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Oct 12

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Happy anniversary to @wixsona & courtneymc28 !!!⁠
So much fun to look back at the pics and remember your amazing wedding day. Hope you have a great anniversary! XO⁠
#anniversary #upstatenywedding #glenorawines #gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography

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Oct 4

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@lafayettemusicfest was a blast yesterday, first time going, discovered some great artists!

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Sep 16

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Photographing weddings in Colorado is the perfect use of my talents...⁠
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✅️ have a degree in studio photography⁠
✅️ a love of nature which includes years of being a professional landscape photographer⁠
✅️ am a total cheeseball and love being around love! Never tire of how special a wedding day is for every couple I serve⁠
✅️ have great timing and am always ready to capture the moments⁠
✅️ bring advanced lighting skills that would have made photographing the reception of this wedding @saltboulder otherwise impossible⁠
✅️ spent most of my life in entertainment and backstage at large corporate events, can handle the pressure & the attention with ease⁠
✅️ am decidedly fun to work with... but don`t trust my word, check out any of my 39 5-Star Google reviews!⁠
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Now booking for 2027 to provide exceptional, proven, trustworthy photography for your wedding, engagement, event, family, senior, proposal and portraits.⁠
#gretchentroopweddingphoto #boulderphotographer #boulderweddingphoto #boulderwedding #gretchentroopphotography

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Sep 13

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Happy anniversary to @kateerk & @timrand23!⁠
One year since that amazing party @dellaterra.wedgewood⁠
Here's to many more!!!⁠
#gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkwedding #dellaterrawedding #dellaterra #estesparkweddingphoto #firstanniversary

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Sep 8

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Did I pay this moose to give me a legitimate subject to be photographing right next to where a surprise proposal was about to take place?⁠
She was a great distraction while Will moved into place to ask Grace to marry him!⁠
LOVE this couple, the beautiful rain that came down made the photos, temperature and natural love of the moment even stronger.⁠
Make sure to book a pro for your proposal photos!⁠
#proposalphotos #rmnpproposal #coloradoproposal #mooseproposal #estesparkproposal #estesparkphotographer #gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography⁠

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Sep 1

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I cater my family photo sessions to each family. Every family is totally different and I want to capture who you really are. The Feldmans have two young boys and they could not hold still, so we embraced that and got photos that will last for lifetimes. Don`t delay getting your family photos, their childhoods go by SO quickly! Fall dates available...⁠
#familyphotos #familyrmnp #familyphotosrockymts #estesparkfamilyphotographer #estesparkfamilyphotos #estesparkphotographer

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Aug 21

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Sometimes a car is a friend.⁠
An adventure buddy.⁠
And a companion.⁠
She was that & so much more!⁠
@bmwusa @bmw #bmwfire #bmwlove #lovemybimmer #bmw⁠
#carsofinstagram #luxurycars #bmwlife #bmwgram #bmwperformance

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Aug 12

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Brandi & Michael`s wedding is wrapped up! ⁠
I`m making them a gorgeous wedding album next, and then they will have a 1st anniversary shoot next year. ⁠
Brandi got my Quaking Aspen package, on the day of the wedding they had 2 photographers, 2 videographers and an assistant. I also photographed their rehearsal dinner, engagement, anniversary, made a slideshow for their reception... they got it all!⁠
I love pulling out all the stops for my clients, it`s my nature and the core of my business, delivering the highest level of customer-service and photography.⁠
Brandi left me a fantastic review! Read along as you look at just a few of the MANY photos that were delivered...⁠
#gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography #wildbasinwedding #wildbasin #estesparkphotographer #estesparkweddingphotos

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Aug 3

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What is it about getting outside that stops all the noise? Lately life has been WAY too much for me to deal with and my trips out to nature for camping and hiking have been a reset and a rejuvenation. When you kind find the solution, get outside!⁠
#outdoorlife #wilderness #exploremore #mountain #campinglife #hiking #camp #optoutside #outdoor #naturelovers #naturephotography #adventure #landscape #camping

