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Glacier National Park Elopement in Whitefish, Montana

I was so excited when my cousin asked me to photograph her elopement in Whitefish, Montana last June. I arrived a few days early and captured photos on an epic hike to Iceberg Lake. S + L got married on the summer solstice at the edge of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. It was a beautiful day with sun and rain, tears and laughter!

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5 Family Friendly Hikes in Salida & Buena Vista, Colorado

Looking for easy to moderate hikes that are memorable, scenic and fun? These are my favorite tried-and-true family-friendly hikes in Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado.

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Autumn Sunrise Hike to an Aspen Grove in Salida, Colorado

This was a fun half-day adventure session with the goal to capture Kristina’s love for our region along with her pup, Lucy. Lucy is a rescue from Leadville, Colorado and has been Kristina’s best friend and hiking companion ever since.

We met before sunrise at a trailhead and hiked to an aspen grove and meadow in the mountains. Can you tell Kristina and Lucy have a special bond? I think I have a new found love for Chihuahuas too. These photos melt my heart!

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Mount Molly Family Adventure Session in New Durham, New Hampshire

My favorite thing is to capture families in places that mean something special to them. These returning clients embraced this concept and picked Mount Molly in New Durham, New Hampshire for their family adventure this fall. Becky hiked this mountain while pregnant and it was the first hike they did as a family after their little one was born. It has beautiful views of pristine Merrymeeting Lake.

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Summer Sunrise in an Aspen Grove in Salida, Colorado

We met at the trailhead at 5 a.m. and began our hike in the dusk. Once we made it to the aspen groves, first light started piercing into the forest. We had a blast playing in the golden light. Clouds rolled in just as we ventured into an open meadow, but it provided a perfectly soft filter for the light. What a dream!

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Mountain Sunset Adventure Engagement Session in Salida, Colorado

Kirsten and Mike are a local Salida couple who hiked Mount Ouray for their first date two years ago. We decided to explore the Arkansas Hills in Salida for their engagement session, which provided gorgeous views of town, Mount Ouray, and the Collegiate Peaks. Months ago, I found a ridge line that I knew would be perfect for a sunset mountain silhouette. I’m so glad Kirsten and Mike trusted me and we had a blast!

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Morning in the Woods Family Adventure Session in New Durham, New Hampshire

I met Rebecca and her family early one August morning at a forest close to where I used to live in New Hampshire. My favorite part was how the sunlight streamed through the trees from a neighboring field. I had driven by this park many times when I lived in the area but never hiked the trails.

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Golden Hour Aspen Adventure with a Dog-Loving Couple in Salida, Colorado

Val and Niko and their two dogs, Maci and Mocha, came up to Salida for an early morning hike to soak in the late September aspen color. I hope you can handle the amount of yellow and gold in this blog post!

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Outdoor Family Photography: Mother-Daughter Trail Adventure - Salida, Colorado

I love the special bond between mother and daughter. For this trail adventure session we had a grand old time hiking around and coming up with fun ideas for portraits. At first light this aspen stand glows like a holy place.

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5 Apps That Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs

Apps that help you understand your surroundings are great for families, nature nerds, or beginners. I use these 5 apps to help me learn about and capture beauty in nature.

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Conservation: Widow-Maker Farm in New Durham

On a crisp autumn day New Durham residents and members of Moose Mountains Regional Greenways enjoyed a guided hike at Widow-Maker Farm, 115 acres of high quality wildlife habitat, pristine water resources, headwater streams, health working forests, and many historical features. 

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