Being friends first definitely has its perks. They are each other’s best friends! Throughout their engagement session, they were full of smiles and giddy laughter. Every once in a while I’d give a posing prompt like “remember the first time you told your partner you loved them.” and I’d see a little eye-watering or a hidden tear. Their love is so pure it made me tear up just watching them!
Hillary Shedd
Hi! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based in Northern Colorado.
COVID-19 & Your 2021/2022 Weddings
The 2020 wedding season was a rollercoaster for most of us. Date changes, location restrictions, and limited guest sizes became the norm. But what will the 2021 wedding season look like? Will the couples who have already postponed their wedding get to happily dance the night away? Rather than Googling and hoping for the best, I went straight to the source–The Planning, Prevention, and Partnerships Manager of Pitkin County Public Health. AKA one of my current brides! Laryssa is a wonderful source for learning how COVID-19 will be affecting your 2021 (and 2022) weddings.
It’s Black History Month
This month, and for the rest of my life, I want to pump racism out of me. I want to see, learn, feel stories from Black voices. Please join me this month by honoring Black stories written by Black authors. Here are the books I’ll be reading this month, and I’d love for you to read along with me:
Brainard Lake Engagement Photos | Beth & Bryan
Have you seen the chick-flick where the maid of honor falls in love with one of the groomsmen? That storyline isn’t just a chick-flick, it’s the beginning of Beth and Bryan’s love story!
In 2018, Beth was the maid-of-honor of at a good friend’s wedding in Nebraska and Bryan was a groomsman. After a weekend of wedding bliss, the groom handed Beth two phone numbers and said, “Well, two of my groomsmen want to move to Oregon for you.” Luckily for Bryan, he was the only groomsman she was interested in.
Favorite Engagement Photos of 2020
Every December I like to take the time to reflect on the previous year. Although the 2020 wedding season didn’t go as planned, I’ve been lucky to be a part of multiple stunning engagement sessions and micro weddings this year in Colorado! I moved to Fort Collins 1 year ago, and I am absolutely blown away by Colorado’s natural beauty! I’ve learned that this state is full of beautiful scenery and beautiful people–inside and out. You all are amazing!!
As a celebration of surviving 2020, please help me pick out your favorite engagement photos.
Breckenridge Proposal | Bindhu & Tim
Trying to propose with a romantic surprise during a pandemic can be a challenge. Luckily, the third proposal Tim planned worked like a charm! #shesaidyes
Best 2020 Cyber Monday Deals for Weddings
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, oh my! These holiday sales have become a season of their own, and while I usually avoid the crowds at all cost, 2020 is different. All of my holiday shopping has moved online this year, and any the stores/vendors know it. There are some amazing deals out there […]
Vail Engagement Photos | Nicole & Jason
First meeting in 2011, Nicole and Jason started out as friends. After losing touch for seven years, Jason slid into Nicole’s DMs! Who says Instagram is only for scrolling? This Vail Engagement session will show you what happens when good people come together!
Lily Lake Engagement Photos | Hilary & Tyler
“We tell each other all the time that we are both the one person for the other that we could spend an eternity with and it would still never be enough.”
My Editing Style | Before & Afters
One thing that sets me apart from other photographers is that I’ve worked as a professional photo editor for years.
My background in photo editing can help transform your image from bland to magical using more than just a simple preset. Here are a few examples:
