RECOMMENDED BUSINESSES

This page is dedicated to our favorite independently owned businesses. These queer-friendly and inclusive businesses are owned by humans we know and trust, and will take wonderful care of you as a client of LUX FORGE. By collaborating and working with  locally owned Colorado businesses we can uplift our local creative community together. 

ENZIAN TRAVEL

“I specialize in luxury travel with a personal touch.”

”I'm Elli Beck, founder of Enzian Travel, where I design bespoke travel experiences that are as unique as the travelers I work with. For me, travel is about moving through the world with intention-slowing down to take in the beauty, the culture, and the hidden stories waiting to be discovered.”

ROWDY POPPY: SUSTAINABLE FLORIST

“At Rowdy Poppy, we’re proud renegades in the floral industry.”

We’re a micro farm and a floral design house built from the garden up. Sustainability is our priority, and beautiful, seasonal flowers that our customers can feel good about are the result. With original and avant-garde designs, we connect life’s special moments back to the beauty of nature. As promised, we like to keep things a little rowdy, a lot of fun, and very unexpected.

We focus on responsibly sourced and sustainably grown materials that include both the farmed and the foraged and highlight our seasonal connection to the land around us. We offer unique designs to bring joy and curiosity and provide services for weddings, events, businesses and restaurants, design classes and flower subscriptions.

DITTLO: VIDEOGRAPHY

“Our passion is crafting visually stunning stories that captivate and inspire”

At Dittlo Digital, we believe in the transformative power of visual media. Our passion is crafting visually stunning stories that captivate and inspire. As a one-stop shop for all your production needs, we specialize in bringing your vision to life, from the initial concept to the final masterpiece.

FARRAH EMAMI PHOTOGRAPHY

Hi! I’m Farrah - Photographer. Educator. Parent. Artist.

Hi! I'm Farrah (she/her). I grew up in Northern Colorado and am very thankful to call the mountains home. I am half Iranian and speak Farsi. I am a Virgo, the oldest of four, and I love Studio Ghibli movies! In addition to being a photographer, I am also a high school art teacher where I get to see the beauty of my student’s self-expression in their artworks every day. I have a Bachelor of Arts in fine art photography and art education and a Master of Arts in educational equity and cultural diversity. I am deeply passionate about human rights and social justice. I love to drink coffee, paint, shoot film, go on hikes with my husband and toddler, read books, and be outside.

NATALIE K PHOTOGRAPHY

“I offer documentary, editorial and lifestyle portrait photography sessions in Denver and Boulder, Colorado.“

Natalie is a photographer based in Denver, Colorado offering documentary, editorial and lifestyle portrait photography sessions. Every image she takes endeavors to tell the honest and unique story about the subject in front of her lens — whether that's a small business owner working hard to make their dreams a reality, a family that loves each other unconditionally, or two people who just committed to spending the rest of their lives together. It's her greatest honor and joy to be a part of these one-of-a-kind moments.

SNOW LEOPARD BARBER SHOP

”We're here to make you feel special, surrounded by a warm community of friends and family”

Snow Leopard Barbershop's mission is to offer a distinctive, barbershop experience that goes beyond just a haircut. We hope to foster a culture where friendships blossom through meaningful connections between barbers and clients, as well as among clients themselves.