
About Me
Hi! I'm Jo. I'm the best photographer in Colorado. Maybe even the WORLD. At least that's what "they" say. But for reals, some people think that.
Hi! I’m Jo.

Approach to your wedding day
With shooting weddings for twelve years now (whoa), I hope that I can share my experience with you to help make your day as smooth and fun as possible. You might not have heard this yet, but your wedding day should be FUN. I know, crazy concept. I hate seeing my couples just get ushered from event to event and becoming sweaty messes because of not planning enough time for things and still trying to accommodate all the “shoulds” that have been piled on to the word “wedding”. This is YOUR day, and yes, it is also about the people you choose to celebrate with, but we live in such a cool time where there is no longer a right way to get married. Do what makes your soul happy. Delete the things that make you sad. Honor your family and the people who are going to be there for you, but be real with them about how you envision that looking.
I primarily prefer to use natural light whenever possible because that is more the aesthetic I am attracted to, but I have all the tools, lights, and tricks to work in any lighting condition. My goal on your wedding day is to keep the “production” minimal to keep the focus on you. I work with you to create a detailed photo timeline, but then on the wedding day, I’ll gently help to keep you on track with as little stress or rushing around as possible.
I want your wedding photos to be as authentically YOU as possible. This is accomplished by focusing on candids but knowing when direction is needed. Not many of us are models and I know that even models need SOME guidance for where to stand/put your hands/what to do with your face (ha!) and so I never leave you hanging. I like to get you in that perfect spot, looking your best, and then help to guide you into laughing together and creating genuine moments. At the end of it all, I am the happiest to hear "I didn't even know Jo was there for that!" and "That is so US!!”.

Photography Style
With so many style trends coming and going, I think it is important to aim for classic tones, rich colors, and true-to-life editing...but still want them to have that something extra that makes them feel special. Although I shoot in digital, I love the film look and I edit to emulate the depth that only film can give you. I really don't want you looking back at your pictures thinking "ugh, that was SOOO 2022" by being too trendy in editing (think extra warm tones through the whole image), but I also like to stay current and want your photos to feel fresh. I guess I fall somewhere in between "moody" and "light and airy" styles. I love colorful images and I care about creating authentic skin tones. I want the photos to tell the story of your day, so if it is rainy, wouldn't it be super weird if all of your pictures were super bright? And if your ceremony is at noon on a sunny summer day, I'm not going to edit them to feel deep and moody. Hopefully, by looking at my photos you will feel a consistency even across very different lighting situations and seasons. And that is truly the best way to know my style - just check out the real delivered galleries and my Instagram feed! I can talk about style all day, but nothing better than seeing how the pictures make you feel and if they jive with your vision!