Elevate Photography

Looking back at these photos makes me so happy!  We had such a great time exploring downtown Denver. We started at Union Station, walked over to the the Diary Block and then finished up at Byron White Courthouse. It was the perfect day. Abigail and Austin are both so sweet and I had such a great time getting to know them better. I loved getting to hear about one of their first dates that happened to be opening day for the Rockies when it snowed like crazy! Kinda reminds me of today. It was meant to be and I can’t wait for their wedding this September! -Janae

It was a wedding miracle that Keelin and Max were able to tie the knot last Saturday at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House.  News about COVID19 was accumulating and made everyone uncertain of how the day would play out.  Keelin and Max must have friends in high places because they were happily able to hold their wedding and celebrate with their closest friends and family.  I loved the style from the bridesmaid’s maroon dresses and groomsmen’s classic tuxes with maroon ties.  Their timeless style complimented the beautiful building at Denver Center for Performing Arts.

This was my first time performing in the black box space called The Studio Loft.  I loved the exposed brick contrasted with the new architecture.  There was a certain energy in the air of being grateful in more ways that one that Keelin and Max were able to marry that day.  One thing is for sure that they will have stories to tell for years to come!  Thanks you two for welcoming me in to your lives! –Ryan

And thanks to their rad vendors who helped make the day fun and beautiful:

Ceremony and reception – The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Floral – The Perfect Petal

Cake – Mulberries Cake Shop

DJ – A Music Plus

What a great day! Lost Gulch is one of my favorite places in Colorado. It is so epic up there. So when I get to take an awesome couple up to hang out and take photos I am especially excited. Michelle and John are the sweetest and easiest couple. They just flow together. John makes Michelle laugh at every moment. I am certain this is one of the reasons she is marrying him. Together they have ease. You can tell they are good at problem-solving and communicating with lightness and comfort. They are going to have an awesome marriage. I can’t wait to be at the beginning of it next summer.

–Katie

The McBrooms have a new addition and we could not be more excited. Oh, when I first starting photographing their family I immediately fell in love with them. They are so great together. They are down to earth, kind, fun, silly, elegant and beautiful. Everything a photographer wants. Their older son Rocco is the sweetest! He has just the right amount of spunk, play, and sweetness. He is so fun to run around with and hang out and he loves to take pictures. Now that his little brother is here we get double the sweetness. Rocco was so lovey with his brother and quickly said yes to holding him. I respect how intentional Leon and Kami have been with him and making sure that he still gets his attention and needs met. Niko is just as awesome. At 2 weeks, he didn’t cry or fuss but for a quick diaper change the whole time I was there. He was wide awake and when he was ready to sleep he just gently fell asleep. I was amazed at how easy it was. I am so happy to see this family grow (and take all the tips I can from them). Congratulations on your new love!

–Katie

Colleen and James are a breath of fresh air. Together they are a delight, an unstoppable couple that radiates love. It was so fun to meet them at Highlands Ranch Mansion for their engagement photos. They also brought their daughters, who are so much fun! They were making us and each other laugh with their crazy antics and duplications of the poses I was prompting Colleen and James to do. It was so fun and easy to be around them all. I just wanted to hang out all day with them. I may have also wanted to ride around in James’ sweet mustang. It was a beautiful day and I know their wedding this fall at Wellshire Event Center is going to be even better! I can’t wait!

–Katie

When Ivy reached out to me to photograph his proposal to Anna I was beyond excited. Ther are so many things to think of to pull this off and what I am thinking of isn’t even half of what Ivy is working on. He and Anna were going to be in Vail with his family for the week and he knew two things, she wanted beautiful views and loved pictures. So he took her on a walk to see the “wildlife”. She thought nothing of it, to my relief as they strolled the path at the Vail Golf and Nordic Clubhouse. In my opinion, this is the best view of the Gore Range. As Ivy got down on one knee in the snow, I just got more and more excited. What a special thing to be a part of. Anna was, of course, elated! She could not stop talking about how fun it was, how she couldn’t believe it, how her friends all threw her off time and time again and how beautiful the ring was. It was extra special because it was the center stone of her mom’s wedding ring. All and all, I would say it was a major success. Ivy is already proving to be a very thoughtful partner. I am so excited for them to get married!

–Katie

Squeeeek!  It’s here everyone!  Jordan and Travis are married and I’m so happy to share photo and video from their wedding at The Club at Crested Butte .  You remember their rad Fall mountain engagement session, right?   I knew back then that they were going to have an amazing wedding adventure.  I was right!  One of my favorite parts is that we did a day after adventure session with just the two of them.  This allowed us to travel and plan for some really unique photos that would otherwise not be possible on a wedding day.

