Estes Park Wedding Photographers

Estes Park Wedding Photographers

Our Estes Park photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Larimer County, Fort Collins, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, Front Range Urban Corridor, Rocky Mountain National Park, Big Thompson River, Lake Estes, Olympus Dam and all of Colorado

Estes Park Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Estes Park - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Estes Park photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Estes Park elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Estes Park documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Estes Park Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Estes Park wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Colorado WPJA members are ready to document any secret, themed, town hall, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Estes Park Wedding Venues

8 Estes Park Wedding Photographers...

Colorado wedding photography and CO couple engagement portraits by Joe Pyle

Joe Pyle is a Colorado-based documentary wedding photographer, skilled in both capturing authentic emotion and technical mastery of photography. With diverse work experience, he is a self-taught, full-time wedding photographer since 2013, rooted in hard work and a rich...

2400 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement images by Mark Creery of Colorado

Mark Creery, a Rocky Mountain-based photographer with 20 years of wedding experience, captures candid moments and tells his clients' wedding day story with style. Known for his easy-going personality, he enjoys connecting with people through his work.

Mark Creery

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
3500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

Sean Lara, a photographer based in the Rocky Mountains, is known for his unique approach to wedding photography -- combining creativity and storytelling to capture wedding day moments.

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
2250 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, an experienced documentary wedding photographer focused on elopements and engagement portraits, creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment for clients to showcase their true selves. Since 2013, she has perfected the art of capturing unforgettable moments.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
5900 (USD)
Adventure weddings + mountain engagements and elopement photography by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie Sizer is a traveling CO wedding photographer, specializing in outdoor portraits using natural and staged lighting. With a background in art and a love for creating and viewing art instilled by her parents from a young age, Bonnie pursued an art degree at Colorado...

Bonnie Sizer

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

Kevin Bergthold is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and unconventional approach to capturing special moments. Co-founding Berg Berg Photography with his wife Michelle in 2021, they strive to create authentic and visually striking wedding memories.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
3000 (USD)
Colorado adventure weddings, elopements and engagement photography by Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson, an acclaimed artistic wedding photojournalist, hails from Colorado. With an impressive portfolio spanning nine states, he seamlessly blends his expertise in street skating, fashion, and product photography, capturing heartfelt moments with a unique artistic...

Matt Wilson

Arvada in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
4000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and elopements by Nina Larsen Reed

Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado-based wedding photographer with a deep love for the Rocky Mountains. With over 150 couples photographed, she not only captures stunning images but also assists in planning dream elopements and weddings.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Estes Park Couples

Estes Park Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Estes Park wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Estes Park marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Estes Park engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Engaged couple shares a quiet portrait session in Estes Park, Co, savoring a cup of coffee amidst the picturesque winter landscape. Their warm embrace complements the serene mountain scenery.
Engaged couple in Estes Park, Co, enjoy the serene mountain surroundings as they bond over music, creating a heartfelt scene through an impromptu nature jam session with a guitar.
Lifestyle couple portrait in Estes Park, Co. A newly engaged couple captured beneath towering trees, sharing a tender portrait session in the picturesque mountainous surroundings.
A picturesque couple's portrait captured in Estes Park, Co. The setting of the breathtaking mountains provides a stunning backdrop as the newly-engaged couple share an intimate pose, with him standing behind her and her gaze fixed on him.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Estes Park, CO. A couple embraces amidst the vibrant Autumn foliage in the mountain backdrop. Newly-engaged, they are captured in a beautifully lit photograph by the photographer.
In this image, captured at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, a flower girl tosses her entire flower basket as her brothers encourage her to throw her flowers
A bride and groom, near their wedding venue at Estes Park's Black Canyon Inn, opt for a unique pre-ceremony adventure by adventuring through a slot canyon, capturing their love in a centered framed portrait session.
At the reception of their wedding held at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, the bride and her sister playfully rocked out with air guitars while dancing with their guests
The couple posed for a romantic winter portrait at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, with snow falling around them for their save-the-date engagement announcement
Wedding Dress shot to showcase the beautiful winter venue of Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Estes Park CO
The Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, CO sets the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding, as the couple is silhouetted against a beautiful purple light at night
The bride and groom stroll up a mountain, hand-in-hand, at sunset after their wedding ceremony, enjoying the view of their Reception Venue in Estes Park, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Estes Park photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Estes Park wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Estes Park wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Estes Park documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Estes Park wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Estes Park photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Estes Park WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Freight wedding image from a Leadville, CO outdoor event

Kae and Reid

Photo by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie & Mike, We can't thank you enough for making our wedding weekend so incredibly special. Besides being kick-ass photographers :), you both are the most fun, thoughtful, and generally awesome people, and we've had such a great time getting to know you. Thank you for our amazing pre-wedding surprise box... that was such a perfect way to spend our evening, and we really appreciate you sneaking that over to us :) And thank you for all the million little ways you helped our day go smoothly, and of course, for capturing it all for us. I hope we can stay in touch moving forward! :)

The bride and groom dance on the patio at Boettcher Mansion wedding venue in Golden Colorado

Jessica & Travis

Photo by Kevin Bergthold

Thank you so much for capturing our amazing day and engagement in such beautiful photos! You are AWESOME at what you do!

Larkspur, CO couple celebrating with bridal party after outdoor wedding

Amanda & Ryan

Photo by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie, We can't thank you enough for your help in capturing our special day. We still go through and find new favorites of all you took and love every single one. It was a pleasure working with you from the engagement shoot to the wedding day. We really feel as if we made a friend in this whole process. Thank you for being you, Love, Amanda & Ryan