Boulder Engagement Photographer

Boulder Engagement Photos at Shanahan Ridge

Courtney and Justin + Hazel and Mooney

Couples sessions are perfect for any time of year, but I’m especially about them while the wildflowers are blooming and the land is so lush!

Trip to Illinois

June 2023

Each trip home continues to feel more magical than the last. I’ve found a renewed love for this state since I left. I adore the thick forests, the streams, Lake Michigan, my family, the sunsets and unexpected solitude in a place I’ve known for so long. The water is always healing and my sunrise beach day with Klarissa was no different.

What to Wear to Your Photoshoot

Here are some of my tips for your photoshoot. Please take them with a grain of salt in terms of sticking to your own style. Please wear what you want and use these tips as a light guide. :)

For your photoshoot, I want you to feel your best and be comfortable above all! If you already have your own style established, wonderful. This styling information is in relation to color theory, and emphasizing the focus of you and the surroundings in your photo location.

  1. Patterns

    🚫Avoid: busy patterns like polka dots or zig zags

    🚫Avoid: putting patterns next to each other

    for example, plaid pants with colorful striped shoes

    ➡️Instead, create space between patterns. For example: a plaid shirt, black pants and shoes with stripes

    👍🏼Do wear: patterns like plaid, florals or subtle stripes

    👍🏼Do pair patterns with a solid color.

    👍🏼Do consider fabric with ruffles, pleats or buttons for some fun elements

  2. Mindful Coordination

    🚫Avoid: overwhelming your outfit with conflicting patterns that might distract from the primary focus – you!

    👍🏼Do: pick one main pattern and complement it with solid colors

    -patterned skirt with a white top

    -striped shirt with solid-colored pants

    -floral dress with a neutral cardigan

  3. Complement Your Surroundings

    ❗️Consider: location and backdrop of the photoshoot

    🏔Nature/Mountains/Forest: 👍🏼Do wear: earthy tones- Sage, Cream, Beige, Lavender

    🏙City/Urban: 👍🏼Do wear: bold patterns, more color pops

  4. Accessorizing

    🏔Nature: add a color pop with a rain jacket or backpack as an accessory

    🏙Urban: try adding hair clips, a watch, scarf, hat, jewelry, nail polish, or colorful shoes!

Colorado Documentary Portrait Photographer

Jim Biggers and Cathy Goodale are artists in Estes Park.

I was driving out of the Rocky Mountains with my Mom and I saw these two sitting and painting the mountainscape. I told my Mom, “I have to go talk to them and take photos!”

We pulled over and after a minute or two of anxiety about being a weirdo walking up to strangers, I spent 15 minutes chatting with them about their work and their day. These two are very talented and kind people.

Photography helps me to connect and get out of my comfort zone on a daily basis. Meeting new people invigorates and inspires me. I knew I would regret not making these photos if I didn’t convince myself to go chat with these lovely strangers and I’m so happy I did.

Boulder Event Photographer - 2026