While it doesn't happen as often as I would like it to, I have shot many of my friends' weddings over the years but this was the first that I have shot for my family. Quinten LePlatt and I are 2nd or 3rd cousins and grew up together in Monte Vista, Colorado in the San Luis Valley
Read MoreIn this tutorial, I'll be explaining how to photograph the moving water of a waterfall to create a silky white ribbon that will really make your photos pop. I'll also be briefly going over gear needed to take successful long exposures of waterfalls that will have your friends marveling at your photos.
Read MoreOn November 22nd, I had the opportunity to shoot Kyle and Julia's beautiful Boulder wedding at the Ravencrest Inn just a couple of miles west of Boulder. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Kyle and Julia during their engagement and had a fantastic session with them at Brainard Lake for their engagement photos!
Read MoreI lived in the Gunnison/CB area for almost 9 years and every time I mentally kick myself for not taking advantage of photo opportunities better, the Gunnison River valley is home to some world class views and because I was so familiar with the views I thought "oh, I'm sure everything gets that photo" so I didn't take those "postcard" shots.
Read MoreI've been (blessed?) cursed with a photographic memory, while not on the level that you see on TV, I can recall past situations/events/conversations/etc with relative ease. I don't exactly have control over it though and sometimes my memory just doesn't "come" to me like I want it to. Being a landscape and nature photographer though, this is extremely helpful because I can look at a photo and remember most everything about it...years after I saw it.
Read MoreThe Papoose Fire burned in the Weminuche Wilderness but has burned into surrounding areas in the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests and private land. The fires, particularly the West Fork fire, burned in dead trees killed by the spruce beetle. Due to the intensity of the West Fork fire which for some days was burning in windy conditions no attempt was made to directly attack it. The Papoose Fire burned nearly 50,000 acres and I recently went to the area; two years later to check out the sights.
Read MoreIt's no secret, Crested Butte, Colorado is the place for wildflowers in Colorado. Every summer, carpets of mule ear, lupine, indian paintbrush, columbines, and more appear on the hillsides around the majestic valley. So many in fact, during the second week of July the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival occurs in appreciation for all things wildflower.
Read MoreIf anyone knows me, I'm a sucker for waterfalls. I flagrantly disregard TLC's advice in their 1995 hit "Waterfalls" when they say "don't go chasing waterfalls". We're all drawn to waterfalls, they are beautiful, powerful, and yet calming. Upper East River Falls, or as the locals know it "Stupid Falls", is one such waterfalls for me.
Read MoreBear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colorado is a beautiful high-alpine lake and popular tourist destination all seasons of the year, and it happens to be one of my favorite photography locations. One summer evening in 2014, some friends and I made the trip up to capture the immense beauty of the park.
Read MoreLake Marie, in the Snowy Range outside of Laramie, WY, is a gorgeous high-alpine lake that is absolutely spectacular at sunrise. Though I cannot be sure, the John Prine song might be named after this lake. I've visited the lake on a few different occasions and each time I come back with new and interesting images.
Read MoreCottonwood Pass is a gorgeous high-alpine mountain pass that links Buena Vista and Gunnison, Colorado. I've had this idea for a photo from the top of Cottonwood Pass for about 3 years now and just recently, finally got to fulfill that idea and with some creative problem solving I came away with a photo that I'm very pleased with!
Read MoreKyle and Julia engagement photo session at Brainard Lake Recreation Area near Nederland, CO.
Read MoreRyan Wright is a professional photographer currently living in Boulder, Colorado. Ryan enjoys all aspects of photography especially; landscapes, nature, commercial, and wedding photography. Photography has taught me about such a wide variety of skills and knowledge that I never expected. I have learned about business, stewardship, geography, route finding, backcountry travel, and so much more over the last decade of doing photography.
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