1/23

Visual Storyteller,

For The Wildly In Love

Let Me Introduce Myself!

Telluride Wedding Photographer Telluride Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride elopement photographer telluride family photographer

Creating a Lifetime of Memories: Recent Adventures

Telluride wedding photographer Telluride engagement Telluride elopement Telluride wedding Telluride engagement photographer Telluride elopement photographer Telluride wedding photographer Telluride photographer photographer in Telluride Telluride ski resort San Sophia wedding San Sophia engagement tempter house wedding Palma Caruso Photography Palma Caruso San Sophia Overlook Engagement Telluride Weddings mountains nature photography

Telluride engagement Telluride elopement Telluride wedding Telluride engagement photographer Telluride elopement photographer Telluride wedding photographer Telluride photographer photographer in Telluride Telluride ski resort San Sophia wedding San Sophia engagement tempter house wedding Palma Caruso Photography Palma Caruso

Telluride engagement, telluride photographer, Telluride engagement photographer

Albums

“There are all kinds of love in this world,
but never the same love twice.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Telluride Wedding Photographer - Telluride Engagement Photographer -Telluride Elopement Photographer

Ignited by Inner Beauty logo_edited_edit

Investment

Services

As a Telluride wedding photographer, my style is candid and inspiring, with a touch of cinematic flair. Experienced in intimate weddings, destination weddings and elopements, I am available for world travel wherever love may take me!

Weddings

Where forever begins

Elopements

Where Love Conquers All

Engagements

Taking the leap

Portrait & Families

The smallest forever moments

Events

For the epic journeys

Blog

A Telluride Elopement at San Sophia Overlook

Capturing Forever: The Importance of Hiring a Photographer for Your Telluride Elopement

Mar 15

Capturing the Magic: Tips for a Picture-Perfect San Sophia Overlook Engagement From A Telluride Engagement Photographer

Sep 18, 2024

Capturing Everlasting Love: Unveiling the Beauty of Telluride Engagements & Weddings through the Lens of a Skilled Photographer

May 15, 2024

2 3

LOVING WORDS

Telluride engagement Telluride elopement Telluride wedding Telluride engagement photographer Telluride elopement photographer

“Edgar and I just want to say thank you so much again for today and the amazing photos! I am OBSESSED with the ones you’ve sent us so far! You’re incredible and we feel so lucky to have had you capture our special day! "

Palma was amazing. We got our engagement photos and she was splendid to work with. Would recommend!

-Jordan & Edgar

PLANNING The THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE -Together

Let's talk more on how I can help capture every moment from "Will you marry me?" to "I do" and everything in between!

REACH OUT

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM

photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride

Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

✨ KOTO Street Dance is a Wrap! 🎬

One thing that is always so fun, is Telluride will ALWAYS show up to dance in the rain/snow/shine no matter what! ❄️ one of the most snowiest street dances I’ve seen in a while and it was a grand time!
✨ So many amazing photos taken today, but here are a few of my favorites!

What is your favorite end of season festivitie?? 🥳 🤔

✨ Some Backstage and Onstage moments from the @secondchancehumanesociety fundraiser with my dearest friend @emilyscottrobinson. 🎤 📸

✨ There are really no words for how important this fundraiser was! If I could do more for the animals I absolutely would! I don’t have a dog due to the location I live in (being a wildlife corridor). 🦌 I can say I would have several dogs already if it wasn’t for that.

🐶 Just because the fundraiser was last night doesn’t mean it’s the only time to reach out to your local humane society to adopt or donate!

✨ Thank you to everyone who showed up last night and participated in the silent auction. I’m excited to photograph the session that was bid on!

💐 This bouquet needs a post for itself! She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment!

💐 by @nestedtelluride
📍 @tellurideweddings San Sophia Overlook

✨ There is nothing like a sunset to end your engagement shoot!

☁️ Let’s talk clouds! I love a beautiful blue sky, but I love a little sprinkle of clouds to it even more! This adds more to the story, the the definition of the photos and if your lucky at sunrise, a lot more layers of colors!

🏔️ if there are no clouds in the sky to reflect the colors of the sunset, the alpenglow bouncing off the mountain peaks is always a great go to! I always love a Big Mountain light moment!

✨ Here are a few fun moments from T&J engagement session! This is your reminder to have fun at your sessions! Be true to you, laugh, throw those snowballs and just soak in the moment!

✨ Planning an elopement? Not sure what makes it different than a wedding? Not sure where to start? Still wanting to capture the big day? Should you hire any vendors for it?

✨ It’s important to hire vendors that you resonate with and find important to making your elopement special! Whether that be florists, musicians, makeup, caterers, or photographers! Ask your self, what is important for you?

