Rowan and Jake first popped up on my radar as guests at a wedding I photographed in June 2025. Though, funny enough, we didn’t actually meet that day (wedding chaos will do that to you). Fast-forward a few months, and they reached out after getting engaged at the end of summer, ready to dive into planning and dreaming up their own day. Their Colorado fall engagement photos were the perfect way to kick things off, and it felt extra special to be part of their story from the early planning stages all the way through celebrating their engagement.
At the time, they hadn’t settled on a venue yet, so we jumped right into chatting about all things location, weighing the pros and cons of their top picks around Steamboat. Once they officially locked in their date and venue, we got their engagement session on the calendar, and I couldn’t wait to capture them in their element.
Golden Colorado Fall Engagement Photos in the Aspens
Our session took place on a perfect Colorado fall afternoons—crisp air, golden light, and aspens showing off. We truly caught Beaver Creek at its best; the leaves were at their absolute peak, and I’m not exaggerating when I say we got this session in just before they started to fall. Talk about cutting it close, but Rowan’s golden fall vision came to life exactly as she dreamed. Let’s not forget Jake’s absolute thrill at spotting a deer mid-session. The man was giddy, so naturally, I made sure those moments made it into the gallery.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer
Now that I’ve had the chance to spend an afternoon with Rowan and Jake, I’m even more excited for their wedding day next summer. Getting to know them outside the whirlwind of timelines and to-do lists was the best. Engagement sessions are such a sweet spot in the process; they’re part celebration, part warm-up, and a chance to connect before the big day. This golden Beaver Creek afternoon was just the beginning, and if it’s any indication of what’s to come, next summer can’t arrive soon enough.
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