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.

The bride and groom took a few moments to practice their first dance before heading to the reception at the stunning Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colorado

The bride and groom spent time perfecting their first dance, in anticipation of their grand reception

The bride reads emotional words of love from her groom's 'reasons to marry' booklet, before her Copper Mountain, Colorado special day

The bride beamed with joy as she read the heartfelt words her groom had written before their wedding ceremony

Colorado Copper Mountain

The proud father of the bride fought back a tear as he walked his daughter down the aisle to the outdoor ceremony

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At Cielo at Castle Pines in Castle Rock, CO, the bride and groom posed for a romantic night-time image by the outdoor fireplace

The couple posed for a romantic portrait near the outdoor fireplace during the evening

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The bride and groom stand in a window of the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, their wedding venue visible from the exterior shot filled with windows

The bride and groom can be seen through the windows of the wedding venue, standing in the light of the window

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The bride and groom are embracing under the stars at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado, lit up from behind by the photographer

The bride and groom are romantically illuminated by the photographer's flash under the starry night sky

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The bride and groom are pictured holding hands in the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado, with red lights illuminating the rocks and trees above them under the starry night sky

Estes Park, Colorado: Bride and groom holding hands, illuminated by red lights beneath a starry night sky in Rocky Mountain National Park

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The snowy Donovan Pavilion in Vail, CO, set the perfect winter backdrop for the bride and groom, with warm bokeh lights softly glowing in the foreground and background

The winter setting illuminated by warm bokeh lights provided a picturesque backdrop for the bride and groom

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A wedding guest and the flower girl share a dance during the party at the Reception Venue in Lyons, CO

At the wedding reception, the flower girl and a guest shared a dance

Lyons CO Colorado

The couple's romantic pre-wedding photoshoot among tree branches and rocks creates a stunning image

The pre-wedding couple at Mt Falcon, Indian Hills, CO, complemented by the tree branch in the foreground, make for a stunning picture on the rocks

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The romantic couple pose for a pre-wedding picture in a meadow, with the groom dipping the bride

The pre wedding picture session of the couple at Mt Falcon, Indian Hills, CO, evoked a romantic ambiance with the groom dipping the bride in the meadow

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At Crested Butte, a black and white skull with the rings on top was set against a black background for a wedding picture

Crested Butte: Wedding pic of black & white skull with rings atop, on a black backdrop

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The Bride and Groom stood next to the still pond at sunset, the shimmering reflection of the glowing sky below them at Crooked Willow Farms

At Crooked Willow Farms, at sunset, Bride and Groom stood by the pond, gazing at the sky's glowing reflection

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The Bride and Groom posed for their wedding picture in the wood lined walls of the Castle Turret staircase at Crooked Willow Farms

At Crooked Willow Farms, Bride & Groom posed for wedding pic in Castle Turret staircase

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The groom in Colorado Springs, Colorado was getting the kids ready for the backyard wedding ceremony, making sure their hair was perfectly in place

The groom ensured the kids were ready for the backyard wedding ceremony, with hair brushed and tidy

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The couple's engagement portrait at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, Colorado was a stunning scene lit by a breathtaking sunset and a talented photographer

A romantic sunset, a skilled photographer, a moment of unconditional love – a cherished engagement portrait

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The couple's love was surrounded by the lush greenery of their Bellvue, Colorado formal engagement portrait session, culminating in a tender kiss on the cheek

The couple's love bloomed in a lush and romantic portrait session, culminating in a sweet kiss on the cheek

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The couple's pose along the river, looking at the view of the rocks and canyon cliffs with beautiful lighting, captures their love and connection amidst the stunning natural beauty of Bellvue, Colorado

Love and connection shine in the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of rocks and cliffs as the couple pose for their engagement portrait

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The couple's engagement portrait encapsulates their love, grace and joy against the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park backdrop

The couple's engagement portrait gracefully captures their love and joy, framed against a stunning view of the valley and mountains

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The couple's kiss amidst the light green tones of the aspen grove in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, captures their love and connection amidst the beauty and serenity of nature

The couple's kiss captures the beauty and serenity of nature; the aspen grove bathed in the idealistic light green tones of fall

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The couple's pose amidst the golden and green hues of the aspen grove in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, with the colorful leaves of autumn filling the frame, captures their love and connection to each other and nature

The couple embraced in a golden and green dream, the vibrant hues of autumn surrounding them in beauty

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The couple poses on a rock and hold hands as they take in the view, with their bold and snappy colors of clothing complementing the natural surroundings

The couple stands united, hand in hand, admiring the beauty of nature; their vibrant colors reflecting its grandeur

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an engaged couple on fence with man kissing woman on forehead

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couple dancing under a tree

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engaged couple embracing at sunset on a windy evening

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couple is having a special minute together on their favorite bridge

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couple posing for portraits on their favorite bridge

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couple are kissing while kneeling with their dog with mountains behind them

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A CO couple are standing in a field with mountains in the background at the Rocky Mountain National Park

couple are standing in a field with mountains in the background at the National Park

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couple are sitting on a cliff with lake and mountains in the background

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