The Man Behind the Camera
Every wedding is different because every couple is different. My job isn't to fit you into someone else's vision. It's to understand who you are and tell your story honestly.
I'll spend more time with you on your wedding day than almost any other vendor, so building trust is essential.
Couples choose me not just for the photographs they'll receive, but for how they felt on their wedding day. With more than 13 years of experience and over 300 weddings photographed, I've learned that the best images come from understanding who you are, not from following the same formula every weekend.
NORTHERN CA and destination WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Meet Courtland
In 2005, I joined the Army as an Infantryman. While stationed in Germany, I discovered a passion for photography, carrying a camera everywhere from my travels across Europe to my deployments in Iraq.
When I left the military in 2010, I struggled to find purpose. Photography became that purpose, leading me to study photojournalism with dreams of becoming a war photographer.
Then I photographed my first wedding, and everything changed.
I soon realized I could use photography to tell stories on one of the happiest days of someone's life instead of one of the hardest. Wedding photography brings together everything I love most: meaningful people, incredible places, and preserving life's once in a lifetime moments.
Photography gave me purpose when I needed it most. 13 years and over 300 weddings later, I still feel honored every time a couple trusts me to document one of the most meaningful days of their lives.
Ramadi, Iraq
2006
My time in the Army taught me discipline, preparation, and the importance of never leaving anything to chance. Those values shape every wedding I photograph.
From helping build your timeline to scouting portrait locations, anticipating meaningful moments, and creating artwork you'll treasure for generations, I approach every wedding with the same level of care and intention I'd want for my own family.
You only get one chance to experience your wedding day. My job is to make sure you can enjoy every moment, knowing your story is in experienced hands.
Going the extra mile isn't extra. It's the Standard.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Countries traveled
36
Combat deployments
2
years behind the camera
22
weddings photographed
300+
Business Values
I was an infantryman in the US Army for five years. I was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany with the 1st ID, and deployed twice to Iraq.
Military background:
I grew up south of the Mile High City, and Colorado will forever hold a special place in my heart. Go Broncos!
hometown:
I love experiencing different cultures. I'm privileged to have seen 30+ countries, and would love to see 30 more.
I'M KNOWN FOR:
I'm creating a course that helps veterans tackle PTSD through means of photography. It helps me, and I know it can help others.
Big dreams:
As a self-proclaimed "cork dork", I love exploring wine country. Great wine and food pairings are some of my guilty pleasures.
Wine
Drink Of Choice:
