DREAM LAKE ADVENTUROUS ELOPEMENT | GABBY + ROBERT
COLORADO ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | AS SEEN ON WANDERING WEDDINGS
DREAM LAKE ADVENTUROUS ELOPEMENT | GABBY + ROBERT
We have never been traditionalists, nonetheless, rule followers. Supposedly, there is an unspoken-law in the realm of dating: don’t date your neighbor. Our story is about two next door neighbors who essentially fell in love at first site.
THE NIGHT THEY MET
The night we met my roommate, Ali, knocked on Rob’s door to say “welcome to the neighborhood”. Turns out Rob and his roommate had been living next door for months, we just had no idea. That simple knock exposed an impassioned connection and I immediately noticed his eyes. He has these intense blue eyes that still give me butterflies. They get squinty when he has a genuine smile on and I remember thinking he was the kindest, most humble man I had ever met. I knew after our second date that this was the man that would change my life.
ROB’S MEMORIES ABOUT GABRIELLA
Rob remembers, “Gabriella was so attractive I couldn’t get over how beautiful she was and I noticed she had this energy about her that was captivating. As we spent more time together, I understood there was so much intellect behind her beauty. She is passionate, adventurous, and she loves me so selflessly. She is my significant other, my better half, and now she is my wife.”
THEIR COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER
Both of us are committed, fervent and attentive, not only in our relationship, but also in our careers. I work as a registered nurse at a local emergency department and attend the University of Colorado for my Doctor of Nursing Practice in psychiatry. Robert, a US Navy veteran, studies business at Metropolitan State University of Denver and works as an EMT. The long-term plan is for me to practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and for Robert to fight fires in the beautiful state of Colorado.
NO BIG WEDDING FOR THESE TWO LOVERS
With that said, neither of us had big dreams of a big wedding due to personal preferences and time constraints. An elopement in Rocky Mountain National Park seemed like the only appropriate way for us to exchange vows as we treasure the outdoors and value intimacy. Since Colorado is one of the few states that allow couples to self-solemnize, we were able to marry ourselves in the middle of one of the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges.
THE FAMILY
And of course, our fur child, Eleanor, joined in on the adventure. It was a perfect, personal commemoration of love and the celebration will carry on to December when we throw a party in downtown Denver. We could not be more excited to start our journey as husband and wife!
SUNRSE RMNP HIKING WEDDING
Having Justyna capture our elopement was picture-perfect (no pun intended)! I found her blog as I was casually browsing through elopement postings online. The minute I saw her work, I knew she had to be the one to photograph our big day. My excitement only grew when I met her in person and saw her liveliness and talent.
ABOUT OUR COLORADO ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Rob and I were so nervous about the photos only because we are very personal people, and being seen through a camera lens for a couple of hours can seem nerve racking. We felt so comfortable and relaxed despite our initial concerns because Justyna was so incredible. She gave us direction without taking away from our personalities, and she was able to photograph us becoming husband and wife in such a humble and elegant manner. I cannot speak highly enough about this gifted woman. Justyna, you are incredible, and we will forever be grateful for you helping us capture the start of this marriage.
Therefore, if you thinking of adventure eloping or an intimate wedding anywhere ? Get in touch, I’d love to be your photographic guide.
Check out other elopements, adventure sessions, and weddings we’ve photographed. Yosemite National Park Vows Renewal Adventure, Rocky Mountain National Park Day After The Wedding Adventure, another Dream Lake elopement at Rocky Mountain National park; Jason’s + Christine’s Snowy Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement Adventure. and Wyoming Continental Divine Trail Adventure Elopement.
BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE SESSION AT DREAM LAKE ADVENTUROUS ELOPEMENT LIKE GABBY + ROBERT’S
With love,
j
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Holy freakin’ gorgeous! You captured their elopement perfectly!
Okay, these photos are quite stunning. They took my breath away!
So stinking gorgeous!!!! Love every bit of this.
This is a touching story. I think it’s wonderful that couples have a spark and “just know” even upon first meeting.
Right Maddie? Their story is incredible! Absolutely love these two, their passion for each other and the moments we have captured during this beautiful elopement in Colorado!
Holy cow those are gorgeous!! Stunning
Thank you so much!!! And Dream Lake in RMNP is just absolutely breathtaking!
SOOOOOO beautiful!!! Congratulations Gabby and Robert. These images are exquisite! Such a perfect way to remember their elopement.
LOVE LOVE LOVE shooting adventurous elopements those unique moments…it’s all about the couple and their experience! The best shoots ever!
I am so happy that they included their little pup in these images! They are a gorgeous couple, and so are these images!
How could I not! They are just as much a family as everyone else!!! Totally!
I think you put the Dream in Dream lake. Remarkable girl!
Wowza! That was steamy! I would love if my husband and I had pictures like that! And the weiner dog! Omg too much. Who was the dog handler?
Gabriella’s best friend tagged along with us! It’s always fantastic idea to have someone to watch over those little ones!
I’ve been a long-time admirer of your work, Justyna! You capture passion and feeling like nobody else. This session is no exception. Beauuuutiful work!
Wow! Julia! You are absolutely the sweetest! I do shoot with my heart, see myself in those moments and that’s the best feeling in the world to be able to deliver these printed…and watch my couples relive those precious moments! That’s the best feeling in the world!
Oh man, your tilt shift work is just amazing! What a beautiful couple and of course, Dream Lake is one of my favs!
What a beautiful shoot! Her leather jacket, the florals and the puppy 🙂 Did you free lens a few of the photos? I love the look!
These are all absolutely gorgeous! Elopements are the best. And I love their little dog!
The way you capture them within nature is so stunning! It looked like such a fun shoot!
We had such a beautiful time!!!!! The real moments I got capture between these two!!! Absolutely amazing!
This is so freaking stunning! I am in love!! You have captured their connection so so well!
Thank you!!! We had such a beautiful time!!!!
Wow!! What a location and couple! You photographed this beautifully and I love all the details. That pup too adds a bit extra cuteness. Fantastic!
Yes!!! Dream Lake is absolutely incredible!!! RMNP is the place to elope here in Colorado!!!! Love live capturing those in between moments for all my lovely couples!
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed them!