You want to celebrate a milestone or document your family’s love just because – and you want to do it stress-free!

We want all the same for you too.

You may not be sure exactly how it’s going to look yet, and you may not have the location in mind, but you know that your family is awesome and deserves to have rad photos to match. Honoring your best memories start now.

Count on us to help you plan those details, pick out the dreamy spot with an epic background, and see it all come together with ease. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and get those coordinated outfits ready.

We're your photogs if...

The Experience

Working with us!

Modern photography, timeless style.

We love creating a timeless look for our couples. Our photography style vibes off of bright images with true-to-life colors and warm tones. Our approach blends candid captures of natural moments with organically posed photos that highlight your true emotions.

Expertise and passion.

We have 29+ years of combined experience exploring the mountains in our expansive backyard and 7+ years working as a photography team. We’re readily responsive, helpful with location scouting, and completely passionate about having your photography dreams come to fruition.

Good vibes all around.

We are fun to work with, creative, patient, and ready to go with the flow. We are blessed with a steady stream of 5-star reviews, and the consistent feedback is how comfortable we make couples feel in front of the camera, and how much everyone loves the results!

Hey fam, we're Lydia & T.

We're here to keep it FUN!

We know how stressful planning a family portraits session can be… but it doesn’t HAVE to be stressful. It can be fun, smooth, and fantastic with all of the proper plans in place.

We care A LOT about having your magic moments live on beyond just the moment they happen. We take the time to hear your vision and see it through to completion.

Leave it to the pros (us) to anticipate the action and capture the reactions. With unique perspectives and a ton of expertise, get ready for an unforgettable adventure with us.

Let us capture your magic so you can focus on living it!

Saying "yes" has never been so EASY.

Whether you want to include your immediate family or extended family, celebrate a pregnancy journey with a maternity session, or congratulate a graduating senior… whether you want mountain views or the most colorful wildflowers, whether you want a river or a lake in the scenery, whether you want to be close to town or hiking on your favorite trail together… we’ll craft your ideal experience together.

The sky is the limit, and we want you to dream big!
We’re ready to make those dreams come true.

This is just the beginning of an incredible journey!

How it Works

One

Tell us about YOU!

Get in touch! Give us the details of your dreams and vision for an incredible adventure with us. We’ll share our feedback and send you a personalized quote to accept.

Two

Save the date

Sign the contract and pay the $300 reservation retainer to lock us in. It’s that easy! Then we’ll work together to plan our upcoming fun times together, and you’ll trust us to make it pure magic.

Three

Here comes the fun!

The extra fun part! We meet up, you just be your sweet & silly selves, and we creatively capture those memorable moments in the stunning scenery. We all swoon!

Four

Sneak peeks comin' at ya!

Depending on your selected package,  sneak peeks are delivered to your inbox within 48 hours to 4 weeks of our time together. Your jaw hits the floor. Your friends and family are just as awestruck. We cry happy tears too!

Five

Happy dance, delivery day!

Your full online gallery is delivered to you within 2-8 weeks (depending on your selected package). You get giddy all over again, and we’ll use at least a few sappy emojis to express our heartfelt joy!

Six

Create a love time machine

Shop our online store! The photo memories and handcrafted keepsakes instantly transport you back to those fun family feels. We’re here every step of the way to help you select the perfect ways to print and display your most cherished moments.

WE WANT TO HEAR A RESOUNDING

yes yes yes

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Crested Butte photos family portraits favorites Colorado families photographer - photo by Mountain Magic Media

Family Sessions

YOU’RE A TIGHT-KNIT, FUN-LOVING CREW AND YOU WANT YOUR PHOTOS TO BE REFLECTIVE OF ALL OF THAT TOO. DON’T WORRY, WE GOT YOU.

Say yes to:

every package includes these perks! past that, check out our individual package options below!

Up to 8 People

Family Packages

ALL INCLUSIVE, FLUFF-FREE, & NO HIDDEN FEES.

For the go-getters

Peak Package

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

$2700

For the trend-setters

Summit Package

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

$1700

Trail Package

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Just a little extra fancy!

$1250

Base Package

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Simple & Sweet

$800

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Personalize it!

Let’s customize your elopement for a one-of-a-kind and heartfelt experience.
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Extended Family Upgrade:
Up to 12 people

+$300

family portraits favorites Colorado families photographer - photo by Mountain Magic Media

Family Reunion Upgrade:
Up to 30 people

+$500

family portraits favorites Colorado families photographer - photo by Mountain Magic Media

Early Bird Artwork Upgrade: $1500 additional artwork credit is given as a one-time use coupon for +$1000 which saves you $500 on printed artwork!

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Epic Upgrade: book another adventure with us for 15% off the full package price

Pay $300 to
save your date with us!

This amount is non-refundable and is also applied toward your final total.

YEP, IT'S THAT SIMPLE.

Your Keepsakes

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Tangible emotions that will make your heart swoon.

We truly believe the best way to relive and treasure your most unforgettable moments is with professionally printed keepsakes and custom handmade art.

The keepsake package upgrades we offer include a gorgeous archival album and a personalized keepsake box handcrafted by Terren.

These unique memory boxes are lovingly made from locally reclaimed barn wood and feature a metal print display of your favorite photo from your experience.  hey feature a metal print of your favorite photo from our session as the display.

