December 04, 2016

Crested Butte Snow in the Fall

December 04, 2016/ Ryan Wright

This one saying is almost always true; "bad weather makes for good photos". We found out just how true that saying would be on a recent trip to Crested Butte and Aspen during the peak of the fall foliage during September. Kebler Pass is a mecca for photographers during the fall and it's no wonder why with the sprawling vistas of golden aspen trees. Our trip down there was primarily to camp but the weather didn't allow for us to enjoy camping much.

March 11, 2016

Glow in the Dark | Crested Butte Night Photography

March 11, 2016/ Ryan Wright

Somewhere in the dark I muttered this phrase to my good friend Chase, who was about to drive his Ford Escape along a dirt road at 2am in the middle of the Colorado mountains. About 30 minutes before I told him this, I had an idea for a photo.

March 07, 2016

Warm Winter's Blanket

March 07, 2016/ Ryan Wright

As a photographer with a photographic memory I visualize scenes that I witnessed, often years prior, and set a visual bookmark to make sure when the time is right to take a photo like what I saw a long time.

January 04, 2016

New Year's Eve in Crested Butte

January 04, 2016/ Ryan Wright

I lived in the Gunnison/CB area for almost 9 years and every time I mentally kick myself for not taking advantage of photo opportunities better, the Gunnison River valley is home to some world class views and because I was so familiar with the views I thought "oh, I'm sure everything gets that photo" so I didn't take those "postcard" shots.

August 07, 2015

Mental Checklist

August 07, 2015/ Ryan Wright

I've been (blessed?) cursed with a photographic memory, while not on the level that you see on TV, I can recall past situations/events/conversations/etc with relative ease. I don't exactly have control over it though and sometimes my memory just doesn't "come" to me like I want it to. Being a landscape and nature photographer though, this is extremely helpful because I can look at a photo and remember most everything about it...years after I saw it.

July 24, 2015

Crested Butte Wildflowers

July 24, 2015/ Ryan Wright

It's no secret, Crested Butte, Colorado is the place for wildflowers in Colorado. Every summer, carpets of mule ear, lupine, indian paintbrush, columbines, and more appear on the hillsides around the majestic valley. So many in fact, during the second week of July the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival occurs in appreciation for all things wildflower.

July 22, 2015

Stupid Falls | Crested Butte Landscape Photographer

July 22, 2015/ Ryan Wright

If anyone knows me, I'm a sucker for waterfalls. I flagrantly disregard TLC's advice in their 1995 hit "Waterfalls" when they say "don't go chasing waterfalls". We're all drawn to waterfalls, they are beautiful, powerful, and yet calming. Upper East River Falls, or as the locals know it "Stupid Falls", is one such waterfalls for me.

April 02, 2015

5 Great Fall Foliage Spots in the Colorado Mountains

April 02, 2015/ Ryan Wright

One of my favorite times of year is fall in Colorado, the days are still warm at the lower elevations but the leaves in the mountains are turning to a brilliant gold, and some of Colorado's most scenic locations come alive during a brief fall season. The following are five of my favorite locations in Colorado for fall photography.

March 30, 2015

Kelly + Adam | Crested Butte Destination Wedding

March 30, 2015/ Ryan Wright

Without a doubt one of the most fun and memorable weddings I've had the pleasure of photographing! Kelly and Adam got married in Crested Butte, Colorado at Uley's Cabin on Mt. Crested Butte and included a chair lift ride to the wedding venue!

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