With the snow flying this week, I thought I would share this fun Telluride winter engagement session from a few years back to inspire you! Climbers at heart, Johan and Steph wanted something different for their engagement session. Not only were they getting married in the summer but Steph’s parents have a home here in… Read More
Telluride First Look: Pros and Cons
Is a Telluride first look right for you? Planning a Telluride wedding can be overwhelming. Figuring out your timeline, logistics, is enough to make your head spin. I’m here to help you and your fiancé see if the first look is right for you. While the time honored practice of not seeing your beloved until… Read More
How to look natural in your wedding photos
If you’re camera shy and are wondering how to look natural in your wedding photos. Even if you’re not getting married, these tips will help ease your fears of being in front of the camera. Perfect tips for an engagement session too! Focus on each other Focus on the connection that you share. Be as… Read More
5 Tips to Natural Engagement Photos
If you’re camera shy or feel awkward in front of the camera, these 5 tips will help you create natural engagement photos. Real Life Photographs has been photographing since 2005. And we know how to put our clients at ease. These tips will help ease your fears of being in front of the camera. Focus… Read More
Sleighs and Wagons Wedding
This Telluride Sleighs and Wagons wedding was a beautifully, authentic celebration. The day was full of love and those closest to the bride and groom. Getting Ready The bride and her crew got ready at the Sheridan Hotel in downtown Telluride, Colorado. It was important to have this part of the day covered because everyone… Read More
Telluride Winter Engagement Session
Winston and Cristin chose to have a winter engagement session in Telluride Colorado. Because they are celebrating their “I do’s” this summer in Vail, Colorado. They thought the winter session would be a lovely contrast to their Summer wedding images. I couldn’t agree more. With their girl’s in tow, we started in Mountain Village at… Read More
Telluride Wedding Photographer
Telluride wedding photographer Real Life Photographs documented a gorgeous wedding at the San Sophia Overlook wedding site with the party and reception at Gorrono Ranch in Telluride, Colorado.
Read MoreTelluride Ski Area Elopement
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
Telluride First Look
Telluride first look in town park with the wedding at San Sophia Overlook and wedding reception and party at Gorrono Ranch
Read MoreIntimate Telluride Wedding
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
San Sophia Overlook Elopement
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
San Sophia Overlook Wedding in Telluride
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
10 reasons for a Telluride Elopement
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
San Sophia and Allred’s Wedding
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
Engagement Session, 6 Tips
Beautiful engagement images begin with… Oh me, oh my! Your left hand has been getting in a workout ever since your fiancé put that beautiful rock on it, and you are oozing with excitement at the thought of wedding planning! Sound at all like you? If it does, let’s document this special time in your… Read More
A Boutique Telluride Photographer
Real Life Photographs Kaycee Joubert and Real Life Photographs is a boutique Telluride photographer. After selling the digital files for so many years, I realized I’ve been doing my clients a disservice. It’s time for change and this is my passion. Creating custom beautiful art pieces of the ones you cherish most! Capturing these special… Read More
Telluride Winter Elopement K+C
This Telluride winter elopement with K+C was a dream come true for this Texas couple. After a couple of long phone conversations and Kristen scouring my location boards. They settled on this beautiful Mountain Village location with a snowy backdrop. Mountain Village, Telluride Winter Wedding Marriage License Signing Winter Elopement Tips When planning a winter… Read More
Telluride Wilson Mesa Engagement
Nico and Elisabeth had a Telluride Wilson Mesa engagement session. Since they were getting married on the mountain in Telluride, they wanted a different view for their engagement photos. It’s common for couples to choose another location for their engagement photos. And, another season. This allows them to have a different look for their engagement… Read More
Ridgway Mountain Engagement Session
This Ridgway mountain engagement session was near and dear to my heart. My best friends. The location is the site of where he proposed to her. We’ve camped here many times and is a place that I love. What an honor it is when your best friend asks you to document this very special moment… Read More
Telluride Elopement- Ben and Kaitlyn
This Telluride elopement with Ben and Kaitlyn was a true elopement and joy. Just the 3 of us. From the first time Kaitlyn and I spoke on the phone, I knew this day was going to be awesome! Kaitlyn and Ben had never been to Telluride before. It was just a place they’d always wanted… Read More
Ophir Engagement Ellis & Cat
This Ophir engagement session with Ellis & Cat was so much fun. Documenting their love close to their home in Ophir was important to them. Their wedding was taking place out of state, so documenting this local couple in Colorado was a must. Just up from their home in Ophir, we played in their backyard…. Read More
Telluride Engagement with Emily and Mandie
Telluride engagement session with dogs
Read MoreOuray Colorado Winter Elopement
Jenny + Jason’s Ouray winter wedding This Ouray Colorado winter elopement took place in the month of February. Jenny and Jason had immediate family only for their wedding celebration. The mountains of Ouray, Colorado were also very important to them! We were lucky with the amount of snow we had this winter. Getting Ready in… Read More
Telluride Peaks Wedding 2020
Real Life Photographs Telluride Wedding This Telluride Peaks wedding 2020 holds a special place in my heart. I first met Elena and her wonderful family 8 years prior when I photographed her Senior portraits. Since then, I’ve photographed her family and her brother’s senior portraits! Well, my heart was gushing when I received a phone… Read More
Telluride Elopement Mary + Erik
This Telluride elopement of Mary + Erik happened this fall. This was far from their original plan of getting married in New York on New Year’s Eve. But due to Covid-19, they downsized, changed direction and kept it simple. This amazing weekend allowed them to have their immediate family rent out a house in Mountain… Read More