“For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.”

– LINDA ELLIS

“There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking.”

– BRIAN TRACY

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars and see yourself running with them”

– MARCUS AURELIUS

“And our worth will be determined by how we live each day. We can fill our dash with goodness, or waste our life away.”

– RON TRANMER

“And when we die, these memories will bring grateful, loving tears, to all whose lives were touched by the dash between our years.”

– RON TRANMER

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”

– CONFUCIOUS

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”

– GEORGE ADDAIR

“If you want light to come into your life you need to stand where it is shining.”

– GUY FINLEY

“Reasons to Live Give Reasons to Die”

– THE HATE YOU GIVE, George Tillman Jr.(Director), Audrey Wells (Screenplay)

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”

– MARK TWAIN

“Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches but real tools you need no matter what you do in life to stay focused on your path.”

– PHILLIP SWEET

Stay positive and happy. Work hard and don’t give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people.”

– TENA DESAE

Lake Isabel
Lake Isabel 2019

Lake Isabel is located in between Custer and Pueblo counties in San Isabel National Forest just west of Rye, Colorado. … Read More

Adaline’s 2nd Birthday Party

Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 4 PM, Adaline celebrated her second birthday party with friends and family at her home … Read More

Colorado Springs Birthday Photographer
Jarrod’s First Birthday

Jarrod turned one year old and his party was hosted on September 28, 2019, in Pueblo, Colorado. The theme was … Read More

Nature Photography - Tarryall Colorado
Tarryall Reservoir 2019

Took a day in September to drive up to Tarryall Reservoir in Park County, Colorado and take some photographs. Tarryall … Read More

Family Photos Colorado Springs
Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2019

Over the years, we have honored the memory of Jarrod Keith Mangin. Family and friends have come together in Westcliffe, CO to camp, play horseshoes, drink a beer or two, listen to music, eat, and share stories around the campfire.… Read More

Wedding Photographers Colorado Springs
Joey and Andrea Wedding

Joseph and Andrea tied the knot on November 11, 2017. I was there to capture this video footage and create … Read More

Leadville At Night

These photos, taken on October 7, 2017, where part of my trip up Independence Pass and back for my Fall … Read More

Michael Mangin Photography
Fall in Colorado

Fall is upon us once again, which means plenty of beautiful colors to photograph! I spent the day driving up … Read More

Summit County 2017

These photos were captured on September 10, 2017, in Summit County in and around Frisco, Colorado during the day. This … Read More

Torrey’s Peak

Torrey’s Peak is located on the Continental Divide between Clear Creek and Summit Counties in Colorado. The drive to the … Read More

Patrick’s Senior Photos

On September 9, 2017, I met Patrick and his father on the South Platte River near Deckers, CO. I captured … Read More

Deckers to Frisco

Traveling through Colorado on September 9, 2017, from Deckers, Colorado where I had just finished up a photoshoot with Patrick … Read More

Michael Mangin Sawtooth
Mt. Evans, Sawtooth, Mt. Bierstadt

On September 3, 2017, I started up Mt. Bierstadt from the trailhead. The mountain stands at 14,060 feet according to … Read More

La Plata
La Plata Peak

Searching for a pile of rocks on top of rocks amidst rocks… That’s how I would describe the fifth highest … Read More

Mt. Elbert Trailhead
Mt. Elbert

Mt. Elbert is the second-highest peak in the contiguous United States (this excludes Alaskan peaks), behind that of Mount Whitney … Read More

Mt Harvard Summit Photo
Mt. Harvard

15.71 miles round trip and 11 hours 8 minutes later, Mt. Harvard (standing at 14,420 ft) is the third highest … Read More

Gray’s Peak

The highest peaks in the continental divide: Gray’s peak stands at 14,270 ft and next to it stands Torrey’s peak … Read More

Mt. Sherman
Mt. Sherman

There isn’t such a thing as an easy 14er, but Mt. Sherman ranks 58th out of 58 in difficulty. Despite … Read More

