While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Colorado Wedding Photographers
Colorado Wedding Photographers
Our Colorado photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Aspen, Keystone, Telluride, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Winter Park, Frisco, Crested Butte, Leadville, Lake County, Arkansas River, Ouray, and all around the Rocky Mountains
Colorado Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Colorado - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Colorado 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 Colorado 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, Colorado documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Colorado Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Colorado 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.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any small, mini, courthouse, 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.
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39 Colorado Wedding Photographers...
Liam Gordon became interested in photography when he discovered old photos of his younger self, inspiring him to start his own photography business in 2017, focusing on weddings and special moments.
3500 (USD)
Justin Edmonds has worked as a photojournalist for the past 14 years, having built his reputation with major clients like Getty Images, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Major League Baseball, Upper Deck, NASCAR and The Denver Post. His experience and skill have...
4800 (USD)
Rocky Mountain-based wedding photojournalist Mark Creery has 20 years of experience. He tells his clients' wedding day story with style, capturing candid moments while connecting with people through his easy-going personality.
3500 (USD)
Colorado adventure wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie fell in love with photography and the creative aspect while studying marketing in college. With a competitive spirit, she enjoys capturing the unique style, personality, and beauty of each person she photographs.
6200 (USD)
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.
2250 (USD)
Lucy Schultz, an artistic wedding photojournalist, creates a relaxed and joyful environment, empowering couples to express their true selves, capturing unforgettable moments with her expertise honed since 2013.
5900 (USD)
Gretchen Troop is a documentary wedding photographer with a Bachelor's degree in Studio Photography. She has a passion for capturing weddings in beautiful locations, particularly in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Gretchen is known for her ability to make clients...
3000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photographer, Trent Gillespie, has a Journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a background in photojournalism. He has several years of experience in the challenging and exciting field of wedding photography.
6200 (USD)
Sean Turner is a wedding photographer based in the Rockies of the USA. With a BFA in Photographic Imaging, experience shooting weddings on the East Coast, and having relocated to Denver in 2012, he has a vast range of skills.
3300 (USD)
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...
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a unique perspective honed through his love for skateboarding and punk rock. Together with his wife Michelle, they founded Berg Berg Photography in 2021.
3000 (USD)
Lexus Marquise Reynolds is a highly experienced, professional photographer specializing in boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography. With 12 years in the industry, she is known for her exceptional memory-capturing skills and enthusiasm. Reynolds is...
2800 (USD)
Renowned for his exceptional documentary wedding photography, Matt Wilson originates from Colorado. With a vast body of work across nine states, he skillfully merges his background in street skating, fashion, and product photography to authentically capture the essence of...
4000 (USD)
Carl Bower, an esteemed documentary wedding photographer, brings his invaluable experience as a Pulitzer Prize finalist to his work. Through his unobtrusive style, he documents US destination weddings, aiming to capture authentic and meaningful moments.
3500 (USD)
With a passion for capturing authentic emotions and candid moments, Jason Johnson has established himself as a wedding photojournalist. His adventures have broadened his perspective, enabling him to tell captivating stories through his lens.
2500 (USD)
Mike Kory is a traveling wedding photographer who combines Mechanical Engineering (his day-job) with making people feel comfortable, pointing, and making Bonnie laugh. He's Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two strange dogs.
4400 (USD)
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)
Amanda Lamb, a visual documentary storyteller, has a keen eye for capturing life's authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach and background as a high school social studies teacher, she seamlessly combines her passion for storytelling with her documentary...
3000 (USD)
Nina Larsen Reed is a highly experienced wedding photojournalist based in Colorado. She is passionate about capturing breathtaking moments and helping couples plan their dream elopements and weddings in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
5500 (USD)
Tamara Susa, a passionate photographer and filmmaker based in Snowmass Village, Colorado, freezes beautiful moments in challenging, remote locations worldwide. Originally from Serbia, her inspiration stems from timeless heritage and the Rockies' breathtaking landscapes.
