After recently relocating back to Colorado and living through a time of major civil rights movement, we wanted to do a styled photoshoot that highlighted the deep history of the wild west beyond what is on the surface. In the early 20th century 1 in 4 cowboys were Black. In my research of the time, however, I have wondered why we don’t see more representative imagery of those cowboys. Of course, this question was the perfect inspiration to create some representative imagery of #blacklove too! So a modern ranch wedding inspiration shoot was born.
Using that as a starting point, we designed an intimate elopement session. Firstly, we focused on a clean and simple design. The style of the shoot is a modern and minimalist ranch wedding in the Colorado mountains.
![Sunrise at Devils Thumb Ranch Colorado © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sunrise-at-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Colorado-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-774x1024.jpg)
![Sunrise in the Rocky Mountain National Forest © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sunrise-in-the-Rocky-Mountain-National-Forest-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x719.jpg)
![Devils Thumb Ranch Colorado Wedding Venue © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Colorado-Wedding-Venue-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x775.jpg)
![Modern Minimalist Wedding Invitation Model Paper Denver Colorado © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Minimalist-Wedding-Invitation-Model-Paper-Denver-Colorado-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Horses Grazing at Devils Thumb Ranch © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Horses-Grazing-at-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Modern Ranch Wedding Bride and Groom Portraits © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Ranch-Wedding-Bride-and-Groom-Portraits-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Colorado Elopement Lace Wedding Dress and Casual Groom Attire © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Colorado-Elopement-Lace-Wedding-Dress-and-Casual-Groom-Attire-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rish-Bridal-Casual-Lace-Wedding-Dress-from-abe-Denver-Colorado-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Candid Wedding Photos Denver Colorado Wedding Photographer © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Candid-Wedding-Photos-Denver-Colorado-Wedding-Photographer-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
Secondly, we leaned into the ranch-style of the venue, Devil’s Thumb Ranch. We love the venue’s modern ranch vibe. However, we wanted to keep the styling as modern as possible to reflect current day trends. We used lots of dried and foraged native grasses along with soft colors. The backdrop of the wedding was Rocky Mountain National Park so we knew it would be dramatic.
Similarly, the idea of the shoot was to show how special an intimate wedding could be at an amazing venue like the ranch. The shoot captured the magic of waking up early to the sunrise and watching the horses come out to the pasture with Rocky Mountain National Park in the background.
![Modern Rustic Wedding Flowers Blush Dahlias © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Rustic-Wedding-Flowers-Blush-Dahlias-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Modern Wedding at Devils Thumb Ranch © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Wedding-at-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding Details Gold and Pink Place Setting © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Wedding-Details-Gold-and-Pink-Place-Setting-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Amy Lauren Floral Design Wedding Centerpiece Pink Roses and Dried Flowers © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Amy-Lauren-Floral-Design-Wedding-Centerpiece-Pink-Roses-and-Dried-Flowers-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Blush Peach and Taupe Wedding with Dried Flowers Denver Colorado © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Blush-Peach-and-Taupe-Wedding-with-Dried-Flowers-Denver-Colorado-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Charcuterie Board Sugar Bakeshop Classic Wedding Cake © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Charcuterie-Board-Sugar-Bakeshop-Classic-Wedding-Cake-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Gold and Pink Modern Wedding Cake Sugar Bakeshop © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Gold-and-Pink-Modern-Wedding-Cake-Sugar-Bakeshop-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding Ceremony © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Wedding-Ceremony-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Cowboy Inspired Modern Wedding Devils Thumb Ranch © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cowboy-Inspired-Modern-Wedding-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Pale Blush Bridal Bouquet Amy Lauren Floral Design © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pale-Blush-Bridal-Bouquet-Amy-Lauren-Floral-Design-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Cowboy Inspired Colorado Wedding © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cowboy-Inspired-Colorado-Wedding-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Modern Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Wedding-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Bride and Groom Just Married Devils Thumb Ranch Colorado © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bride-and-Groom-Just-Married-Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Colorado-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Just Married Flower Petal Toss Colorado Mountain Wedding © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Just-Married-Flower-Petal-Toss-Colorado-Mountain-Wedding-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Colorado Mountain Wedding Fine Art Film Photographer © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Colorado-Mountain-Wedding-Fine-Art-Film-Photographer-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Modern Lace Wedding Dress a&be Denver Dahlia Bridal Bouquet © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Modern-Lace-Wedding-Dress-abe-Denver-Dahlia-Bridal-Bouquet-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-773x1024.jpg)
![Western Inspired Groom Attire Bolo Tie © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Western-Inspired-Groom-Attire-Bolo-Tie-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-773x1024.jpg)
![Colorado Ranch Wedding Rocky Mountain National Park © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Colorado-Ranch-Wedding-Rocky-Mountain-National-Park-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Sparkling Rose Toast Champagne Coupes Colorado Elopement Fine Art Film Photographer © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sparkling-Rose-Toast-Champagne-Coupes-Colorado-Elopement-Fine-Art-Film-Photographer-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-1024x680.jpg)
![Pink Wedding Details Charcuterie Board © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pink-Wedding-Details-Charcuterie-Board-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
![Devils Thumb Ranch Modern Wedding Lounge © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Devils-Thumb-Ranch-Modern-Wedding-Lounge-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-773x1024.jpg)
![Outdoor Wedding Inspiration Colorado Mountains © Bonnie Sen Photography](https://bonniesen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Outdoor-Wedding-Inspiration-Colorado-Mountains-Bonnie-Sen-Photography-771x1024.jpg)
The full vendor team jumped on board with the vision for the shoot. Above all, the end result was a styled shoot that highlighted each vendors’ strengths.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Elopement Shoot Vendors
Photographer: Bonnie Sen Photography
Florist: Amy Lauren Floral Design
Curated Rentals and Event Design: Enjoue Studio
Beauty Concierge: Elwyn + Cass
Hair & Makeup: Ashley Smith Beauty
Paper Goods: Model Paper
Dress Boutique: a&be Denver
Cake: Sugar Bakeshop
Dress: Rish Bridal
Veils: Sara Gabriel
Earrings: Untamed Petals by Amanda Judge
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