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Summit County Wedding Photographers

Our Summit County photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Copper Mountain, Keystone

Summit County Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Summit County - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Summit County 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 Summit County 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, Summit County documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A family member officiated a romantic beach wedding, creating a memorable day for the couple
Morgan O'Neil
The bride and groom giggled as they posed for sunrise light portraits beneath the big trees
Lucy Schultz
A powerful portrait of a couple holding hands while walking along a dock over a blue-green ocean captures a timeless stroll
Valeria Berti

Summit County Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Summit County 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, adventure, 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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7 Summit County Wedding Photographers...

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 Summit County weddings.
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1
93
6200 (USD)
Colorado Elopement and Wedding Photography by Trent Gillespie

Colorado wedding photographer, Trent Gillespie, has a Journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a background in photojournalism. He has several years of experience in the challenging and exciting field of wedding photography.

Trent Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
84
5
71
6200 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, Liam Gordon pursued his passion for photography in 2017. Inspired by old photos of his younger self, he established his own photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and cherished...

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement images by Mark Creery of Colorado

Rocky Mountain-based wedding photojournalist Mark Creery has 20 years of experience. He tells his clients' wedding day story with style, capturing candid moments while connecting with people through his easy-going personality.

Mark Creery

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
65
1
154
3500 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
14
2
6
41
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

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.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
4
1
19
3000 (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 Summit County weddings.
6
2
13
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Summit County Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Summit County Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Summit County wedding photos.

Summit County Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A professional wedding photographer captured an award-winning portrait of a bride and groom dancing in Summit County, Colorado. The image showcases the couple's romantic pose against a backdrop of dramatic sunset clouds.
Groom and his brother share a heartfelt moment during the preparation at Summit County, Colorado, as a shaft of light from a high window illuminates and adds a glow to the scene
A wedding moment captured in Silverton, Colorado - a brave bride in a dry suit dons her elegant gown before embarking on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.
A WPJA wedding photographer captures an engaged couple having a fun and joyful time at Copper Mountain in Colorado, sitting amidst a beautiful field of rust colored flowers during the fall season
A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a couple's engagement picture session at Copper Mountain in Colorado, where they posed on an alpine lake with beautiful blue skies in the background
A talented documentary wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white image of a winter wedding ceremony in Silverthorne, Colorado. The photo shows the couple with guests braving the snowy weather to exchange their vows outdoors.
In Summit County, Colorado, a winter engagement portrait captures a couple laughing in the low sun and snow, beautifully taken by an artistic Colorado wedding photographer.
A winter engagement portrait captured in Summit County, Colorado, showcasing a couple deeply in love as they play in the snow with their adorable dog, captured by an artistic Colorado wedding photographer.
A mother and son are captured in a reflected view during bridal preparation in Summit County, Colorado, as seen through the window glass
In beautiful Summit County, Colorado, the groom poses for a pre-ceremony portrait with his bride, basking in the vibrant sunlight, adorned in their wedding attire.
Post ceremony portraits were taken at Summit County in Colorado, featuring the groom standing next to the bride near the edge of a lake, with stunning mountain views in the backdrop.
This is a beautiful wedding portrait taken in Summit County, Colorado. The couple is seen riding in a canoe, enjoying a romantic boat ride together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Summit County 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 Summit County wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Summit County 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 Summit County wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Summit County wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Summit County 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
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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 Summit County WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride wipes a tear during an outdoor ceremony at Sapphire Point, Breckenridge, Colorado

Erika + Brandon

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for taking the beautiful photographs and for traveling with us to Colorado! You captured the day perfectly and it was a pleasure to have you there as a part of it! We're so pleased with the results and look forward to reminiscing on these pictures for years to come!

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Picture from the end of an outdoor ceremony in Madison, by a Wisconsin wedding photographer

Angela + Ian

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber! Wow! The photos are incredible!!!!! I’m crying looking at them! You captured so many precious moments, and I have no idea how you were everywhere at the same time! You are a ninja! I love them all so much! I can’t thank you enough for your gorgeous images and making our day one we will never forget! Thank you for saying I’d regret not getting photos because you’re absolutely right, especially after seeing these!!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know and would love to use you in the future! You’re wonderful to work with, super fun, you wear Rothy’s, and are a real artist! Thank you for everything!

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The bride and groom dance on the patio at Boettcher Mansion wedding venue in Golden Colorado

Jessica & Travis

Photo by Kevin Bergthold

Thank you so much for capturing our amazing day and engagement in such beautiful photos! You are AWESOME at what you do!

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