Finding the Perfect Location in Rocky Mountain National Park
The trip to Rocky Mountain National Park was fueled by a family session referral from another local photographer. I got to meet up with Sarah and her family in the mountains because the super sweet Katie Mitzelfelt of Katie Mitz Photo (go check her out because she is amazing!) recommended me. Thanks, friend!
This was a last-minute addition to my schedule and I had only been to Rocky Mountain a handful of times before but knew the area I wanted to shoot in fairly well. With COVID and all the capacity limitations that came along with it in the summer of 2021, I was lucky that sunset was later in the evening so I could get to where I needed to be without a permit, which was pretty damn awesome.
My daughter, Emma, and I left early so I could scout out the perfect spot for their extended family that would be doable for everyone and still looks amazing. Emma and I stopped at a few locations along our way but they weren’t it. When I find a location that is “it” I get super giddy and excited. I will literally jump up and down and run around thinking of all the things that I can do within the space. Serious. Ask her.
Rocky Mountain Location Scouting
The trip to Rocky Mountain National Park was fueled by a family session referral from another local photographer. I got to meet up with Sarah and her family in the mountains because the super sweet Katie Mitzelfelt of Katie Mitz Photo (go check her out because she is amazing!) recommended me. Thanks, friend!
This was a last-minute addition to my schedule and I had only been to Rocky Mountain a handful of times before but knew the area I wanted to shoot in fairly well. With COVID and all the capacity limitations that came along with it in the summer of 2021, I was lucky that sunset was later in the evening so I could get to where I needed to be without a permit, which was pretty damn awesome.
My daughter, Emma, and I left early so I could scout out the perfect spot for their extended family that would be doable for everyone and still looks amazing. Emma and I stopped at a few locations along our way but they weren’t it. When I find a location that is “it” I get super giddy and excited. I will literally jump up and down and run around thinking of all the things that I can do within the space. Serious. Ask her.
When we arrived at this spot, I walked down to the water and that was it. Perfect light, perfect banks, perfect spaces to hide from the sun, and what I could have guessed was going to be beautiful light as the sun faded behind the mountains. I mean, was I wrong?
Looking to adventure with a family photographer? Don’t know exactly where you want to go? No worries, I got you! I offer a robust location catalog for my clients and personal assistance with location scouting and all the things. I would love to find the perfect spot for you and your crew. You know, one I jump up and down in when I find it because I am so excited, and then, adventure in it! Let’s connect and explore.
Romantic Rocky Mountain Elopement
These high school sweethearts (and their pup, Penny) adventured with me near Rocky Mountain National Park for their private elopement ceremony. Sav and Casey wanted their raw, emotional, and tearful moments to be something they could look back on in the future. They knew that these moments, the ones where they express their lifelong devotion to each other could not be something that they could document on their own. Enter me. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared what I have been creating over here at Wild Prairie Photography and this elopement really ticked all my “dream session” boxes so I figured what better way to break back into the habit than with this.
Romantic Elopement near Rocky Mountain National Park
These high school sweethearts (and their pup, Penny) adventured with me near Rocky Mountain National Park for their private elopement ceremony. Sav and Casey wanted their raw, emotional, and tearful moments to be something they could look back on in the future. They knew that these moments, the ones where they express their lifelong devotion to each other could not be something that they could document on their own. Enter me. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared what I have been creating over here at Wild Prairie Photography and this elopement really ticked all my “dream session” boxes so I figured what better way to break back into the habit than with this.
The light, the wardrobe, the hair, the smiles, and the insanely bright love that came through during our time together was nothing short of magical. Sav had been doing some searching for the perfect elopement location for her and Casey. During the planning process, Sav and I talked about quite a few options and landed on this spot. I had never been to this particular location before so I was eager to check out a new spot and look at all the pretty mountainy things along the way.
The adventure was worth the 3-hour drive, friends. Breathtaking scenery along the way that included creeks, mountains, basins, cliffs, plains, pretty much allll the things. Sometimes, it’s not all about the destination, ya know? Then sometimes, you have a killer journey AND the destination is insane. Which just so happens to be this spot. I am lucky. Lucky that Sav wanted something, not on my location catalog. They wanted to step outside the boundaries and truly adventure, freezing alpine lake water and all.
Are you planning an elopement or want to hang out with me just because? I would love to talk locations and work together to find the perfect spot for you and your babe. Perfect like this one. Perfect for you. Let’s hang?
