A Boutique Telluride Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer
To plan a Telluride ski area elopement is fairly simple. All you need, is a plan, a back up plan, open mind, positive attitude and your LOVE. I first connected with Patrick and Melanie over the phone. Actually, we had 2 great phone conversations, where we caught up and got to know each other. We… Read More
An intimate Telluride wedding differs from a Telluride elopement in many ways. For one, there is no secrecy like that of an elopement. Secondly, the key difference from a standard wedding is the size of the guest list. There is often some type of reception after the ceremony. However, it does not contain all the… Read More
This San Sophia Overlook Elopement in Telluride, Colorado was very sweet from start to finish. I met Sara and Josh for the first time on their elopement day. We immediately hit it off. We had a great repore because we were able to connect on the phone leading up to their wedding day. As a… Read More
The First Look. Before Brea and Tim headed up to San Sophia Overlook for their wedding, they wanted to have a first look with just the two of them. Coming from Park City, Utah getting married in Telluride, Colorado was very important to them. And the ski run was a perfect place for them to… Read More
Telluride Ski Elopement
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Jeanne and Paul said their, “I do’s” and had a gorgeous wedding ceremony at beautiful San Sophia Overlook. Their wedding reception and party was held at Allred’s Restaurant in Telluride, Colorado. Fortunately for them and the wonderful planning of Soirée Telluride, the weather held for them on July 21, for this fabulous Telluride wedding. Getting… Read More
Elopement or Wedding? Whether you’re going to have a Telluride elopement or an intimate wedding. Here are 10 fabulous reasons to elope in Telluride, Colorado. I’m seeing a huge increase in Telluride elopements over the past couple of years. And it seems more and more couples are scrapping all the planning and politics of a… Read More
Jonathan and Erin were married this spring and had their San Sophia and Allred’s wedding in beautiful Telluride, Colorado. Knowing that we were going to capture gorgeous photographs at the top at San Sophia Overlook, they decided to have their first look in the town of Telluride to get those classic town shots. The town… Read More
Destination wedding and elopement at Post Ranch Inn, CA or Telluride, Colorado – What would you choose?!! Mountains or the surf? I originally met Sean and Kim in Telluride, Colorado. They were planning a wedding with their family and friends in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. The more they thought about it and what they… Read More
Gaby and Graham decided that they wanted their Telluride elopement to be at the Observatory Alta lakes. They wanted an intimate affair because they only wanted the people closest to them there. And who could make it. Gaby’s sister came all the way from Brazil!
Telluride Wedding, The First Look
I urge my couples to do first looks for multiple reasons. First, it gives you the chance to soak it in, embrace, and experience the emotions without hundreds of pairs of eyes on you. Second, it allows us to knock out the posed photos so we can cruise through the festivities with candid shots that you’ll love. Lastly, it gives me the chance to sneak into your reception during cocktail hour and photograph all of the hard work you’ve done!
The reason Graham and Gaby chose a first look, is they wanted that time alone. Even with only 7 people in attendance to their wedding, they wanted that time. With a small wedding there really isn’t a timeline, there’s an outline but no timeline. You’re able to take the day as it comes and enjoy every moment.
Their ceremony was heartfelt, emotional and absolutely stunning with the Observatory’s gorgeous backdrop. They walked each other down the aisle and Andy Konigsmark from Alpine Chapel was their officiant. 
Why wouldn’t you have a little fun during your family portraits? Yes, I have an outline of the family photographs I always capture but I like to make it fun, unexpected. Spontaneity is where the magic can happen in a photograph. It’s my secret weapon. In the photo above, aren’t you wondering what was said so that everyone looks so relaxed and happy?
After the ceremony we had all the time in the world to explore the beautiful property and try different things! Bottom line, to capture THEIR love , THEIR relationship…..THEM! 🙂
And when you’re at the Observatory, I highly recommend the canoe, because why wouldn’t you on your wedding day?!!
A table set for 9 and a lovely meal prepared by all of them was how I left this amazing family. Loved this wedding at the Observatory in Telluride Colorado.
Hi I’m Kaycee Joubert, owner of Real Life Photographs, and I love to capture moments that are gone in a blink of an eye and turn them into extraordinary heirlooms. You know the kind of photos that transport you the minute you hold them in your hands. I’ve been in your shoes, I’ve planned a wedding, and I know now that long after the cake has been eaten, and your dress has been hung, your photography will be one of the only things that remains after your special, precious day. These are your first heirlooms as a new family, so please choose someone who will cherish them as much as you will. I look forward to connecting with you! Thanks for stopping by–CHEERS! Whether you’re getting married in Telluride, Colorado or somewhere else in the world Real Life Photographs documents weddings all over the world!
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