Quandary Peak
Quandary Peak

Quandary Peak is Colorado’s 13th highest peak standing at 14,265 ft but is ranked 53rd out of 58 in difficulty by … Read More

Mt. Democrat Colorado
The DeCalibron Loop

Democrat (14,155 ft), Cameron (14,238 ft), Lincoln (14,286 ft), and Bross (14,172 ft) are four, okay… perhaps we shouldn’t count … Read More

Aera’s Big Apple Preview

Aera Waters is a fabulous drag queen based out of Fort Collins, Colorado who performed in New York in July! On … Read More

Nicole and Matt’s Wedding Photos

On June 24, 2017, Nicole and Matt tied the knot at Pueblo Community College. Here is a slideshow gallery of … Read More

Weedon Nature Preserve

On November 4, 2016, I visited the Weedon Nature Preserve in Tampa, FL during my trip out there. From the website, … Read More

Ballast Point Park and Bayshore Blvd

Ballast Point Park sits off Bayshore Blvd, with a nice boardwalk and view of the bay. There is a small playground area, … Read More

Veterans Memorial Park

On November 2, 2016, I was able to visit the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa Florida. This gallery consists of … Read More

Centennial Park

November 2, 2016. During my visit to Tampa Florida, I took the time to stroll through several parks and wildlife … Read More

Colorado SFL RC 2016

On October 22, 2016, Students For Liberty hosted the annual Colorado Regional Conference in Denver, Colorado at the Independent Institute. … Read More

Gail Family Photos

Family photos capture the heart of those who are most important to us. We can capture these moments and showcase … Read More

Weekend with the Cartegenas

A weekend spent at the Mangin Cabin in Westcliffe, CO from September 3-4, 2016 with members of the Cartagena Family. During this … Read More

Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2016

Every year, we come together to celebrate the memory of Jarrod Keith Mangin, who passed away on August 25, 2001, … Read More

Colorado SFL RC 2015

On November 7, 2015, at the University of Denver, Students For Liberty hosted a successful regional conference season in the … Read More

David and Charise Family Photos

The family had exactly 250 photos with a set of color and a set of black and white to choose … Read More

Pikes Peak

Nicknamed “America’s Mountain,” Pikes Peak stands at 14,114ft. The most popular 14er in Colorado, mostly due to its easy access … Read More

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

September 8, 2015. Taken during a team meeting at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, The mission of Sigma Alpha … Read More

Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2015

Every year, we come together to celebrate the memory of Jarrod Keith Mangin, who passed away on August 25, 2001, … Read More

Seven Falls

Seven Falls is a fairly majestic visit. Since 1872, this site has been a grand attraction for many visiting from … Read More

Disorientation Week 2015

Every year, UCCS hosts disorientation week fr new students to get accustomed to college life and making new friends. This … Read More

Seven Bridges

August 13, 2015. Check out this great scenery just west of Colorado Springs and south of Manitou Springs! Seven Bridges … Read More

PCDP Staff Photos

UCCS Pre-Collegiate Development Programs Staff Photos from Summer 2015.

Taylor & Alli Spinuzzi Wedding

Congratulations to both Taylor and Alli who said their vows on July 18, 2015, at the Shining Mountain Golf Course in Woodland Park, Colorado. This slideshow is dedicated to them.… Read More

Colorado SFL RC 2014

Students For Liberty hosted the third annual Colorado Regional Conference in 2014 at the University of Denver on XXX with … Read More

Austin SFL RC 2014

Hosted on November 1, 2014, at the University of Texas in Austin. Students For Liberty is a rapidly growing network of pro-liberty students from all … Read More

UCCS YAL Camping Retreat 2014

Celebrate liberty and bond with friends around a campfire. This was a UCCS Young Americans For Liberty camping trip the … Read More

ISFLC 2014

The International SFL Conference is the premier event of the year for students dedicated to liberty and advancing freedom on … Read More

Arizona SFL RC 2013

Hosted at Arizona State University, the Arizona 2013 Students For Liberty Conference brought together students from all across the state … Read More

Colorado SFL RC 2013

The second annual Students For Liberty Colorado Regional Conference hosted at the University of Denver on October 11, 2013. The … Read More

Colorado Nullifies 2013

Hosted on August 30, 2013, at the Independence Institute, the event description reads: “What is a State to do when … Read More

Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2013

Here are some added memories from 2013.  Every year, we come together to celebrate the memory of Jarrod Keith Mangin, … Read More

Michael Mangin Photography
SFL CC Portraits 2013

These are the leaders of liberty.

