Aspen Colorado Engagement Photographer | Brad + Annie

As an Aspen Colorado engagement photographer I get to explore some of the most amazingly beautiful destinations with my couples!  Colorado never seems to disappoint!  Recently I got to venture up Independence Pass to an old Ghost Town with Brad, Annie and their dog Emma.  The scenery, views and cool mountain air was the perfect escape to a hot summer day.  Together we had a lot of fun playing and exploring and Brad and Annie were totally in their element.  I'm looking forward to their wedding this fall where they will tie the knot at another great mountain destination - Bair Ranch in the Glenwood Canyon!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @carriejohnsonphotography for a peek into all the glorious destinations we are venturing to!  Next stop, The Great Sand Dunes National Park!

Colorado Wedding Photographer | Adrian + Brandi

As a Colorado Wedding Photographer I get to travel to some of the most amazing places in the state!  Recently, I visited Coulter Lake Guest Ranch for the wedding of Adrian and Brandi.  I had no idea this place even existed here in the mountains of Western Colorado!  The views were absolutely breath taking!  Brandi and Adrian, with the help of their beloved family and friends put together the most beautiful DIY decor I have ever seen!  There were decorations and details in every corner of the ranch.  Check it out for yourself in the photos below!

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Coulter!

Special thanks to the following vendors, family and friends:

Venue:  Coulter Lake Guest Ranch // Catering:  Rib City Grill (Rifle) // Music & Photo Booth:  DJ Ryan Griz & 970 Photo Booth // Cake:  Janice Banister (Brandi's Mother) // Decorations:  Janice Banister, Michelle Phillips, Mikah Phillips, Kahla Keeney, and Brandi // Hair:  Blush Salon and Kaylee Pixler // Bridal Gown:  Maggie Sotero // Bridesmaids Dresses:  Bill Levkoff Petal Pink // Groomsmen Attire:  Men's Warehouse // Photography:  Carrie Johnson Photography & Assistant Kelsey Hoisington

Palisade High School | Destinee

The Class of 2017 from Palisade High School will walk across the stage one last time today and among those turning their tassels is the lovely Destinee.  Destinee has been an awesome member of my street team throughout her senior year and I have really enjoyed getting to know her!  Later this fall she will attend Regis University in Denver, CO to study chemistry and she even received an annual scholarship to do so!

Way to go, girl!  I am so excited for where life's journey will take you and I have no doubts that you will be incredibly successful!!

Congratulations, Destinee!

xo,

Carrie

Coal Ridge Class of 2017 | Madison

The Coal Ridge Class of 2017 is about to set free another incredible student!  Allow me to introduce to you Miss Madison!  Madie will graduate with her class mates on May 21st and this fall she is headed to Colorado Mesa University to obtain her Nursing degree!  Family and friends are so proud her and she's definitely earned all of the good fortune headed her way.  Madie has received a handful of scholarships to help her on her journey to success and among those scholarships awarded are:  CMU Distinguished Scholars (Full tuition), CMU First Generation, and the Glenwood Hot Springs Higher Education Scholarship.

I thoroughly enjoyed having Madie on my Team this year.  The very first time we met I was blown away by her infectious smile!  Seriously, this girl has a smile that you remember and it's so contagious.  Madie has held the position of Senior Class president throughout her final year as a Titan and one of the things she will miss the most is being able to coordinate all of the class and school events.  She will also greatly miss her peers and classmates.  (I'm going to miss you too, girl!)

Congratulations, Madison!

x0

Carrie

Coal Ridge High School Senior Photographer | Kylie

The end is near!  Well, the end of High School anyway.  Over the next couple of weeks I will be showcasing the 2017 graduates that I had the pleasure of working with over the past year.

Meet Kylie!  Kylie will soon graduate from Coal Ridge High School in Silt/New Castle, Colorado.  I have had the pleasure of getting to know Kylie quite well over the past few years, she even babysits for us on occasion.  She is the sweetest thing and I know that her future holds great things for her!

Kylie will graduate on May 21st and this fall she is headed to The University of Northern Colorado to study criminology and criminal justice.  She has been an active member of the Coal Ridge Cheer Team throughout high school and plans to continue that path through college by participating in the dance club.

Miss Kylie has the most incredible parents a kid could dream of being raised by and they are the one thing she will miss the most when she embarks on this new adventure.

To all upcoming Seniors, Kylie wants to leave you with a little advice:

"High School goes by too fast.  Don't take it for granted.  Enjoy it to the very fullest!"

Congratulations, Kylie!  We are all so excited to see you off on this wonderful journey!

xo,

Carrie

A Snowy Colorado Wedding | Taylor + Thomas

Record snowfall on the Grand Mesa made for an Epic Snowy Colorado Wedding for Taylor and Thomas!  The canyon like paths that led to the cabins and through the trees were so amazing to see.  I honestly don't think I've seen that much snow in my entire life living in Colorado!  Thomas and Taylor embraced the beauty as they said I do and wish to give thanks to their many friends and family who helped lend a hand to see that their day went off without a hitch!  The day was stunningly beautiful, see for yourself...

Vendors for the day included:

Venue and Catering: Mesa Lakes Resort || Wedding Cake: Simply Cakes by Camberly || Floral Design: Country Elegance Florist || Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal || Men's Attire: Boot Barn || Bride and Groom Rings: Kay Jewelers || Photography: Carrie Johnson Photography

Aspen Wedding Photographer | Carson + Alyssa

Two weekends ago I had the pleasure of being the Aspen Wedding Photographer for Carson and Alyssa's gorgeous mountain wedding!  Here is a brief glimpse of their incredible day at Mollie Gibson Park in Aspen, CO, coordinated by Mountain Events by Windy.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more of this wedding!

Scott + Allison | Alaska Wedding Photographer

Recently, my partner and I traveled to beautiful Alaska to celebrate Scott and Allison's wedding!  Watch their wedding video here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more of this gorgeous destination wedding!