Ally + John's Purgatory, Durango, Wedding Fall 2022

The timing was perfect.  The fall aspens were at their color change apex and the surrounding mountains had just received a light dusting of snowfall.  Conditions couldn't have been more gorgeous... And then there was the storm.  

As a Durango photographer I am constantly concerned about weather in the local mountains which tends to be erratic at best; Ally and John's wedding was no exception to "Murphy's law."  The weatherman said "it's gon' rain," and I would be lying if I told you that I was not concerned.  Photography in the rain is not ideal and when I pulled up to Purgatory it was a deluge!  Luckily, as Coloradans know, a typical rain storm in the Southwest does not tend to last long.  After a quick conference we decided to keep the ceremony on time and the wedding photography was a go!  The clouds were dark, the background was ominous, and the photos were stunning.  It did not rain again.  ​

Luckily, as Coloradans know, a typical rain storm in the Southwest does not tend to last long.  After a quick conference we decided to keep the ceremony on time and the wedding photography was a go!  The clouds were dark, the background was ominous, and the photos were stunning.  It did not rain again.  ​

Spirits were high, temperatures were moderate, and the cloud cover was low.  It was a Durango photographers dream.  The lighting was absolutely excellent.

If you are planning and a trip to Purgatory and want to check the weather this is my go to web page: NOAA
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