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Family Photos at Home in South Dakota


A black farmhouse, kittens, and pom-poms in her hair. We are so obsessed with these summertime family photos at home in South Dakota!


Family Photos at Home; young redheaded girl holding her favorite kitten

As I dive deeper into family photography, I’m seeing endless beauty in family photos at home.

Dave & I were both born & raised in South Dakota.

Think cornfields and cows, small towns every several miles, and yes – Mt. Rushmore, too – but we didn’t live on that side of the state. Every summer we aim to spend a couple weeks back there with family. And every summer our time there feels even more special.

The boys run through the sprinkler.
We spend hours in the boat.
Grilled food. Too many sweets.
Missed bedtimes and 9:30pm sunsets.

There’s just something so wonderful about summertime in the Midwest.

I’ve known Ryan since high school, and he and his beautiful wife Nichole have been longtime supporters of both our work and whatever crazy idea we’re currently chasing. You may remember this summer session with them from 4 years ago – one of my very first family sessions!

As always, it was the biggest honor to photograph all their red hair, sweet freckles, cartwheels, trampoline jumped, cuddles, giggles – and all their love.

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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. Interested in booking a family session? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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DIY Wedding Rings in Colorado | River Wilding & Basecamp Visual Partnership


Learn more about DIY wedding rings (yes! you can create your own rings!) with Jenny, owner & metalsmith at River Wilding in Fairplay, CO.


DIY Wedding Rings in Colorado

Did you know you can create your own wedding rings right here in Fairplay, Colorado? It’s such a meaningful & unique way to celebrate your love story.

At first glance, when you come upon River Wilding on Front Street in small town Fairplay, CO, you might think it’s a cute boutique. While that’s certainly the truth, you’ll quickly find that River Wilding offers so much more than just cute clothes & local mountain artisan gifts. You’ll find that the heart of River Wilding – it’s owner, Jenny – is as pure, kind, and creative as they come.

In every sense of the word, Jenny is an artist. We’ve had the opportunity to join her for a collection of brand photography sessions. Each one so unique and special. Our small little mountain town of Fairplay is deeply lucky to have her here.

Jenny invited us along to capture the details of DIY wedding rings – and let me say, as a long time wedding photographer, the romance of it was something I’ve not yet seen. I was touched by the intimacy and intention behind this class that she’s created.

She provides a beautiful opportunity for couples to create DIY wedding rings that are wholly as unique as their story. Packages start at $600, and the experience is absolutely priceless.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jenny to offer couples an incredible deal: book your wedding photography and/or videography with us, Basecamp Visual, and your DIY wedding rings with River Wilding and receive $400 off your chosen collection with us & $100 off your ring package with Jenny.

We’re truly so invested in love stories of all kind. This project has been a perfect merging of two of our favorite types of stories to tell: the love story of an artist following her dreams + the love story of the couples who have chosen to chose each other, day after day.

Click here to learn more and schedule your DIY wedding rings class with Jenny at River Wilding. Click here to see our wedding & elopement work.


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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Family Photo Sessions in Colorado


We’re deep in our season of parenthood & building our forever home, and it only makes sense to recognize that maybe we’re just the people to tell the stories of those who are in a similar place in life.


Family Photographer in Colorado

What’s life without constant growth, right? We’re learning that in business and in parenthood and in life, things are ever-evolving. New seasons call for new stories, and sometimes, what made sense before doesn’t necessarily make sense now.

Just as our art has grown, Basecamp has, too. We’re deep in our own season of parenthood & building our forever home, and it only makes sense to finally recognize that maybe we’re just the people to tell the stories of those who are in a similar place in life. It no longer makes sense for us to only focus on one or two types of love stories.

Love is too big to be boxed in.

Family Photo Sessions in Colorado by Basecamp Visual

All that to announce – we are officially introducing documentary family photo sessions in Colorado!

I believe so strongly in the little moments – piggyback rides in the backyard, dancing in the kitchen, cuddles on your favorite blanket, catching frogs & chasing fireflies, warm embraces and glee filled giggles. Our family sessions are based around these normal, everyday moments. Dirt under your toddler’s fingernails, the rolls of your baby’s thighs, wind blown hair, interlaced fingers, and stolen glances of pure love & joy.

You can expect minimal direction, few poses, and most importantly, beautiful, real images to cherish for a lifetime.

