02/08/2023
Michelle was one of the very first friends I made upon moving to Denver, and so when she met Eric I was elated for her. They both share a passion for the outdoors, from long off-road trips in The Beast, to climbing and hiking all the way at the end of the world (fin del mundo) together. They complement each other in all the best ways, while keeping each other grounded likewise.
So when Michelle said she wanted to do an engagement shoot in a snowstorm, I was all for it; I love shooting in unique and challenging situations and locations. We had to book our photography permit a week in advance at Denver Botanical Gardens and managed to time it with one of that February's largest snow storms. As a result, we had the gardens entirely to ourselves and got some epic shots with the falling snow in the urban oasis. I'm glad I was able to execute on her vision and she and Eric were ecstatic with the photos.
The weather is often unpredictable in Colorado, and you don't get the coastal sunsets like in California, but it makes for dramatic photos in another kind of way. Their wedding ceremony in Telluride later that year was just as unique and epic - no spoilers now, so look for that post soon!