Business Details
9 Years
experience
Adventure Wedding & Elopement Photography in Crested Butte, CO
Mountain Magic Media is a Colorado-based photography team dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments through a blend of candid storytelling and timeless artistry. Founded by Lydia and Terren, our approach combines 30+ years of combined mountain exploration experience with 7+ years of professional collaboration to create images that reflect both natural beauty and authentic human connection. We specialize in adventure weddings, elopements, proposals, and engagement sessions that celebrate love in its most dynamic forms.Our clients consistently praise our ability to make them feel at ease in front of the camera while delivering photographs that exceed expectations. With deep local knowledge of Colorado's most breathtaking locations and a passion for global travel, we help couples create visual legacies that will be cherished for generations. Our commitment to quality extends beyond photography through handcrafted keepsake boxes and personalized service that begins with location scouting and continues through final delivery.
Services
Adventure Elopements
Engagement Sessions
Wedding Photography
Proposal Planning
Boudoir Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- 30+ years combined mountain exploration experience for perfect location scouting
- 7+ years working as a cohesive photography team with consistent style
- 100% 5-star review history from satisfied clients
- Personalized keepsake boxes handcrafted by the photographers
- Expertise in both candid captures and natural posing techniques
What people say
Breathtaking photos
So comfortable
Exceeded expectations
Amazing experience
Perfectly captured us
Services
Adventure Elopements
We specialize in capturing intimate mountain ceremonies with a blend of candid storytelling and artistic composition. Our elopement packages include location scouting, timeline planning, and 4-12 hours of coverage in Colorado's most scenic settings. Clients receive high-resolution digital images and access to our professional print lab for creating lasting keepsakes.
Engagement Sessions
Our engagement sessions focus on creating authentic memories through natural interactions in beautiful outdoor settings. Sessions include location guidance, styling advice, and 1-3 hours of photography in locations like Washington Gulch or Taylor Park Reservoir. Clients receive edited digital images with print rights and optional album creation.
Wedding Photography
We document weddings with a documentary-style approach that captures genuine emotions and key moments. Our coverage includes pre-ceremony preparations, ceremony documentation, and reception highlights. Packages offer 6-12 hours of coverage with a second photographer, full editing, and custom keepsake options.
Proposal Planning
We specialize in orchestrating and photographing surprise proposals with complete discretion. Services include location scouting, timeline coordination, and capturing the moment from multiple angles. Packages include pre-proposal planning consultations and post-event keepsake creation.
Boudoir Sessions
Our boudoir photography combines artistic composition with empowering self-expression. Sessions include styling guidance, posing instruction, and a choice of studio or outdoor settings. Clients receive professionally edited images with print rights and optional luxury album creation.
People
Lydia
Lead Photographer
Professional photojournalist with 10+ years experience, specializing in capturing authentic moments. Graduated with honors in photojournalism, skilled in candid photography and natural posing techniques.
Terren
Location Specialist
Crested Butte local with 15+ years mountain exploration experience. Expert in scouting scenic locations and managing logistics for outdoor photography sessions.
Questions
Do you travel for photography sessions?
We offer worldwide travel services with all-inclusive packages. Colorado travel adds $500, international destinations like Costa Rica $2,500, and global travel $5,000.
Can we include our pets in the photos?
Absolutely! We encourage bringing pets as they're part of your story. Please inform us in advance to prepare appropriate props and equipment.
How do you handle bad weather?
We monitor forecasts closely and have contingency plans. Rain often creates dramatic lighting, but we'll adjust locations if necessary to ensure safety and quality.
What's included in your packages?
All packages include location scouting, timeline planning, professional editing, online gallery access, and print rights. Premium options add hours, second photographer, and keepsake items.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weddings, 3-6 months for elopements, and 2-3 months for engagement sessions to ensure availability.