SCREENS WON'T DO YOUR PHOTOS JUSTICE.

The keepsake box is the perfect way to show off your favorite image and preserve a luxury archival album. The gorgeous albums lay flat and can also feature a metal cover. They are our most cherished creations.


The magic moments we create together are so much more than digital files, and we understand how tough it can be to choose how to print and display your photographs. But that should be the fun part, right?!

We take pride in the high-quality result of printing our images through a professional lab, and we believe in sharing our expertise in displaying photographic art with our clients. We’ll help you select and print your favorite images, so you can feature those previous memories in the way they deserve and you can experience the magic again and again!
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Albums & Handmade Custom Keepsake Box Packages

Our one-of-a-kind, lovingly handcrafted keepsakes. 

*All albums include 20 pages
$20 per extra page

$1825 The Majestic Package

11×14 handcrafted keepsake box
The Majestic 10×10 album
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keepsake albums prints Crested Butte photographer Gunnison photographers Colorado photography - proposal engagement elopement wedding venue - photo by Mountain Magic Media

$1500 The Alpine Package

8×10 handcrafted keepsake box
The Alpine 8×8 album

A la carte Albums

The Summit Album – $1000
12×12 album – our favorite way to display (and guaranteed to be your favorite way too!)

The Majestic Album – $825
10×10 album – perfect for all occasions

The Alpine Album – $675
8×8 album – perfect for parent copies

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Ready to make some magic?

Frequently Asked Questions

You bet! With 30+ combined years of exploring the Gunnison Valley, we’ve discovered some hidden gems and not-so-hidden favorite photo spots. We’ll create your experience based on your questionnaire responses, and we’ll help you find the perfect location for your adventure.
Duh, you must know by now that we are pet-obsessed! As long as wherever we’re going is pet-friendly, you are welcome to bring your furry friend along. Let us know ahead of time so we can help you prepare.
While weather is unpredictable and extreme at times, we will always try to continue the outdoor adventure as long as everyone can remain safe. Depending on the hourly forecast, we may suggest an alternative location or time to meet. Just remember that rain often leads to rainbows, and snowflakes often look dreamy in photos!

We will advise you on how to prepare and what to wear. Trust us to give you real-time feedback about what’s working for the camera and what need adjustment. We also sometimes encourage candid moments by using action prompts. We’ll give you ideas on how to interact in front of the camera so that you’re still fully present while feeling confident and comfortable.

Pro Tip: Show off your personality! Planning an activity for your session is a fun way to incorporate your interests while also keeping you in the moment.

We define this in simple terms: If it’s just the two of you (& maybe your pup!) plus up to 30 people, then you can book our adventure elopement packages. If you’re having more than 30 people total be a part of your day and photography coverage, it’s an intimate wedding.

We love to travel! We offer all-inclusive travel in Colorado for +$500 and anywhere in the world for $5000. Travel to Costa Rica (our tropical happy place) is $2500. You can find more information in our pricing guides, just ask!
Absolutely! We provide extra assistance in coordinating the details for your perfect proposal moments. We also offer services in transporting florals or signs that will make your surprise extra special. Each experience is unique, and we love helping you bring your vision to life.
We’ll help with your timeline, location scouting, and experience recommendations. We don’t offer full planning services and we can’t hire vendors on your behalf. We are happy to help you find the resources you need for any permitting and make suggestions for other vendors to consider hiring. We can give you our feedback on fun activities that you can do together to make your day extra special & memorable!

Every adventure is unique and we will help you plan the specifics of yours. Typically, plan for 45 minutes to an hour (or sometimes more, depending on how quickly you warm up to the camera) at each location.

  • Proposals & Engagements: 1-3 hours
  • Elopements: 4-12 hours
  • Weddings: 6-12 hours
  • Boudoir: 3-5 hours

We’ll send you a quick questionnaire, a customizable quote to accept, and a contract to sign. Save your date by paying 25% of your full package amount for weddings & elopements or 50% for engagements, proposals, & boudoir as a reservation retainer.

Yes. Once your date is reserved, you can always/at any time add on to your package for more hours or extra services and printed keepsakes. You may not downgrade your package once it is booked.
Final delivery depends on the type of experience that you book. We offer turnaround times between 4-12 weeks. The exact number of delivered images varies, but we’ll make sure you get all the best photographs from your day. Ask us about viewing full gallery examples!
Once we’ve processed your photographs, we’ll share them with you via an online gallery that can be private or shareable. You’ll be able to view, share, and directly download your digital photograph files. You can also design albums, create cards, and purchase beautiful print products through our professional lab that is connected to your online gallery.
Your digital photographs are included in your package. You have access to all of your final photos and rights to create personal prints. We guarantee the quality of our professional print lab, and we are happy to offer our expertise in helping you create any printed artwork from your images.

Maybe somewhere along the way of this journey someone told you that you want RAW files. We’re here to tell you the bad news and the good news. The bad news is that if we deliver RAW images to you, your computer likely won’t have the software to open or view these images. RAWs are meant for professional photographers (like us) to develop the images. It’s like asking for half-baked cake. The good news is that you can have your cake and eat it too! We’ll deliver high-resolution JPGs to you. Your computer will be able to open them, your eyes will be able to see them, and your heart will fall in love with them. The the only thing you need raw in your photographs: raw emotion.

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