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Colorado Snowboarding Engagement & Elopement Guide

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  • Colorado Snowboarding Engagement and Elopement Guide
    • But first, snowboarding is hard. Taking photos while you snowboard is a whole different level of hard.
  • Tips for your snowboarding ( OR skiing) elopement or engagement shoot!
    • Choose a mountain you’re familiar with.
    • Plan half your session on the mountain and half your session at the base, a nearby pass, or a private cabin.
    • The Best Winter Mountain Elopement Locations in Colorado
      • Crested Butte
      • Vail Mountain
      • Breckenridge
      • Keystone
      • Loveland Ski Area
      • Aspen
      • Telluride
  • Colorado Snowboarding Engagement Session at the Legendary Back Bowls in Vail, Colorado

Colorado Snowboarding Engagement and Elopement Guide

Having professional couples photos taken WHILE you snowboard is a thing! Snowboarding and photography are my two favorite things to do. I can teach you how to do both, but I never thought about doing them at the same time for clients. After my first Colorado snowboarding engagement session in Vail I was hooked. Shortly after I photographed a snowboarding elopement where the bride actually wore her dress and I almost lost it. I know this is something I want to do more of for other people who are just as obsessed with snowboarding as I am. In this Colorado Snowboarding Engagement and Elopement Guide I’ll share how to plan an epic day on the mountain while keeping your love at the center.

a bride has her dress bustled on top of Arapahoe Basin ski area just before she snowboards down with her husband

But first, snowboarding is hard. Taking photos while you snowboard is a whole different level of hard.

nat moore photography stands at the bottom of Keystone ski area in line with a tank top on waiting to ride the lift in November
In Line for the Gondola at Keystone Resort November 2020

Because of this you want to be sure to find a photographer who can display work while actively on the mountain. Your photographer needs to ride or ski on your level, or even above your level since they are also carrying gear. The last thing you want is to get on the mountain and find out that your photographer can’t hang. This is also where the game plan comes into play. I’ll talk more in depth about this later but having a game plan for the day comes in handy because you choose the runs ahead of time.

Tips for your snowboarding ( OR skiing) elopement or engagement shoot!

Choose a mountain you’re familiar with.

Choosing a mountain you’re already familiar with helps with every logistic. It means you’ve run those runs before and will feel more comfortable rather than on a new hill for the first time. Plus the more you’re on a mountain the secret spots you find. So if you’ve found any cool spots at your local mountain, let me know and we can shred to them for some unique photos there!

Plan half your session on the mountain and half your session at the base, a nearby pass, or a private cabin.

Plan on spending half your session somewhere off your board or skiis. I don’t know about you but sometimes my favorite part of the day riding is that stop in the trees or grabbing a sandwich at the top. Planning a little bit of both will give you the best of both worlds. Give yourselves the opportunity to snuggle up somewhere in regular clothes, too. These sessions don’t have to be straight shred the gnar sessions. Don’t forget that this is about you and your love for each other.

Colorado Snowboarding Engagement Photography

The Best Winter Mountain Elopement Locations in Colorado

Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a mountain town that is perfect for elopements year round. In the winter it becomes a magical winter wonderland. Personally, I think Crested Butte is one of the most gorgeous mountain towns. It doesn’t matter what season we’re in, everything is just stunning there. The snow on Mt. Crested Butte makes for an iconic scene though. And you can almost be certain, that they will have a ton of snow!

Vail Mountain

Vail Mountain is a Colorado favorite for a lot of people. The Legendary Back Bowls are something special on a powder day. Vail Village offers that epic mountain luxury right at the foot of the slopes with those romantic winter vibes.

Breckenridge

Breckenridge is an awesome mountain for engagement or elopement photos. It’s only about 2 hours from DEN and it’s tucked back into the mountains off the main highway. It has one of the most post storm ‘Norway vibes’ tree run for the advanced rider I’ve ever been on. It’s a really beautiful mountain just to explore. Then the adorable town of Breckenridge with tons of dining and lodging options. Plus lots of options for surrounding snowy trails in town.

