Wedding Photos of Colorado

The following “Colorado” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Colorado” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

A man tenderly kisses his fiancée in the golden light of Estes Park, Colorado.

Golden Light Embrace: Tender Kiss in Estes Park's Beauty, a Promise Begins

A joyful engagement portrait: a man sweeps his smiling fiancée off her feet at Blue Lakes, Colorado.

Joyful Embrace at Blue Lakes: A Colorado Engagement Portrait of Sweeping Romance

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A couple enjoys a canoe ride on Blue Lakes in Breckenridge, Colorado, set against a scenic backdrop of clear water and surrounding natural beauty.

Canoeing Bliss: Breckenridge Love Story on Blue Lakes' Scenic Waters

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A couple shares a kiss at Cherokee Castle in Sedalia, Colorado. The low-angle shot highlights the grandeur of the stone structure, with a backdrop of blue sky and clouds above.

A Kiss Amidst Grandeur: Love's Embrace at Cherokee Castle, Colorado, Under a Vast Blue Sky.

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At Christies of Genesee in Genesee, Colorado, a bride dances with her daughter and friends performing the can-can.

Colorado Bride's Joyful Can-Can: Daughter and Friends Join the Lively Christies of Genesee Dance.

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In Idaho Springs, Colorado, a couple holds hands in front of an abandoned firehouse, symbolizing enduring love amidst the rugged charm of the historic setting.

Hand in Hand at Idaho Springs' Historic Firehouse Backdrop

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In Central City, Colorado, a newly engaged couple stands amidst snow, with positive graffiti bearing the word "believe" in the background, capturing hope and love in the mountain town setting.

Hopeful Hearts: "Believe" in Love Amidst Snowy Central City, Colorado

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In Denver, Colorado, an engaged couple sits on a vibrant bench in a park, surrounded by the lively colors that reflect their joyful and vibrant relationship.

Engaged Couple Radiates Joy on Vibrant Bench in Denver's Colorful Park Scene

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At Red Rocks Trading Post, Morrison, Colorado, playful lovers mimic a Karate Kid pose during their winter engagement session with Kevin Bergthold, highlighting their fun and spirited connection.

Karate Kid Pose Reveals Love at Red Rocks Winter Session

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An engaged couple enjoys a sunny day in downtown Denver, Colorado, perched at a rail with a clear blue sky above, capturing joy and urban charm.

Joy and Urban Charm Under Denver's Clear Blue Sky

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In Denver, Colorado, an engaged couple is photographed in their friend's gallery, standing in front of a large painting, blending artistic flair with their shared excitement for the future.

Love and Excitement Captured in Denver Gallery's Vibrant Setting

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In Denver, Colorado, an engaged couple poses in an urban setting, nestled in a brick building alcove for gas meters and hookups, blending gritty city charm with their shared affection.

Love Blossoms Amidst Denver's Gritty Brick Building Charm

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At Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado, the newlyweds share a kiss with a large American flag prominently in the foreground.

Newlyweds Kiss with American Flag at Brown Palace Hotel

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Engagement portrait of a couple at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado, sharing a quiet embrace with the setting sun in the background.

Quiet Embrace at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado

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Engagement portrait of a couple in Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado, enjoying the glow of their engagement at dusk.

Engaged Couple's Portrait in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado

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Engagement portrait of a couple in Bellvue, Colorado, sharing an embrace surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

Embracing Love in Bellvue: A Couple's Autumn Engagement Amidst Vibrant Foliage

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Engagement portrait of a couple standing on a rock overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Engaged Couple Overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins

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At Ellis Ranch, Loveland, Colorado, the bride joyfully danced with children for hours before playfully collapsing on the floor.

Bride Dances with Children Before Playful Collapse at Ellis Ranch

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At Tapestry House, LaPorte, Colorado, adorable donkeys delighted the bride and guests, adding charm to the celebration.

Adorable Donkeys Enchant Bride and Guests at Tapestry House

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At a private home in Golden, Colorado, the bride's engagement ring shines beside vibrant poppies planted by her grandmother.

Bride's Ring Beside Grandmother's Poppies in Golden, Colorado

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A couple stands nestled among the trees in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, with majestic mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop to their serene engagement moment.

Couple Nestled Among Trees with Majestic Mountain Backdrop in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Engagement Photos in Rocky Mountain National Park's Stunning Mountainous Landscape

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Outdoorsy Engagement Shoot in Rocky Mountain National Park with Peaks and Lush Greenery

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Couple Exchanges Vows Among Aspen Trees in Steamboat Springs, Colorado Wedding Photo

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A bride and groom kiss on an overpass in Genesee, Colorado. The highway below and mountain views provide a scenic backdrop.

Bride and Groom Kiss on Overpass in Genesee, Colorado - Scenic Highway and Mountain Views

Colorado Genesee

A bride and groom, at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, stand by a fence. They look at a rainbow as they stand in nature.

Bride and Groom by Fence at Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Gazing at Rainbow

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A couple kissed mid-snowboard descent for a Breckenridge, Colorado wedding portrait.

Couple Kisses Mid-Snowboard Descent for Wedding Portrait on Slopes, Breckenridge, Colorado, with Trees as Backdrop

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A wedding photo shows a couple on Cherokee Castle in Sedalia, Colorado. They stand atop the castle, gazing at sunlight breaking through clouds.

Couple Stands Atop Cherokee Castle in Sedalia, Colorado, Gazing at Sunlight Breaking Through Clouds

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In Breckenridge, Colorado, a couple snuggles amidst vibrant yellow aspen leaves. Captured in a vertical shot, their warm embrace and smiling faces create a cozy and inviting scene, highlighting the beauty of the autumn landscape.

Couple Snuggles in Breckenridge, Colorado, Amidst Vibrant Yellow Aspen Leaves | Vertical Shot Captures Warm Embrace and Smiling Faces | Cozy Scene Highlights Autumn Beauty

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At Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado, a couple stands on a rock, overlooking the expansive reservoir as the sun sets. The warm light illuminates their faces, in a serene and romantic atmosphere against the water backdrop.

Couple at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado | Standing on Rock Overlooking Reservoir at Sunset | Warm Light Illuminates Faces in a Romantic Atmosphere

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