Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...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 secret, civil ceremony, justice of the peace, 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, a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, launched his own photography business in 2017. With a passion sparked by discovering old photos of himself, he captures special moments with expertise and creativity.
3500 (USD)
Justin Edmonds, a highly experienced wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, has established a stellar reputation with clients including Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. With over 14 years in the industry, he has successfully...
4800 (USD)
Mark Creery is a Rocky Mountain-based photographer with 20 years of wedding experience. He loves capturing candid moments to tell his client's wedding day story with style and enjoys 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 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.
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)
Trent Gillespie is an artistic wedding photojournalist from Colorado, equipped with a journalism degree and years of experience, skillfully capturing memorable moments on couples' special days.
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 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.
3000 (USD)
Lexus Marquise Reynolds, a highly skilled and experienced photographer, specializes in boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography. With a background in teaching Fine Art Nude Photography and Wedding and Events Photography, Reynolds is known for...
2800 (USD)
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...
4000 (USD)
Carl Bower, photojournalist and Pulitzer finalist, specializes in US destination weddings. He approaches them with a quiet presence to capture authentic moments. Carl looks to document natural interactions without direction, aiming to achieve personal and meaningful results...
3500 (USD)
As an accomplished freelance photographer, Jason Johnson, a Boulder wedding photographer, has been fortunate enough to have traveled the world while practicing his craft, and has been able to expand his worldview through the immersion of different cultures.
2500 (USD)
Mike Kory, a mechanical engineer by day, is a talented destination wedding photographer. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments and making people feel at ease. In addition to his photography work, he is also Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two...
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)
Traveling wedding photographer Amanda Lamb has a passion for capturing moments as they happen. Began learning early in high school to support a school yearbook publication with film. Prior to photography was a high school social studies teacher who gained insight into crowd...
3000 (USD)
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.
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 is a skilled Colorado documentary wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience. She and her associate, Jamie, have a passion for capturing the happiest moments in life, specializing in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography.
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 transitioned from teaching Spanish to wedding photography, now capturing intimate moments worldwide for 5 years. Based in Mancos, Colorado, she enjoys outdoor activities and homesteading with her family.
3000 (USD)
With a documentary approach in mind, JD Land embraces the art of storytelling through his photography. Specializing in wedding photojournalism, he has honed his skills of capturing real moments since 2012. Additionally, JD Land indulges in wildlife photography, using his...
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.4000 (USD)
David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a documentary approach, captures the authentic moments of love, employing his unique style of storytelling through visuals. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he uses his camera to document and preserve the genuine emotions that define...
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5950 (USD)
Andrea Bibeault, a wedding photojournalist, along with her husband Ed, adopt a low-key style to capture moments of love and individualism in their wedding photography.
Andrea Bibeault
Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2600 (USD)
Michael Freas is a visual storyteller in the field of photography, specializing in wedding ceremonies. He excels at capturing the unique moments that define the love between two people, while also honoring the presence of all those who attend.
Michael Freas
Asheville in North Carolina, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3800 (USD)
Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.
Taber Lacie
West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3000 (USD)
In the journalistic-style approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, discovered his passion for images while in high school. A momentous occasion at age 18, capturing his first wedding with an analog camera, sparked his desire to delve into the...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3500 (USD)
Orlando Suarez, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, travels the world as a wedding photographer. Together with his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, focusing on capturing candid moments and authentic portraits.
Orlando Suarez
Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
In his photography career, Ron Storer has adopted a journalistic style, capturing and preserving wedding moments. Prior to this, he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials as a member of the US Cycling Team.
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2400 (USD)
Morgan Lynn Razi is a world-celebrated wedding photographer who uses a documentary approach to tell captivating stories through her visual artistry. With an unobtrusive style, she travels the world, capturing the essence of each client's unique wedding journey.
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 traveling wedding photographer. Her passion and knowledge is passed down from her father's 20+ years in the profession.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5500 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is an USA destination wedding photographer. Growing up, her parents' passion for photography inspired her own, and she has a particular adoration for printed work, making handcrafted albums to ensure her clients have physical memories for years to come.
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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Colorado wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Colorado wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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 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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Colorado WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
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
Yasaswi and Dima
Photo by Carl Bower
We are so tremendously grateful for your coming all the way out to Pittsburgh and lending your artistic vision to the day. The pictures are stunning. You caught incredible moments. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully. We shared the photos this weekend and have heard incredibly positive feedback on the moments you captured. Thank you so much for being there to celebrate with us.
Morgan and Jordan
Photo by Carl Bower
Thank you so much! The photos are stunning - we truly couldn't be happier!
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.