✨ There are no hard and fast rules for who you should book, it really depends on your budget and what will have the biggest impact on your day. If you HAD to choose ONE vendor I’d highly recommend booking a photographer 📸—I am biased, sure, but for good reason! I want you to have gorgeous photos to commemorate your elopement day so you can time travel back again and again.

✨I’m still dreaming about this magical elopement at San Sophia Overlook!! 🏔️ ✨

One thing I always say is to be YOU and have fun!! And that’s exactly what Kaylie & Brandon did!! When you are true to yourself, you help bring life to your photographs. You tell the story of the both of you and your love! You’re able to feel those memories for years to come! Crack those jokes, grab their butt, whatever it is that shows your chemistry!!

I’m excited to share a few more of my favorite photos from Kaylin & Brandon’s elopement!

Shout out to the incredible team On & Behind the scenes!
Venue: @tellurideweddings
Florist: @nestedtelluride
Officiant: @cararoseanne

✨ Excited to share these sneak peeks of Kaylie & Brandon’s elopement! 💍

✨ Ive had a lot of fun at weddings and engagements but THIS elopement was one for the books! Their personality was such a gift to witness! From the first moment Kaylie reached out to our goodbyes.

🏔️ I’m excited that the mountain really wanted to show off for their absolutely BEAUTIFUL elopement! And I’m excited to share more from this elopement soon!! 👀

Venue: @tellurideweddings
Flowers: @nestedtelluride
Officiant: @cararoseanne

More photos to come!

🏔️ A few of this week’s engagement adventure! ✨

There’s something about getting engaged in the mountains. It’s magical and filled with adventures for a lifetime. Honored to have captured this magical session for T&J ✨

❄️ Taking a moment to enjoy this throwback to last years elopement!

Last year, Mary & Brad eloped here in the beautiful Telluride. Little did we know we would be under on the the strongest weather advisory’s we had all year. Extreme winds, below freezing weather, and an incoming massive blizzard.

We had talked about a back up plan just incase, and we ended up going with it. We found the smallest window of calm when the ceremony took place. The back up plan wasn’t too different from the original, but just a slight shift. The remaining reception went exactly as planned, champagne, cozy fire and a few of their closest friend’s.

The amazing parts about an elopement vs a wedding is the relaxation and creativity that happens. There less factor to worry about, and the day ends up more about you and your partner. No family drama, no worrying about everything being extremely perfect, just pure love.

✨ Happy New Year! 🎆🎊 🥂

✨ I want to take a moment to say thank you! To all of you! 2024 was a year of growth and learning. And over 700 of you stick around for the adventures of not just me, but the stories of those who I’ve captured over the years. From elopements, engagements, family and seniors. Thank you to those who trust me to capture your special moments in life! There’s so much to say, and so many to thank…

Cheers to 2024, and cheers to 2025 being another exciting year to come! ✨🎉🥂

✨ Santa-PAWs!! I KNOW HIM!! 🐾

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! 🎄
Heres a few shots from my visit to see Santa-Paws hanging out in telluride!

✨Touch- is defined as “to come into contact with” but what the definition doesn’t tell you is how powerful touch can be, especially when captured in a single moment.

✨ A beautiful love story deserves to be captured in a way that can be cherished forever:

💍 Engagement sessions offer the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories that you can look back on and share with your loved ones for years to come.

🎥 ✨ The• One •Where •She •Says •Yes! ✨🎥

✨ I believe everyone has their own story, their own journey, and it will never be the same as anyone else’s. Just like any RomCom. We know how it’s going to end, but it’s the journey and storytelling that we are most drawn to.

✨ Capturing your true self, with a bit of cinematic flair! My goal is to learn your story, and tell it in photographs. I want to tell your entire story through a single photo.

Question! What is your favorite go to romcom!? 🙋🏻‍♀️

🏔️ Good morning, Wilson!

🙋🏻‍♀️ I just wanted to check in! Winter is basically here even with the warmer feel in the sun. With a snowstorm forecasted for the week, I wanted to remind you to reach out for those engagement, couples and other photo shoots that you’ve been holding out on booking!

❄️ As soon as the snow really starts to cover our box canyon, it starts to become really busy! I want to make sure you have as many options for availably with me as inquiries are starting to come in! If I have yet to reach out to you, you are not forgotten, but please reach out again so you end up in the top of my emails/DMs and I can get back to you shortly!

📸 I have a few projects and shoots scheduled so far this winter that I am excited to share later on! I want to thank each and every one of you who have engaged and supported me as I’ve started this journey in Telluride over the last two years! My first wedding I shot was over 11 years ago, and photography has always been a passion of mine. I’m excited to have pushed it further in the past 2 years and excited for the many more to come! 🙏🏻

❄️ As the snow is starting to come down in Telluride, its time to start planning your winter proposal! If its your first visit to Telluride or a local, im here to help make the engagement session magical for you and your partner! Reach out today, and avoid the last minute searching! Forever starts Today! 💍✨✨

🍂 I’m back! After a much needed vacation!

