2020 Year In Review | Jennie Crate, Photographer

It’s tough to know where to start with this post, as it’s been quite a year.

Don’t get me wrong, I am full of so much GRATITUDE for the couples I’ve worked with this year and the kinds of experiences we crafted together.

But I’m going to keep it real: 2020 was hard. 

I had to learn to slow down (and if you know me, you know I love to be busy).

I had to learn that you don’t have to leave the house to keep your kids entertained.

I had to learn that I was capable of parenting through really tough times in quarantine.

And I had to learn that some deadlines were self-imposed and okay to miss.

I also had to learn that deep down I am happy with a different work-life balance than what I have pursued the past few years. I’ve realized that I want to work more intentionally so I could give myself more fully to my family when I’m not working.

I’ve come away from 2020 with lots of lessons and some plans for how to move forward in business and that feels good.

No matter how tough the last 9 months were, that in itself feels right.

2020 Year In Review

However, I do want to highlight the absolutely beautiful moments that I was privileged to be a part of this year.

To the couples who pushed forward with a wedding in 2020; who re-imagined and embraced a different vision for your day; and, most importantly, who chose love and celebration in a time of challenge and heartbreak–CHEERS TO YOU!

And here’s to 2021 and the amazing moments and spirits yet to be captured.

xoxo,

Jennie

bride and groom enter wedding reception in Annuals Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding by Boulder wedding photographer Jennie Crate
two brides in dresses intimate wedding ceremony at LGBT wedding by Colorado LGBT wedding photographer Jennie Crate
two brides walk at sunset in Valley of Fire Nevada at Valley of Fire wedding by Las Vegas wedding photographer Jennie Crate
couple in forest in winter for maternity session
queer proposal in front of Denver City Park boathouse at twilight in City Park Denver by Denver proposal photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom with dog after ceremony in aspen trees in Colorado by Colorado wedding photographer Jennie Crate
newly engaged brides celebrate at twilight at Rocky Mountain National Park engagement session by Colorado Gay Wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and best friend blow kisses to each other before wedding ceremony at sunset in Valley of Fire Nevada at Valley of Fire wedding by Las Vegas wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride with neutral flowers and lace wedding cape at Walker Fine Art Gallery Wedding by Denver Wedding Photographer Jennie Crate
grooms toast with champagne at top of Boreas Pass at sunset by Denver Elopement photograpeher Jennie Crate
bride and groom find hidden stone bench at Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding by Boulder wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom cuddle by rock formations at Golden elopement by Golden elopement photographer Jennie Crate
groom's mom hugs couple after ceremony at Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding by Boulder wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom hike past mountain biker on way to ceremony spot in Crested Butte for private elopement by Aspen wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom in front of Woodland Mosaic wedding ceremony location at Denver Botanic Gardens wedding by Denver Wedding Photographer Jennie Crate
bride puts on shoes before putting on wedding dress with dog in living room at Colorado wedding by boulder wedding photographer Jennie Crate
officer's gulch maternity session by Jennie Crate
two brides in dresses at ceremony spot at the homestead at LGBT wedding by Colorado LGBT wedding photographer Jennie Crate
cute couples photos by ivy wall at Walker Fine Art Gallery Wedding by Fort Collins Wedding Photographer Jennie Crate
couple huddles under blanket during maternity session in Rocky Mountain National Park by Denver maternity photographer Jennie Crate
couple walking to top of rock at top of trail ridge road by Grand Lake engagement photographer Jennie Crate
bride overwhelmed with emotion as she looks at wedding dress on wedding day at intimate Grand Lake wedding by Grand Lake wedding photographer Jennie Crate
brides in front o two brides along Boreas Pass road at Breckenridge microwedding by Breckenridge wedding photographer Jennie Cratef golden aspen trees
bride and groom wedding day portrait with Longs Peak at Rocky Mountain National Park elopement by Boulder elopement photographer Jennie Crate
groom wipes away tears during self-solemnized wedding ceremony at Denver Botanic Gardens microwedding by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom are cheered down the aisle after wedding ceremony at Larkspur Vail Wedding by Lyons Wedding photographer Jennie Crate
first look at Peanut Lake at Crested Butte Elopement by Crested Butte elopement photographer Jennie Crate
engaged couple walks hand in hand at Rocky Mountain National Park engagement by Lyons engagement photographer Jennie Crate
pregnant couple with dogs
emotional first look at intimate Grand Lake wedding by Grand Lake wedding photographer Jennie Crate