Keystone

Keystone is a super popular mountain to visit. It’s tucked right along the continental divide and is close to the larger mountain towns in Summit County. It’s got great runs for photos plus tons of views and a gondola to ride.

Loveland Ski Area

Loveland Ski Area is a smaller, local mountain. The beers are cheaper and the mountain has a laid back locals vibe. But the snow is great and they even have a cat that runs along the top of the continental divide to drop in off of. On Valentines Day each year they hold a large marriage ceremony at the top of their Ptarmigan chairlift on their outdoor deck. It’s a great little mountain with tons of cool cabins to stop off at for some relaxing together. On Valentine’s Day, they do a large marriage ceremony at the top of their Ptarmigan ski lift. Every year it boasts dozens of couple’s who say “I do” on the deck just under the continental divide. It’s surely an iconic way to make it official!

Aspen

Aspen is well known as one of the more upscale mountain towns. You can see it in the prices. But if you’re down to celebrate your day in Aspen they have some of the most iconic Colorado views around. Maroon Bells isn’t always a drive in option in the winter because the road closes after the first few big storms. If you’re looking for a multi day winter elopement adventure Aspen is great. It’s got the mountain to ride, Maroon Bells to snowshoe, and the grottos to explore ice caves. It’s a epic winter activity packed location.

Telluride

Telluride is a gorgeous mountain town located in the Southwest side of the state. The southwest mountains are a different kind of breed, that you can clearly see as you drive into Telluride. Telluride is another town that is perfect for an elopement any time of year. The mountains surrounding Telluride are nothing short of breathtaking, making the little town one amazing place to experience in the winter.

Are you looking for a snowboarding photographer who can come along on your mountain adventures? Contact me!

Colorado Snowboarding Engagement Session at the Legendary Back Bowls in Vail, Colorado

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It’s my first day of class to get certified as a It’s my first day of class to get certified as a Wilderness First Responder! 🤩🏔

Will I be getting a job as such and rescuing people for a living? No, well I sure hope I don’t have any rescues to do ever😅 But I will be able to provide all clients with first aid and rescue in the case of an emergency in the backcountry after May 12th! I hope I never have to do this but just in case, I’m here for you in every way possible. ❤️‍🩹

This will also lead me into getting hiking & backpacking guide certified. I’m super stoked to be able to add (legit) guiding to my services for clients! I want you all to be in the best hands possible and have the best experience in the outdoors. 

Cheers to many more (safe & injury free) adventures! ✨🏔✨

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Dream lake at sunrise is the perfect place to prop Dream lake at sunrise is the perfect place to propose 😍😍😍

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Proposal second shot with @savannahchandlerphoto ✨
I love all y’all ♥️ for supporting my busine I love all y’all ♥️ for supporting my business by booking with me or commenting on my posts or clicking on my links or sharing my work with others or for simply being here and enjoying the content that I put out. I appreciate all of it and all of you so very very much. 

Without you there would be nothing.. I would have no business and quite frankly, very little happiness since photography, adventures and love are what drive me. 

I’m so grateful for this community and this outlet to create and share and interact with so many people I’d never get to otherwise. I’ve met my very best friends through social media. Heck, I met my husband on MySpace (😝🥰) like 13 years ago. So also, thank you social media and it’s creators and upkeepers! 

So just thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for sharing yourselves with me (in person or online)! You are loved. You are more than enough. And you are amazing! ♥️♥️♥️

#youareloved❤️ #iloveyouall #nowletsadventure
Yo professional third wheel here.. Basically I he Yo professional third wheel here..

Basically I help people plan really really hot and adventurous dates (or fun & wholesome adventurous outings with family 😆) and follow them around with my camera. Kind of like the most epic stalker one could ever have. Lol

Need ideas for your hot date or family adventures?! Hit me up! I’ll get to know ya’ll and what you’re into first and then I give you all the ideas for what might be the perfect time together! Including cool places you can stay with specific hikes or activities you can do in the area and local trusted adventure companies! 