✨ I had such an amazing opportunity to spend some time with this amazing family! They were so much fun to hang out with. I absolutely love when the kids have ideas for their session and help make their session, the way they want. It makes for more fun,more smiles and overall an enjoyable time!

✨ A few more of my favorite moments from this weeks engagement session! We caught the fall colors at the tail end of peak season!

🏔️ Every session I do, I always set a new challenge or goal for myself. Challenging yourself is what helps anyone learn more, and grow more. And to me, there will always be room to grow and learn.

✨ For this session I wanted to capture one of my favorite “backdrops”. It wasn’t easy as it was an extremely busy day of leaf peepers around. But grabbing the right angle to make sure to only capture this beautiful Newley engaged couple…made it oh so worth it!

I hope you enjoy a few of these moments and I’m really curious on what you think the hardest shot was to capture when in an extremely large crowd!

💍 I’m so in love with this entire proposal! From talking to Aaron about their story to planning the perfect moment and through the entire session. 🍂

✨ it’s always hard to not tear up during the main proposal! Between the intimate locations and the golden colors, the day was absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for better weather!

✨ I’m excited to see this couples love story continue as they start their next chapter! Stay tuned for more photos! And keep scrolling for some epic backdrops! 👀

Congratulations Aaron & Eliana! 🥂🍾💍

🍂 Excited to share these photos from this insanely beautiful engagement!! Here is a small sneak peak for now! 😉 💍

🍂 It’s that time of year! Fall colors are starting and moving quickly! Fall engagement season is here!! 🍂

✨ Capture the love,color and moment forever! It’s one of the most magical times to ask the most important question!! 💍

✨ Reach out today to make your forever begin today!!

🪂 The magic of hiking! You can hike the same location and somehow it’s always a different view! This time around, we ended up having a little show while stoping at the top for a well deserved snack break! ✨

✨ Summer will be ending shortly, so get out and hike your favorite spots before it’s too late!

🍂 …fall where are you at? 🍂

🎥 Telluride Film Festival is here! ✨

Had fun taking this little photo earlier this morning! Thank you to the hummingbird for staring in my show 😉

Lots of amazing films have arrived and I’m excited to as many as possible! 🍿

Enjoy the show! 🎬🎞️

✨ A few more of my favorites from this magical engagement!

✨ When the weather and lighting change constantly, work with it! You might end up with some extra fun story telling moments. Can I just say, I am always obsessed with the raindrops on the gondola windows! Like right out of a movie!

✨ Cheers to a new chapter, and exciting adventures Kyle and Mylane!! @kmerc5 and @mylaner ! 🥂 ✨

⛰️ Location: @tellurideweddings San Sophia Overlook

✨ A sneak peak at yesterday’s beautiful engagement at San Sophia Overlook!

🥂 Congratulations Kyle and Mylane! ✨

✨ Going into the morning, the weather was very moody, constantly changing. I absolutely love rainy proposals! With the constant change In weather we were able to catch a few surprise rainbows! 🌈 I’m excited to share a lot more beautiful moments from this engegement!

✨ Proposals in Telluride

✨ Something that never gets old, engagements in Telluride. There is something so magical, so romantic and breathless about them. Being able to witness the love between two people is something I am always grateful being apart of!

✨ Visiting Telluride? Ready to ask your partner the biggest question? Reach out today to make your dream a reality! I’m here to make your engagement perfect and capture those forever moments! 💍

✨ Fun fact: I’ve cried at every proposal I’ve ever been apart of! 😭

🍄Mushroom Fest..That’s a Wrap!

🍄‍🟫 Here are a few of my favorite moments during this years mushroom festivities! The First Gentleman you see was one of my favorites to capture. I have many photos of him throughout the parade and a few tiny tears filling his eyes. Happiness is what makes this festival an all time favorite. ✨

🍄 It’s my favorite time of Year! 🍄

✨ Mushroom Festival is always a delight! The energy, costumes and just community overall! Excited to see all the old and new outfits later this week! Here’s a throwback to last year!

✨ And a quick thank you to all the rain we have been getting over the past week! 🌧️

✨ During every session I do, I always end up taking just scenic shots without my clients. This time I was lucky enough to have some visitor. It was like right out of a move, a painting come to life. (Oh yes, I did make sure to grab some photos of the horses and clients together!) just happy to give this spotlight to the horses! 🐎

✨ Seems like it’s only right for a re-introduction! Or even a proper introduction to those who have just found me.

