As a Colorado couples and engagement photographer, I pride myself on knowledge of epic mountain locations throughout the state. So when Jessica and Bryan picked Clinton Gulch Reservoir for their elopement announcement photos, I was stoked! However, it was not meant to be. We tried twice to drive out to Clinton Gulch for some great, snowy mountain views but we sadly couldn't make it. The first time, we made it all the way to Dillon Reservoir before the winter storm took us over and the lady at 7-11 told us they were going to close down the highway. The second time, there was again a chance for snow and we had so much PTSD about the last attempt, we decided to stay local. Bryan and Jessica wanted epic mountain views so I threw out some ideas for Officer's Gulch, The Flatirons, or driving up to Woodland Park. In the end, Bryan asked if there were any epic mountain views "off the beaten path" at Garden of the Gods and I said, why yes! There are!
This couple was fantastic to finally get to photograph. Their playfulness, silliness and joy for life was infectious and so great to be around. I'm glad we made some super nice images for them-- right in our own backyard.