Taylor Made Photo KC, LLC

I've been lucky enough to be this family's go-to photographer since early in my business, back when they were newly a family of three. I'll never shut up about how my favorite aspect of this blessing I get to call a job is watching my clients grow in front of my camera, and these four are a perfect example of that. Plus Mom and Dad are so great at letting their kiddos be themselves at our sessions while also keeping them focused. They know I'll chase after one of their kids for the photo; they know I'll roll with it when things get chaotic; they know I'll deliver a gallery they look at and say, 'She got THIS photo out of THAT session?!'

The start of year 9 of this business I built has been off to an amazing start, and I can't wait to see where the rest of 2026 takes all of us.

I was THRILLED to travel to Rocky Mountain National Park to document the beautiful elopement of Paityn and Caden this past weekend. Knowing the Colorado mountains in May, we could have had 2 feet of snow, 85 degrees, an afternoon pop-up rain shower, or all in one day. But we absolutely lucked out with temperatures in the low 60s, mostly sunny skies, and some cosmetic snow left on the tallest peaks.

I had a serious pinch-me moment while I was there. Almost 8 years ago, I made a post offering inexpensive photos so that I could build a portfolio and maybe make a little money with photography, something I already loved. Now it's my full-time career, my passion, a portion of my purpose, and how I financially contribute to my family. And a couple hired me to fly out and stay in Estes Park to photograph their elopement. Just the three of us trekking around gorgeous terrain while they exchanged vows and enjoyed each other's company in one of their favorite places.