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FALL ENGAGEMENT AT ECHO LAKE | LAUREN & ERIC

FALL COLORADO MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENT

One of my favorite locations for a engagement session in Colorado is Brainard Lake, which is tucked away a short drive from Boulder, Colorado I love it so much, it’s such a shame that the road to get there is only accessible during our summer and early fall months. In my opinion, it’s one of the best views you can get. As you pull up you are greeted with the most pristine lake full of lots of wildlife that truly make you feel like you are in Colorado. It truly is so magical to capture your love during your engagement here.

Like many of my clients, Lauren & Eric are not local to Colorado. They live in Ohio, and have decided to have an intimate wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado next spring. They have fallen in love with the beauty of our state. I just loved getting to know them during their engagement session before shooting their wedding. It will make their wedding day so much more relaxed and stress free. So, they can just immersed in their day.

Check out some more sessions on my blog to get some more inspiration for your engagement session.

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We offer a seamless experience from booking through gallery delivery providing wardrobe recommendations & location pairing. I would love to connect to create this experience for your family. You can visit the link HERE to inquire about your tailored portrait experience. Included in our wedding packages is your engagement session along with travel within 2 hours of Denver for both your wedding & engagement session.

Crystal Leffel Photography specializes in wedding photography including weddings, engagements & elopements the Denver metro area including Denver, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Cherry Creek, Glendale, Boulder, Niwot, Broomfield, Thornton and surrounding areas as well as servicing our Colorado mountains including Breckenridge, Estes Park, Aspen, Telluride and Vail.

If you would like to inquire about availability and scheduling, you can visit THIS LINK and send us a note.

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