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Estes Park Wedding Photographers

Our Estes Park photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Larimer County, Fort Collins, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, Front Range Urban Corridor, Rocky Mountain National Park, Big Thompson River, Lake Estes, Olympus Dam and all of Colorado

Estes Park Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Estes Park - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Estes Park 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 romantic, non-traditional, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Estes Park 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, Estes Park documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
They got married at City Hall with a very humorous officiant, making the atmosphere light and joyful
Chris Shum
The bride and groom danced, with their family joining them for a slow dance in the backyard to celebrate their small, intimate outdoor wedding
Viara Mileva
The bride and groom were clearly immersed in each other on their water taxi ride, posing for a wedding photo with sunglasses
Carlo Bettuolo

Estes Park Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Estes Park 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 small, civil union, justice of the peace, 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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8 Estes Park Wedding Photographers...

Colorado wedding photography and CO couple engagement portraits by Joe Pyle

Joe Pyle, a Colorado-based visual storyteller, takes a documentary approach to photography. His skillful storytelling and authentic captures of life through a camera display his technical mastery in the field.

Joe Pyle

Estes Park in Colorado, US
2
10
2400 (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 Estes Park weddings.
80
1
173
3500 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

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.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
103
30
6
96
5900 (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 Estes Park weddings.
8
2
23
5500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

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...

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
148
35
2250 (USD)
Adventure weddings + mountain engagements and elopement photography by Bonnie Sizer

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...

Bonnie Sizer

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
33
1
3
3
53
2800 (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 Estes Park weddings.
4
1
21
3000 (USD)
Colorado adventure weddings, elopements and engagement photography by Matt Wilson

Renowned for his exceptional documentary wedding photography, Matt Wilson originates from Colorado. With a vast body of work across nine states, he skillfully merges his background in street skating, fashion, and product photography to authentically capture the essence of...

Matt Wilson

Arvada in Colorado, US *Now booking Estes Park weddings.
44
2
69
4000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Estes Park Couples

Estes Park Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado, the couple walks past their guests as celebratory petals are tossed, marking a joyful moment during their wedding celebration.Creery, of Colorado, is a wedding photographer for
At The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn in Estes Park, Colorado, two guests bring humor to the wedding festivities by wearing horse masks while they dance, adding a playful touch to the celebration.
ESTES PARK LOVE: Captured against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, this soon-to-be-wed pair beams with joy and affection as they hold hands during their engagement session.
Engaged couple poses among snowy vistas at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado.
A bride and groom share a joyful nose to nose session at Sprague Lake in Estes Park, Colorado, as a moose makes a surprising appearance in the background.
At the Estes Park in Colorado, a newlywed couple poses for a portrait session amidst heavy snowfall in the serene woodland setting on their Spring wedding day.
In the cozy foyer of the Stanley Hotel, nestled in Estes Park, Colorado, a couple sits together on a wooden bench for a relaxed and romantic portrait session.
Engaged couple shares a quiet portrait session in Estes Park, Co, savoring a cup of coffee amidst the picturesque winter landscape. Their warm embrace complements the serene mountain scenery.
Engaged couple in Estes Park, Co, enjoy the serene mountain surroundings as they bond over music, creating a heartfelt scene through an impromptu nature jam session with a guitar.
Lifestyle couple portrait in Estes Park, Co. A newly engaged couple captured beneath towering trees, sharing a tender portrait session in the picturesque mountainous surroundings.
A picturesque couple's portrait captured in Estes Park, Co. The setting of the breathtaking mountains provides a stunning backdrop as the newly-engaged couple share an intimate pose, with him standing behind her and her gaze fixed on him.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Estes Park, CO. A couple embraces amidst the vibrant Autumn foliage in the mountain backdrop. Newly-engaged, they are captured in a beautifully lit photograph by the photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Estes Park 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 Estes Park wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Estes Park 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 Estes Park wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Estes Park photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Estes Park 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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

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 Estes Park WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Freight wedding image from a Leadville, CO outdoor event

Kae and Reid

Photo by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie & Mike, We can't thank you enough for making our wedding weekend so incredibly special. Besides being kick-ass photographers :), you both are the most fun, thoughtful, and generally awesome people, and we've had such a great time getting to know you. Thank you for our amazing pre-wedding surprise box... that was such a perfect way to spend our evening, and we really appreciate you sneaking that over to us :) And thank you for all the million little ways you helped our day go smoothly, and of course, for capturing it all for us. I hope we can stay in touch moving forward! :)

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Longmont, Colorado rural mountain wedding image with a couple and horses

Vanessa & Matt

Photo by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie, Thank you so much for capturing all the love, beauty, and fun that took place on our special day! We LOVE our photos and have had fun showing off your work to our family and friends. We hope you had just as much fun as we did, and thanks to you, we are able to relive our special day. With love, Vanessa + Matthew

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Larkspur, CO couple celebrating with bridal party after outdoor wedding

Amanda & Ryan

Photo by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie, We can't thank you enough for your help in capturing our special day. We still go through and find new favorites of all you took and love every single one. It was a pleasure working with you from the engagement shoot to the wedding day. We really feel as if we made a friend in this whole process. Thank you for being you, Love, Amanda & Ryan

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