You don’t have to drive hours into the mountains to have a breathtaking Colorado elopement. This quiet celebration near Roxborough had rolling hills, sunset views, and plenty of time to slow down and actually enjoy getting married.
What happens when therapy moves beyond four walls? Meet Transition With Nature, a queer and trans-affirming Colorado practice creating space for healing, connection, and self-discovery outdoors.
Some of the best places for photos aren’t really “locations” at all. Cassie and Sienna invited me into their Colorado Springs home for a relaxed queer couples session filled with music, cats, connection, and the little pieces of everyday life that make a relationship yours.
There’s a kind of love that shows up differently at home. Shoulders drop, laughter gets louder, and the little moments take over. Here’s why I love photographing queer families in the spaces where they feel most like themselves.
Worried you’ll feel awkward in front of the camera? Good news: you don’t have to know how to pose. Here’s what a relaxed, affirming queer couples session in Denver actually feels like.
Books, art, queer stories, and a space that invites you to stay awhile. Step inside Petals and Pages, a Denver bookstore built around creativity, connection, and LGBTQ+ community.
Pretty photos matter, but so does how you feel while they’re being made. Here’s what to look for in a Denver LGBTQ+ photographer who will help you feel safe, seen, and actually like yourself.
Vanessa Barcus is a Denver-based fine jewelry designer and the founder of Talisman Fine Jewelry, known for creating handcrafted gold jewelry rooted in intention, longevity, and care. In this Queer Joy Photo at-home portrait session, we photographed Vanessa in her home studio, where she designs engagement rings, wedding bands, and other custom fine jewelry using recycled 14k gold.
I had the absolute pleasure of spending a snowy December day with Matthew and Orlando in their stunning mid-century modern home in Denver. Seriously, you walk into their place, and it’s like stepping into a cozy oasis that manages to be both stylish and warm. Their impeccable taste just shines through every corner – from the chic furnishings to the carefully curated art on the walls. I felt so welcome there and that I why I especially love working with creatives in our community.
When Keo originally reached out to me through the contact form on Queer Joy Photo, I was immediately struck by his inquiry: “My husband & I are both Black transmen and I am pregnant with our first child…” I was more than thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate this moment in their lives with […]