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08/24/2026

There are wedding venues with a view, wedding venues with history, and then there’s the one that was literally stolen ✨

Rochelle and Jeff chose Windermere’s Stolen Church for their wedding day — a little red-roofed church with quite the story. Built near Golden in 1887, it was “stolen” and reassembled in Windermere in 1900

And it all started with a swipe right. Rochelle once told me how happy she was that she made that one little decision — and looking at the two of them on their wedding day, I can certainly see why 🤍

Jeff had planned a surprise prayer for her before the ceremony, they exchanged beautiful vows, and the rest of the day was filled with the kind of affection that was impossible to miss — kisses, giggles, and constantly reaching for each other.

A pretty wonderful place for two people who once met with a swipe right to end up saying “I do” 🤍

08/10/2026

Some love stories are meant to be lived in the mountains. 🤍

Elena & Pierre didn’t simply want to have the mountains as a backdrop to their wedding photos. With such a deep connection to nature, they wanted something more — to capture their love story surrounded by the place that has become such a big part of their lives.

Usually, they go to the mountains to ski, hike, explore and adventure together. This time, they wanted to simply be there. Together. Present. In love.

So we slowed down and made space for just that — for them to forget everything around them and simply enjoy each other.

Because they know what it feels like to look into each other’s eyes. What they don’t get to see is the way they look together.

And that’s what I wanted them to take home. 🤍

07/16/2026

The best part about maternity sessions isn’t just documenting a baby bump—it’s capturing a family exactly as they are before everything changes ✨

A proud big brother.
Parents soaking in these final weeks.
And so much excitement for the little one who is about to complete their family.

These are the memories that only become more meaningful with time and these are the moments you can’t recreate once they’re gone 🤍

07/14/2026

Nadia & Travis didn’t save the best parts of their wedding day for after the ceremony…

They made space for them before 🤍

A quiet first look.
Private vows.
Portraits with the mountains as their backdrop.
Time with the people they love most.

So when they finally said “I do,” the rest of the day wasn’t about rushing from one thing to the next.

It was about celebrating ✨

And that calm, intentional joy was felt in every moment.

A little sneak peek from a beautiful backyard mountain wedding. 🤍

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07/08/2026

Rain has a way of making couples nervous on their wedding day.

The truth is, beautiful light doesn’t disappear when the sun does.

This image was created using 100% natural light—no flash, no strobes. Just understanding how light behaves, finding it, and thoughtfully positioning my couples so their images feel soft, luminous, and true to life, even on an overcast, rainy day.

This photograph is almost straight out of camera, with only minimal enhancements, allowing the natural beauty of the moment to speak for itself 🤍

05/20/2026

A few moments from Catherine and Jonathan’s beautiful wedding at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere ~ April 2026 🤍

Elegant Golf Club Wedding: Catherine's and Jonathan's Celebration at Eagle Ranch Resort, Invermere

05/18/2026

What a beautiful day to deliver a wedding gallery ✨

Spring weddings at Eagle Ranch Resort always have their own kind of magic, and this one felt especially calm, warm, and deeply personal.

So excited for these two to relive it all again today.

Catherine & Jonathan
April 2026 🤍



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05/06/2026

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but grad is already next month ✨

This time of year always moves so quickly — and somehow these moments deserve to be remembered without feeling rushed!

I’m opening a limited number of grad sessions for May and June. So if you’d like something natural, meaningful and true to your family feel free to reach out any time 🫶

04/24/2026

A perfect spring day, filled with love, light, and the sweetest moments, with Eagle Ranch Resort as the perfect backdrop - Nora & Ryan 🤍 April 2026



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