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Loveland Pass Engagement Photos | Colorado Mountain Adventure With Sam + Lauren
A Colorado Mountain Engagement Adventure
Some love stories begin with a perfectly timed romantic gesture.
Others begin with a terrible pickup line.
For Sam + Lauren, it was the latter.
“How much does a polar bear weigh?”
“Enough to break the ice.”
Not exactly Shakespeare.
But somehow, it worked.
Their Love Story
Lauren had two choices: laugh it off and give Sam a chance, or completely ignore him and let him live with the consequences of that pickup line.
Luckily for Sam, she’s a pretty nice person.
She gave him a chance.
Although she did keep him firmly in the friend zone for almost a year.
Then Lauren decided to leave her home state of Missouri and move to Colorado in search of something new.
Sam figured he would probably never see her again.
He was wrong.
Then Sam Moved To Colorado, Too
About a year later, Lauren discovered that Sam had decided to move to Colorado as well.
His version of the story?
He tells everyone he chased her out there.
Once they were both in Colorado, Sam took Lauren for ice cream—and then surprised her with something a little more memorable.
A secret speakeasy hidden behind a freezer door.
And apparently, that old-fashioned charm was enough to finally win her over.
Lauren remembers the exact moment she fell in love with him.
His soft, gentle eyes.
The feeling of being completely at home around him.
And then came their first Valentine’s Day, when Sam surprised her with roses and a song he had written on her ukulele.
Whether he’s playing guitar, mandolin, or ukulele, Lauren says she always feels at home.
Honestly, I can see why.
Their Loveland Pass Engagement Adventure
When Sam + Lauren started planning their engagement photos, they knew they didn’t want a traditional portrait session.
They wanted an experience that felt like them.
Mountains.
Movement.
Water.
Music.
Adventure.
So we headed into the Colorado high country for their Loveland Pass engagement session.
And it was everything.
We played in the water.
Ran through mountain meadows.
Danced beneath the trees.
And, at one point, Sam pulled out his guitar and played while the golden evening light filtered through the trees around them.
It didn’t feel like a photo shoot.
It felt like hanging out with two people who were completely comfortable being themselves.
And that’s exactly how I want an engagement session to feel.
Finding The Right Colorado Adventure Photographer
Lauren found me through an online women’s hiking group.
She immediately connected with my photography and the adventures I was taking couples on throughout Colorado.
It felt like the right fit because they weren’t looking for someone who would simply pose them in front of a mountain.
They wanted someone who understood their love of the outdoors.
Someone who would encourage them to move, explore, play, and actually experience the landscape together.
That’s what we did.
And the result was a gallery filled with the things I love most about Colorado mountain engagement photography:
Golden light.
Wild landscapes.
Movement.
Laughter.
Connection.
And two people who forgot the camera was even there.
Let Your Engagement Session Feel Like You
Your engagement photos don’t have to mean standing in one spot and smiling at a camera.
They can be an adventure.
You can hike.
Get your feet wet.
Run through a meadow.
Dance.
Bring your guitar.
Climb a mountain.
Stop for a quiet moment.
Laugh until your cheeks hurt.
Whatever makes the two of you feel most like yourselves—that’s what I want to photograph.
Because the best photographs aren’t always the perfectly posed ones.
They’re the photographs where you can remember exactly how you felt.
Sam + Lauren’s Experience
Lauren said she loved how I encouraged them to simply be themselves.
She felt comfortable.
They had fun.
And instead of forcing moments, I documented the ones that naturally happened between them.
The pure smiles.
The little interactions.
The movement.
The connection.
The moments that would otherwise disappear.
Those are the photographs that become meaningful years later.
Not because they were perfectly posed, but because they bring you right back to how it felt to be together.
And that’s always the goal.
Your story. Your adventure. Your connection.
Let’s go make some magic in the Colorado mountains.
These are the best pictures ever! Such a beautiful couple and the attention to detail is unbelievably good
What a talented photograher and well captured the moment. I feel the love and the romance of this couple. I also love about the backdrop!
I simply wanted to make a quick message so as to thank you for all of the fabulous items you are writing here.
What a stunning photoshoot this is! It has such a whimsical, ethereal feel to these images, and they are all so romantic!
Wow such pure love. Perfect place for romance. Lovely couple. Beautiful pictures.
I will totally get you if my time comes. I died seeing your photos! Man! You are really blessed and what a perfect scenery!
These photos are fantastic. I love the mountain backdrop and your techniques bring out the feelings.
These are so cute and lovely photos. I can almost feel goose bumps for the sweetness. Awesome job!
These are incredibly beautiful. All your photos were sooo stunning and this couple very lovely. Love it!
Wow what breathtaking engagement photos. The love is radiating all throughout the photoshoot!
These photos are so great, especially the dog pics. The place looks so nice. Such a romantic set up.
Wow your story is so fun, cheesy and at the same time very relatable. I love the photos and the places you two have been. Hope you have a happy marriage.
What a wonderful story, i am stunned just by look at the photos,it screams happiness
The view of the place looks amazing and you guys totally picked the right location. Photos all came out beautiful too. For a second I though the couple were petting a wolf but then realized it was an adorable dog.
Awww, I love that you included their love story! I’m also glad you included all those photos of their pup- so cute! I can’t handle the bandana; adorable!!!!
Dude you are so amazing! Literally just want to come hang out with you so you can take me to all these places haha. Their dog is so cute. You killed this session.
This is so stunning!! Holy cow!
This is so dreamy! Love that he brought his guitar and the pups got to join. Looks stunning!
Killing it… AS ALWAYS! Omg, these are amazing… and then the sun came out and somehow it got even better! You are so freaking talented!
Talk about an adventure dream! This session and the photos are so beyond gorgeous and stunning!
These photos are absolutely stunning. You captured their special moment perfectly. Phenomenal work!
OMG… now this is what we call a real adventure.
Keep sharing these posts, I love it.
Beautiful couple, and what a nice story. I love it that the photos are accompanied by a personal story written by them.
Wow, love these so much!
This is so beautiful! Their engagement looks so magical…oh my! You’re making me want to consider a wild engagement when my time comes. If adventure looks this good, then I’m in. The photos are just amazing!
Aww. That’s so cute. What a beautiful story and such lovely pics.
Wow these two are boho magic. I love their love stories and that they included their dog in this stunning adventure engagement session!
I loved listening to the Love Story, along with viewing the lovely pictures! Great work out there!
Your story is so romantic..! When he told everyone that he is chasing you to Colorado, that is just so sweet..!
Love the picture guys! Amazing place <3