The Wild Prairie Journal
Stories from the hearts I’ve photographed, planning guidance for the seasons you’re in, and honest moments worth holding onto.
From Colorado Springs family sessions to mountain elopements, weddings, and couples’ adventures across Colorado, this is where inspiration and real life meet.
Extended Family Photography in the Colorado Mountains, Cottonwood Pass
Two sisters. Their husbands. Three kids, the youngest only a few months old. Seven people standing on a mountain together because this was the week, and this was the place, and sometimes you just make it happen. Extended family photography at Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista, September aspens, silver light through rain clouds, and a journey from the trailhead to the Continental Divide.
King Gizzard Field of Vision Elopement in Buena Vista
Jess and Brooks’ elopement at King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s Field of Vision Festival in Buena Vista was a once-in-a-lifetime blend of love, music, and art. From a low-sun ceremony at Meadow Creek to portraits by Jason Galea’s surreal TV installation, their day wove together Colorado’s wild beauty and the festival’s psychedelic spirit. This post dives into their story, and why Field of Vision is one of the most unique places to elope in Colorado.
John Craigie at The Lariat: A Colorado Concert Experience
Join me as I take you behind the lens of a Colorado concert photographer capturing the magic of John Craigie’s performance at The Lariat in Buena Vista. This intimate venue was the perfect setting for John’s soulful storytelling, where his music resonated in ways that only live performances can. Through my lens, I share not only the energy of the night but also the journey that led to this unforgettable moment, from rafting on the Tuolumne River to a secret music performance in an old mining shaft.
As a photographer, I find inspiration in every corner of life, and John’s music has been a guiding force in my creative journey. This post celebrates how concert photography fuels my passion and keeps my creative cup full, while also offering insight into how live music and storytelling through photography are so deeply connected. If you’re passionate about music, adventure, and photography, come along for the ride and experience these moments through my eyes.
Cottonwood Pass Hiking Mountain Elopement in Colorado
This Cottonwood Pass hiking elopement took place near Buena Vista, Colorado, along the Lost Lake Trail. Alex and James chose an intimate mountain ceremony surrounded by alpine lakes, quiet trails, and the kind of adventure that feels deeply personal and true.