SFL CC Retreat 2013

The Students For Liberty Local Coordinator Program is the premier program for actively advancing the ideas of free markets and … Read More

FreedomFest 2013

FreedomFest is an annual festival where free minds meet to celebrate “great books, great ideas, and great thinkers” in an … Read More

Manitou Springs 2013

Flaneur through Manitou Springs, CO

Colorado YAL Convention 2013

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is a youth activism organization dedicated to encouraging students to become leaders in their communities and … Read More

ISFLC 2013

Thank you to everyone who made the 2013 ISFLC an incredible event. We had over 1400 attendees at the conference! … Read More

Colorado SFL RC 2016

Hosted at Denver University, this was the first-ever SFL regional Conference in Colorado! For the 5th year in a row, … Read More

Venice Beach 2012

As part of the Lights, Camera, Liberty Video project, I was flown out to Los Angeles for a video production … Read More

2012 Free Minds Film Festival

The Free Minds Film Festival uses the art of film along with guest lecturers and panels to educate people about … Read More

Colorado FFF Fall 2012

The Colorado Forum for Freedom aims to bring Colorado student leaders together to discuss best strategies for advancing liberty.

Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2012

Here are some added memories from 2012.  Every year, we come together to celebrate the memory of Jarrod Keith Mangin, … Read More

YAL Convention 2012

Hosted at the Catholic University of America in Arlington VA, the 2012 National Young Americans for Liberty Conference kicked off … Read More

SFL CC Retreat 2012

Hosted at George Mason University in Arlington, VA from July 20-22, 2012, the Students For Liberty Campus Coordinator Retreat seeks … Read More

Garden of the Gods 2012

Taken on July 18, 2012, shortly after the Waldo Canyon Fire destroyed much of the Mountain Shadows subdivision of Colorado … Read More

ABQ BioPark Zoo 2012

Taken in 2012 after a visit to the local zoo in Albuquerque New Mexico. Picture quality is not the best … Read More

Waldo Canyon Fire 2012
Waldo Canyon Fire 2012

The Waldo Canyon Fire started on June 23, 2012, and burned close to 18,000 acres just west of Colorado Springs … Read More

Pole Barn 2012

Putting up the pole barn at the Mangin Family Cabin in the Summer of 2012.

Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

May 30, 2012, in Pueblo, CO. The Veteran’s Bridge on the Riverwalk of Pueblo was dedicated to those who served … Read More

Front Range for Freedom 2012

Also known as the Young Americans for Liberty State Convention 2012, the Front Range for Freedom convention was hosted on … Read More

Colorado FFF Spring 2012

Forums are used to discuss strategies for political activism and encouraging students to join the cause of liberty. It includes … Read More

GOP El Paso County Assembly

The delegates at the 2012 El Paso County Assembly cast their votes for the candidates of their choice on Saturday, … Read More

Tom Palmer at UCCS 2012

Beyond Liberty in conjunction with Young Americans for Liberty UCCS Chapter hosted Tom G. Palmer at UCCS. Is capitalism moral? … Read More

Caucus Training 2012

UCCS YAL hosting a caucus training on how the primaries work in Colorado and the best strategies for getting involved.

ISFLC 2012

Since 2008, the International Students For Liberty Conference (ISFLC) is the premier gathering of pro-liberty leaning conservatives, classical liberals, and … Read More

Garden of the Gods in Feb 2012

These photos taken of Garden of the Gods in February 2012 were some of the first shot on my Canon … Read More

Jarrod Mangin Memorial Weekend 2011

This gallery, originally shot in 2011 with a Sony point and shoot, was re-optimized and edited in August 2019 to … Read More