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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 happiness and closeness of your casual, outdoor, non-traditional, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Aspen elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Aspen documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
BW photo from conclusion of the short backyard ceremony | at home event photography
Carl Bower
At their small, romantic wedding on an Island, the groom tenderly touched the bride's face while kissing her, captured in a beautiful black and white portrait of the couple
Valeria Berti
A beautiful artistic portrait of the newlyweds surrounded by trees captures the joy of their small wedding day
Nino Lombardo

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 city hall, quick, town hall, or any other type of 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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6 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
2
5
4000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

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.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
93
1
93
6200 (USD)
Wedding and elopement Photographer Carl Bower

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...

Carl Bower

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
45
2
21
3500 (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.
105
30
6
96
5900 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Colorado wedding and elopement photographer Nina Larsen Reed

Nina Larsen Reed is a documentary wedding photographer based in Colorado. She has a special affinity for the stunning Rocky Mountains and has photographed over 150 couples planning dream elopements and weddings.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
13
2
23
5500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

Based in the Rocky Mountains of CO, Sean Lara is a skilled wedding photojournalist renowned for his creative and storytelling approach to capturing wedding day moments. With expertise in engagement portrait photography and artistic wedding portraits, he brings a unique...

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
157
35
4875 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Aspen Couples

Aspen Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Aspen Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

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.

In Aspen, Colorado, an engaged couple stands back to back, joyfully smiling and pointing at the photographer. The majestic, snow-capped Maroon Bells serve as their stunning backdrop.
A couple stands hand in hand, encircled by majestic mountains in late autumn. The image is perfectly framed and symmetrical. Location: Aspen, Colorado.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
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
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
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

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

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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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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The bride and groom alone together following their temple wedding and music hall reception party

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.

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