50th Anniversary Party on Lookout Mountain | Golden, Colorado Event Photography | Ryan Kost

A groovy 70s-themed celebration full of love, laughter, and timeless connection.

My parents’ neighbors, Jon and Jan, invited me up to their home on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado to photograph something really special—their 50th wedding anniversary. But this wasn’t your typical anniversary gathering.

They decided to throw it back to their heyday and host a full-on 70s-themed house party. Tie-dye, bell bottoms, peace signs, and classic rock filled the room. Honestly, who doesn’t love a good 70s party?

It was such a creative and joyful way to celebrate 50 years of marriage. Even Jon’s 94-year-old mom flew in from Texas to join the fun. The house was buzzing with laughter, familiar faces, and a lot of love. My own parents were there—decked out in their best groovy getups—along with my wife, and it was a blast seeing everyone let loose, dance, and share stories.

The night was full of beautiful, heartfelt moments—some hilarious, some deeply moving. There were incredible speeches honoring not just Jon and Jan’s love story, but the friendships and community they’ve built around them. It was a reminder of how meaningful it is to celebrate life’s big milestones with the people who’ve been there along the way.

If you're planning a party—whether it’s a milestone birthday, anniversary, or a themed celebration, I’d love to help you document it in a candid, documentary-style way. The laughter, the real moments, the energy in the room—that’s the good stuff. Let’s capture it together. Book your event photographer!

Party on!

Here’s what Jon and Jan had to say about working together and the photos:

“We had Ryan take pics at our 50th wedding anniversary party. They turned out amazing! We highly recommend Ryan. He is great to work with 🥰. We will have these memories to look back on and smile. Thank you for making our day special!!”

A smiling elderly woman in a white dress holding a microphone and a notebook stands outdoors with children and a man in a colorful floral shirt. The children look at her attentively, and the background shows a house, trees, and a sunny sky.
Group of people, including children and adults, making funny faces and poses in a living room during a celebration or gathering.
Two women dressed in 1960s hippie style clothing, wearing sunglasses, peace sign jewelry, and colorful accessories, smiling and posing together at a party.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a white floral headband and heart-shaped sunglasses, sitting indoors at a wooden table.
A group of adults gathered inside a home, celebrating and socializing. Two people are seated in the foreground, one wearing sunglasses and holding a drink, the other with a hand on her chest. In the background, several women and men are standing and
Three women at a colorful, lively gathering in a room with wooden ceiling and chandelier. Two women are giving each other a high five, both wearing tie-dye style colorful clothing and headbands with peace symbols. The third woman, wearing red and flo
Close-up of a person wearing an open light blue striped shirt, revealing a gold necklace and a maroon shirt underneath.
Decorative arrangement with sunflowers, orange and red flowers, and a gold glitter number five in the center.
A man with curly hair, sunglasses, a mustache, and beard, wearing a striped button-up shirt and tan pants, is sitting comfortably on a beige couch with a colorful throw and a patterned pillow. He is smiling and relaxed in a room with large windows sh
A person is sitting on a couch holding a photo album with vintage photographs of two women in matching outfits and hats, engaging in conversation.
Two musicians perform on a wooden outdoor stage with guitars and a microphone, under a yellow canopy, with a scenic green hillside in the background.
Two women in colorful clothing and sunglasses enjoying a ride in a camouflage Honda Pioneer side-by-side utility vehicle in a forested area, making peace signs and smiling.
People watching a small outdoor band perform on a porch, with some holding drinks and wearing casual summer clothing, in a cozy indoor space with large windows and a sky and trees outside.
Two people dressed in 1970s hippie costumes laughing, one making a peace sign, at a party.
Close-up of an elderly person with white hair wearing round, reflective sunglasses showing a colorful room and a woman in a floral shirt.
A man and woman smiling at each other indoors, with the man wearing a colorful floral shirt, black hat, and glasses, and the woman wearing a flower crown, white dress, and earrings.
A woman sitting on a bench and a man standing beside her inside a house, both smiling and dressed in colorful, floral clothing. The woman holds a book, and there is a hat on the bench. The door to outside is open, showing plants and rocks.
A group of older adults enjoying a social gathering indoors, with a stone fireplace and decorative items in the background. One woman is laughing, another is wearing a colorful headscarf, and others are partially visible wearing tie-dye shirts, all a
An elderly woman and man dressed in colorful, matching psychedelic outfits, posing outside a garage door. The woman wears sunglasses, a headband, and a top with a vibrant tie-dye pattern, with matching pants and leg warmers. The man wears a yellow pl
Group of people sitting and standing on a beige sectional sofa inside a bright living room during daytime. The group includes adults and children dressed in colorful, casual summer clothing. Large windows behind them show greenery outside.
A man with blonde hair seen from behind, looking into a window reflection that shows two women, one with gray hair wearing a yellow plaid suit and another with dark hair wearing a colorful jacket, standing outdoors near a pool.
Three elderly people sitting on a beige couch in a living room, smiling at the camera. One woman is dressed in a white dress, the other in a colorful blouse, and the man is wearing a colorful floral shirt, black shorts, a blue hat, and sandals.
A man and woman sharing a microphone at an outdoor event, with a speaker and mixing equipment in the background, surrounded by trees.
A woman with a floral headband and crochet tank top sitting against a gray wall on a stone patio, smiling in sunlight, with a water bottle beside her.