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Hey hey, I'm Mick! I'm a couples + elopement photographer that is passionate about curating unique mo

29/01/2026

Hey you. Yeah, the one who’s rolling their eyes at the traditional wedding and secretly dreaming + scheming about something a little more wild.

I’m a Colorado elopement photographer for the couples who would rather be on a mountain at sunrise, sharing gas station snacks on a road trip, or skinny dipping in an alpine lake. My work is built all around real connection, messy wind-swept hair, deep laughs from secrets whispered, vows getting outroared by the waterfall next to you, and the quiet in between moments that mean the most out of it all.

I care way more about how your day feels than how it will look on your Instagram. I’ll hike with you, cry when I hear your vows, hand sow your bustle if it rips, and then tell you to pause because holy sh*t you’re getting married and this is your life!

If you’re the kind of humans who want an intentional, adventurous, slightly unhinged love story documented in a way that feels like you…then you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Let’s go make some memories in Colorado and wherever else your adventurous selves want to go!

27/01/2026

The dates that you remember aren’t the expensive ones. They’re the ones that are intentional, thoughtful, something you both love!

Honestly…I think it’s rarely about the activity itself. It’s about choosing to be there - without phones, rushing through, or performing a certain way.

Connection doesn’t need a big plan. It just needs intention.

Tag your partner below commenting which date you want to go on next (;

18/01/2026

Let me be very clear here:

- You do not have to be “photogenic” to have photos you love.

- You don’t need a good side.

- You don’t need to know how to pose.

- You don’t need to perform for me… honestly with that way of thinking I’d be nervous to perform for you too lol

My job overall isn’t to turn you into models.

It’s to create space where you feel safe enough to be yourselves. Capturing your goofy, funny, adventurous, romantic, in love with the moment and each other selves.

When you stop trying to look good, you start looking exactly like you. And damn does that look good.

Drop a 🖤 if you agree!

04/12/2025

in honor of the beautiful snow that blanketed the flatirons in Boulder…here’s a cutie little snowy cozy couple with two different kind of vibes in their session — indie film + contrasted editorial.

who says you have to choose one vibe in a single session…I’m here to bring you diversity in every shot babes🫶🏻

30/11/2025

The photos you don’t see in Instagram…
Intentionality doesn’t mean perfect, it means being present.
The funny thing is… the photos we treasure the most usually aren’t the ones taken at golden hour with the perfect outfit and the perfect pose.

They’re the blurry ones. The chaotic ones. The “this wasn’t supposed to be a photo but I’m glad it is” ones.
Because intentionality has never meant curated.
It means you were there, fully.
It means the moment mattered enough to keep.
And that’s exactly the energy I bring into sessions.

Not stiff posing.
Not matching outfits.
Not Pinterest-board perfection.
Just you, being you.
Just love, being love.

Just two humans choosing to say f*ck tradition and document the real, messy, alive moments that actually make up your story.
If you’re craving photos that feel like your life, not your Instagram… then let’s start making memories together!

24/10/2025

Let’s be real raw and step into reality for a moment cause picking out what to wear before your photo session is way too stressful for what these photos are actually supposed to mean.

These aren’t meant to be a photoshoot performance they’re about memory-making. About the real, messy, beautiful in-betweens.

Here’s what I wish more couples knew:

1️⃣ Wear what you can move in. You’ll thank me when you’re rolling around in the sand or sprinting into your partner’s arms.

2️⃣ Make it fun. Go thrifting together before your session, grab drinks, pick each other’s outfits. Don’t overthink it.

3️⃣ Stop chasing perfect. Start remembering why you’re doing this —to celebrate this moment in your life, exactly as it is.

Because the best photos? They happen when you stop trying so hard.

22/10/2025

I still can’t believe I never shared this day…because this gorgeous couple embodied everything I love about elopements: intentional, joyful, and full of meaning.

We woke up before sunrise and hiked to a hidden waterfall in Dillon, Colorado. The rocks were slick with mist from the falls, and the sound of rushing water carried their vows away, making them words only for each other and the earth. As the sun began to rise, they finished their “I do’s” and signed their marriage certificate surrounded by the soft glow of morning light.

Afterward, we found a grove of golden aspens in peak season which was the perfect place to soak in the warmth and beauty of the day. Every detail, from the way they laughed to the stunning beaded detailing on her dress (made from thrifted antique necklaces!) spoke to the intentionality behind their love.

Elopements like this remind me why I do what I do; days built around meaning, connection, and adventure. 🍂

20/10/2025

Ayyyy she’s backkkkk… and this is what I’ve been up to.

The past few years I’ve taken a break from pursuing photography full-time. I had a lot of cries about it as I put a huge dream up onto the shelf for a little while.
To be honest I had a lot going on in my life personally — relationship changes, moving, mental health, and physical health. And I saw it effect the quality of work I was putting out and I never want to give my clients and friends half ass work, especially when I know how much of an investment photography and good photos can be. So I hung up the cameras for a little while to build back up myself and the dream of what my life will look like.

And well here we are!! Nothing feels perfect but I’m in an era of pursuing the dreams again and that is beautiful to me!

As I return back into the swing of things I’d like to offer some highly discounted mini sessions to anyone in Colorado area!
Perfect timing for all the holiday cards or just a yearly little refresh on photos! ✨

Comment 🤎 below if you’re interested and I’ll DM you more deets.

04/10/2023

Spilling the tea on why I’ve been a little M.I.A. 👇🏻

It’s October now and we’re nearing the end of the year…freaking crazy right?!
This year has been the best and the worst in so many ways but I wouldn’t change it.

In a nutshell I moved into my car about 5 months ago, a little by choice but mainly due to circumstances of not being able to find a place.

I’ve also been grieving a lot about the life I had lived before - the people I’ve lost and the dreams I had hoped for the future.

And to put it fully out there I’ve been learning how to be comfortable with myself, living on my own, learning more about who I am and questioning what I believe and have been taught. Discovering a little of life on my own because I had never in my life done that before.

There was a lot of change, mainly all good but felt real hard at times. A lot of difficult conversations. Some connections grew to be stronger and others faded away. I hurt people and people hurt me. There was forgiveness and commitments to understanding each other.

But all that to say it’s been one hell of a year through all the beauty, self discovery, and adventures.

And even though I haven’t been super active on social media I’ve still been out there creating.

Hoping to show you some new beautiful things soon ✌🏻

05/06/2023

OUT OF OFFICE TIL THE 19TH ✨

There’s been a lot going on in life lately that I’ll share more with after my little time off. And as an entrepreneur it’s so hard to see the value in taking a break from social media because the thought of losing out on an incredible client is devastating, but it’s even more devastating that sometimes we put our work as priority over our own health.

So I’ll be enjoying some family time on the beach in Florida this week and next week some sweet friendships in the mountains of Canada!

See ya in a couple weeks ✌🏻

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