Tony + Nicole

When I got to this session (almost the middle of nowhere) my car started acting really weird. All the lights on my dash were flashing, so naturally I was a little freaked out. This is the second time that summer that I had car troubles in the mountains. I did Nicole and Tony’s engagement session without skipping a beat. Photographing is my happy place and I knew I could deal with my car afterwards.

When the time came to say goodbye, I casually mentioned that my car was acting weird and Tony immediately stepped up to take a look. He and Nicole followed me into town, as Tony chatted with the local Fire Station where I was allowed to leave my car overnight until auto body shops opened up the next morning. What gems these two are, for real. (Also, huge thanks to the Breckenridge Fire Department!)

A last minute AirBnb booking, a late night very greasy cheeseburger and multiple IPAs, and a trip to the gas station for a toothbrush and deodorant was the ending to my fun filled evening. (I now keep an “oh-shit” bag in my car full of necessities. Go pack yourself one now).

I honestly have the best couples. Real, caring humans, who want to have fun, and keep each other safe. I’m one lucky photographer.

Steve + Selena

Selena and Steve’s Wedding at The Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado last weekend was one I won’t soon forget. This wedding was one I had been looking forward to for MONTHS. We were connected through their wedding coordinator Brittany of Prive Events, and we vibed right away over the phone and even more so at their engagement session. Their hearts are big, and their laughs are strong.

We were outstandingly lucky to have a beautiful summer engagement session at Sapphire Point in Frisco, CO and their wedding day was even more perfect!

Selena and Steve define fun-loving, adventurous, outdoorsy couples in love and this is everything I hope for when I photograph couples. I wish for laughter, and joy, engagement sessions outdoors, and down-to-earth brides + grooms with big hearts for the people in their lives. This is Selena and Steve to a T!  During many of the reception speeches were heartfelt remarks on how these two turn friends into family and strive to take care of the people around them. That is incredible.

The wedding day was super chill. Like the most chill wedding I’ve ever witnessed. Steve and his guys got ready at the insanely classy Breckenridge Distillery back room.  They ate BBQ, drank cocktails and joked with each other. Selena and her girls dolled up at The Lodge, until we loaded up Steve and Selena into separate cars to drive down Boreas Pass to have their first look overlooking a lake in the company of trees, clouds, and the Mountains.   With rain sprinkles throughout the day, their ceremony cleared up for the most amazing moments on the deck of The Lodge. The view was breathtaking, and so were Selena and Steve.

Selena's Man of Honor, Davis, a professional dancer and choreographer, choreographed a special dance to “I wanna dance with somebody” for the married couple during the reception, while including all of their wedding guests. Anyone who knows me, knows I love this song, so I had a hard time photographing and not dancing along. But when Davis did a backflip, into the splits, you betcha I caught that on camera.

Selena and Steve, no one deserves this perfect day more than the two of you. I am so beyond happy that I got to be there to witness the beginning of your next big adventure. Thank you a million times over for being so incredible. I hope this new adventure together gets better each and every day. Your joy is contagious and I absolutely loved being surrounded by it on your wedding day. Cheers to many more decades of love, happiness + adventures!

Highlights: Breckenridge Colorado (enough said), wildflowers, lake views for the first look, feeling like family, Selena's contagious laugh, when the flower girl wouldn't walk down the aisle - so Steve walked down to her and picked her up and carried her down the aisle helping to distribute the flowers,  all the dancing at the reception - like when during Selena and her dad's dance they broke out into the "Tootsie Roll" and her brothers joined in wearing masks, and when Davis stole the show with his choreographed dance.  Ahh, bring me back.

Dream Team: 
Wedding Coordinator + Floral: Brittany Tolibas with Privé Events
Venue + Caterer: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Cake: Fluffed and Frosted
Donuts: Habit Doughnuts  
DJ / Band: Complete
Dress Shop: CC's Boutique
Tux / Suit / Ties: Nordstrom
Bridal Jewelry: Mavilo earrings
Hair: Jenn Marchetta
Makeup: Nicole Toledo Makeup Artistry
Wedding Rings: Mavilo
Videographer: Whitney Milton
Stationary/Escort Cards: Lucky Onion
Officiant: Kim Tavendale

Steve + Selena

You know how I'm constantly laughing, making jokes, being majorly sarcastic?  Take that and mold it into this couple x 2!  I honestly went home with a sore face from laughing so much. 

Selena and Steve have been together 6 years, and I can imagine all 6 were full of smiles and hugs. They are amazing snugglers, which makes for a perfect night at home on the couch, but also helps during their engagement session!  No prompts to get closer and kiss on each other a little! :) They made a quick stop in Breckenridge to view their wedding venue, hotels, and have their engagement session at Sapphire Point. Beautiful spot!  Then they went off to Telluride to complete a Colorado road trip. I love when I connect so much with couples. Subaru Car Camping, Dancing + (trying) to rap to Warren G "Regulators ... Mount up!", and just being one with the scenery. 

These two currently post up in Tampa, FL, but if Colorado is lucky enough they'll be residents by next year. Come on over to CO, my friends. We got some happy hours to catch! 

Enough of my wordy shenanigans. Here is this loving couple! I can't wait till your wedding. Just a few short months!