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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 joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

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. 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 Springs 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 happy bride and groom, inspired by simple elegance and family, danced together for the first time as a married couple
Cindy Brown
On a sunny day, the beach was the perfect site for the bride and groom to stand together at the altar, surrounded by beautiful foliage and the peaceful water
Ufuk Sarisen
A wedding portrait taken against a starry night sky on a mountain, creating an unforgettable image for the couple
Taber Lacie

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 quick, civil ceremony, secret, 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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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
20
39
3500 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Amanda Lamb

Amanda Lamb, a visual documentary storyteller, has a keen eye for capturing life's authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach and background as a high school social studies teacher, she seamlessly combines her passion for storytelling with her documentary...

Amanda Lamb

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

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.

Katharine Green

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

Justin Edmonds has worked as a photojournalist for the past 14 years, having built his reputation with major clients like Getty Images, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Major League Baseball, Upper Deck, NASCAR and The Denver Post. His experience and skill have...

Justin Edmonds

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Colorado Springs weddings.
136
1
10
3
64
4800 (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 Colorado Springs weddings.
84
5
71
6200 (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.

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.
An engaged couple poses in front of Colorado College, sharing a laugh with a soft-focus plant in the foreground, capturing a joyful and candid embrace and look.
Beautiful engagement portrait taken at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. A woman in a mini kilt fixes her hair in the sun with her fiance's silhouette in the foreground shadows.
Newlyweds exchange vows in Colorado Springs as two bucks in rut engage in a spirited battle nearby. A unique and unforgettable wedding moment captured in stunning detail.
Captured in dramatic black and white, a couple leans in for a kiss, with some motion blur, in Colorado Springs, CO. - Dramatic Kiss: Monochrome Embrace
Exuding style and attitude, a couple strikes a pose for an editorial engagement photo against the scenic backdrop of Colorado Springs, CO. Lit skillfully by the photographer, their personalities shine through.
Amidst snowy tall grass, a couple shares a smile, radiating glamor and grace against the winter landscape of Colorado Springs, CO. - Winter Serenity: Love's Warmth Unveiled
This award-winning portrait captures the bride and groom at 1C Barn in Colorado Springs. The photographer used beautiful lighting during golden hour to create a stunning black and white image.
At Younger Ranch, Colorado Springs, CO - A charming flower girl couldn't contain her excitement and impulsively interrupts the cake cutting ceremony, creating a heartwarming moment captured from a high camera angle.
A WPJA wedding photographer captured a beautiful picture of an engaged couple in Colorado Springs, CO during a sunrise session, with the sunlight accentuating their romantic dip

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Colorado Springs photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Colorado Springs 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Colorado Springs 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 Springs wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...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

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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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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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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