Prepping for a Cold Day Elopement or Wedding in Colorado
When it comes to tying the knot during the colder months, there's something undeniably enchanting about embracing the chill and transforming your special day into a winter wonderland. While the weather may be frosty, it's also an opportunity to infuse your celebration with warmth, coziness, and unforgettable moments. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up, and let's dive into the magic of prepping for your cold-weather elopement or wedding.
Abby + Matt | Copper Mountain Fall Wedding | Colorado Wedding Photographer and Videographer
Fall Wedding in Summit County | Colorado Wedding Photographer
Olivia + Will | Brainard Lake Engagement Session | Denver Engagement Photographer
Fall Engagement Session at an Alpine Lake in Colorado | Colorado elopement photographer
Eleanor + Tim | Beanos Cabin Wedding | Vail Wedding Photographer
Fall Wedding at Beanos Cabin in Avon, Coloardo | Colorado Wedding Photographer
As the leaves turn from green to vibrant hues of red and gold, the picturesque mountains of Vail, Colorado provide a stunning backdrop for a fall wedding. Capturing the essence of such a breathtaking landscape through photography is both challenging and rewarding. The crisp mountain air, the soft glow of the setting sun, and the love and joy of the Eleanor and Tim all come together to create unforgettable moments frozen in time.
Take a peek into their perfect crisp fall evening wedding here.
Fall Colors Estimate for the Colorado Area | Fall Photos in Colorado | Colorado Wedding Photographer
As the days grow shorter and a cool, crisp breeze fills the air, it can only mean one thing – fall is here. And in the picturesque state of Colorado, this change in seasons brings with it a breathtaking transformation that photographers simply cannot resist capturing.
Here’s a quick guide to when to expect Colorado fall colors to peak in the front range and Denver area.
Note: these are estimates only - weather, early storms, windy days etc all affect foliage.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Mid to end of September
Summit County - Late September to Early October
Northern/Southern San Juan Mountains - Late September to Mid October
Denver - Early to Late October
Scroll down to see some of my fav spots for fall colors.
Kaci + Keith | Lakeside Elopement in Colorado | Colorado Wedding Photographer
Intimate Summer Wedding in Colorado | Colorado Elopement Photographer
I recently had the honor to shoot with Courtney Jewell Photography as her second photographer for a lakeside elopement in Colorado. The sunset, water and mountains made for the most stunning backdrop ever.
You may notice some motion blur shots in here - what are your thoughts on the soft or blurry focus images that is “trending” now? I think with all the digital forms of photo and video and how perfect they tend to be it’s nice to feel the vibe of film and be reminded of the imperfect feelings based photos.