LGBTQ proposal at Estes Park Lily Lake by Estes Park wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride in navy summer dress and bride in bow tie get engaged in City Park Denver by Denver proposal photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom walk by lake with dog looking on at Crested Butte elopement by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Crate
beautiful views at Panorama point during LGBTQ wedding by Colorado LGBT photographer Jennie Crate
groom and groomsmen walk around gardens before ceremony at Denver Botanic Gardens wedding by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom put on blankets at Rocky Mountain National Park elopement by Boulder elopement photographer Jennie Crate
black and white summer engagement session at 3M Curve in Rocky Mountain National Park by Estes Park engagement photographer Jennie Crate
two grooms in navy and gray suits laugh in fall aspen trees in Golden Gate Canyon by Colorado gay wedding photographer Jennie Crate
traditional native american wedding ceremony at fall Deer Creek Valley Ranch wedding by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Crate
portrait with rainbow at sunset at top of trail ridge road during engagement session by Estes Park engagement photographer Jennie Crate
sunset queer proposal in City Park Denver by Denver proposal photographer Jennie Crate
intimate portrait of bride and groom at Rocky Mountain National Park engagement by Estes Park engagement photographer Jennie Crate
two brides excited about being engaged at Rocky Mountain National Park engagement session by Colorado Gay Wedding photographer Jennie Crate
two grooms exchange vows in meadow at Breckenridge Elopement by Colorado gay wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom walk in aspen trees and fall foliage at fall Maroon Bells wedding by Snowmass wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom pop champagne after wedding ceremony at private Golden elopement by Boulder elopement photographer Jennie Crate
brides in bare aspen trees two brides along Boreas Pass road at Breckenridge microwedding by Breckenridge wedding photographer Jennie Crate
grooms wipe away tears at Golden Gate Canyon microwedding by Golden wedding photographer Jennie Crate
couple walks in sunshine in golden aspen grove at RMNP engagement session by Boudler engagement photographer Jennie Crate
couple shares cookies at Golden elopement by Golden elopement photographer Jennie Crate
groom helps bride up on rock at fall Maroon Bells wedding by Snowmass wedding photographer Jennie Crate
brides laughing and goofing off after wedding proposal at Estes Park Lily Lake by Estes Park wedding photographer Jennie Crate
intimate moment between two grooms at top of Boreas Pass at sunset by Denver Elopement photograpeher Jennie Crate
bride in pink hat walks in front of red rocks at fall Maroon Bells wedding by Snowmass wedding photographer Jennie Crate
couple with dogs during Mitchell Lake engagement session by Boulder engagement photographer Jennie Crate
Bride shelters from rain under groom's coat while bridesmaids in masks look on at Vail Manor Lodge wedding by Aspen wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride in pink hat at Breckenridge microwedding by Colorado LGBT wedding photographer Jennie Crate
intimate moment between two grooms at Breckenridge Elopement by Colorado gay wedding photographer Jennie Crate
hiking engagement in Rocky Mountain National Park by Lyons wedding photographer Jennie Crate
couple walks through woods on hike Mitchell Lake engagement session by Boulder engagement photographer Jennie Crate
bride bouquet toss at Vail Manor Lodge wedding by Aspen wedding photographer Jennie Crate
bride and groom walk in June's Plantasia at Denver Botanic Gardens wedding by Boulder Wedding Photographer Jennie Crate

brides laugh through ceremony at Boreas Pass microwedding by Colorado gay wedding photographer Jennie CrateRocky Mountain National Park engagement with smoke plume from Cameron Peak fire 2020bride and groom share emotional vows at outdoor mountain wedding ceremony at Larkspur Vail Wedding by Lyons Wedding photographer Jennie Crateintimate sunset portrait with Longs Peak alpenglow at top of trail ridge road during engagement session by Estes Park engagement photographer Jennie Cratesunset engagement at Mitchell Lake as sun peeps over peaks with couple in colorful attire by Denver engagement photographer Jennie Cratebride and groom laugh during vows at intimate Grand Lake wedding by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Cratebride with pink hat in fall foliage in Aspen by Denver wedding photographer Jennie Crategrooms walk down aisle to shower of birdseed at Panorama point during LGBTQ wedding by Colorado LGBT photographer Jennie Cratetwo brides wrapped in pride flag on wedding day at sunset in Valley of Fire Nevada at Valley of Fire wedding by Las Vegas wedding photographer Jennie Crate_____

I specialize in connected weddings for devoted and courageous couples and I love being a Colorado LGBTQ Wedding Photographer. Contact me to chat about your wedding plans!

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Interested in what a non-pandemic wedding season looks like? Check out my 2019 year in review.

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