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Our Colorado Springs photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Fort Carson, Cimarron Hills, Fountain, Black Forest, Canon City, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Castlewood, Southglenn, Ken Caryl, Columbine

Colorado Springs Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Colorado Springs - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Colorado Springs 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 religious, romantic, symbolic, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Colorado Springs 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, Colorado Springs documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings 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 couple exchanged their marriage vows in a private outdoor garden, surrounded by lush green foliage
Samantha Moore
Outdoor Restaurant Garden Wedding Ceremony Kiss Photo as bride and groom seal their marriage
Daniel Sim

Colorado Springs Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Colorado Springs 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 civil union, minimony, self solemnization, 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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5 Colorado Springs Wedding Photographers...

At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

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.

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US
25
53
4000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Amanda Lamb

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...

Amanda Lamb

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US
3000 (USD)
Portrait of Katharine Green from Katie Corinne Wedding Photography Studio

Katharine Green, a traveling wedding photographer, has been capturing the happiest moments of life for over 10 years. Based in Colorado, she and her associate, Jamie, specialize in wedding, engagement, and proposal photography.

Katharine Green

Monument in Colorado, US *Now booking Colorado Springs weddings.
3
8
3000 (USD)
Elopements by Top Wedding Photographer Justin Edmonds

Justin Edmonds, a highly experienced wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, has established a stellar reputation with clients including Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. With over 14 years in the industry, he has successfully...

Justin Edmonds

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Colorado Springs weddings.
141
1
10
3
64
4800 (USD)
BW portrait of Denver-based wedding photographer Logan Newell, in the Colorado Mountains

Logan Newell is a Denver-based wedding photographer who has been pushing the limits of documentary-style photography since his early days as a photojournalist for major national and international news outlets.

Logan Newell

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Colorado Springs weddings.
1
2
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Colorado Springs Couples

Colorado Springs Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Colorado Springs Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The beauty of a backlit hairspray captured by a WPJA photographer in this wedding detail shot from The Pinery at The Hill, Colorado Springs.
Love is in the air at the stunning Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, as this engaged couple shares a sweet and intimate session during golden hour.
ENGAGED COUPLE POSES AT UTE VALLEY PARK: A smiling couple leans in close at Ute Valley Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado during their engagement portrait session.
In Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, CO, a recently engaged couple lays together head to head in tall grass, posing in a romantic yin and yang style during their photo session.
Downtown Colorado Springs serves as the backdrop for this pre-wedding portrait. The couple is framed in an archway, with a reflection captured below them.
In Downtown Colorado Springs, a happy engaged couple embraces and shares a joyful session while gazing in the same direction.
Engaged couple posing in a Colorado College, Colorado Springs campus setting, with bride-to-be gently adjusting her hair as groom-to-be stands in the shadows.
A black and white photograph of a couple running through a wooded area at Colorado College. The shadows of the trees create a dramatic foreground.
A heartwarming moment captured by an acclaimed WPJA wedding photographer at The Pinery at The Hill in Colorado Springs, CO. The bride and groom's furry friend nervously signs their marriage license, adding a touch of lightheartedness to their special day.
A romantic silhouette of a couple with trees against a beautiful sunset sky at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, capturing their love in an artistic way.
A romantic engagement portrait captures a couple from Colorado College against a stunning blue sky backdrop with scenic mountains, embracing closely in silhouette.
Embracing at Colorado College, this monochromatic portrait captures the couple huddled together as sunlight illuminates their faces, radiating a vintage vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Colorado Springs wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Colorado Springs photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Colorado Springs 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 Springs wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best Colorado Springs wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Colorado Springs 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
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
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
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 Colorado Springs 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!

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Briar Common Brewery Wedding Photography in the rain.

Holly and Hayden

Photo by Justin Edmonds

I absolutely ADORE these photos!! You did an amazing job and I just want to show you one simple shot that just gave goosebumps because it was basically a recreation of my best friend and I's favorite picture from graduating high school. I just feel the love and growth and maturity we've got through together in your picture. I wanted to let you know and let you know you're doing such a great job with your work even in these small moments-- whether you know it or not!

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Heather and Matt

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Holy smokes, you are ridiculously talented. Which I already knew, but, DAMN these photos are incredible! Thank you for sharing and posting about our day! We’re so grateful we trusted you with capturing it.

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