Shannon and Sierra’s wedding day wasn’t about checking off traditions or chasing trends—it was about connection. They brought together a small group of their closest people (and their dogs) in the Colorado mountains to celebrate their love in a way that felt calm, real, and entirely their own. They didn’t need a big crowd or elaborate production. They needed a safe space to be seen—and someone to quietly help them stay grounded in it all.

When we photographed this wedding in Colorado, our role goes far beyond documentation. We’re there to help you stay present in the moments you’ll want to remember most.

How you’re photographed matters.

What you remember most from your wedding won’t be the decorations or the shot list—it’ll be how you felt. How you’re photographed matters.

A Day That Felt Like “Them”

From the very beginning, Shannon and Sierra were clear about what mattered: a simple, intentional day shared with the people (and pups) they love most. When they reached out, they told us:

“We are eloping in Estes Park and inviting friends and family… also we take our three dogs everywhere so they will be there too!”

They each got ready separately, surrounded by their dogs and the comforting hum of family nearby. No distractions. No rush. Just quiet excitement and the natural rhythm of two people preparing to meet each other in a moment that would change everything.

We were there not just to capture it—but to protect the stillness, the slowness, and the sacredness of the experience. Our approach allowed them to stay present, instead of perform.

You deserve a photographer who gives you space to feel—not one who fills the day with noise.

When they chose us, it wasn’t just about the work. It was about the way our images felt—how they showed love in motion, in layers, in places where the light and emotion met.

“AHHH! Perfect Timing! I AM OBSESSED! ERIN! OMG!! I love them so much, thank y’all so much 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻”

That joy—the kind that bubbles up from being seen—was with them all day long.

And it’s exactly what we care about most as Colorado wedding photographers: creating experiences where couples feel safe, at ease, and fully themselves.

Emotional Presence in the Mountains

Their ceremony took place outdoors at Blue Sky Mountain Ranch, beneath towering pine trees with the Colorado Rockies stretching wide in the background. The venue sits on a private luxury estate just outside Estes Park and offered the perfect blend of seclusion and natural beauty. The flower girl scattered yellowed fall leaves—simple, seasonal, and beautiful.

Shannon and Sierra made sure every guest had a drink in hand during the ceremony. When everyone raised their glasses after their vows, Shannon wiped away quiet tears. It wasn’t just a sweet moment. It was a release.

We stayed back. Quiet. Unintrusive. But completely attuned. We knew when to let the moment unfold—and when to gently support. That emotional fluency is part of what makes our presence so different. We’re not just photographing—we’re holding space.

You’re not just hiring someone to take photos—you’re inviting someone into your most emotional, vulnerable moments. Choose someone who knows how to hold that.

A Reception that felt like home

After the ceremony, everyone gathered around a long outdoor table set up just outside the cabin. No over-styling. No pressure to perform. Just a long meal with laughter, warmth, and the kind of presence that doesn’t happen by accident—it’s protected.

Shannon and Sierra sat at the head of the table together, looking out at the people they love, bathed in soft light and clinking glasses.

We moved quietly, letting their rhythm guide ours. Because when your presence is calm, your couples stay calm.

A Personal Note on Safety, Presence & Inclusivity

For LGBTQ+ couples like Shannon and Sierra, hiring a wedding photographer isn’t just about liking someone’s style—it’s about feeling safe. It’s about knowing your identity won’t be treated like a trend. Your story won’t be tokenized. Your love won’t be misread.

This is core to how we work.

We don’t just show up and shoot. We build trust. We learn your rhythm. We pay attention. We work in a way that helps you stay grounded, centered, and comfortable—so you can experience your wedding as yourselves.

That’s what it means to us to be a wedding photographer trusted to photograph LGBTQ couples.

You deserve more than tolerance. You deserve emotional fluency, intuitive care, and grounded support—start to finish.

If you’re in the early stages of planning, we recommend this inclusive elopement planning checklist from Equally Wed or this values-centered wedding guide from The Good Trade. These are tools our couples love.

Presence Over Performance, Always

This wedding wasn’t built for content. It was built for meaning.

There were leaves instead of petals. Dogs curled up under tables. Guests raising glasses. And two people who never once had to pretend.

That’s what we believe in. That’s what we help create. And that’s what we want for you.

You don’t need a perfect day. You need the right people around you—people who help you stay in it.

We’re based in Pensacola, Florida, but we travel for couples who care more about how it feels than how it looks. If that’s you, we’d love to connect with you.

Or if you want to read more grounded, honest love stories like this one, visit our blog.

Vendors

Photography – Lother Co.

Venue – Blue Sky Mountain Ranch

Florals – Emma Lea Floral

Planning – Urban Events Co (Melody Davis)

Hair & Makeup – Kim Jundt

Catering – House and Howell Catering (Corrie Morlet)

Suit – Indochino

Dress – I Do Bridal Formal