I loved Jordan and Travis’ wedding style, don’t you?  The floral were perfectly stated and the custom blankets from Sa Pey Ka kept the bridesmaids stylish and warm.  Go on and see for yourself how lovely of a mountain wedding adventure these two had! –Ryan

Ceremony and Reception – The Club at Crested Butte

Planner –  Belleview Events

Floral – Fin + Ally

Bridesmaids blankets – Sa Pey Ka

Beauty – Velveteen Salon

Transportation – Alpine Express

Video – Elevate in Motion

Check out their highlight video reel:

View this post on Instagram

Elevate in Motion 🎬 would like to wish Jordan + Travis a huge CONGRATS on their wedding in Crested Butte on Saturday 🙌🏼❤️🥂#winterwedding #justmarried #crestedbutte Venue // @clubatcrestedbutte Planner // @belleviewevents Floral // @finallyfloral Beauty // @velveteensalon Bridesmaids blankets // @sa_pey_ka

A post shared by Elevate Photography (@elevatephotography) on Mar 2, 2020 at 10:47am PST

Katie, Matt and I have been planning their engagement session for months and finally got lucky with weather after two times rescheduling with wild Winter weather.  I was tickled to see how playful and easy Katie and Matt are with each other.  I love how he makes her laugh and I was so grateful that they trusted me to hike out onto a snowy mountain edge to get the best shot!  I can’t wait for their wedding this Summer at Saddleridge Beaver Creek ! -Ryan

Champagne, puppy dogs plus Dairy Block and Sanctuary made for a wonderfully beautiful wedding day for Allie and Kevin.  We’ve had the best luck with the weather this Winter and I know Allie and her bridesmaids were happy that no wild snow storm was in the works for the day.  We stayed warm with sunshine and smiles all day as Allie and Kevin tied the knot in front of their closest friends and family.

I was happily a part of the entire day and got to be a part of the wild dance party (thank you Ninety Percent 90s band) and even the sparkler grand exit.  Go on and see for yourself how lovely these two are and tell us what you think in comments! –Ryan

A big thank you to all their wedding vendors for making their day!

Getting Ready – The Maven Hotel

Planner – Lindsey Linden Events

Beauty – Fluff Bar

Floral – The Perfect Petal

Venue – Sanctuary Golf Course

Band – Ninety Percent 90s

Cupcakes – Buttercream Bakeshop

What a day?! I, myself, have always loved winter weddings. Being from Colorado originally it is hard not to enjoy the snow, especially when it comes with crisp blue skies and warm sunshine. Thus, I have always thought that every season is perfect for a wedding in Colorado. Winter, tends to be especially unique. You get a little bit different landscape than you normally see at weddings, you get to be creative with warm clothing and intimate indoor spaces. Spruce Mountain Ranch is the perfect venue for a winter wedding. There is the beauty of the outdoors with the rolling hills and mountain backdrop. You can be in snow without hiking through a mess of it and you have the most beautiful spaces indoors to keep all your guests toasty warm. It was the best backdrop for Kaci and Kevin’s winter wedding.

So setting everything up, we had the best February day possible. It had just snowed so everything was blanketed in white but it was about 50 degrees, which makes it wonderful to be outside surrounded by all that beauty. I don’t, however, thing Kaci and Kevin would have had a care in the world even if it was cold outside. They were so happy to be getting married. I mean so happy. The excitement that they displayed all day was extravagant. Kaci was basically giddy to marry this man and could not wait. I thought that maybe we would skip photos and just get to it. Their wedding party went above and beyond at every turn. They were all laughing, singing, dancing and celebrating and this was well before the ceremony. They even made a fun tunnel for the couple just to welcome them to starting pictures.

We were so joyful to be able to enjoy these moments with them. There really is nothing better in the world then seeing two people connect and thrive together in such an excited manner. It makes you put all your faith in love when you see Kaci and Kevin together. I am so glad that they were able to celebrate with the people who mean the most to them and party like it was going out of style. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Day! To happy days!

–Katie

A special thanks to all the amazing vendors!

Venue | Spruce Mountain Ranch Planner & Florist | Privé Events Catering | Rocky Mountain Catering & Events DJ | Sound Master Entertainment Hair & Make-up | Beauty Bee

Sarah and Jared were lucky in more ways than one this weekend at their Winter wedding at Sanctuary Golf Course.  With all of the wild snowstorms that we’ve been getting, it was anyone’s guess on what kind of weather they would have.  It was in the high 50’s and the sun was happily shining all day as we ventured the lovely property with their closest friends and family!

