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Katie’s vibrant spirit was the life of the party; Nick, ever bashful without her coaxing him from his shell—but Katie could inspire his easy confidence with just her smile. On their Taos wedding day, this glowing bride brought out the best in her groom against majestic mountain vistas straight from the pages of Vogue. Between […]

Katie + Nick

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Shawn and Frannie— soulmates whose vibrant bond was evident from our first encounter. Beaming smiles revealed their joy; affectionate banter highlighted an unshakable comfort between these two bright flames. “Frannie amazes me every day,” Shawn gushed. Her adoring gaze never left him, as if no one else had ever set her passion alight quite like […]

Frannie + Shawn

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Tawhida and Hassan came to me with a clear vision—a film-inspired editorial wedding session against dramatic mountainscapes. I discovered the ideal cinematic backdrop: Las Conchas Trail up in the Jemez Mountains. But as we commenced shooting, skies erupted thunderously, drenching us in unrelenting rainfall. As I scrambled to protect equipment in the pounding rain, Tawhida […]

Tawhida + Hassan

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Intentionality radiates through every aspect of Joanna and Simon’s life together, from the values that drew them to one another to the thoughtful details infused in their wedding day. Joanna’s calling as an incredible doula and soon-to-be nurse stems from her dedication to activism and creating spaces overflowing with love. Simon pursued law school with […]

Joanna + Simon

Simon lovingly kissing Joanna's hand

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Benny and Austin’s idyllic wedding unfolded like a fairytale dream under the burnt orange rocks of Willow Ridge Manor. Known for their genuineness and warmth that makes every guest feel like family, the bride and groom exuded an aura of inclusive love. Their joy proved contagious, soon enveloping friends and family alike in the celebrations. […]

Benny + Austin

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Hi I'm Kiku, a destination wedding photographer based in Denver, CO. By instinct and purposeful practice, I forego stiff poses to yield tender portraits reflective of purely natural moments. Moments that elicit emotion. Moments that resemble magic. Moments that really matter.

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PHOTOS BY Kiku Ishimoto Photography