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Jul 22

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The Kloepfer Family came from Ohio on a Rocky Mountain National Park vacation. Mom didn`t tell anyone that they were doing a photo shoot until that day and the kids were not happy about it in the beginning!⁠
They found out that photo shoots with me aren`t stiff, boring posing, but a time to see new places in the park, have some fun and most of all make memories that they will have for lifetimes!⁠
#gretchentroopphotography #estesparkphotographer #estesparkfamilyphotographer #rmnpphotographer #rmnpfamilyphotographer #familyphotographer #familyphotos #familyphotoshoot #familytime #lifestylephotography

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Jul 15

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This is a wedding that I will never forget!⁠
Bink & Tyler got married in June @blackcanyoninn⁠
Their entrance to an instrumental string version of "Pink Pony Club" brought everyone there to a full singing rendition and dance to start the ceremony off..⁠
The reading of Justice Kennedy`s Opinion after the decision of Obergefell v. Hodges during the ceremony left not a dry eye...⁠
We spent two hours with the couple in @rockynps at the beginning of the day, a place that they are as passionate about as I am.⁠
Their theme was "Scottish Highlands in the Rocky Mountains"⁠
Their outfits were custom-made by @lochcarron_of_scotland⁠
The planner/florist @sonorahouseevents made gorgeous floral arrangements that elevated the iconic Homestead at Black Canyon Inn⁠
The DJ/MC Michael with @psdj (Pure Sounds Productions) is one of my favorite DJs to work with⁠
@lamomomaes made a beautiful geode cake⁠
After a delicious dinner by @greenspointcatering⁠
#gretchentroopphotography #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkwedding #lgbtqwedding #lgbtqweddingcolorado #blackcanyoninnwedding⁠
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Jul 7

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Sarah is a Senior Scientist at NCAR and got accepted into the National Academy of Sciences. When they asked for professional headshots for her profile she called me.⁠
Each headshot client I work with gets a location and theme that is relevant to them. When you hire me you get photos specifically tailored to you!⁠
#boulderphotographer #boulderphotos #boulderheadshots #savescience #ncar @thenasciences #gretchentroopphotography

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Jul 1

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Brandi & Michael got my top package, Quaking Aspen, including 2 photographers, 2 videographers and an assistant/content creator for their wedding day Sunday, June 28th. The team was phenomenal! Shout out to, @chris_james_films, @alightphotog, @kristenrushphotography & @grahamofthegram⁠
They had 200 guests, the maximum that @wildbasinlodge holds and every person there was full of love for this couple!⁠
@lamomomaes 6-tier cake⁠
@bestdayfloral orchid & Hawaiian Heart flower arrangements... everything was elegant and elevated!⁠
So much love for these two as they officially start their married life together!⁠
#gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography #estesparkweddingphotographer #wildbasinwedding #estesparkweddings

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Jun 28

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It's wedding day for Brandi & Michael!⁠
They are getting married @wildbasinlodge surrounded by all their friends and family... it's going to be epic. Last night's rehearsal dinner @thepostcolorado was so full of love.⁠
#gretchentroopphotography #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer⁠

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Jun 24

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What a wedding to be a part of! Everything about this wedding was amazing (except the end, watch the reel to the end to see why). @_amelie_june_ was absolutely stunning in her black wedding dress, @stubbydodge agreed. And the vendors were the best in the business...⁠
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Photographer: me 😉 @gtroopphoto & @alightphotog⁠
Videographer: @chris_james_films⁠
Venue: @blackcanyoninn⁠
Wedding Planner: @rosalie.perfecttouch⁠
DJ: @suitandtiedjs⁠
Officiant: @colorado_wedding_officiant⁠
Hair & Makeup: @bridalglowweddings⁠
Flowers: @compassrosefloral⁠
Cake & Desserts: @buttonrockbakery⁠
Live Painter: @coloradoweddingpainter⁠
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#gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkphotographer #blackcanyoninnwedding #estesparkweddingvendors @estesparkweddingassoc⁠
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Jun 16

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Back from the San Juans where I captured this timelapse from our campsite in Ridgway. Gorgeous crisp Milky Way every night we were there. #milkyway #astralphotography #astral #nightphotography #gretchentroopphotography #ridgwaynight

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Jun 6

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Some weddings fill your soul, happy pride everyone! Celebrate love ❤️🌈 #lgbtqwedding #estesparkweddings #estesparkweddingphotographer #gretchentroopweddingphoto

