Deer Creek Valley Ranch: Paige & Clayton – Part I

Ohmigosh.  This post is ridiculous.  Both in length and beauty! My first stab at narrowing down Paige & Clayton’s favorites for the blog left me with 304 images. Eek! Way too many.  I thought I’d sleep on it and try again the next day; that backfired and I ended up adding more images to the favorites category for a total of 408.  Oh boy.  I’m just going to do two parts, okay?!

Paige & Clayton.. oh man.. Where do I begin?  These two are now dear friends of mine and a brother & sister in Christ to me.  Their day was full of sentiment, calm, beauty, worship, laughter, and dancing — lots and lots of dancing.  Paige & Clayton were wed at another new favorite venue of mine in Colorado: Deer Creek Valley Ranch in Bailey, Colorado.  Just a twenty minute drive west of Denver, but seemingly worlds away. The views are just breathtaking and everything a Colorado mountain wedding ought to be.  I think you’ll agree that Paige was ABSOLUTELY radiant!  And Clayton ever so strong and calm!

I am so grateful for their AWESOME wedding party who made us feel like a part of the wedding party as well!  I could be friends with all of these people.  What an awesome community of God-lovers.  Paige & Clayton are friends of so many RTP couples: Nicole & Bradley, Ash & Matt, Erin & DavisKelley & Benny, Kirsten & Tucker, Makenzie & Alex…. I am the luckiest to work with these like-minded couples!

More to come on part II, but for now the first half of the day through the ceremony! You do not want to miss their outdoor/indoor reception, more insane bride & groom portraits, and one hell of a dance party!  All vendors who made this day possible will be on part II as well.

ENJOY!!

With love and SO much joy for this amazing “job” I get to do,
René

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With 20 years of experience, I bring a calm, steady presence to your most meaningful days. I specialize in documenting relationships over time—from weddings and anniversaries to babies and families—with a love for black-and-white imagery, honest moments, and photographs that belong in albums, not just on a feed. There are no forced poses or “pretend to” prompts here, only space for what’s real. I’m not just here for the highlight; I’m here for the history you’re creating.

And I can't wait to capture your story

Hi! i'm rené, your
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