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There isn’t much that is better than animals on There isn’t much that is better than animals on wedding days ✨ it doesn’t matter what kind. Your pets or wildlife, it all makes me giddy.

But I’m dying to photograph a horseback elopement! Did you know you can do a guided horseback camping trip in the mountains? It’d be so freaking cool to head a few miles into the backcountry on horseback. Not having to carry your stuff and having camp set up for you. Then you get to relax and enjoy each other by the camp fire while dinner is made. Before waking up to say your vows as the sun rises… okay maybe you get ready with the sun and head off on horseback to say your vows somewhere even more private. I’m go with the flow! 

Ughhh, maybe it’s just me and my South Dakota born, horseback riding, camping loving, adventurous self but this sounds so dreamy.. 😍

You can do this kind of trip with a company like @halfmoonpacking 🙌

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I never want to stop making memories with you ✨ I never want to stop making memories with you ✨ {you to your partner but also me to you 😁}

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I’m ready for summer and more mountain adventure I’m ready for summer and more mountain adventure days like this one with friends! I’m excited to see more places that I haven’t yet, camp in all the places and paddle board on some gorgeous alpine lakes. 🤩

Another epic summer is ahead!
Sharing because sometimes I want to be a landscape Sharing because sometimes I want to be a landscape photographer and travel influencer. 

Who am I kidding? I’m hoping to actually be that right now. Even with just my cell phone photos 😁 I had my camera with me here because I was doing an engagement shoot but I think I legit forgot to take a photo with it because the sun went away and I was cold. My brain doesn’t work that well when I get too cold. 😆

If you haven’t been to Maroon Bells in Aspen I highly suggest adding it to your must see list! This is during sunset and that alpenglow is just 😍. Just know that you need a reservation for parking (day parking and overnight parking you’re planning a hiking or backpacking trip). 

If you want to shoot here hit ya girl up! They’ve got an awesome little amphitheater space that you can rent for ceremonies, too. It’s for ceremonies only and holds up to 50 ppl. You can rent out the picnic site just a few miles away for your reception. Just go to Recreation.gov and search Maroon Bells Amphitheater. But be sure to do your research and snag your date and time right when it opens as it’s a popular one! I’m pretty sure it’s already booked for 2022. 🥺 oh and don’t forget to get your parking or shuttle passes either! 

#maroonbells #maroonbellselopement #aspenelopement #aspencolorado
Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to the love of my li Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to the love of my life ♥️ our love is definitely my favorite adventure 😍

Thank you for being my biggest supporter. I’m so beyond grateful for your love. ✨

Our first matching shirts for our breakfast date today 🥰
Adventures aren’t strictly for the mountains… Adventures aren’t strictly for the mountains… every now and then ya girl enjoys an urban adventure with my couples. 😍 And with my hubs. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏾👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏽

It’s fun to explore the city but I’m glad living in Colorado gives me the option of city and mountain adventures! 

If you love adventuring in Denver sometimes but chose to elope in the mountains (because well duh😍) you can still celebrate your love with both and have an urban adventure engagement session! We’ve got some really cool art, architecture and indoor spots to explore! Basically, I follow you around on your date night in the city. 😍

If you know the artists of the street art in these photos please tag their IGs! I lost my notes with the artists listed but I really love to support them and share their work when I get to. ✨

#denvercolorado #rinoartdistrict #urbanadventure #adventurousstorytellers #coloradoadventure #coloradoadventurephotographer #denveradventures #denverartists #denverphotographer #denverportraits #lgbtqlove
As much as creating a new website has been a pain As much as creating a new website has been a pain in the butt, going back and blogging past weddings again has been so much fun!

I’ll never forget this epic and untraditional wedding of Kelsey & Matthews. They entered their ceremony together from a pedicab. They had their guests delivered to the ceremony via pedicab and then had flower crowns and boutonnières for them all to wear. Instead of a first dance  and parent dances they did a first corn hole toss against each other on teams with their mother and father. And instead of fancy table flowers they chose an epic floral wall as a backdrop for all their group pics. 

