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I genuinely cannot say enough good things about Lydia and T, the power duo behind Mountain Magic Media. They went so far above and beyond for me and my now fiancée that I don't even know if this review will do them justice. If you're considering them for your proposal, engagement or any other special occasion, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Just for context, I am an EXTREMELY meticulous and picky person, especially when it comes to a once in a lifetime proposal. I probably spent more time researching photographers than any reasonable person should. These photos are a meaningful investment, and I wanted to make absolutely sure I chose the right people. I went through countless portfolios, researched photographers all over Colorado and exchanged a ton of emails with different teams. After all that diligence, I was confident Lydia and T were the best choice. Looking back, I could not be happier.
As incredible as their photography is (and the photos speak for themselves), what makes Lydia and T so special is the care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail they put into the entire experience.
I am someone who asks a LOT of questions and likes to think through every little detail. But not once did they make me feel like I was asking too much. They were incredibly patient, responsive and thoughtful throughout the process. They listened carefully to what mattered to me and helped me think through things I would never have considered on my own.
And when I say they helped with everything, I mean EVERYTHING. From coordinating logistics to offering recommendations that had nothing to do with photography, they were there every step of the way. They knew the locations, understood the timing, anticipated potential issues and constantly thought about how to make the experience as magical as possible. It truly felt like they cared about our proposal just as much as I did.
One example captures the kind of people they are: the night before my proposal, I realized I had forgotten something important and found myself in an emergency. I reached out, and the very next morning, before the proposal, they came to my rescue. They didn't have to do that, and they didn't ask for anything in return. They simply wanted to help. I cannot overstate how much that meant to me, especially given how nervous I already was.
The actual proposal day was everything I could have hoped for and more. They had clearly thought through every detail, but what I appreciated just as much was how they gave us the space to actually enjoy the moment. They struck the perfect balance between capturing everything and allowing us to have a genuinely intimate, personal experience. Nothing felt forced. We could be completely present with each other.
The photos themselves are absolutely stunning. They captured the scenery, emotions, candid moments and everything that made those days so special. My fiancée and I could not be happier and our families and friends have been blown away.
In fact, we were so impressed that we decided to do another day of engagement photos with them in a different city. We also added videography and drone footage because we had so much confidence in Lydia and T's work.
Another thing I appreciated was how receptive they were to feedback. Everyone has different preferences, and Lydia and T genuinely listen. They never tried to force us into a particular style. They understood our vision and worked with us to make sure the final product reflected what we wanted.
Above all, I want to emphasize what wonderful human beings they are. There are plenty of talented photographers, but finding people who are also so genuinely kind, generous, patient and personally invested in their clients is much harder. Lydia and T made us feel like our engagement was just as special to them as it was to us - and I mean that.
If I could offer one piece of advice to future couples, it would be this: don't underestimate how important the people behind the camera are. Superstar team.
