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Quarantine Quickies

In trying and uncertain times like these, creativity is a must. I decided to offer 15 minute photo sessions on front porches. Isolation attire recommended. Interested? Drop me a line! more »

2019 Year in Review

2019 will always be the year I became a mother. An experience I’ve wanted — with varying degrees of certainty and longing — for as long as I can remember. more »

Senior Photography

And when I say seniors, (there’s been some confusion) I mean high school seniors, not the elderly.. I love photographing seniors. The world is our oyster for one hour. We more »

2017 Year in Review

2017 was a great year for Phreckles! I made many new friends, danced to music, celebrated love (near and far), and documented cherished memories. Here are just a few of my favorite photos and moments more »

Backyard Wedding Love

Deb and Ryan worked for months on their backyard, because that’s where they held their intimate wedding ceremony. The Salida couple kept it simple, sweet and sincere. It was a more »

Gay Wedding Weekend!

Scott and Brian exchanged vows at their family cabin in Nathrop, CO. They planned a full weekend of events for their visiting friends and family. They even handed out a more »

River Wedding!

Jodi and Claude are the ultimate adventure couple. They participate (and excel) in every outdoor recreation imaginable. For example, I once ran into Jodi at the top of the Monarch more »

Jamaican Vows

A Phreckles original

  I dream of wedding destinations. I’ve done several, but in Jamaica a wedding gig took me all the way to Negril, Jamaica. It was my first time in the more »

#HealthiestCO

Since September I’ve had the great privilege and honor to travel with The Colorado Health Foundation on their statewide listening tour. I’ve accompanied them on 5 tours, meeting people from more »

Newborn Photography

My approach to newborn photography is a little different than the thousands of images you’d see on Pinterest. I do not prop babies up in unnatural positions. Nor do I more »

Christmastime Proposal!

Three weeks ago I had the great privilege to document a live proposal in Riverside Park, Salida! It was quite cold and dark. I waited around the park for 30 minutes, photographing more »

Mr. & Mrs. Winkler!

Texan couple Misty and Dustin decided on a Salida ceremony, next to the Arkansas River. They wanted it brief before they eloped to enjoy the mountains. The always eccentric Forrest more »

Mr. & Mrs. LaPointe!

Christyn and Tim married at the Surf Chateau Hotel in Buena Vista Aug. 29 2015. Christyn decided she wanted to get married in South Main, Buena Vista months ago when more »

Mr. & Mrs. Padilla!

(Welp, I’ve been a bit distracted as of late.. but I’m back on track blogging from my weddings last year!) Mario and Halie exchanged vows at the Salida SteamPlant Event Center more »