✨ My name is Palma and I am a photographer in the Telluride Colorado area. I have been visiting Telluride since 2016, and have been a full time resident for 5+ years now. As I approach my second full year as a Telluride photographer, photography is not new to me. Fun fact I shot my first wedding when I was 16.

✨ Never in my life would I have ever told myself I’d become a professional photographer. Photography was always a hobby of mine. Always had my camera, always taking photos of events and important moments in my friends/families life.

✨ I believe in capturing those forever moments. The little ones, the big ones and every moment in-between! You never know how small of a memory, could leave a major impact on your life. Time goes by way to quickly.

✨ A few fun facts about me, I LOVE to hike big peaks, but I am terrified of heights. I am most likely the biggest swiftie you’ll ever meet. I will always cry capturing a surprise proposal. And I am terrified that one day I will wake up, 95 years old and not be able to remember anything. So for me, I will always capture a moment that I know will make me smile,laugh or cry for when that time comes.

✨ There’s a lot more to know of me, but for now I want to thank you for sticking this far through. And thank you to those who have chosen me as your photographer for all the moments. I am excited to push myself even further this year, and achieve the highest goals I can possibly set for myself.

Bonus ✨ The last photo on this post is a surprise proposal I happened to catch when out exploring the mountains (with some pretty cool people 😉) Fun fact while taking this photo. The gentleman who proposed phone had died by the time they reached the top. I had asked if I could get their number to send them the photo and they were filled with gratitude. Just being able to capture a moment, that might not have been, fills me with joy. (Appreciating Mother Nature and the fiery haze, because you can really appreciate the layering of mountains in the back)

📸: 👩 of @nala.thegreatbernese

✨ This session was just an absolute blast! It was exciting to have some really nice weather after a week of storms! Here’s a few more favorites of mine!

✨ How can I help make your dream photo session come true? Let’s plan! Here in Colorado weather can change fast! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a rainy session but lightning will be a no go! I’ll help plan your session as well as a back up date/time as well to help you feel less stressed about your session being rained out. (Most of the time we don’t need a reschedule, but it’s always good to have a plan!) I’ll help watch the radar and forecast to help adjust accordingly!

✨ We will also talk vision boards! Your vision and my vision may sound alike, but look different. When we create a vision board, this helps give me an idea of the look you are wanting. My photos will not look exactly like the photos in your vision board, but it will capture the feeling in my style.

✨ I will also send over a location sheet with previous sessions shot by me, so you can get an idea for my style in that location as well as a “What To Know Guide”. This will contain information on things that can help your session shine, and help make sure you are prepared: From what to wear, to what to bring, and of course, what to expect.

✨ I customize your session to you, so no session is ever the same. Let’s break the rules, get creative and capture YOU!

✨ When you hire me as your photographer, you are investing in my style and my artistry. It is important that you hire a photographer that shoots AND edits in a style you like. There are so many amazing photographers in the area, and we all have a different look. If my style isn’t for you, I am happy to connect you with a photographer that would fit the look you are going for.

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Palma Caruso
Photography
Telluride Wedding and Engagement Photographer

Telluride Wedding photographer in telluride telluride engagement photographer telluride elopement photographer telluride photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Photographer Telluride Elopement Photographer Telluride Family Photographer Telluride Portrait Photographer Photographer in Telluride

Visual Storyteller,

For The Wildly In Love

Creating a Lifetime of Memories: Recent Adventures

“There are all kinds of love in this world,
but never the same love twice.”

Services

Blog

Capturing Forever: The Importance of Hiring a Photographer for Your Telluride Elopement

Capturing the Magic: Tips for a Picture-Perfect San Sophia Overlook Engagement From A Telluride Engagement Photographer

Capturing Everlasting Love: Unveiling the Beauty of Telluride Engagements & Weddings through the Lens of a Skilled Photographer

LOVING WORDS

PLANNING The THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE -Together

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM

photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride

Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

Visual Storyteller,

For The Wildly In Love

Creating a Lifetime of Memories: Recent Adventures

“There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice.”

Services

Blog

Capturing Forever: The Importance of Hiring a Photographer for Your Telluride Elopement

Capturing the Magic: Tips for a Picture-Perfect San Sophia Overlook Engagement From A Telluride Engagement Photographer

Capturing Everlasting Love: Unveiling the Beauty of Telluride Engagements & Weddings through the Lens of a Skilled Photographer

LOVING WORDS

PLANNING The THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE -Together

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM

photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride photographer in Telluride

Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer Telluride Engagement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

Telluride Wedding Photographer in Telluride Engagement Photographer and Telluride Elopement Photographer

​

“There are all kinds of love in this world,
but never the same love twice.”