4000 (USD)
Katharine Green, an experienced Colorado wedding photojournalist, has been expertly capturing love-filled moments for over a decade, specializing in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography alongside her associate, Jamie.
3000 (USD)
Jennifer Garza, a skilled wedding photojournalist from Denver, has been capturing the essence of love and joy since 2014. With her unique style, she immortalizes her clients' day through creative lighting, bold colors, and captivating angles.
3500 (USD)
Evie Felts is a former high school Spanish teacher turned photographer for 5 years. She enjoys connecting with people worldwide, capturing intimate moments. Evie resides in southwest Colorado, balancing her photography with caring for her kids and exploring the mountains.
3000 (USD)
JD Land is a photographer specializing in storytelling and wedding photojournalism. He has been capturing real wedding moments since 2012 and also enjoys wildlife photography, searching for the perfect picture to tell a story.
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.4000 (USD)
David Clumpner is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. He captures real, raw emotions to tell your unique story and preserve moments.
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5950 (USD)
Adept at utilizing a documentary approach, Andrea Bibeault, masterfully tells stories through her visual works. Her unobtrusive presence enables her to capture the most genuine and intimate moments, painting a vivid and compelling narrative of each couple's journey.
Andrea Bibeault
Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2600 (USD)
With his documentary approach, Michael Freas weaves a visual narrative that tells the unique story of the wedding day. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and allowing couples to fully celebrate has established him as a highly respected wedding photographer.
Michael Freas
Asheville in North Carolina, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3800 (USD)
With a background as a former EMT and a passion for photography since a young age, Taber Lacie is now a documentary wedding photographer, preserving the genuine essence of love and emotions on the wedding day.
Taber Lacie
West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3000 (USD)
Milan Lazic is a professional wedding photographer and the owner of WS photography. He developed a passionate interest for photography while in high school. With an analog camera, he shot his first wedding at age 18, igniting his love to explore and learn about lighting...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3500 (USD)
Orlando Suarez has a documentary approach and captures life's moments through his camera. Alongside his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, specializing in authentic storytelling with a focus on wedding day visuals.
Orlando Suarez
Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
Prior to his photography career, Ron Storer raced on the US Cycling Team earning a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. His passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments motivates him to provide couples with unique and special...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2400 (USD)
In her distinctive journalistic style, Morgan Lynn Razi, a renowned wedding photojournalist, skillfully captures timeless moments with her camera. Traveling the world, she is highly sought after for her trendsetting approach and caring nature.
Morgan Lynn Razi
Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.15500 (USD)
David Braun is an experienced USA-based wedding photographer specializing in photojournalistic wedding photography and outdoor portrait art. With a wide range of freelance experience, David knows how to anticipate and capture the unique and natural moments of a wedding.
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.1250 (USD)
Ferdy Martinus is a wedding photographer with 25 years of experience in storytelling through pictures and videos. Trained at the New York Institute of Photography, he has shot over 400 weddings in the US Midwest, focusing on Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Ferdy Martinus
Minneapolis in Minnesota, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.1750 (USD)
Sierra Dawn is a USA-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a passion for capturing beautiful moments. Influenced by her father's 20+ years in the profession, she brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her work.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5500 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures raw emotions and candid moments. Her love for printed work ensures her clients have timeless memories.
Stephanie Sonju
Boynton Beach in Florida, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Colorado Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Colorado Wedding Photographers
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Colorado Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Colorado wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Colorado marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Colorado engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Colorado wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Colorado wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Colorado wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Colorado wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Colorado wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Colorado 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Colorado WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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! :)
Julia and David
Photo by Carl Bower
Thank you so much for being as fantastic on the wedding day as you have been leading up to the day…In all seriousness you just gave me all the feels. Thanks for the laughs.
Heather and Matt
Photo by Justin Edmonds
Holy smokes, you are ridiculously talented. Which I already knew, but, DAMN these photos are incredible! Thank you for sharing and posting about our day! We’re so grateful we trusted you with capturing it.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
