Dog-Friendly Couple’s Adventure in the San Luis Valley

This session was such a dream—the perfect mix of earthy tones, sweet pups, and one gorgeous couple.

Autumn Camping Adventure Session in Twin Lakes, Colorado

Early autumn big adventure session in Twin Lakes with a beautiful couple and their dog. We captured campsite portraits and wandered through the aspen groves. One of my favorite moments was having them set up their hammock with their family cuddled up together. Bonus: we captured their vow renewal in their wedding attire, too!

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.

Winter Woods Outdoor Maternity Session in Durham, New Hampshire

Jess reached out last summer to share the news that she was expecting her first child with the hope that she might schedule a winter maternity session. It worked out perfectly to fit in the midst of my trip to visit family for the holiday season. We hiked through College Woods in Durham and the light was so gorgeous. Jess brought her two dogs along, including her young golden retriever puppy! I just about passed out from joy.

Autumn Afternoon Adventure in Buena Vista, Colorado

This couple with their three dogs lucked out with gorgeous weather for their afternoon adventure session in Buena Vista, Colorado. We first met at the trailhead for one of their favorite hikes. After we hiked a short distance, we returned to our cars and drove to Cottonwood Lake. As if by magic, we caught the last of the day’s rays of sunshine as clouds rolled into the mountains. It was beautiful! Their dogs had lots of personality and were fun to wrangle, too. It was so nice meeting and working with this local couple!

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!

Summer Love Adventure Session in Buena Vista, Colorado

Dana and Michael traveled all the way from the East Coast to Colorado with their three adorable small dogs for a vacation this summer. I’m so glad they contacted me about doing an adventure session with their dogs. Now they have photos of their love and family in one of their favorite places! I hope they look back and enjoy these for years.

Natural Creekside Backyard Family Adventure Session in Salida, Colorado

After the Thanksgiving holiday, I captured this extended family in their creekside backyard surrounded by the National Forest in Salida, Colorado. We made sure to capture them next to the historic barn on the property and explore down to the creek, too. It just goes to show you don’t have to go on a hike for an outdoor family adventure. We found so many different backdrops for photos from rustic fences to their beautiful aspens.