Experience & FAQs

A couple holds hands and walks under a rainbow in Crested Butte on their wedding day

Picture this:

You’re exploring the great outdoors, hiking to a scenic spot. Perhaps you’re celebrating a milestone with a loved one or ready to create a new one… Maybe you even stop for a picnic in the wildflowers, and you pop a bottle of champagne! Next thing you know, there’s a breathtaking sunset filling up the entire sky! You cozy up with your favorite person and you think to yourself, “I just want to relive this day forever!” And that’s where we come in!
couple falling into the snow in Crested Butte
We’ll tag along for the ride and show you in your best light. Our photography highlights the beauty of the surrounding landscapes with your personality shining through in each image. We’ll get all those money shots that tell your love story.
 

We’re here to guide you through each step of the process. Whether selecting your wedding venue, prepping for the shoot, ordering prints, gallery wall displays, and our one-of-a-kind keepsake boxes— we’ll ensure your photography experience is comfortable and carefree! You deserve to hold these memories forever in your hearts and in your hands.

Falling in love all over again, unfiltered.

The Experience

Get ready to fall in love all over again.

Modern photography, timeless style.

We love creating a timeless look for our couples. Our photography style is bright & bold meets clean & classic. Our editing vibe is 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 & 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 people feel in front of the camera, and how much everyone loves the results! We’d be happy to meet ya, so just say hey!

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.

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 $1000 (elopements & weddings) or $300 (proposals, engagements, & boudoir) 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

Rad & romantic

The extra fun part! We meet up, you just be your cute AF selves, do rad & romantic things together, we creatively capture those memorable moments in the stunning scenery. We all swoon!

Four

Sneak peeks comin' at ya!

Your sneak peeks are delivered to your inbox within one week 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 the session/event). You get giddy all over again, and and we use all of the 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 dreamy, in-love feels. We’re here every step of the way to help you select the perfect ways to print and display your most cherished moments.
newly engaged couple holding champagne bottles in the backcountry of Crested Butte, celebrating their surprise proposal

Lydia and T helped my fiancé pull off an epic surprise proposal in the Colorado backcountry and captured it all on camera in the most magical way!

First of all, there aren’t many engagement/wedding photographers who can hike and ski 2000 vertical feet with expert knowledge and ease. Together, Lydia and T make an incredible team, radiating a calm and loving energy that is absolutely contagious. From the big picture to the smallest detail, they went above and beyond to both create and capture our joyous day. After the candid proposal, we did a styled session with champagne against a beautiful mountain backdrop. T made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, giving us gentle direction and paying attention to details, which allowed Lydia to focus on the overall composition and nail each and every shot. They also encouraged our goofy vibe, capturing amazing candid moments that were truly ‘us.’ I am blown away by the quality of the photos and how easy it was to share them with our friends and family through the online gallery. If you are seeking a fun, talented, professional, and adventurous team to help create and capture your magical moment, look no further!!

- Kat & Joey

showing ring finger custom engaged vintage diamonds Crested Butte photographer Gunnison photographers Colorado photography - proposal engagement elopement wedding venue - photo by Mountain Magic Media

The results were amazing and we couldn't be any happier!

Grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mountain Magic Media. They did a photo shoot for a surprise engagement in Crested Butte and assisted me with the location scouting, as well as the setup for the magic moment. Lydia and T are extremely easy to work with, very communicative, and such a great couple/team. They make you feel very comfortable and natural with the photos (especially as someone who does not like taking photos). The results were amazing and we couldn’t be any happier. I highly recommend them to anyone in the greater Crested Butte area and we are very grateful!

- Omar & Savannah

girl holding disco mirror ball for boudoir session photoshoot

We would suggest a boudoir session to anyone that wants to embrace their femininity and bond with their friends!

Our friends experienced a disco-themed boudoir shoot with Lydia and her team and we had a blast!  What a unique experience.  The girls made us feel comfortable and sexy!  They are so talented!!  It exceeded our expectations by far.  The set up, props, and just the vibe they provided!  We had a DJ, beautiful decor, outfits, and accessories plus great snacks.

- Meaghan & Amethyst

married couple elopement newlyweds at the bar holding up ring fingers and kissing in Bonez downtown colorful Crested Butte restaurant

They made our day turn into a dream come true, and we couldn’t be happier.

Would recommend Lydia and T over and over again. Super easy to work with, from booking to helping us act natural (we were out of our element), a lot of fun, and photos back faster than they stated. The photos are absolutely amazing, and they knew the best spots to go based on our ceremony site. They also helped to navigate vendors we needed and people we needed to contact for legal information. They made our day turn into a dream come true, and we couldn’t be happier.

- Stephanie & Kevin

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