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May 26

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AJ & Reno`s wedding @blackcanyoninn was on such a beautiful day in the mountains! Had the full team on board for complete coverage of their wedding day. Here`s some "Behind the Scenes" of their couple photos in our beautiful mountains with a few Sneak Peeks at the end... #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkweddings #blackcanyoninnwedding #gretchentroopweddingphoto #mountainweddingphotographer⁠
#realwedding

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May 22

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Today is wedding day for AJ & Reno @blackcanyoninn in Estes Park! I'm so excited to work with such a great client with some of my favorite vendors, venue and crew today... #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #blackcanyoninnwedding #gothwedding @stubbydodge

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May 19

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Last week we did our first backpacking trip in 2026 @rockynps to Cub Creek. We went in between two bomber Spring storms and the wildlife was buzzing, water was easy to find and the mountains were covered in snow. Great 3 nights in the wilderness! #backpackingcolorado #rmnpbackpack #outdoorlife #wilderness #campinglife #optoutside #naturephotography

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May 7

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Wedding days should be full of fun and there's nothing like the beer llamas @wildbasinlodge to bring the joy out of everyone attending your wedding. #beerllamas #wildbasinwedding #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkweddings

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Apr 30

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Happy 1st anniversary to @whoiamissamiam & @trohnke ! Hope you had an amazing first year of being officially husband and wife. #anniversary @dellaterramountainchateau @estesparkweddingassoc #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkweddings

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Apr 29

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Boulder & Estes Park/Rocky Mountain NP are the two areas I work the most in. ⁠
I am a full-time professional making photos that express who you are. What to expect? Professional communications, lot`s of fun, a few prompts and tips during the day and we will solidify the magic that is you... #boulderphotographer #estesparkphotographer #rmnpphotographer #gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography

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Apr 23

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Proud to be an "In Kind Sponsor" for @ywcaboulder for the last 4 years. Offering exceptional event photography. #gretchentroopphotography #ywcaboulder #betterbecauseofher #eventphotographer

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Apr 14

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Alexa & Becky are getting married at Boulder Creek this Fall. They came into town for their hair and makeup trial, and to have a fantastic day in Boulder... oh yeah and to get some great engagement photos with me!⁠
#boulderwedding #lgbtqwedding #gretchentroopweddingphoto #boulderweddingphotographer

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Mar 20

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Tonight 3/20/26 from 9-11pm on @kgnu Dusty Grooves, tune in for a night celebrating the women of funk~soul music. Tune in at 88.5FM or online at kgnu.org, show is up for two weeks. #kgnudj #soulfunkdj #livedj

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Mar 12

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All photographers are "natural light" photographers, it`s just that some (like me) have worked years on their lighting skills for when natural light isn`t enough. Weddings span on average 8 hours and the lighting and locations change all day. Don`t mess around with your wedding photos! Hire a full-time pro who can handle everything your wedding day throws their way. #coloradoweddingphotographer #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #boulderweddingphotographer

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Feb 26

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Starting off 2026 with a bang! I received FIVE awards for my engagement photography in the first round of 2026 @WPJA Diamond awards. Honored to be recognized by the Wedding Photo Journalist Association. #engagementphotographers #engagement #gretchentroopweddingphoto #awardwinningphotographer #estesparkphotographer

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Feb 17

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What does your fairytale look like? Make your wedding day express the two of you and what you love! I'm here to photograph it all in the best light and brighten your day. @estesparkweddingassoc #gretchentroopweddingphoto #justengaged #weddingdayideas

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Feb 5

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Dreams came true in 2025 and I was there to record them all! Here are just a few of my favorite photos from 2025 broken down into; couple photos, dresses, first dances, First Looks, animals, Estes Park, moments, family, creative lighting, toasts, friends & wedding rings.⁠
#bestof2025weddings #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer

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Jan 27

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2025 was one a great year, and I won some serious awards! I won my first Fearless Award @fearlessphotographerscom (think wedding photographer Grammy) and ranked in the top 100 internationally for the Wedding Photojournalist Association @weddingphotojournalists, both their main competition and their Artistic Guild. Here are the photos that got me there...⁠
#weddingphotos #coloradoweddingphotographer #bestcoloradoweddingphotos #coloradoweddings #estesparkweddingphotographer

