Springing Forward by Looking Back | 2020 Elopements
Springing Forward by Looking Back
A Look Back at My 2020 Colorado Elopement Adventures
Some years leave a mark on our hearts forever.
For me, 2020 will always be remembered as the year love proved that nothing—not uncertainty, changing plans, or even a global pandemic—could stand in the way of two people choosing each other.
Despite every challenge, I had the incredible honor of documenting 40 unforgettable Colorado elopements and intimate weddings.
I watched couples exchange heartfelt first looks beneath towering peaks, hike together at over 12,000 feet, laugh through unexpected weather, and embrace every twist their adventure brought them. I witnessed quiet tears, joyful celebrations, and the kind of connection that only grows stronger when life asks you to adapt.
Those are the moments I’ll never forget.
To every couple who trusted me with your story…
Thank you.
Your courage, flexibility, and unwavering belief in love inspired me more than you’ll ever know.
What 2020 Taught Me
It taught me that there isn’t one right way to get married.
It reminded me that love doesn’t need a ballroom, a guest list, or a perfectly planned timeline.
It simply needs two people who are ready to choose each other.
It also reminded me how I want to photograph every elopement.
Not by following formulas.
Not by chasing perfection.
But by creating from a place of curiosity, intention, and heart.
I trust the adventure.
I embrace the unexpected.
I believe the most meaningful photographs happen when you stop trying to create perfect moments and allow yourself to experience them.
That’s where the magic lives.
Forty Adventures. Eighty Brave Souls.
Forty unique adventures.
Forty unforgettable love stories.
Eighty adventurous souls who proved that love is never canceled.
Each couple laced up their boots, embraced the unknown, and exchanged vows surrounded by Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes—evergreen forests, wildflower meadows, alpine lakes, rugged mountain ridges, and sweeping views above the treeline.
Every story was different.
Every story was beautiful.
Every story mattered.
Forever Grateful
Looking back, I feel incredibly honored to have been trusted during one of the most uncertain seasons in recent history.
Those adventures also led to features on Wandering Weddings, Rocky Mountain Bride, and other wonderful publications, but the greatest honor wasn’t the recognition.
It was being invited into your lives.
Thank you for allowing me to witness your beginning.
Your stories continue to inspire every adventure that follows.
Dreaming of Your Own Colorado Elopement?
Whether your dream day takes place on a mountaintop, beside an alpine lake, in an aspen grove, or somewhere completely off the beaten path, I’d love to help you create an experience that feels completely your own.
Take a look through my bucket-list locations—you might find the place you’ve always dreamed about.
Let’s set up an adventure.
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Congratulations on your 2020 year and featureS! You wRite so eloquently – your wRiting style matches your photography style. Your photos are absolutely stunning.
Your work is so stunning! Heres to another great year! ????
So much wonderful love here, here’s to documenting even more intimate moments in 2021!
You had such a killer 2020 season! Your couples must be incredibly happy with their decision. Can’t wait to see what you produce this year!
OH MY GOSH Justyna! These are all so so gorgeous, where do I even start?! Such variety in terrain but I’m such a sucker for that tree one. You are seriously an inspiration for elopements!
What gorgeous days full of love and adventure! Absolutely love this looking back over 2020. ❤️ Beautiful photos! Love it!
Your work is truly gorgeous Justyna and I always recognize it! so many epic locations and such emotion. Congrats on a fully booked 2021 too!
Oh Justyna your work always just completely blows me away. You captured some incredible couples in 2020, I’m especially obsessed with the yellow of that bride’s wedding dress! Absolutely stunning work as always!
S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G. I lvoe seeing the different seasons, the different actIvities and all the different personalities shining through.
Aww how beautiful to look back on a year of magical moments! I love how you capture the closeness of your couples in such epic landscapes. Truly beautiful!
Oh what a year 2020 was and you captured it beautifully! all of your photos are so intimate. and heartfelt. Just beautiful!
This is gorgeous girl, you produce such beautiful, high quality work! What an amazing year you had!!
A gorgeous look back at your incredible year! Here’s to 2021 being even better!
What a great 2020 for you! your work is so stunning – very inspiring! That puppy photo is something else!
I love looking back to see the whole year. You had quite the adventures, and that bride with the yellow skirt…I’m in love with it!
I love how Intentional Each Photo looks. You are amazing aT what you do and these elopement Moments are so precious.
I can’t deal with the last photo. SO. GOOD. This is such a fun blog post, and your work is absolutely stunning!
nice work and I am impressed to say the least on the inspiring amount of elopements you have booked. its because of the hard work and great skills you have. way to go.
I smiled through all of these photos, but the puppy one really got me, lol! You’ve captured so much joy and love. Absolutely beautiful work!
Colorado will always have my heart. I can see why you are booking into 2022. The way you capture those special in between moments, the space where couples are embracing the stillness… it’s magical.
In loooove with these photos! They’re so beautiful! LOVE the one in the hammock.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR WORK WOWWWW!! Looking for you now on INSTa.