A Romantic Wedding, Filled with Meaningful Moments | Julia + Kaleb

Some love stories are just extra special to be part of.

There's something pretty incredible about getting to photograph two people on one of the biggest days of their lives. But getting to be there for more than one chapter of their love story? That's a whole different kind of special.

I first had the opportunity to photograph Julia + Kaleb during their surprise proposal. And getting to celebrate with them again, this time on their wedding day, made this one a particularly meaningful wedding for me.

From the beautiful details they brought together to the quiet moments they shared throughout the day, their wedding at the Pinery at the Hill in Colorado Springs, CO was full of the kind of memories I absolutely love capturing.

And I couldn't be more excited to share a few of my favorites!

It's all in the little details.

One of my favorite things about wedding photography is discovering all the little ways a couple makes their day their own.

The colors, the florals, the carefully chosen accessories, and the personal touches that might go unnoticed in the middle of all the excitement. Every detail is a little piece of the bigger story.

Julia + Kaleb put so much thought into their celebration, and I loved having the opportunity to document those details before the day got underway.

The wedding truly was a dream come true. The perfect details, the dress, and the florals made it look like a magazine turned to life. Julia was the most beautiful, classic bride as she was accompanied by her garden party-inspired bridesmades. The venue entry was lined with photos of the couple's parents and grandparents at their wedding days. And Kaleb kept a special, secret pin to celebrate his late Grandmother.

Of course, as much as I love a beautifully styled detail photo (and you know I do!), it's the people and memories behind those details that make them worth preserving.

A little moment, just for the two of you.

Wedding days can go by SO quickly.

There's so much excitement, so many people to see, and so many little things happening all at once. Sometimes, the moments when you get to slow down and focus on each other end up being the ones you remember most.

One of my favorite parts of Julia + Kaleb's day was being a part of their private vows. Being a part of these moments mean the world to me, and it reminds me how special and unique every couple and wedding day are. After capturing these private vows, I know even more about their experience as a couple, and I was able to let them cherish the moment after by leaving the room to let them have a truly private moment.

Those are the moments I find myself looking for on every wedding day. The quiet conversations, the nervous excitement, the little glances that say everything without a word.

They're also some of the photographs that I hope will mean even more to a couple twenty or thirty years from now.

And just like that, they're married!

With some early summer cloud over, Julia + Kaleb's wedding day way absolutely perfect. It was a warm day with a perfect view of the mountains, and a surprise shower held off until after dinner. We even had a rainbow right over Julia + Kaleb during their dinner at the sweetheart table.

There's something so fun about watching the energy of a wedding day change once the ceremony is over. All that anticipation turns into pure excitement. You're MARRIED!

After their ceremony, we had the opportunity to capture portraits of Julia + Kaleb together, along with the people who came to celebrate them.

And while I always make time for those beautiful, classic portraits, I love the moments in between just as much. The genuine laughs, the spontaneous hugs, and the little celebrations happening all around us.

From "She said yes!" to "I do."

I have a special place in my heart for surprise proposals. There's nothing quite like being part of a moment that someone has spent so much time planning, especially when the other person has absolutely no idea what's coming.

But being invited back to photograph the wedding? That might be even better.

Getting to know my couples over time is one of my favorite parts of this business. By the time the wedding arrives, I don't want to feel like another vendor showing up with a camera. I want to feel like an old friend who's just as excited to celebrate as everyone else.

Julia + Kaleb, THANK YOU for trusting me with not just one, but two incredibly special chapters of your story.

It has been such a joy getting to know you both, and I hope these photos bring you right back to how your wedding day felt, again and again.