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

11/28/2022

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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.  
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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.  ​
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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.  ​
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Spirits were high, temperatures were moderate, and the cloud cover was low.  It was a Durango photographers dream.  The lighting was absolutely excellent.
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If you are planning and a trip to Purgatory and want to check the weather this is my go to web page: NOAA
Purgatory is a quick 20 minutes from Durango, it has beautiful views, plenty of amenities, and makes for a great venue for your event!
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Catie and Dan's Purgatory Wedding 2022

11/14/2022

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Fall weddings and elopements in the Durango area are absolutely spectacular.  My favorite photography, whether it be portraits or landscapes, is during the autumn colors.  These photos are especially excellent when complimented with lovely people and Catie's wedding did not disappoint.  We had an excellent time whilst traveling around the Purgatory and Cascade Creek areas and capturing this awesome couple's love for one another.
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They could not have timed their small wedding's date any better.  The colors around Purgatory were at their peak.
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Purgatory Ski area is roughly 20 miles North of Durango in the Southwest corner of Colorado and it's elevation is about 2000 feet higher than Durango's, situating it at approximately 8500 feet above sea level.  This means that the fall colors tend to start changing 3-4 weeks before the city of Durango's trees which translates to beautiful yellow trees around the Purgatory and Cascade Creek areas in late September.
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Catie and Dan got married just South of Purgatory Ski Area near Elbert Creek, under the Hermosa Cliffs, and in front of a very large aspen grove. 
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Their ceremony site was beautiful and so were the decorations.  The photos were splendid!
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The bride and groom were transported to and from the ceremony site via a horse drawn carriage which made for some lovely photography.
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Weddings and elopements like this are a photographer's dream and I can't wait for fall to return next year!  For information about Purgatory click the following link:
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Cascade Village is a nice wedding venue nearby if you are looking:
https://www.cascadevillagedurango.com/
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