the nature around him.

Lucy and Matt’s gorgeous day on a friend’s ranch on what felt like the top of the world in Steamboat Springs made for the most beautiful summer wedding day complete with their pups (Chep and Luna), a John Deere marriage license signing, and sunset frolicking in the yellow wildflowers.

As seen in Rocky Mountain Bride.