Breckenridge, Colorado Wedding | Jessie + Tyler
Jessie and Tyler’s Breckenridge, Colorado, wedding day epitomizes making it uniquely and organically you. Before I get into the details of their celebration, let’s back up a little…
From Colleagues to Creative Partners
Jessie and I were counterparts in my ‘past life’ (pre-full-time wedding photography). We shared the same role within our company’s marketing team but at separate ski resorts in different states. We shared the same interest in photography and enjoyed capturing memories in our adventurous lifestyles outside the 9-5. Fast forward to the summer of 2020, when our company delivered the news that most of us would have our roles eliminated by that fall. As I started building my full-time photography business, Jessie also began capturing weddings, elopements, and couples but continued marketing for outdoor brands.
That following summer, my books brought me to Park City (her home) to capture my first solo wedding. I didn’t skip a beat in asking her to be by my side to assist me as a second shooter. We had so much fun working together, and I was grateful to establish that new side of our relationship. She had gotten engaged that spring, and I remember asking if they had begun planning. They had some ideas of how they wanted their wedding to go, but they hadn’t laid down any solid plans. In my head, I remember thinking, ‘Man, I would be so flattered if she asked me to capture this day for her and her boo,’ but I didn’t believe I was good enough.
Capturing Jessie and Tyler’s Summit County Celebration: A Breckenridge, Colorado Wedding
Let’s fast forward again to the current day, spring of 2022 when I got a text from her saying, “Hey, got plans for July 24th??” Jessie and Tyler invited me to capture their intimate Summit County Colorado wedding day at a beautiful location. One that I frequent for backcountry skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The catch? I had an elopement the day before in Southern Colorado, about five hours away, but I said yes. How could I miss capturing such a beautiful day for a super rad couple?! I left that Ouray wedding at 10 pm the night before and met these two at the trailhead at 7 am the next day, and MAN, was it all worth it.
We spent a few hours romping around this gorgeous basin, celebrating their love before a small handful of their friends and family met us for their ceremony. After their “I do’s,” everyone cracked open some beer from the coolers we had hauled up and mingled in the sun before hiking back down as one big ‘wedding party mob.” They celebrated with food, drinks, and the Beau Briggs Band in Summit County, Colorado, to wrap up the evening.
The day was perfect and the purest example of curating a wedding day that is authentically you.
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Every wedding is unique and deserves more than a cookie-cutter approach. By stepping back to let intimate moments unfold naturally while offering support and guidance to ensure no important memory is missed, I strive to create timeless images that blend an editorial style with a documentary approach. From the distinctive details of your celebration to the cherished traditions, I'll deliver a collection of photographs that allow you to relive these memories for years to come. After all, the moments that matter most aren’t always staged or polished—they’re raw, authentic, and uniquely you.
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“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still”
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I'm WHITNEY.
Your wedding day is a story—one filled with fleeting moments of beauty, deep emotion, and once-in-a-lifetime memories. As an artist, I am here to preserve those moments with intention, artistry, and care. I don’t just capture what your wedding looked like—I document how it felt.
Born and raised in the breathtaking landscapes of Vail, Colorado, I am deeply inspired by the way love and nature intertwine. There’s something poetic about the way light moves across mountain peaks, the way wind dances through a bride’s veil, and how the beauty of the outdoors mirrors the intimacy of a wedding day. My work is shaped by this connection—an effortless blend of refined editorial imagery and documentary storytelling, allowing each wedding to unfold naturally while being captured with timeless elegance.
Beyond photography, I am an adventurer at heart. Whether I’m exploring new landscapes, hiking through the Rockies, or traveling to breathtaking destinations, my love for movement and exploration brings an effortless, natural feel to my imagery. Every love story is unique, and I am deeply invested in capturing the emotions, scenery, and in-between moments that make your wedding day truly unforgettable. From the moment we connect, my goal is to provide an effortless, elevated experience that allows you to be fully present while I handle the art of storytelling. With a calm, intuitive approach, I blend artistic direction with documentary storytelling—guiding you when needed while allowing your most authentic moments to unfold naturally. My couples value timeless, emotive imagery, a refined yet relaxed presence, and the confidence of knowing their memories are being preserved with intention. When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me skiing down the slopes, hiking with my husband and our two border collies, or enjoying a slow morning with a perfectly crafted latte. I live for meaningful conversations, spontaneous adventures, and capturing beauty in the quiet, in-between moments of life—just as I do with my couples. I take on a limited number of weddings each year to provide an intimate, high-touch experience, ensuring each love story is captured with the highest level of artistry and care. If you feel drawn to timeless, emotional, and editorial-inspired imagery, I would love to hear your vision and create something extraordinary together.
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