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Our Aspen photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Snowmass, Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, Maroon Peak, Pitkin County, Gunnison County, White River National Forest, Rocky Mountains, Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, Roaring Fork River, Continental Divide, Glenwood Springs, and all of Colorado

Aspen Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Aspen - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Aspen 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 Aspen 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, Aspen documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple stood before their officiant at City Hall with their close family members and friends in attendance to witness their civil union
Tyler Vu
The wedding couple posed for a portrait, hand in hand, in open fields
Alessia Bruchi
The happy couple celebrated their small wedding by exiting the Town Hall with their arms raised after their civil ceremony
Ernie Savarese

Aspen Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Aspen 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 courthouse, justice of the peace, fast, 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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8 Aspen Wedding Photographers...

Tamara Susa, Wedding Photographer, Studio: Be The Xperience

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.

Tamara Susa

Snowmass Village in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
2
4000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

CO adventure wedding photojournalist Stacy Gillespie is known for her unique style, capturing the beauty and personality of her subjects. With a background in marketing and a love for creativity, she brings a competitive spirit to her work.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
84
1
93
6200 (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 Aspen weddings.
140
35
2250 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

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.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
99
28
6
94
5900 (USD)
Colorado Elopement and Wedding Photography by Trent Gillespie

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.

Trent Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
84
5
71
6200 (USD)
At Work Image of Wedding Photographer Ted Felsberg

Ted Felsberg

Mays Landing in New Jersey, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
7
1
5
5000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement Photographer Carl Bower

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.

Carl Bower

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
41
2
21
3500 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Colorado wedding and elopement photographer Nina Larsen Reed

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.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
6
2
18
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Aspen Couples

Aspen Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A newlywed couple skiing and snowboarding down Aspen Mountain, captured in this winter wedding photo at the picturesque Colorado venue.
A couple about to tie the knot in Aspen, Colorado, opted for a scenic engagement portrait session, capturing their love while hiking through a picturesque aspen grove on a narrow dirt trail.
A wedding photographer captured an engagement picture session of a couple in Aspen, Colorado, with the sun shining brightly through the clear blue sky
A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a black and white engagement picture session of a couple at Colorado's Aspen, where they are seen posing with mules, wearing matching hats
The bride's tearful joy and the groom's humorous charm were beautifully captured in a wedding photo at Snowmass, Aspen Colorado with a backdrop of fall colored trees during their outdoor ceremony
Colorado pinecreek cookhouse last dance of reception from outside
A Colorado Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, fun portrait of this a couple laying down in a bed of fallen aspen leaves at the Rocky Mountain National Park
A Denver Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, mountain portrait of this Colorado couple at Maroon Bells illustrating them dancing in the mountains
A Rocky Mountain Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, majestic portrait of this Colorado couple at Maroon Bells depicting them backlit in the mountains at dusk
Best Aspen wedding photojournalism picture from Chapperral Ranch in Colorado showing The bride is carried by wedding guests during the wedding reception
World's best creative wedding photography from Aspen Mountain Resort showing a detail of a page flying in the wind as rings rest in the wedding ceremony book
Aspen, Colorado pre-wed portraits during a canoodle in the green aspen forest

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Aspen 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 Aspen wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Aspen wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Aspen 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 reviews of Aspen 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 Aspen wedding photographers for their own wedding.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
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
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
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

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Aspen WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Couple kissing while leaving ceremony at Villa Parker wedding by Denver wedding photojournalist.

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.

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Black and white wedding photography of couple dancing by a Loveland, Colorado wedding photojournalist

Morgan and Jordan

Photo by Carl Bower

Thank you so much! The photos are stunning - we truly couldn't be happier!

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Chesney & Greg

Photo by Carl Bower

Every shot you took was a cut above.  Not only are you a master technically, you're an artist.  You understand how objects and shapes come together to create a powerful image and tell a story.  You've also obviously carefully studied how people interact.  The photos are so well-timed... it's almost as if you knew what I was going to do before I did it.  That takes quite a trigger finger. You not only took photos of everyone who's important to me... you captured who those people are.  My panic.  Greg's graciousness.  My mother's goofiness. My wedding is the first time I've ever seen my father cry… I know it was just another Saturday at work for you, but that album is the best wedding present I received.  I'm so grateful I found you. On top of the compliments regarding your work, I just wanted to say that both Greg and I really enjoyed your company.  You have a good spirit about you.

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