Danielle Tolson Photography

08/27/2024

04/16/2024

Throwback to Holly and Shaman’s super sweet Woodland Park microwedding ⛰️🤎 I can’t believe I never shared these!
Shoutout to all of the incredible vendors that helped make this day happen:
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02/06/2024

This one’s for my couples 💌. In the spirit of Love Month, I wanted to remind you that your love doesn’t need a special occasion to be celebrated or captured. You don’t need a ring on that left ring finger in order to take some fun and cute photos with your partner. No matter where you’re at in your relationship, your love story is worth telling ♥️

I think it’s pretty obvious at this point that I love shooting in the mountains - but I also love shooting around the city, or even at your favorite local vintage shop! Ramon and Julia, the couple in these photos, are dear friends of mine who I met in art school years back (fun fact, I also photographed their wedding - one of my greatest privileges to date. I can’t even count how many times I cried that day...I’m a Cancer, what can I say 🤷🏼‍♀️🥹). They invited me to roam around Newport for the day to photograph them in some of their favorite places, and that’s how we captured all of these special photos.

These are the moments I live for. The moments I love to capture for others. While moments can be fleeting, photos last a lifetime. And if done right, they can bring you right back to how you were feeling in that instant. To me, that’s pure magic✨

Here’s to capturing love, wherever it’s found ♥️

Click that link in my bio if you want some cutie pics of you and your partner having the best day ever in your favorite places!

02/01/2024

This one’s for the girls, g**s, and theys 🏳️‍🌈🥰

Every love story is unique, and as an elopement photographer, it’s my job to capture that story with the utmost care and respect for your individuality. I’m 100% dedicated to creating a space where you feel fully celebrated and supported every step of the way, much like the journey you’ve embarked on together – full of understanding, care, and a celebration of your unique love 🤎

01/30/2024

Did you know that Rocky Mountain National Park has 13 unique ceremony sites for elopements?! Olivia and Casey chose the stunning Sprague Lake – a perfect match for their special day.

If you dream of having your wedding in the heart of the Rockies, planning early is key to securing your permit. Applications for wedding permits are accepted one year ahead of your desired month, and RMNP reviews these applications monthly on the first of each month.

I’ve photographed over 40 elopements inside Rocky Mountain National Park, and I can confidently say it’s my favorite place for elopements. If the permit process confuses you, or you need someone who will not only photograph but also help you plan the best day ever, please reach out! I’m here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your day is as incredible as you imagine.
Nothing would make me happier than helping you create your dream wedding together! 🤎🏔️✨

01/15/2024

Nicole and Alex’s elopement in Boulder was picture perfect in every way, but my favorite moment? Probably when they ditched their wedding shoes and attire for matching sweatpants - because sometimes comfort really is key ✨

01/09/2024

Engagement season is in full swing y’all! 💍 It’s an exciting time for so many couples starting a new chapter in their lives together. These moments are about celebrating your unique journey as a couple, and what better way to do that than with an engagement session?!

But also…who says you need a ring on your finger to book a session? Couples sessions are for everyone! Engaged or not, I encourage you to celebrate where you are right now in your relationship, and I’d love to be the one to capture those moments 🥰

With every session, my goal is to create a space where my couples feel comfortable expressing their love for each other and to show their unique personalities — be it silly, serious, or playful — I just want you to have fun. Like Mary and Anchor did while dancing and running around in the snow ❄️✨

Interested in booking a session or curious about the process? Shoot me a message - I would love to chat about how we can create a memorable shoot together 🤎

01/08/2024

🤎Amber + Ervin🤎

These two drove all the way from West Virginia to Colorado to exchange their vows, just the two of them, surrounded by the iconic orange sandstone rock Garden of the Gods is known for. Their ceremony was short, sweet, and oh so perfect. I don’t think this day could’ve been any more perfect, honestly.

I love photographing all kinds of ceremonies, but private elopement ceremonies will always have a special place in my heart. Something about two souls committing to one another until death do them part in such an intimate way really gets me in my feels every.damn.time. It’s always an incredible honor to be there for these moments and to be trusted to document it all so it can be shared with loved ones after the fact✨

Congrats again, Amber and Ervin! 🥂

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12/28/2023

Not into the idea of a traditional wedding? That’s okay, neither am I. That’s one of the great things about eloping - you get to do whatever you want on YOUR day. Include what feels right to you two, and ditch the rest.

Want to run around barefoot in Rocky Mountain National Park after saying your “I do’s”? How about celebrating with a unity joint? One thing I can promise you is that I will always encourage you to make your day your own and support you every step of the way. Screw whatever anyone else thinks. Do something that’s totally you...you name it, we’ll make it happen 🤎✨

12/27/2023

Throwback to an incredible summer morning in the mountains with Jo + Don 🤎 Their journey began years ago when they found each other in a Facebook group for hikers and bonded over their shared passion for time spent in the great outdoors exploring new places or foraging for mushrooms 🍄✨. Fast forward to 2021, Jo + Don reached out to me with the dream of eloping in Colorado. After a few years of us dreaming up and planning their perfect day, these two packed up their wedding attire and Teton backpacks, making the journey all the way from Pennsylvania for a sunrise hike to their dream spot in the Rocky Mountains to say ‘I do.’

Words truly cannot express how much fun I had planning, coordinating, and capturing every moment of Don + Jo’s special day. It is an incredible honor getting to do this for a living, and I am forever grateful for every single couple who hires me and trusts me to make their dream day a reality! 🥹

Don and Jo, you guys are seriously some of the coolest and sweetest people I’ve ever met. If only we could turn back time and relive this amazing day all over again! What do you say...same time next year?!