Who says you need a wedding or an engagement to book a professional photo session? Some of my absolute favorite days behind the camera happen when people decide to document the seasons of life that just bring them pure joy. That is exactly what this session in Vail Village was all about!

Two best gal pals decided to take a much-needed vacation to the mountains, and to celebrate their trip, they reached out to me for a combined best-friend portrait and professional headshot session. Let me tell you, if you haven’t taken professional photos with your best friend since your high school glamour shot days, you are missing out!

Vail Village was the absolute perfect backdrop for this. With its charming European-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and stunning mountain views peeking over the rooftops, it felt like we stepped straight into a postcard. We spent the afternoon exploring the village, laughing, and capturing the kind of genuine, candid moments that you just can’t get with an iPhone selfie.

After capturing plenty of fun, vibrant lifestyle photos of the two of them together, we pivoted to getting updated headshots for each of them. There is something so empowering about having your best friend right behind the photographer, cheering you on and making you laugh while you get your headshots taken! It completely took away the usual awkwardness of professional portraits and replaced it with pure confidence.

We ended the day with a beautiful gallery that balances the professional with the personal—headshots that are perfect for a LinkedIn refresh, alongside gorgeous lifestyle portraits that perfectly capture the memories of an unforgettable mountain getaway.

To these two amazing gal pals, thank you for letting me be a part of your vacation!

Enjoy a look into this fun, stylish afternoon in Vail Village!