mary ann craddock
I'm a hopeless aesthete who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.
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Today’s blog posts celebrates a very sweet couple, Hillary and John! I was so happy to connect with these two via my long-time client and friend, Ashley (Hillary’s sister). They are planning a Villa Parker wedding later this year and I can’t wait! Hillary wanted blossoms for her Highlands Ranch engagement photos on film, and […]
I’m not a morning person, by any stretch. But waking up at 5:30a for this romantic anniversary photo shoot was completely worth it! The morning sunrise light was so incredibly beautiful, and only eclipsed by this gorgeous couple, Krystina and Nik. Actually, typing this out, I just realized that this was my very first sunrise […]
Attending The Hybrid Co. conference in Florida was absolutely amazing! I can talk more about that in other posts. But when I found out it was on Amelia Island, close to Jacksonville, I reached out to my friend Ginger. We both moved to Jacksonville around the same time in the ’00s (and I left shortly […]
During this time of year, the photo sessions are fewer and farther between. Unlike the summer and fall, where it’s non-stop for months! I was thrilled when Katie, my dance student’s mom, reached out and asked me to be their Castle Rock family photographer! In April, the weather is totally unpredictable – it will snow, […]
This past March was a lovely month for a Flying Horse Ranch Wedding editorial, planned and designed by Evermore Wedding Design. Elizabeth’s vision included deep green linens, gold gilded glassware, gold flatware, beautiful tapered candles, a spruce sprig tucked into each napkin, and a softly blended palette of neutral florals. The bride, Anna, wore a […]
When Charlea reached out to me for family portraits at the end of December, I knew there’d be a great chance for gorgeous snowy photos. We got a fresh dusting dump the night prior! A couple of feet of snow turned Denver into a beautiful winter wonderland! We met in the foothills for Colorado snowy […]
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STEAL THIS WEDDING DAY timeline
Planning out your wedding day is a lot of work! This guide will give you one of my example timelines. As the seasons change, so does your timeline. I am more than happy to help!