Intentional storytelling on film and digital.

PHOTOS YOU CAN

feel

Denver based + traveling wedding photographer.

FOR ALL LOVE

stories

LIFE IS FULL OF

And I want to tell your’s.

I believe that photography is storytelling in its purest form. A single image can conjure the exact emotions you felt in the moment it was captured. This is why storytelling is at the heart of my business. I strive to create honest, emotional imagery, documenting experiences as they unfold. My work combines the artistry of editorial and candid photography, so that every frame becomes a work of art, your wedding gallery a collection of moments that not only tell the story of your wedding day as a whole, but of your unique love story.

my approach

  • I want to be a fly on the wall…

    My goal is to be completely unnoticed, silently photographing moments as they are happening. I am always hunting for those in-between moments: the look your mother gives your father as they’re watching you two say your vows, or your best friends’ genuine reactions to seeing your dress for the first time, or the way your grandparents smile as they look at you and remember their own wedding.

    During this time, my job is simply to blend into the background and document your day with minimal outside influence.

    But I’ll help you out…

    I feel extremely awkward in front of a camera, so I 100% understand how weird it can feel. This is why I’ve learned how to direct in a way that doesn’t feel posey or stiff!

    Your wedding day is going to go by in a blur. So much is happening and there are so many people you want to see and talk to, that it’s easy to forget to take a moment with your partner to just breathe. Portrait time will potentially be the only alone time you both get on your wedding day, which is why I work to make this time less about photos and more about having quality time with one another.

    And if you have a crazy family (like mine) who never listens, I gotchu. I will lead everyone through family photos so that they are done as quickly and painlessly as possible. All you’ll have to worry about is standing there and looking pretty ;)

    And no awkward poses or spending hours on photos…

    Getting those nice portraits on your wedding day is important, but no way will I take you guys away from your family and friends for 2 hours just for portraits. You should be hanging with your loved ones or dancing your butt off! I am very passionate about you guys actually being at your wedding and enjoying each moment of your day to the fullest. I want you to be in the present, taking it all in, not worried about taking a ton of photos. This is why I will organize portrait time with the least time possible needed.

  • I want your photos to feel like stills from a movie…

    Clean editing that pulls out those earthy tones. Warm shadows that add a hint of warmth to the image without making the entire photo look orange. Film-like colors that emphasize the moment captured—not take away from it. All done with a touch of grain for that natural, vintage feel.

    A mix of clean shots, blurry images, artistic moments, and black and white for a wedding gallery that will feel timeless, unique, and true to you.

Bella

MEET

My dream has always been to document love. I am so inspired by genuine human connection and the stories that each couple shares. I call my style of photography documentary or photojournalistic because I aim to capture the authentic, in-between moments—the moments that you feel when you look back on your experience. The moments that jerk on your heartstrings, that make you feel like you’re watching a movie about your love.

letters

LOVE

  • Bella was the most amazing person that I could have ever asked for to capture our wedding!

    My husband and I are from Minnesota and had a difficult time planning an elopement out of state, but Bella provided us with recommendations of places to eat, get florals from, location scouting, etc. She was involved in the planning process and helped us feel organized about our elopement states away.

    As a wedding photographer myself, it was extremely important to me to find someone that made us feel comfortable, had a documentary-type style, and a focus on the intimate moments throughout the day. Bella is an amazing person, photographer, and I cannot imagine someone better throughout our wedding day.

    On the day of the elopement, Bella and her husband (Keith) helped make our day a success. They coordinated our day and reassured us when things were running behind schedule. They had the locations picked out and everything went very flawlessly. We got SO many amazing sneak peeks back, I literally cried over them.

    We are SOOOO excited to see the full gallery + would recommend Bella 100% to anyone looking for a down-to-earth and kind photographer for any type of session.

    —Bayly

  • Bella's photos are literal works of art and her eye for special, candid moments is incredible.

    Bella is incredibly talented, genuine and kind! My husband and I are so grateful we found her. Her and her husband Keith instantly make you feel like old friends, which made us feel a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. She was able to photograph our engagement shoot and wedding! Her style of photography is really beautiful and documentary, and her style of editing is dreamy and film like. Her photos are literal works of art and her eye for special, candid moments is incredible. She even can add on some film photography which was a must when I was looking for a photographer! When we look at our photos, they instantly transport us back to our special day. We cannot stop obsessing over them!!!

