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When people see the images from one of my retreats, they often see beautiful dresses, incredible locations, and thoughtfully designed details. They see the finished gallery. What they don’t always see is what those images represent. These retreats aren’t built around a wedding day—they’re built around the styled shoots themselves. Every location, every model, every […]

There are some announcements that make all of the planning, dreaming, and behind-the-scenes work feel worth it. This is one of them. I am so excited to finally share that Joanna and Nathan of Joanna Eliza Photography will be joining us at the Isle of Skye Photography Retreat in March 2027. If you’ve followed their […]

Hey friend, I had the best time photographing this wedding up at a gorgeous mountain lodge here in Colorado. From the moment I arrived, the whole day just felt wrapped in something special, like the mountains themselves were leaning in to celebrate. The couple was bursting with happiness and so genuinely thrilled to be getting […]

Hey Friend, I get it, family photo sessions can feel a little intimidating. You want beautiful photos that actually feel like you, but the thought of getting everyone dressed, wrangling kids, and hoping the light cooperates can make even the calmest parents a bit anxious. As a photographer based right here in Colorado, I’ve walked […]

There’s something truly special about waking up before sunrise in New Zealand, setting up for a shoot as mist rises off the fjords and the mountains start glowing. The light is incredible, the locations are breathtaking, and the whole experience feels magical. But what makes it even better is when everyone on the team (from […]

There’s a moment that happens for almost every photographer before they book a retreat. It usually doesn’t start with logic. It starts with a feeling. You see the images and the places, the light, the people and something in you quietly leans in.I want that. And then, almost just as quickly, the questions show up. […]

I’ll be the first to admit: Scotland and New Zealand are my absolute favorite international destinations: the wild highlands, the misty lochs, the raw dramatic coastlines…they’ve captured my heart and lens like nowhere else. But here’s what I’ve come to cherish just as much: you don’t need to cross oceans to create truly stunning, portfolio-elevating […]

Have you ever experienced a moment that feels like a core memory — one of those little slices of time that somehow sticks with you long after the trip is over? For me, meeting Madison and Andrew during a spontaneous stop at a castle in Scotland was one of those moments. What started as a quick visit […]

As a Colorado-based photographer (originally from Oregon but a resident here since I was 8), senior photo sessions are some of my favorite projects. They mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of something new—full of excitement, reflection, and a little bit of bittersweet. This year, one session felt extra special because it […]

There are places you visit… and then there are places that completely rewire your soul. I mean, picture this: standing on a black sand beach with icebergs washing up like scattered diamonds on velvet, or exchanging vows in front of a glacier so blue it feels like a dream. The waterfalls thundering in the background, […]