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Victoria and Lucas—an exceptional couple in both character and achievements. Both successful professionals, their meaningful work improves untold lives. But more cherished than any vocational accolades is the love they nurture. I captured the radiant joy of their relationship against the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico—a fitting backdrop for these two flames that found each […]

Victoria + Lucas

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Mik and Chloe epitomize unconditional love. With only two hours’ notice, these radiant souls met me amidst overcast skies for an impromptu session. But no amount of clouds could obscure the dazzling joy between them. Their beautiful auras eclipsed any missing sunlight as laughter rang out infectiously over the vacant meadow. Wandering together through fields […]

Mik + Chloe

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Maia and Yves’ love floats through crisp mountain air as soft as the snowflakes dancing around them – a gentle affection reminiscent of classic cinema. Though their time together still spans only a few years, their intimacy echoes that of childhood sweethearts. Simple moments become magical between these two, whether Yves piggybacks Maia through snowy […]

Maia + Yves

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This stunning New Mexico lake that holds such deep personal meaning for Joanna made a poignantly perfect backdrop on an overcast day as she proposed to Simon during our photo session. As we captured intimate embraces along the misty, mysterious shoreline under gray skies, she chose this peaceful spot that has long been her refuge […]

Joanna + Simon

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Grace and Josh radiated a warmth that combatted the winter chill—their affection palpable and their laughter musical. Snuggled together in the open astrovan they’ve adventured across the country in, the couple traded adoring gazes and flirtatious grins. Grace affectionately brushed a stray lock of hair from Josh’s eyes; he tenderly caressed her wind-nipped cheeks, the […]

Grace + Josh

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My marketing extraordinaire and dear friend, Madison, devotes every waking moment to her true calling of teaching and advocating for special needs children. Through our close friendship and business partnership, I’ve witnessed her rare brand of radical kindness and compassion firsthand. She’s the first person you call when you need someone in your corner or […]

Madison + Sebastian

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Hi I'm Kiku, a destination wedding photographer based in Denver, CO. By instinct and purposeful practice, I forego stiff poses to yield tender portraits reflective of purely natural moments. Moments that elicit emotion. Moments that resemble magic. Moments that really matter.

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PHOTOS BY Kiku Ishimoto Photography