JC PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
about
I’m an elopement photographer based in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, specifically Fairplay, where the air is thin, and the mountains tower high behind my home. My days are spent getting lost in the Mosquito, Tenmile, & Gore Range.
I’ve always been drawn to storytelling, and photography became the way I turn real, intimate moments into something you can hold onto forever. I’m not here to pose you into someone you’re not, I’m here to document the way you feel in the landscapes that mean something to you. My style blends candid storytelling with earthy, timeless tones… the kind of imagery that lets you remember exactly how your day felt, not just how it looked.
Outside of photography.... I’m pretty much always outside. If I’m not climbing or backpacking somewhere remote, I’m on a mountain top with my 96-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback, Phoenix (my giant baby, adventure buddy, and the world’s biggest snuggler) My husband and I spend our free time exploring new trails, chasing summits, and soaking in that quiet magic you only get when you’re deep in the mountains.
At my core, I’m here to be more than your photographer. I’m your adventure partner, your guide, and the person fully committed to helping you create an elopement experience that feels like stepping into your dream life for a day.
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I'm your sunset chaser + Explorer of all the Rocky mountains
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I'm Jackie
rolls of film developed
196
fine art albums printed
44
love stories captured
57
I picked up my first camera when I was a teenager, and something in me clicked just as much as the shutter did. I didn’t fully understand it at the time, but documenting people and places quickly became the one thing that made me feel deeply connected to the world. Ever since then, I’ve been shooting, learning, experimenting, chasing light, and falling more in love with photography year after year.
For some time, I photographed big, traditional weddings. And while I was grateful for the experience, something inside me always felt… off. I loved capturing love stories, but the chaos, the timelines, the pressure to perform for hundreds of people, it all left me feeling drained and unfulfilled. Then I photographed my first elopement. That day changed everything. It was quiet, intentional, & the best part was, I got to be outside. I remember driving home afterward with this overwhelming clarity: This is it. This is exactly what I’m meant to do.
Being outside has always been where I feel the most alive. I thrive in the mountains, on the trails, in that soft alpine glow when the sun hits the peaks just right. Exploring is second nature to me, which is why I know where all the good spots are the hidden overlooks, the quiet lakes, the ridgelines no one else thinks to check. When I realized I could combine my love for wild places with documenting intimate love stories, it felt like everything clicked into full alignment.
Now, photographing elopements feels less like a job and more like a calling. I get to guide couples into some of the most beautiful places in the world, witness their vows in total authenticity, and tell their story in a way that feels honest, wild, and deeply true to who they are. And every time I pick up my camera, it reminds me of the teenager who fell in love with photography, only now, I get to do it with so much purpose.
My story
Wherever your love takes you, I'll be there to capture it.
getting to tell your love story is what lights me up
Say "I Do" in a place that sets your soul on fire. Whether thats on a cliffside in Iceland, or in the Dolomites in Italy. We can travel the world for your special day.
Destination Elopements
An experience and photos for the wild hearted couples that want to trade ballrooms for big mountain tops. Say your intimate vows in a place that truly reflects who you are.
