I never expected to be where I am today, living by the mountains and photographing the happiest days of people's lives. Growing up on the East Coast, I was a kid with a plan. I was nine when I proudly declared I would become an architect. (Jokes on Baby Gabrielle because I am clearly not an architect- though I did get my bachelor’s degree in architecture). Nine-year-old me was obsessed with buildings, nature, art, and design. This obsession led to photography, which allowed me to capture all of the beautiful, thoughtfully designed buildings and incredible landscapes I saw. I expanded to photographing people, which I found to be so much more dynamic than buildings or landscapes alone. This inspired me to challenge myself and start photographing weddings, where I fell in love! It combined so many of my passions in an unexpected way. So much goes on during a wedding day, and so many emotions are felt- I truly enjoy capturing it all. The love between a couple, all of the little thought-out details chosen to represent them, the happiness and excitement among their family and friends- it is an honor to be trusted to capture such precious moments. All this to say, my lifelong passions for architecture, nature, art, design, and people have given me a keen eye for composition and a different perspective of the world around me, which is present every time I pick up my camera. [Colorado Springs Wedding Photographer]