Go on and see for yourself how awesome their wedding day was.  Congrats Sarah and Jared! –Ryan

Thanks to all of their fun and friendly wedding vendors for making their day beautiful and memorable!

Ceremony and Reception Venue – Sanctuary Golf Course

Floral – The Flower Shop at Catle Pines

Officiant – Matt Morgan Coaching

Entertainment – Elite Entertainment

George is one! I swear every time I see him I am in awe. He has so many great qualities that you can see at such a young age. He is adorable with those big blue eyes, curious, attentive, excited, sweet, playful and so much more. I adore him and his parents. It has been so fun to be part of his first year of life, all the way from when you couldn’t tell Alex was pregnant, to this big boy! We tickled and giggled, got some grandparent time, spun around, crawled all over the floor and best of all, ate cake! Yes, it is always a jealousy of mine when I see these littles encouraged to eat a whole cake. But sweet George was also trying to share with his parents as soon as he got that first taste. I mean he basically said, “dang this is good, you should have some too.” I can’t wait to see what 2, 3, 4 and more years have in store. Happy first birthday George!

–Katie

Now that I am a mom I look at pictures a little differently. So many times for my job I am running, jumping, moving, trying to get babies smiling, looking, interacting. I have been photographing the Rudolf family for a while now and have seen so many facets to their family. It brought me so much joy to go to their house and just let them play. I love seeing the faces that Liam makes while driving his truck and the curiosity in Leyton’s face as he explores the carpet and toys and letter board. Now that Leyton is just over one he is so expressive and active. These are the things we want to remember.

–Katie

I have to admit, I think Ashley and Jonathan are the coolest. I am not ashamed to say it, I knew it as soon as I met them. They are just people you want to hang out with. They have an ease and charisma about them that can’t be denied. The fact that they are getting married is just even better. They totally deserve to have one another as their counterpart. You can tell that they celebrate each other’s individual personalities, strengths and weaknesses while pushing the other to be better. Their vibe together is unmistakable. It was fun to continue to get to know them as we tromped through the snow in Evergreen for their engagement session. I got to meet their adorable dogs too! I can’t wait until their wedding this November in Buena Vista. Judging by what I already know, it is going to be amazing!

-Katie

You know there are some people you meet and they just make you smile immediately? That is Ava and Edwin. These two are some of the sweetest most genuine people. I started talking to Ava a little bit ago when they were planning to do their engagement session while on vacation to get some of the beautiful Colorado mountains and snowy days. She told me her story of how when they get married they will have been together 18 years. They have grown as individuals and as a couple and you can tell how beautifully it has strengthened their relationship. Now, it just over a month, they are going to get married in Ava’s home state of Hawaii. It was fun to be able to hang out with them and show off a different side of their personality. I know their wedding is going to be awesome and their marriage even better! Congrats you two.

-Katie

I pride myself on knowing what kids love. Probably because I love a lot of the same things. Let me tell you, there is nothing better than a bright sunny Saturday that is 50 degrees after it has just snowed. It is a kid’s playground! Nobody wants to be cold, so in Colorado, we often get the best of both worlds. We get to cozy down one day and play the next. That is exactly what we did with the Pepe family. Highlands Ranch Mansion is one of the coolest spots in the Denver area too. There is so much to explore and it is gorgeous. It was perfect for little Madi’s 6-month milestone session. We have always known that the Pepe children are the cutest. They are spunky and sweet and full of giggles. Madi is shaping up to be just like them. She loves to explore and watch her siblings and is also just happy chilling with mom and dad. Her adorable little face and sweet personality just makes me want to squeeze and hold her forever. The Pepes are truly lucky to have such a wonderful family. It is going to be so fun to see Madi continue to grow with her siblings.

–Katie

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

Passion:  Photography is the obvious answer but this really stems from my passion for making people smile. I want to work to make people a little bit happier, their lives a little better. I would hope that my job allows me to capture those emotions but that my life and attitude helps promote those emotions. My passion is to spread joy and also love people well.

Community Involvement: Younglife

Favorite Vacations Spot: I don’t think I can have a favorite there are so many new places I want to go and explore and that is my favorite way to vacation.

Perfect day off: Sleep in with my husband, go to the farmers market, hang out in a park or maybe a brewery. Dog and baby in tow.

You have to taste this: crispy tuna appetizer at Izakaya Den. It is the perfect combination of textures and flavors. With sweetness and spice and tuna and avocado, it makes me completely silent which is hard to do. Yum!

Favorite Quote:  People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou

E-mail Address: [email protected]