adventure elopement planning and photography born from a lifelong obsession with wild places
I live and breathe this stuff.
And I’m here to help you have the best day ever in the places I love most.
Hey! I’m Jen Dz
I’m here to be the enabler of your wildest wedding dreams
I’m a Boulder, Colorado based adventure elopement photographer and planner who is hellbent on helping you have the best damn day of your life in some of the most beautiful places on Earth.
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m rolling around on a gravel bike, mountain biking in the desert, hiking, skiing, fly fishing, going to shows at Red Rocks, obsessively cheering for the Denver Nuggets or parked in front of my computer with an IPA in hand, dreaming up new adventures at home and abroad (I’ve been to 17 countries and counting).
My favorite adventure buddies are my husband, our son, and our two crazy rescue dogs.
meet my trusty TEAM
Any business is only as good as the team behind it and mine is no exception! This is the crew that keeps me company on long editing days, helps me find new locations in the wild, and makes sure I get up and go for a walk no matter what the weather!
CAsh
He may have been expelled from obedience school at a young age but his boundless energy makes him the best location scouting partner a girl could ask for! He’s my constant sidekick on the trail and the best cuddle buddy you could ever imagine.
Lilly
Lilly joined the team in January of 2023. We really don’t know what her role will be around here yet but we know she’s going to look REALLY cute while doing it! She excels at napping, testing the edibility of everything sees, and keeping the rest of the staff on their toes!
“Working with Jen was such a wonderful experience! From our very first call she was full of ideas and was incredibly helpful. I had no idea what the entire picture of our wedding would look like in the beginning, but Jen took what was important to us and crafted the most beautiful experience I could ever imagine!”
— Jórdan
what makes what i do unique
10 years + 100s of elopements Worth of experience
When it comes to elopements I’ve pretty much seen it all – and know how to deal with anything that comes up. When you’re planning a day that you only get one shot at, working with an experienced photographer and planner matters. Do you really want to risk it?
A “your experience over everything else” approach to elopements
I’m not here to add stress to your day, force you to pose for hours, or build my own portfolio. I’m here to make sure your elopement day is one hell of a good time. I’ll guide you into beautiful spots, get you interacting, and let the magic unfold. More than anything I want you to remember this day as a big adventure, not a photoshoot.
an inclusive experience focused on you feeling awesome all day long
I help humans from all walks of life, sexual orientations, gender expressions, races, ages, religions … you get the idea. You are not too awkward, old, out of shape, inexperienced in the outdoors, or [insert whatever bad thing you’re saying about yourself here]. My job is to make sure you feel like the beautiful badass you are – no matter who you are or what you look like.
dogs are always welcome. no really.
I am a crazy dog lady through and through and have two mutts of my own on my staff. 😉 Your dog is always welcome but beware that you may end up with too many photos of them. And I’m not sorry about it.
From Florida to Kansas to the mountains of Colorado
MY WINDING ROAD TO THE WILD WEST
(A different kind of love story)
I was raised in the Tampa suburbs, and moved to Kansas when I was in high school, but spent all those years dreaming of wild, mountains and vast deserts in far away places. I wanted to explore remote beaches, climb mountains, and gaze up at the Northern Lights. Travel was in my heart from the very beginning.
My first trip to Coloraful Colorado rocked my world. I was able to experience the vast wonders of the West and I knew without a doubt that this is where I belinged. After graduating from law school in 2007 (a story for a different day) I made the big move. I cried tears of joy when I saw those mountains on the horizon and knew that this would forever be my home.
That deep sense of awe is what I want all of my couples to feel when they gat married. A traditional wedding isn’t right for everyone, so if you’re called to the wilderness like I was, it’s okay to listen. I love helping couples experience the places that have brought me such intense joy, and to watch them have the best damn day surrounded by the great outdoors.
I believe that wild places matter. Love matters. Your story matters. Let’s honor them all by creating an unforgettable, only-in-the-movies kind of day in the most beautiful places on Earth.
I can’t wait to share my favorite places with you!
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Peak inside my playlist
I believe you can learn a lot about someone by what they listen to. While I’m into all kinds of music, if I had to narrow my vibe down to ONE playlist, it would be something like this.
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