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Jan 13

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An amazing new 5-Star review from Ash @awixson & Courtney @courtneymc28⁠
They got married @glenorawine in the Finger Lakes Wine Region of New York in October of 2025. Love traveling to new places in the world with great couples like these two.⁠
The first photos were taken at their pre-wedding session at Watkins Glen State Park ⁠
@explorewatkinsglen #gretchentroopweddingphoto #weddingphotographer #5starreviews #lgbtqwedding #newyorkwedding

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Jan 6

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Helped this South Texan couple with their proposal. Their first visit to @rockynps was a great success. Also REALLY appreciate all the 5-Star reviews coming in from my clients! Thanks @candeaguirre50 & @meraarycx for trusting me with these important photos.⁠
@estesparkweddingassoc #estesparkweddingphotographer #proposalphotos #coloradoproposal #gretchentroopweddingphoto

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Jan 3

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Gretchen Troop Photography had an AMAZING year in 2025. My clients got married in some of the prettiest places in Colorado and I was glad to be there to take their photos. Thank you to every person who trusted me with your most important photos in 2025... @Giants1972 @Julie.donleyy @whoiamissamiam @trohnke @Kateerk @timrand23 @daveanaya_ @srosicke @wixsona @tannersaylor @todd.mayville @desothechefdragon #gretchentroopweddingphoto #bestweddingphotos #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesparkweddings

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Dec 28

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Great new review from Todd & Jeff`s wedding @wildbasinlodge⁠
"Gretchen did an amazing job of not just capturing our day, but capturing who we are. The photos themselves are gorgeous. I cannot praise her work enough. She is wonderful to work with. If you need a photographer, Gretchen is who you want."⁠
@estesparkweddingassoc @todd.mayville @desothechefdragon #estesparkweddingphotographer #wildbasinwedding #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkwedding

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Dec 10

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Brandi & Michael are getting married June, 2026 @wildbasinlodge⁠
We went into the park on a cold, snowy day in @rockynps to get their engagement photos and then enjoyed the warmth of @stanleyhotelweddings to finish off the day. #rmnpengagement #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkweddingphotographer #estesengagement

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Dec 7

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Megan & Tanner's wedding at the iconic @wildbasinlodge in October was on a perfect Fall/Winter day. Both Megan & Tanner looked amazing in white, with smiles on their faces from beginning to end. Mountain weddings never disappoint! #coloradomountainwedding #gretchentroopweddingphoto #gretchentroopphotography #estesparkweddingphotographer

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Dec 3

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Fall is the most popular time of year for photos in Colorado for a reason! Book your 2027 wedding now for 2026 Fall engagement dates. Some prime 2026 Fall wedding dates are still available. ⁠
#gretchentroopweddingphoto specializes in photos of your love set in the Colorado wilderness that you love. #fallengagement #coloradowedding #engagementphotos #coloradofallwedding

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Nov 20

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Proud to receive two @weddingphotojournalists Masterpiece awards! Both were from Ashley @wixsona & Courtney’s wedding in Upstate New York’s Lake Wine Region. Can’t wait to share all of these photos, such a great wedding! ⁠
Photo1-brides running behind run through the field by their Air B&B⁠
Photo2-a beautiful moment between bride and her grandmother⁠
#gretchentroopphotography #gretchentroopweddingphoto #wpja #wpjaaward #masterpiece #masterweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #newyorkwedding @glenorawine #newyorkwineregion #lgbtqwedding

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Nov 11

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Delivered Sam @srosicke & David @daveanaya_ wedding gallery! It was a perfect day in Estes Park & @rockynps Their great group of vendors made the day easy and fun... ⁠
Venue: @thelandingatestespark⁠
Coordinator: @carvercoordination⁠
DJ: @ronmichaels⁠
Flowers: @finishingtouchescolorado⁠
Catering: @savorycateringboulder⁠
@estesparkweddingassoc #gretchentroopphotography #gretchentroopweddingphoto #estesparkwedding #estesparkfallwedding #estesparkweddinphotographer #estesparkweddingphoto #coloradoweddingphotos #fallcolorwedding #fallwedding #mountainwedding #coloradomountainwedding

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