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
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 courthouse, pop-up, 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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39 Colorado Wedding Photographers...
Liam Gordon became interested in photography when he discovered old photos of his younger self, inspiring him to start his own photography business in 2017, focusing on weddings and special moments.
3500 (USD)
Justin Edmonds, with 14 years of experience as a photojournalist, has worked for notable clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Having shot over 130 weddings and elopements, his expertise and skill make him a sought-after wedding and...
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)
Stacy Gillespie, an adventure wedding photographer based in Colorado, combines her background in marketing with her passion for photography. With a competitive spirit, she specializes in capturing the unique style, personality, and beauty of her subjects.
6200 (USD)
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...
2250 (USD)
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.
5900 (USD)
As a documentary wedding photographer, Gretchen Troop skillfully captures the essence of every couple's special day. With a background in Studio Photography, she has an eye for framing unique moments in picturesque locations.
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 Colorado-based wedding photographer. With a background in art, she studied at Colorado State University and developed a love for capturing real moments. Combining her passion for photography and artistic skills, Bonnie creates stunning photos at weddings...
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a professional photographer who has captured 200+ weddings and hundreds of portraits since 2004. With an alternative eye developed through skateboarding and punk rock, he and his wife, Michelle, started Berg Berg Photography in 2021.
3000 (USD)
Lexus Marquise Reynolds is a highly experienced, professional photographer specializing in boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography. With 12 years in the industry, she is known for her exceptional memory-capturing skills and enthusiasm. Reynolds is...
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, 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.
3500 (USD)
Armed with an unparalleled eye for detail and a deep appreciation for genuine moments, Jason Johnson has become a sought-after documentary wedding photographer.
2500 (USD)
Mike Kory is a traveling wedding photographer who combines Mechanical Engineering (his day-job) with making people feel comfortable, pointing, and making Bonnie laugh. He's Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two strange dogs.
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 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.
5500 (USD)
Meet Tamara Susa, the photographer hailing from the picturesque Snowmass Village, Colorado! This spirited photographer and filmmaker freezes epic moments in the most challenging and remote spots around the world. Hailing from Serbia, Tamara draws inspiration from her...
4000 (USD)
Katharine Green, an experienced Colorado wedding photojournalist, has been expertly capturing love-filled moments for over a decade, specializing in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography alongside her associate, Jamie.
3000 (USD)
Being a documentary wedding photographer, Jennifer Garza from Denver brings a unique approach to capturing the beauty of love. With her extensive experience since 2014, she uses her keen eye for detail and creative perspective to immortalize her clients' wedding day,...
3500 (USD)
Evie Felts is a former high school Spanish teacher turned photographer for 5 years. She enjoys connecting with people worldwide, capturing intimate moments. Evie resides in southwest Colorado, balancing her photography with caring for her kids and exploring the mountains.
3000 (USD)
JD Land is a photographer specializing in storytelling and wedding photojournalism. He has been capturing real wedding moments since 2012 and also enjoys wildlife photography, searching for the perfect picture to tell a story.
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.4000 (USD)
David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a journalistic style, specializes in capturing authentic moments that tell the unique love story of couples. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he preserves raw emotions and memories through his photography.
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5950 (USD)
Adept at utilizing a documentary approach, Andrea Bibeault, masterfully tells stories through her visual works. Her unobtrusive presence enables her to capture the most genuine and intimate moments, painting a vivid and compelling narrative of each couple's journey.
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 is a traveling USA based wedding photographer, with a background as a former EMT and a self-proclaimed photography nerd. Her passion for photography began at a young age and she started in the wedding industry as an assistant photographer at the age of 16.
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 has a documentary approach and captures life's moments through his camera. Alongside his wife, Lissette, they own Viridian Images Photography, specializing in authentic storytelling with a focus on wedding day visuals.
Orlando Suarez
Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
Ron Storer's passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments is fueled by his success as a member of the US Cycling Team, where he earned a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. With a wedding photojournalist approach, he...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2400 (USD)
Morgan Lynn Razi is an internationally acclaimed wedding photographer, renowned for her trendsetting style and warm, caring personality. Highly sought after worldwide, she travels the world, capturing wedding photos for clients of all types.
Morgan Lynn Razi
Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.15500 (USD)
David Braun is a skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in outdoor portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of weddings.
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: How can couples find reviews of Colorado 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 Colorado wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Colorado wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Colorado 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: 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Colorado WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Melissa and Jordan
Photo by Justin Edmonds
They are amazing! Thank you so very much for everything, it was a pleasure having you be a part of our journey, from engagement to marriage. The pictures really show our happiness and love, they’re perfect. Thank you!
Chelsea + Chris
Photo by Taber Lacie
Taber, Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our special day and leaving us with memories we'll hold on to forever. Your style and personality were such a perfect fit for us. We hope you were happy to be a part of it too. All the best to you and your family! With love, C+C
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.
