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Sapphire Point Engagement, Tiya & Caroline

Posted in Couples + Engagements, Sapphire Point Overlook

Tiya & Caroline’s Sapphire Point engagement was our first session of 2025 & the perfect start to what will be an amazing year spent with amazing couples.

Sapphire Point engagement, Basecamp Visual

You know we love a Sapphire Point engagement session. It’s one of our go-to locations for any winter sessions we have; it’s easy to access & the views are incredible! It’s a perfect option if you’re not up for snow-shoeing or post-holing through the snow on your favorite trail.

We’re forever grateful for the opportunity to photograph so many cool people & their love stories in beautiful spots locations like this. Caroline & Tiya – thank you for trusting us with yours!

Located north of Breckenridge and south of I-70, Sapphire Point is an extremely popular spot. It’s easily accessible & has incredible views of the 10 Mile Range and Lake Dillon – making it a location you definitely don’t want to plan your elopement or session at if your top priority is privacy. However, if you’re willing to visit on a weekday or when it’s a little chilly (I think the temperate was close to 0 degrees for Caroline & Tiya’s session!), you may get lucky and avoid the crowds.

2025 Sapphire Point note: per the Recreation.gov website, Sapphire Point’s official info & booking site, the entire overlook will be closed to all visitors & reservations from June 2nd, 2025 to June 20, 2025 for parking lot renovations & again from September 2025 through November 2025 for trail work & maintenance.

Grabbing from another Sapphire Point engagement post (see it here!), here’s a look at a few things to keep in mind.

Plan around sunset!

The sun will set behind the mountains across from the lake, giving you some incredible light and beautiful photos! Or, in Caroline & Tiya’s case – plan for whenever you want because it’s cloudy & sunset doesn’t matter. 🙂

Prepare for crowds.

Sapphire Point is a super popular spot – it will likely be fairly busy, both with tourists and with other sessions! That’s okay, just be prepared that you won’t have the place to yourselves. The good news? Your photographer (hey, it’s me!) can show you some great spots to sneak away from the crowds a bit. If you’re lucky, like we were with this beautiful session, it’ll be super quiet because the cold temps scared everyone away!

Respect the land.

As always, please be respectful of the area. Pay attention to any signage indicating current restoration efforts & blocked off areas. Take out anything you bring in, and please – FOR THE LOVE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ALL WHO LOVE THEM – don’t litter the area with glitter or confetti or rose petals or anything else.

Have fun!

Most of all – have fun! Take in the beauty. The views here are really special.

Take a look at Tiya & Caroline’s Sapphire Point engagement! I really loved photographing these two.

If you loved this engagement session, click here to view more!

Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you on the hunt for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Breckenridge (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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Summer Family Photos at the Park, Buena Vista Family Photographer

Posted in Families

I’m in love with these sweet summer family photos at the park in Buena Vista, CO! When it comes to kiddos, let’s grab a swing & throw rocks in the river. That’s where the magic is!

Summer Family Photos at the Park, Buena Vista Family Photographer

Living in Fairplay, CO, we’re located almost perfectly between Breckenridge & Buena Vista – two vastly different little towns, each with their own beautiful charm. It allows a great variety of potential locations for summer family photos – like this playful session in Buena Vista!

When clients become friends, it’s honestly the icing on the cake AND the cherry on top.

We’ve known Blake & Lauren for YEARS.
We first met in a previous life when I (Shanna) was working at a wedding & event rental shop in Colorado Springs. They came in for rentals for their big day in BV!
They then hired us for their wedding film – see it here! Our very first blog post, by the way.
We’ve worked together with Blake for launch content for The Inn at BV – see that here!
They modeled for us when we relaunched our partner brand, Summit Mountain Weddings. That’s here. 🙂
We’ve stayed in touch & followed along with each other’s lives as we’ve added babies, changed jobs, moved towns & houses, and more.

And finally, we’ve been able to capture their sweet crew for this set of playful summer family photos at their favorite park in their favorite town.

We couldn’t love this sweet family more.

Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Let’s schedule your family photos! Contact us today.

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Wedding Photo & Video at The Lodge at Breckenridge

Posted in Elopements + Weddings, Lodge at Breckenridge

For inspiration for wedding photo & video at The Lodge at Breckenridge, look no further than Alex & Ethan’s gorgeous, perfect day!

Wedding Photo & Video at The Lodge at Breckenridge

When it comes to idyllic mountain weddings, Alex and Ethan’s wedding day at The Lodge at Breckenridge was straight out of a fairytale. Nestled in the heart of Breckenridge, this stunning venue provided the perfect backdrop for a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. As your go-to local team specializing in wedding photo and video at The Lodge at Breckenridge, we were honored to capture their beautiful celebration from start to finish.

A mountain venue that takes your breath away…

Literally – because perched at over 10,000 feet, The Lodge at Breckenridge offers sweeping views of the Tenmile Range and Blue River Valley – and a shortage of oxygen. 😉 It’s also got a cute rustic charm & modern amenities. The couple chose the Lodge not only for its scenic beauty but also for its intimate atmosphere, which allowed their closest family and friends to feel right at home.

