Adventure and Connection at Horsetooth Falls: Payton & Bennett


There’s something about shooting in the foothills of Fort Collins that brings out the playful, adventurous side of couples—and Payton and Bennett were the perfect example. From the very start, they were kind, fun, and fully engaged in the session, which made capturing authentic moments effortless.



A couple with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A couple running through the fields with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.

We explored the trails around Horsetooth Falls, creating a mix of playful, adventurous photos that truly captured the essence of their relationship. They even brought two different outfits, which highlighted just how much wardrobe choices can elevate a shoot, adding variety and enhancing the overall story of the session.


A couple sitting in the wildflowers with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A couple with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.

What made this session so special was their willingness to embrace every pose and idea, whether it was editorial and dramatic or relaxed and natural. Their love and connection translated effortlessly through the lens, creating images that are not just photos, but timeless memories.

Sessions like this remind me why I love being a photographer—combining light, landscape, and love into art that lasts a lifetime. Thank you, Addison and Carson, for trusting me to capture your story amidst one of the most stunning landscapes in the country.

A couple with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A couple with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A couple with a mountainous backdrop at sunset in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A couple with a mountainous backdrop in Fort Collins, Colorado.