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Crested Butte Wedding Photographers

Our Crested Butte photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Elk Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison County

Crested Butte Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Crested Butte - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte 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, Crested Butte 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 bride and groom had a small wedding, and decided to take their wedding photos on the dock by the water at the groom's family camp. The groom helped the bride walk out to the end of the dock, making it a special moment they will always remember.
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
A very impromptu elopement wedding and a BW image of the Bride and Groom Walking Out
Christelle Rall
Domestic Partnership, Civil Marriage Ceremony in NYC | the couple fills out paperwork before their ceremony
Kayla Rice

Crested Butte Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Crested Butte 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 secret, DIY - do it yourself, themed, 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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3 Crested Butte Wedding Photographers...

Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

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.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Crested Butte weddings.
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6200 (USD)
Colorado Elopement and Wedding Photography by Trent Gillespie

Trent Gillespie, a Colorado wedding photojournalist with a journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado, utilizes his photojournalism background to capture memorable moments on a couple's special day.

Trent Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Crested Butte weddings.
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6200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Colorado wedding and elopement photographer Nina Larsen Reed

Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado-based wedding photographer with a deep love for the Rocky Mountains. With over 150 couples photographed, she not only captures stunning images but also assists in planning dream elopements and weddings.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Crested Butte weddings.
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5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Crested Butte Couples

Crested Butte Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Crested Butte Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Crested Butte wedding photos.

Crested Butte Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.
A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.
At Crested Butte, Colorado, the newlyweds share a joyful pose on a playground swingset, radiating happiness as they celebrate their wedding day in a picturesque setting.
In a romantic scene at Crested Butte, CO, a groom lifts his bride amidst a vibrant field of wildflowers. This award-winning portrait captures the beauty of their wedding day in a scenic venue.
Crested Butte, Colorado - Aspen trees encircle a couple's romantic picnic spot by a mountain lake. The sun shines through the foliage, creating a beautiful burst of light.
Gently caressed against the stunning backdrop of Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, a devoted groom affectionately embraces his wife, their love illuminated by the rim light, as they face each other on their wedding day.
At Crested Butte, Colorado, a couple's friend makes a celebratory toast around a campfire during their wedding. This intimate and cozy scene, set under the stars, captures the joy and camaraderie of the evening.
In Crested Butte, Colorado, a wedding photographer captures the bride's joyful reaction as she spots a rented burro, adding a whimsical touch to their post-ceremony walk down the aisle
In a mountainous backdrop, the Crested Butte couple joyfully shares a sweet moment, finding laughter in reading their heartfelt vows side by side
The couple in Crested Butte, Colorado chose to have a mountain wedding garden ceremony, with the bride opting to go barefoot and captured in a beautiful image of both of their feet standing in the rain
This mountain wedding in Crested Butte, Colorado was made memorable by the rain, with everyone holding an umbrella
At Crested Butte, a black and white skull with the rings on top was set against a black background for a wedding picture

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Crested Butte photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Crested Butte wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Crested Butte wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Crested Butte 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
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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

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