Growth, for us here at Basecamp, is recognizing that all your stories are love stories. We want this brand to encompass each and every way you #exploreyourstory. At our core, we’re still about love stories and always will be. BUT, the cool part is, is that love looks like a lot of things. It’s the love of your family. The love of your small business. It the heart and the tears that you put into what you’re passionate about every single day. That’s what Basecamp is about, and we want to expand beyond your wedding days to help you show the world where else your heart lies.

Family Photo Sessions in Colorado by Basecamp Visual
Family Photo Sessions in Colorado by Basecamp Visual

We hope that we can form a connection that stretches across all of life’s big pieces. Maybe we’ll photograph your wedding, and then later your new headshots, and then eventually, your family. They’re all important and they’re all worthy of documenting.

We’re enthusiastically booking family photo sessions in Colorado through the remainder of the year and into 2024, and I would LOVE to join your crew for a fun afternoon at home baking cookies or chasing each other through the trees. Whatever your story looks like, let’s do that.

Family Photo Sessions in Colorado by Basecamp Visual
Documentary Family Photographer, 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. Interested in booking a family session? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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A Classy Ten Mile Station Wedding in Breckenridge, CO


Dying to get married in Breckenridge? Look no further! This class Ten Mile Station wedding film will make your decision easy.


As a Breckenridge photo & video team, a Ten Mile Station wedding is a *right at home* ideal day! It’s absolutely one of our favorite Breckenridge wedding venues – and so fun to visit in the summer & fall. A huge difference from how it looks skiing past it during the winter!

A mountaintop ski lodge at its core, Ten Mile Station is brimming with views & aprés vibes. You really don’t need much else!

Lindsay & RJ had a gorgeous palette of blues & creams – and C’MON, look at RJ’s suit jacket! When your “something blue” is him. 🙂 Lindsay’s gown was one of our favorites of the season, and sparkled beautifully in both the natural sunlight and during their dance.

Speaking of dance! Lindsay is a Dallas Stars Ice Girl, and it’s a tradition for the team to do a dance at each of their wedding receptions. So fun!

Add that to the couple’s choreographed first dance & guests who were ready to party, this wedding film has some of our favorite dance sequences we’ve ever shared!

We’ve watched this one over and over and still it doesn’t cease to make us smile from ear to ear.

If you’re still in search of an amazing Breckenridge venue to host your big day, give this Ten Mile Station wedding film a watch. We think it’ll convince you!

And for good measure, here’s an example of some Ten Mile Station video content we’ve shared to Instagram. It’s one of our most popular reels. Can’t get enough!

Are you planning a Ten Mile Station – or anywhere in Breck! – wedding? We’d love to be your photo & video team! Here are some resources we’ve created to help you plan an incredible day.


Venue: Ten Mile Station, Breckenridge, CO
Photographer: Brooke Cole Photo & Andrea Stark Photography
Planning & Floral: Petal & Bean
HMU: Divine Beauty Artists
Cake: The Cake Maker – Colorado
Catering: Vail Resorts
DJ: Great Time DJ


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 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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Winter Engagement at Sapphire Point


Let’s plan a winter engagement at Sapphire Point, just like Anna & Chad did!


winter engagement at sapphire point

Anna & Chad joined us all the way from South Dakota for their winter engagement at Sapphire Point! They wanted mountains, so mountains we gave them!

Have you been to Sapphire Point Overlook?

Sapphire is one of the most popular viewpoint locations in Summit County – and we can’t say we don’t see why! Located on Swan Mountain Road, it’s situated between Frisco, Dillon/Silverthorne, & Breckenridge with gorgeous views of the Ten Mile Range & Lake Dillon. It’s especially a popular & great spot in the winter, as it’s easily accessible due to Swan Mountain Road always being plowed!

Here’s another fave winter engagement session at Sapphire. And here’s a winter wedding there.

A few things to consider when considering Sapphire Point in the winter:

  • Engagement sessions don’t need a permit, but elopements & weddings do! If you’re planning a ceremony, the calendar opens exactly 6 months out. Here’s the link to book your date & time slot!
  • It’s super popular & can get crowded! If privacy is a priority, this might not be the right choice for you.
  • Bring boots during the winter months – here that’s October through April! The trail leading down to the overlook can get very icy!

I hope that helps! Happy Sapphire Point planning!

I’ve (Shanna) known Anna since high school. We were on opposing softball teams for several years before our teams joined together. We played a lot of years of ball together & always had the best time. It was such an honor when she connected about hiring us for their engagement session & wedding!

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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 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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