life's too short not to do whatever the f*ck you want for your wedding
i see you.
The thought of having a big hoo-rah of a celebration makes you itchy or simply just doesn't align with your vibe, so you've decided to keep it small, fun, and intimate, despite the long list of people you've never met that your future mother-in-law wants to invite.
Maybe life be life-ing or you want a deeply personal day, so you decided to elope instead.
Luckily you found me.
And lemme tell ya, I'm so stoked you're doing what feels true to you! No matter how small of a guest count, the day is still a big deal, and you deserve to have it documented in a way that feels as easy your love for one another.
no pressure to perform. no pressure to be someone you're not. just a safe space to be you.
Your wedding day isn't a production. Your photos shouldn't be either.
If you're not big on physical touch or PDA, you don't have to be affectionate for photos.
If you are big on physical touch, you don't have to stop kissing in front of the camera.
If you have big feelings, they're seen & supported in this space.
If you don't have big feelings, that's okay.
that really just touches the surface because each and every relationship and individual is unique.
you are seen, cared for, and supported as a human, whether you're in front of the camera or not.
and don't worry, you'll be guided so you know what to do with your hands.
“After speaking to her and experiencing her warm, joyful presence, we were sold.”
Colleen is a professional in every sense of the word, and such fun to work with. Even though my husband doesn’t speak English, she was patient and worked with him to the point he felt like a model when we finished!
Krista, Georgia bride
Ways to Work Together
Elopements
Whether it’s just the two of you and an officiant, or 10 of your favorite people in the whole wide world– it’ll be documented in a way that’s true to you.
Micro Weddings
You didn’t want to elope but didn’t want the big celebration either, so you decided to have an intimate gathering (11-65 people) instead. Your images will feel as intimate as your day.
Reception Coverage
You eloped but still wanted to PAR-TAYYYY with your favorite people. Let's boogie (because yes, I will be dancing too)!
Hey, I’m Colleen!
If there's anything I've learned since I began photographing weddings almost 10 years ago, it's that at the end of the day, all we have are our memories. Life is also too dang short not to be your weirdest, most whimsical, authentic self.
Your memories are still important no matter how you choose to tie the knot, and you deserve to have them documented by someone who sees and appreciates the big moments, small moments, tender moments, silly moments, and everything in between.
And beyond that, captured by someone who cares about making sure your story is told in a way that's true to you.
she/her
choosing Colleen to be our photographer was the best decision we ever made.
Taylor, Georgia bride
She is kind, easy to work with, and really puts her heart into her work
what makes the experience
fun, easy, & stress free?
a streamlined process that won't have you feeling overwhelmed af
being photographed by somebody who will never judge you
hype & support whenever you need it, even during the planning process
guidance while being photographed with your relationship + love languages in mind
vendor recommendations (and more) so you don't have to scour the internet
acceptance of all couples 🌈 and a safe space to be your silly, goofy, unique selves
an attention to detail throughout the process so your day is (mostly) worry-free
having a safe space to feel all the feels while still feeling celebrated
lots of laughs, giggles, jokes, dancing, singing, and meme references
Ever wondered how some elopements & intimate weddings FEEL as seamless & stress-free as they look?
Wonder no more, because my blog is here to spill the tea
...and she’s doing it all for FREE.
