WILD & FREE COLORADO BRIDAL SESSION

destination wedding photographer Christine Gosch

This was a project I’d been wanting to photograph for a long, long time. Destination bridal session, gorgeous gown, flowers, and accessories, and willing/ down to earth bride. My amazingly talented best friend Jess (who also did hair and makeup for this shoot) thought of the perfect location for this shoot. Something wild with a destination feel, but conveniently located near the Colorado Springs area. We woke up stupid early one morning and drove to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Colorado to catch the sunrise for the session. I knew if we were there in the middle of the day, we would get nothing but harsh shadows and intense light so it had to be either sunrise or sunset for the look we were going for. We had a blast traipsing in and out of these natural formations and exploring how gorgeous a destination bridal session in this park could be.

So excited to see Kelsey’s bridal session published on Rocky Mountain Bride!

Below is the article included in the publication

Colorado is one of my favorite places to photograph. My last bridal session was near Garden of the Gods with lots of warm tones (especially the signature oranges and reds of the park). Wanting a similar monotone setting, just heading in the opposite direction of saturation envisioning very little color, naturally brought our team to Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan. The mostly white setting, the textured rocks, and interesting shapes were the main elements kept in mind whilst planning the other details of the shoot. The textured material of the Kate McDonald gown paired with an Erin Rhyne branch hair accessory + windswept hair and natural makeup by Joey Osgard kept things simple and organic. A handmade paper, letter-pressed invitation suite by Isidore & Augustine was the perfect way to set the tone for the upcoming understated and organic nuptials. The cherry on the top of the cake is a lush monotone bouquet by Erin Ashley Design. The light was perfect and we're so happy we were able to create a memorable & unique bridal session for a beautiful bride.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Have an awesome rest of your day!

AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

This year as a wedding photographer was wild. It brought on highs and lows, and an unexpected twist I never imagined. After almost 10 years of owning a business, I finally realized the kinds of clients and weddings that mesh best with my personality and my interests (more on that in a bit). It took me nearly ten years of doing business to realize that just because I’m a wedding photographer, doesn’t mean that all engaged couples are up for grabs, and that every wedding photographer out there is my competition. My style attracts a certain type of couple, and detracts other types of couples. And that’s a good thing!

The couples that have been attracted to my work are creative in some way. This year I’ve worked with architects (two now, actually), artists, graphic designers, teachers, psychologists, photographers, lawyers, and fellow wedding industry creative professionals. That led me to start thinking about the character traits that my clients have. They’re educated, discerning, and hard-working. Most of all, they’re KIND. They’re smart with their investments, and expect a high quality product and service. They would prefer an intimate guest list or elopement. They don’t want a frivolous wedding filled with too many details, logistics, or stressful situations. Any element that plays a part of their wedding day has so much value and meaning to them.

These things have helped me to decide how I market, and to whom I market. Since 2018 was the year of deciphering all of the things, I feel like 2019 is going to be a great year of connecting with some wonderful clients, capturing some meaningful memories, and bettering my business to the best of my ability. I can’t wait to show you all what I have in store for this year’s couples. Thank you for your love and support throughout the years! Cheers to a new year!