Winter in Colorado is one of the best seasons for adventurous proposals — fewer crowds, unreal mountain views, and those famous bluebird skies that make photos pop. This Echo Lake proposal and engagement session had all of it: sunshine, snow, and a couple who was all smiles from start to finish.

As far as winter engagement photo locations go in Colorado, Echo Mountain area is one of my favs. It gives you big mountain scenery without a long hike, which makes it perfect for surprise proposals while still feeling like a true mountain adventure!

There’s something special about late summer in the mountains — especially at 11,000 feet. The wildflowers are still hanging on, the skies are crisp and clear, and the light stretches out in that slow, golden way that makes every moment feel just a little more meaningful.

This Colorado proposal session took place at Pass Lake, just below Loveland Pass, and it was the perfect mix of peaceful, scenic, and personal. The couple had planned a casual hike, but what started as a walk around the lake turned into a life-changing moment.

The proposal happened at the edge of the lake, surrounded by alpine wildflowers and peaks in every direction. It was quiet, genuine, and exactly what they wanted — no crowds, no distractions, just the two of them in a place that already meant something to their story.

Javi and Alexis traveled from out of town to check out our beautiful state, RMNP and Estes Park, and Javi had a little surprise planned as well! These two were all smiles and laughter from the moment I spotted them….and then followed them down the trail to where Javi would drop down on one knee for the perfect Rocky Mountain National Park Proposal! With their relaxed, outdoorsy style and effortless chemistry, they looked like they stepped right out of an Eddie Bauer catalog—natural, stylish, and completely in love. Their energy made the entire session feel spontaneous and fun, with sweet moments that unfolded effortlessly throughout the session.

I love me a good Sunset. Or sunrise….but let’s be honest…mornings aren’t as easy ;). Frolicking all around the Colorado mountains for Adventure Elopements, Engagement sessions, Weddings (and Families!), I have been treated to many gorgeous evenings! As a photographer, light is everything…and when. you start to see the soft glowy (or harsh— but colorful!) light of sunset emerge….I actually start giggling and making weird noises and jump around like a little ninja trying to get all the angles within the 10 minutes (max!) that we have!

I get pretty excited when my awesome clients ask me to do things out of the “ordinary”.  Now, it’s not like Skiing in Colorado is exactly unordinary, but not many brave peeps chose to do Skiing Engagement Photos!  In general this day was fantastic on all fronts— bluebird Colorado day, amazing company, sunshine…but most of all I have to say that I was most proud of the fact that I carried out this whole session without falling on my skis and all my camera gear 😂💪.  

Last fall, Mikayla and Zach joined me on a beautiful (aside form the fire and smoke) evening in Rocky Mountain National Park, right outside of Estes Park Colorado. They came all the way from Maryland to get some epic Colorado Engagement photos!!