When Michell and Mikhail contacted me about their winter elopement in Estes Park I was excited because I knew how much they would enjoy the beauty that Colorado has to offer. I enjoy sharing the state with couples who travel in for their special day. I met them at The Stanley Hotel in Estes for a quick photo before we drove up to Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park for their elopement ceremony.

I loved the laughter, love and emotion that they shared with each other. Their vows rang incredibly true to their commitment to one another. The moment was raw and real. I was a joy to be able to not only capture those moments but also be a witness to their day.

After their winter elopement ceremony we explored around Sprague Lake, making portraits along the way. I made it a point for us to stop in the valley on our way out of the park and I’m glad that we did. The overcast skies parted just enough to see the mountain range in the background.

Congratulations on a wonderful elopement you two, it was a pleasure!

Newlyweds walk together outside of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park during their elopement
A couple stands on the bridge at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park during their winter elopement
Michell laughs as Mikhail reads his vows during their elopement at Sprague Lake
Michell laughs as Mikhail reads his vows during their elopement at Sprague Lake
A couple stands on the bridge at Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park during their winter elopement
Michell and Mikhail share a kiss during their winter elopement at Sprague Lake
Michell pulls a swig of champagne during her elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park
Signing the marriage license at Sprague Lake
A couple share a moment together on frozen Sprague Lake during their winter elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park
Mikhail and Michell pose together in thr trees at Sprague Lake during their winter elopement
A couple share a moment together on a rock in Moraine Park in the valley at Rocky Mountain National Park during their winter elopement

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