    — Amanda

  • I'm not sure how I'm supposed to put in words how wonderful Bella truly is.

    When we first met for our engagement photos we felt SO comfortable with her, everything felt so natural and right. We had multiple conversations and after seeing so much of her work all I really asked for was for candid moments and photos to show how much we are loved by each person that attends our wedding. I just received my gallery and I cried so many happy tears because it really felt like we were reliving the day when looking at them. She was incredible at capturing the moments and the love that surrounded us. I am eternally grateful for Bella and the photos we get to have for the rest of our lives.

    —Melissa

  • Bella's pictures take us back to our special day in a way that I’ve never seen photographs do!

    Bella is absolutely amazing! The photos from our wedding have blown us away! Her pictures take us back to our special day in a way that I’ve never seen photographs do! They’re cinematic and full of emotion and capture all of the moments that I never wanted to forget! I cannot recommend her enough! Her work is stunning!!!! She is also such a fun, wonderful person and it was such a joy to get to know her throughout our day!

    — Annie B.

  • Bella demonstrated a talent for blending into the background while effectively documenting key moments, resulting in a collection of images that told our love story.

    We were impressed with the quality of Bella’s work between both our engagement and wedding pictures! Her professionalism and ability to capture intimate moments was commendable throughout the process, from the initial consultation to the final product - and everything in between! Bella demonstrated a talent for blending into the background while effectively documenting key moments, resulting in a collection of images that told our love story.

    Bella is committed to understanding the couple she is photographing. She took the time to connect with us, learn our story, and grasp the emotions we wanted to convey through our photos. This personalized approach, combined with a strong work ethic, ensured a successful collaboration and a set of images that not only showcased the beauty of our chosen location but also captured the authentic connection we share as a couple and with our families. We’re excited to see her work evolve and to continue working with her in the future!

    — Natalie

  • Bella took the time to understand our vision for an intimate and magical celebration and brought it to life effortlessly.

    I just have to express how truly amazing Bella was! From the moment my husband and I met her, she made us feel like old friends. Bella went above and beyond to ensure every moment of our elopement was magical and captured beautifully. She took the time to understand our vision for an intimate and magical celebration and brought it to life effortlessly. We can't stop gushing over the photos - they're beyond anything we could have imagined. Bella poured her heart and soul into her work, and it truly shows. If you're searching for someone to capture your love story in a way that feels timeless, romantic, and authentic, Bella is absolutely the one for the job!

    — Elaine

  • Bella perfectly captured every detail of who we are and what we wanted for our day!

    Bella spent the whole day with my husband and I for our elopement—from making pancakes and writing our vows at our AirBnB to our ceremony and a sunset picnic at the location site, she perfectly captured every detail of who we are and what we wanted for our day. She was also able to give us direction and posing prompts without anything feeling "scripted" or awkward. Her husband was also there and not only helped us with our props and picnic set up but gave us reason to have a lot of very real laughter and smiles in our pictures. Together they make a wonderful team and Bella absolutely blew us away with how ethereal the pictures have turned out so far (she took digital, film, AND polaroids). We will definitely use her for future photo shoots and I will always recommend her to anyone looking for professional pictures!

    — Jennifer

  • When it comes to Bella, I don’t even know where to begin!

    We used Bella for our elopement photography, and we are absolutely obsessed with the pictures! Not to mention Bella has the most amazing energy and the kindest heart. We are so grateful for all of her help on the day of and for capturing such special moments!! The turn around time for pictures was super fast and her editing is amazing. We will certainly hire Bella again!

    — Emily

  • Bella and her husband are literally the best!

    Bella came out to Ohio to shoot my wedding and a following day bridal shoot with me and my husband and she and Keith made everything so fun and easygoing and enjoyable. And props to them both for keeping up with the chaos of us and our families! They have the best humor and Bella creates the most beautiful photos.

    — Jenna

“Some people are artists. Some, themselves, are art.”

(it’s you—you’re the art.)

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Specializing in intimate weddings in Colorado and beyond—storytelling with a focus on genuine human connection.

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Your love deserves to be forever celebrated.

Documenting meaningful connections and in-between moments of your day—however you want it to be.