ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WINTER ELOPEMENT|SELF-SOLEMNIZING COLORADO ELOPEMENT | SPRAGUE LAKE ELOPEMENT | KELLEY + MATTHEW | INTIMATE WEDDING + ADVENTUROUS ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | ADVENTURE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | SELF-SOLEMNIZING COLORADO ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
There was no officiant, no bridal party, and no family. Just them.Their handwritten vows to each other brought them both to tears. It was MAGIC.
Kelly + Matthew “self-solemnized” means they simply self married each other, without an officiant or any witnesses.
Colorado, is one go those magical states where couples can enjoy that freedom.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WINTER ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE
I cannot tell you how many elopements I have shot and every one of them is absolutely unique. Just like my couples…and their stories!
The only aspect that my couples share is LOVE and CONNECTION for each other. These two souls, Kelly + Matthew, flew the day before Christmas here to ELOPE from Florida to elope in RMNP because of photos they saw I had taken here.
Their hearts were so joyful to have me as their photographer to capture their day and I have never felt so thankful. This passion makes me because working with thankful hearts and kind people is instantly like taking 5 cups of coffee!
Winter elopements are pure magic. These two adventurous souls did not care about the freezing temperatures. All they cared about was this timeless moment…
And the most epic winter wonderland EVER! Colorado never disappoints!
This Rocky Mountain National Park destination elopement had been so incredible! The jaw dropping views of Long’s Peak, the rolling hills, no matter how many times I get to visit this beautiful part of our state, I am in awe.
We started our adventures meeting at a local coffee shop. Not very romantic, but when you reach Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, the cell phone reception is very sparse.
They followed me driving up a remote mountain pass in the early hours of the day. When we got to Sprague lake, we hiked up to the location where the snow was just dancing with the wind.
All wrapped in a wool blanket, held each other to share those timeless moments. That moment was magic.
No it did not last very long, but long enough to savor each second they looked into each other yes and said their vows.
Soulful emotions, love and connection that’s what I saw…though my lens!
Kelly + Matthew, I could not feel more lucky to have gotten to capture your day.
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Aww, this is beautiful. Really inspiring!
I’m a big fan of her flower crown against the white backdrop. Such lovely work!
Justyna, these are so breath-takingly beautiful!! I love that couples find you and want just you their to capture their wedding day alone!! I love that this was “self-solmenized”! It makes me want to do just this with my husband!! Gorgeous work!!
I love how intimate your portraits feel <3. Moraine park is such a lovely spot within Rocky Mountain National Park for a self solemnizing elopement. Colorado never disappoints!
Okay but I actually can’t handle how absolutely amazing these are. The couple, the location, their style, everything is just so good!! Beautifully captured, as always.
Wowza, lady! You totally killed it! These are stunning!
Just beautiful, as usual! Love your colors!
this is too stunning. They are so brave for taking on the snow so well!! You killed it Justyna!
I love her dress! And beautiful winter elopements are so magical!
This is such a stunning winter elopement!! I am obsessed with her boots!
Beautiful couple, location and photos! Lovely
cannot get over all the wind movement and her dress! What a beautiful day!
YESSS Girl you knocked it out of the park again! Seriously loving these fun adventures you get to go one. what a serene and peaceful location. The couple looks immensely happy!!!
oh my gosh. her dress is gorgeous and this location.. amazing. you captured them so well!
Such a breathtaking elopement! So in love with the moody and snowy backdrop of the mountains. Gorgeous work!
This is STUNNING! I love winter elopements and this is absolutely beautiful!
This post is soooo beautiful! Awesome job!!!
Holy cow, these are amazing!! What an epic elopement!
I LOVE HER BOOTS!! also this view and the entire feel of this is so dreamy!! winter elopements will always make my heart swoon!
Wow these are insanely gorgeous!
This is one of my favorite sessions of yours EVER!!! You have a gift. This Rocky Mountain Elopement is like a dream!!
Looks so so so chilly for a couple from Florida but SO SO SO beautiful!! Congrats to them and amazing job on their images!!!
This elopement is so gorgeous! Every image is beautiful and her dress is perfect!
These are so stunning and magnificent. I can feel and smell that fresh air! Your variety in photos (close up and far away and diff emotions) is so dynamic!
Justyna, these are pure magic. Everything about them, the grain in the images, the wind and the snow, her ecstasy in his kiss. MAGIC
Holy hell your photos are always amazing. Love this!
These are STUNNING! I so badly wish my husband and I would have done this!
What a gorgeous, snowy elopement! I just LOVE her dress! <3
how unbelievably gorgeous! the bride’s dress is just incredible!
Such gorgeous elopement photos! Beautiful job as always!
I love everything about this elopement!
So romantic and magical. I love the emotion!!!
This Rocky Mountain elopement is incredible! Im sure it wasnt warm either, well done!
These photos are absolutely stunning!!!! Colorado is such a beautiful place for an elopement!
Wow! These are a work of art, great job!!
These are amazing! There is snow and wind and they don’t even look cold!
These are flipping magical as always girl! Love every moment captured here <3
I love everything about these photos! The snow, the couple, the photography…just gorgeous!