How freaking cute is Kelsey and her grandma? The wind blew grandma’s dress up for her Marilyn Monroe moment. 😆

They hired the dream team of vendors to help make their day stress free and perfect. And I’d say we nailed it. 😉

Now that’s my kinda wedding! 😍

Planner: @awevents.colorado
Florals: @earthtonesfloral 
Venue: @hudsongardensevents 

*edited to add* clearly I’m vibing with the black and whites from this day. 🤗🖤🤍😍

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I’m ready for our Summer of Fun 3 @savannahchand I’m ready for our Summer of Fun 3 @savannahchandlerphoto 🤗🤩🏔 

Can’t wait to see where the trails will lead us this year!
Well I was dreaming of summer and then…. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🏂❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🤩 

…we chased a 46” storm and got the epic blue bird powdy day of our dreams. Now I can’t stop thinking about powdy and I’m hoping March and April bring copious amounts of snow to the mountains near me. 

#powderdreams #wolfcreek #heavenonearth😍 #powderparadise #burtonsnowboards #burtongirls #doubleblackdiamond #sanjuanmountains #ilovewolfcreek
If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting… If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting… with my camera 📸😎😆

elopement second shot a few years back ( I think before the vid) for @savannahchandlerphoto
I couldn’t imagine life without my own adventuro I couldn’t imagine life without my own adventurous love. I hear a lot of love stories in this line of work, but ours will always be my favorite. ✨​​​​​​​​
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Photography has brought so many amazing humans int Photography has brought so many amazing humans into my life. I’m forever grateful to the photo community I have. ​​​​​​​​
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Taking photographs has been apart of my life for the past 23ish years. I’ve always searched out moments and views worthy of a shot. I’ve been fortunate to get to travel throughout and a camera has always been part of my arsenal. Being a photographer pushes me further in everything I do.​​​​​ Further hikes and adventures, further growth. 
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I had a friend who is also a photographer tell me that I work everywhere I go and never take a break because I bring my camera everywhere to take photos or want to create content on adventures and trips. But what they didn’t realize is I’m doing what makes me happy. Just because my camera is now what pays my bills doesn’t mean it isn’t still my best friend. I didn’t pick up a camera as an adult just to start a business. Or because I wanted to capture parenthood and then it turned into a hobby business. ​​​​​​​​No busting on people who did, it’s just not my story.
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My camera is an extension of me, it has been an extension of me for as long as I can remember. And I never want to become so into using it as just a tool for money that I stop using it as a tool for my pure, unadulterated joy.​​​​​​​​
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I was sad when someone who I thought was my best friend said that to me. Because they meant it in a mean and horrible way. But they only said that because I don’t take a “break from work” in the same exact way that they do. I didn’t perfectly align with their vacations the way they wanted, because I take photos for fun and not just for work, and they simply don’t.​​​​​​​​
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But I’ve found people. The ones who want to stop for photos as much as I do. The ones who feel the same about their camera & images, beyond the work purposes it serves. It doesn’t even have to be anything more than our phone cameras a lot of the time, it just sparks joy to create all the time. ✨📸🙏🥰♥️
All Who Wander for all who wander 😍✨🤍 ​​​​​​​​
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Adventurous brides are my favorite 🥰 ​​​​​​​​
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A double rainbow, doesn’t get much better. This A double rainbow, doesn’t get much better. This 10 year anniversary session on Oahu was pure magic. They had travelled from Australia to celebrate their vow renewal. We met up in the morning and headed out on an amazing sunrise adventure. ✨​​​​​​​​
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I love adventuring and being weird with you ✨ I love adventuring and being weird with you ✨
Elopements are my love language. Quality time spen Elopements are my love language. Quality time spent, words of affirmation/love, and touch. The experience of it over the thing of it all. Low waste and maximum gratitude. Cultivating joy by sowing into your most important relationships with intention and meaning. Setting the stone for strong bonds and love. 

Eloping has no box, just you, and it fits like a glove. 

I hope everyone had a special V-day and made someone feel loved. ♥️
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