The Vowforge
love forged like a legendary weapon
Elopements & Weddings
It might sound like an odd combo, but I’m all about giving you the best of both worlds—those ridiculous, laugh-until-you-snort candids that show your real personalities, and the jaw-dropping, dramatic portraits that look like they belong in a fantasy epic or a gallery wall. That’s just how I roll. I specialize in Colorado elopements and micro weddings, capturing the chaos, charm, and totally-you magic of your day without missing a beat.
Non-Traditional Love Stories, Thoughtfully Captured
I focus on non-traditional elopements and micro weddings for couples who want to take it easy on their wedding day—who care more about savoring the moment than performing for it. My clients want a day that feels magical, personal, and unhurried, surrounded by the people they love most. Whether you’re booking engagement portraits or a full wedding package, you’ll receive the same intentional, fully supported experience from start to finish.
What You Can Expect
Location Scouting
We build a timeline that protects the moments you care about most—no rush, no pressure, just a day that feels like you.
We build a timeline that protects the moments you care about most—no rush, no pressure, just a day that feels like you.
Thoughtful Planning
Thoughtful Planning
I help you find places that match your vision, whether that’s a mountain overlook, a cozy city corner, or somewhere completely unexpected.
Organized Shot List
Family, details, must-have moments—I keep everything organized so nothing gets missed.
Posing Guidance
No awkward “what do I do with my hands.” I’ll guide you naturally so you can relax and be present.
Polished Lighting & Composition
Your photos reflect your vibe, your relationship, and your version of celebration, not a template.
Style Customized to You
Editorial artistry with real emotion—images that feel elevated and authentic at the same time.
Easy, Professional Prints
Order prints, albums, and wall art directly from your gallery, produced with true-to-color archival inks.
Trusted VendorS
Need florals, hair, makeup, wardrobe, or other partners? I’ll connect you with talented pros I trust.
Learn More About It On the Blog:
December 14th, 2025
Experimentations in Lighting: Dramatic Portraits at the Grant-Humphrey Mansion
Colorado, Engagement, Wedding
December 12th, 2025
The Top 5 Reasons to Join a Photography Studio
Colorado, Studio Portraits, Wedding, Engagement, Family, Maternity
August 2nd, 2025
Love, Tokens, and High Scores: Tom & Maddie’s Arcade Engagement
Engagement, Colorado, Wedding
Colorado Wedding & Elopement Packages
This is a paragraph. Click edit and enter your own text. You can make changes like making the text bold, underline or italic. This is a great place for you to tell your clients more about your story and to describe the type of photographer you are. You can come back at any time to make more changes.
Full Day Wedding
We’ll capture it all: getting ready, the ceremony, time to explore gorgeous locations for portraits, and the easy, joyful moments in between—eating, drinking, laughing, and celebrating your love. Perfect for Colorado elopements or intimate micro weddings that deserve to be documented just as beautifully.
~ 8 hours of coverage
~ engagement shoot included
~ timeline + location planning
~ guides, questionnaires + resources
Starting From
$ 3500
Half-Day Wedding
Designed for couples who value simplicity and connection. We’ll capture your ceremony, visit a place that feels like you, and create heartfelt, artful images without the fuss of a full-day timeline.
~ 4 hours of coverage
~ engagement shoot included
~ timeline planning + location planning
~ guides, questionnaires + resources
Starting From
$ 2500
Engagement Only
Engagements should feel like a date, not a production. We’ll keep it simple (city streets, mountain air, or studio light) and capture the two of you exactly as you are, just with better lighting and a little extra magic.
~ 1.5 hours of coverage
~ timeline planning + location planning
~ guides, questionnaires + resources
Starting From
$ 400
Freedom. Simplicity. Love.
Why I love Elopements and Micro Weddings!
A Tale of 3 Weddings
My 'why' of elopements and micro weddings comes from my very own experience getting married to my partner, Alex.
The year is 2020. I am head over heels in love with my college sweetheart. We've got the house, we've got a super sweet pup, its been 8 years together and we decide its finally time to lock it down. We are a "Go" for Operation Wedding.
Attempt 1: Failure to Launch
Alex and I are both space nerds, up to this point, we had both been working at the same rocket company, launching satellites into space, and what is a more fitting way to launch our new life as a married company than to get married at a rocket launch. So, that's precisely what we set out to do!
We picked a launch --NASA Mars 2020 (interplanetary launches are much less likely to slip by much -- go watch the Martian to get a lesson from Childish Gambino for a quick lesson why)
We picked an incredible astrophotographer -- the insanely talented Sean Parker , who could capture our special day and get the once in a lifetime shot of a rocket launching in the background.
We got the necessary approvals to have our elopement on the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Then, like every other couple trying to get hitched in 2020, we got hit in the face with Covid 19 restrictions. Elopement plan 1 had been permanently scrapped and we had to go back to the drawing boards
Attempt 2: The Blue Lake Blues
With travel bans in place and restrictions on gathering size, its a damn good thing that we happened be avid hikers who live in the most scenic state in the Union.
So, research mode kicked in, we googled all of the best elopement spots, figured out the logistics of getting a marriage license, and hiked to some incredible vistas, lakes, and waterfalls "for research". After many outdoor adventures, we found the perfect spot, booked an epic cabin, and made our plans to elope by a crystal clear, alpine lake. The forecast called for blue skies, I had the most incredible dress, the snacks are packed, holy shit it's finally happening!!! We're finally getting hitched! Except… Maybe not…
Three days prior to the big day and
Alex gets an email, his suit is stuck in customs
Our photographer shoots us a text letting us know that he was exposed to Covid and can't travel to Colorado.
So what do you do when life gives you lemons? You make lemon drop cocktails in an incredible cabin with your closest friends and family, and go hiking by a scenic lake! Then you buckle up and try again!
Attempt 3: Third Times the Charm
Our third and final attempt was one month later, and -- spoilers -- it finally stuck. Alex and I drove down to Tucson with our two best friends (the ultimate friendship test is making your friends drive 14 hours during a global pandemic to spend a week in Tucson in August) and got married in the presence our immediate family in Alex's parents backyard.
It wasn't as epic as the original plan, as pristine as the second plan, but it was perfectly imperfect. It was two days that I will forever cherish. I got to spend time with my closest friends and family -- making bouquets and succulent center pieces, spending time in the pool, exchanging vows, and eating my weight in mini chimichangas from our favorite Mexican restaurant.
Photo Credit: Sean Parker Photography
Photo Credit: Sean Parker Photography
Ok, Get to the Point...
Sharing love and making a commitment to your partners doesn't have to be about the big pomp and circumstance that is typical in a "big" wedding. It can be replanning the thing 3 times in 6 months, going with the flow and making memories along the way.
The reason I am a big fan of micro weddings and elopements is because they give couples time to just focus on what matters most -- love. Simplicity, flexibility, and quality time with those you hold dear.
