A bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other on a wooden deck surrounded by mountains and trees.

A Personalized Experience Crafted for Your Colorado Story

 

YOUR IDLEWILD RIDGE RANCH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL

 

A SIMPLE, INTENTIONAL, NATURE‑ROOTED CELEBRATION

Ashley & Brennan, your May 26th wedding at Idlewild Ridge Ranch will be intimate, relaxed, and beautifully connected to the landscape. With an outdoor ceremony, portraits around the ranch, and a reception surrounded by your closest people, your day is the perfect fit for warm, documentary‑style storytelling.

Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding white bouquets at outdoor forest wedding ceremony.

YOUR WEDDING DAY DETAILS


DATE: May 26, 2027
LOCATION: Idlewild Ridge Ranch — Lake George, CO
GUEST COUNT: ~50
COVERAGE NEEDS: Ceremony, portraits, bridal party, reception moments

FILM: Optional — I may incorporate a small amount of 35mm film depending on what I’m offering next spring

RECOMMENDED COVERAGE OPTIONS

Below are the two options that best support your intimate outdoor celebration, your ceremony‑focused flow, and the natural pacing of your day at Idlewild Ridge Ranch.

Black and white photo of a joyful bride and groom in cowboy hat walking back down the aisle after wedding ceremony.

OPTION 1 — The Essentials Collection (4 Hours)

Total: $2,000

Timeline Suggestion (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

4:00 PM — Arrival & pre‑ceremony coverage  

Details, ranch environment, guests arriving

5:30 PM — Ceremony

6:00 PM — Family portraits

6:20 PM — Bridal party portraits

6:30 PM — Golden hour begins

6:30–7:15 PM — Sunset portraits (couple)

7:15–8:00 PM — Reception moments  

Toasts, mingling, candid storytelling

Best for:

A simple, intentional celebration with all essential moments captured.


Black and white photo of a laughing bride in a strapless lace gown embraced by a smiling groom in a tuxedo on a dock.

The Storytelling Collection (6 Hours)

Total: $2,200

Timeline Suggestion (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

3:00 PM — Arrival & getting‑ready / pre‑ceremony coverage  

Details, ranch environment, quiet documentary moments

5:30 PM — Ceremony

6:00 PM — Family portraits

6:20 PM — Bridal party portraits

6:30 PM — Golden hour begins

6:30–7:15 PM — Sunset portraits (couple)

7:15–9:00 PM — Reception storytelling  

Dinner, toasts, dancing, firepit, guests

Best for:

A relaxed flow with space for creativity and deeper storytelling.

YOUR WEDDING VISION

Your day will be warm, relaxed, and rooted in the natural beauty of Idlewild Ridge Ranch — open fields, soft evening light, and an atmosphere that feels calm and genuine.

The ranch gives us space to capture your connection in a way that feels effortless and true to you.


THE LIGHT & COLOR STORY

Golden hour will shape the heart of your portraits — warm, glowing, and romantic.

Soft, natural light and true‑to‑color tones will highlight the candid, emotional moments throughout your day.


THE MOOD

Western • Natural • Cinematic

A celebration guided by movement, connection, and atmosphere.


THE OVERALL FEEL

Intentional.

True‑to‑color.


Rooted in authenticity.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in green dresses holding bouquets outdoors at a forest wedding venue.
Bride and groom standing together by a serene lake, with wedding veil flowing, surrounded by lush greenery and golden sunlight.
Rustic wooden cabin on a calm lake reflecting pine trees at dusk in a serene forest setting.
A smiling bride and groom hold hands on a wooden deck surrounded by mountains and trees on their wedding day.
Bride with bridesmaids in mismatched green dresses posing outdoors at a rustic wedding celebration.
Black and white outdoor wedding ceremony on a ranch with mountain views, guests seated in rows under cloudy skies.
Black and white photo of wedding guests seated outdoors holding white parasols with mountain landscape backdrop.
Smiling bride and groom embrace on a lakeside deck, she in a strapless lace gown, he in a dark green suit.
Black and white photo of groom lifting bride in flowing wedding dress, sharing a kiss in a scenic countryside field.
A bride and groom pose by a serene lake, faces hidden behind a white parasol, surrounded by lush greenery.
Rustic wooden dining table elegantly set with blue napkins, mixed glassware, and floral centerpieces in a sunlit garden setting.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking away, arms raised in celebration, bride holding bouquet.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic first dance at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a dock at sunset, with a lake and pink sky in the background.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN BOTH COLLECTIONS


Timeline guidance

Sneak peeks within 72 hours

Full gallery delivered in 8 weeks

Print rights


Documentary‑focused storytelling with gentle guidance during portraits
A bride and groom hold hands on a wooden deck surrounded by mountains and trees on their wedding day.

WHY IDLEWILD RIDGE RANCH IS PERFECT FOR YOUR DAY


Open fields — natural, cinematic, and full of movement

Evening light — warm, romantic, and ideal for sunset portraits

Ranch textures — authentic, understated, and beautifully true to Colorado

Intimate setting — space for connection, emotion, and quiet moments

Your venue creates the kind of atmosphere where your story can unfold naturally — relaxed, personal, and deeply meaningful.

Black and white photo of bride in floral tiered gown holding bouquet embraced by groom in dark suit outdoors.

YOUR PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATION


With your guest count and the flow you’re envisioning, The Essentials Collection (4 hours) will cover everything important.

If you’d like a little more breathing room, The Storytelling Collection (6 hours) is available.

Ready to Reserve Your Date?



I’d love to capture your story as you celebrate with your closest people.


If you’d like to talk through your vision or meet in person, I’m local — we can connect by phone or grab coffee nearby.


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