They had a stunning mountain ceremony – even the wind that knocked over their arbor added to the magic.

The ceremony took place on the Lodge’s outdoor deck, which boasts one of the most breathtaking views in all of Colorado. Alex and Ethan exchanged tearful vows as the wind brought in the rain. It was such a magical moment.

As a team who provides wedding photo and video at The Lodge at Breckenridge, we were thrilled to document this day. From Alex’s wholehearted & joyful disbelief as she walked down the aisle to the tearful smiles during their vows to the ecstatic applause as they shared their first kiss as a married couple, every moment was pure magic.

The honor to be chosen as your wedding photo & video team isn’t something we take lightly!

We know how important it is to document each couple’s unique love story – it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. For Alex and Ethan, their day was a perfect blend of elegance, nature, and heartfelt moments. And tons of laughter, too!

Our wedding photo & video approach combines candid moments with posed artistry, ensuring the final gallery and highlight film tell a complete story. YOUR complete story. From the gorgeous mountains they chose Breckenridge for to the smallest details they put hours into perfecting, every element of Alex & Ethan’s day was preserved in vivid, beautiful detail for them to relive for years to come.

We’re so excited for you to watch their wedding film!

It was THE MOST FUN being able to provide wedding photo & video at the Lodge at Breckenridge for Alex & Ethan’s beautiful day. To you, A+E – thank you so much for trusting us!

Planning your dream wedding at The Lodge at Breckenridge?

If you’re dreaming of a mountain wedding, The Lodge at Breckenridge is a venue that offers everything. As an experienced (and local!) wedding photo & video team, we’d love to capture your special day in this stunning location.

Let us tell your love story, just as we did for Alex and Ethan.

Photo & Video: Basecamp Visual
Planning: New West Weddings
Floral: Woodland Breck
HMU: Breckenridge Hair Company
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Lodge at Breckenridge
DJ: A Music Plus Entertainment

Crafting really beautiful wedding photo & video for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you searching for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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Brand Storytelling with Petal & Bean, Premiere Colorado Florist

Posted in Brand

Petal & Bean is one of Summit County’s premiere florists & wedding planners. It’s an honor to work with Kayle in the wedding industry & we’re thrilled to share a bit of her story here, too.

petal & bean team

Our work as a wedding photo & video team has introduced us to so many incredible people – like Kayle, Owner of Petal & Bean.

We worked with Kayle on this wedding.
And this one, too.
Can’t forget this pretty day.
And this one!

The Summit County & surrounding area community is a tight-knit one! We’ve been honored to work with so many amazing people in the wedding industry. When we get to experience a little cross-over with our brand work it’s extra fun!

Meet Kayle Burns with Petal & Bean.

Kayle reached out to ask us to help her share more about her why. We dived into the story of Petal & Bean, and how they serve couples in Summit County. Take a look at the final brand film.

Petal & Bean specializes in luxury, romantic weddings & events in Summit County, Colorado.

We joined Kayle & her team for an afternoon of flower prep – experiencing the ins & outs of preparing & designing the beautiful arrangements they create for their couples.

We snapped a few casual headshots & group photos, and primarily focused on the brand film storytelling aspect with interviews & b-roll to dive into the story.

To learn more about & inquire to work with Kayle & her team, head here.

Ready to revamp the way you share your passion or space with the world? Get in touch today to start the conversation about your Colorado brand project. We specialize in telling brand stories in the Breckenridge, Fairplay, and Buena Vista, Colorado areas *but we’ll go anywhere for the right project!* and we’d love to talk about yours.

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Anniversary Photo Session at Officers Gulch

Posted in Couples + Engagements

Everything is worth celebrating. This anniversary photo session at Officers Gulch is the perfect example of documenting all of life’s moments.

Anniversary Photo Session at Officers Gulch

We firmly believe there are no moments too small that they aren’t worth celebrating & documenting. Engagements, 1st anniversary, 7th anniversary, just because it’s Tuesday – it’s all worth taking the photos & recognizing the beauty in your own life.

Angela & Kennth’s snowy anniversary photo session at Officers Gulch was such a lovely reminder of the importance of noticing each moment & celebrating each year.

It was amazing meeting these two! They were vacationing in Breckenridge for their 4th wedding anniversary – and acted like the sweetest newly-weds! They brought along a small bluetooth speaker & danced together to their favorite playlist. It was a true joy to witness.

I love when couples schedule their photo session at Officers Gulch. It’s one of our favorite Summit County locations, especially in the winter! It’s easy to get to & doesn’t require a big hike – in fact, almost all of Angela & Kennth’s photos were just 50′ from the parking lot! The only other people there didn’t arrive until we were leaving, so it was quiet, private, and such a perfect spot for this session.

What’s the next photo session you’re scheduling? I’d love to photograph you!

Photography: Us! Basecamp Visual

Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you looking for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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