Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Colorado Wedding Photographers
Colorado Wedding Photographers
Our Colorado photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Aspen, Keystone, Telluride, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Winter Park, Frisco, Crested Butte, Leadville, Lake County, Arkansas River, Ouray, and all around the Rocky Mountains
Colorado Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Colorado - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Colorado 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 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 documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Colorado Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Colorado 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.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, mini, pop-up, 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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39 Colorado Wedding Photographers...
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...
3500 (USD)
Justin Edmonds, with 14 years of experience as a photojournalist, has worked for notable clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Having shot over 130 weddings and elopements, his expertise and skill make him a sought-after wedding and...
4800 (USD)
Mark Creery, a Rocky Mountain-based photographer with 20 years of wedding experience, captures candid moments and tells his clients' wedding day story with style. Known for his easy-going personality, he enjoys connecting with people through his work.
3500 (USD)
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.
6200 (USD)
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...
2250 (USD)
Lucy Schultz, an experienced documentary wedding photographer focused on elopements and engagement portraits, creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment for clients to showcase their true selves. Since 2013, she has perfected the art of capturing unforgettable moments.
5900 (USD)
As a documentary wedding photographer, Gretchen Troop skillfully captures the essence of every couple's special day. With a background in Studio Photography, she has an eye for framing unique moments in picturesque locations.
3000 (USD)
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.
6200 (USD)
Sean Turner is a wedding photographer based in the Rockies of the USA. With a BFA in Photographic Imaging, experience shooting weddings on the East Coast, and having relocated to Denver in 2012, he has a vast range of skills.
3300 (USD)
Bonnie Sizer is a professional wedding photographer in Colorado. She studied art at Colorado State University and has a passion for capturing genuine moments. With her skills and experience, she creates beautiful and meaningful photos at weddings and elopements.
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold is a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a unique perspective honed through his love for skateboarding and punk rock. Together with his wife Michelle, they founded Berg Berg Photography in 2021.
3000 (USD)
Lexus Marquise Reynolds, a highly skilled and experienced photographer, specializes in boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography. With a background in teaching Fine Art Nude Photography and Wedding and Events Photography, Reynolds is known for...
2800 (USD)
Matt Wilson, an acclaimed artistic wedding photojournalist, hails from Colorado. With an impressive portfolio spanning nine states, he seamlessly blends his expertise in street skating, fashion, and product photography, capturing heartfelt moments with a unique artistic...
4000 (USD)
Carl Bower, an esteemed documentary wedding photographer, brings his invaluable experience as a Pulitzer Prize finalist to his work. Through his unobtrusive style, he documents US destination weddings, aiming to capture authentic and meaningful moments.
3500 (USD)
Armed with an unparalleled eye for detail and a deep appreciation for genuine moments, Jason Johnson has become a sought-after documentary wedding photographer.
2500 (USD)
Mike Kory is a traveling wedding photographer who combines Mechanical Engineering (his day-job) with making people feel comfortable, pointing, and making Bonnie laugh. He's Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two strange dogs.
4400 (USD)
A Colorado-based visual storyteller and photographer, Joe Pyle, utilizes his journalistic style to capture authentic moments of love and emotion.
2400 (USD)
In her career as a visual storyteller, Amanda Lamb employs a journalistic style to capture authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach, she expertly documents life through her camera lens, using her background as a high school social studies teacher to effectively...
3000 (USD)
Nina Larsen Reed is a documentary wedding photographer based in Colorado. She has a special affinity for the stunning Rocky Mountains and has photographed over 150 couples planning dream elopements and weddings.
5500 (USD)
Tamara Susa, a passionate photographer and filmmaker based in Snowmass Village, Colorado, freezes beautiful moments in challenging, remote locations worldwide. Originally from Serbia, her inspiration stems from timeless heritage and the Rockies' breathtaking landscapes.
4000 (USD)
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.
3000 (USD)
Jennifer Garza, a skilled wedding photojournalist from Denver, has been capturing the essence of love and joy since 2014. With her unique style, she immortalizes her clients' day through creative lighting, bold colors, and captivating angles.
3500 (USD)
Evie Felts, a wedding photographer with 5 years of experience, left teaching to pursue art. She connects with clients worldwide and captures intimate moments. Evie lives in Mancos, Colorado, enjoying outdoor activities when not photographing.
3000 (USD)
In a journalistic style, JD Land, a visual storyteller, focuses on capturing real wedding moments since 2012. With a keen eye for detail, he also delves into wildlife photography, searching for the ideal image to tell his visual tales.
JD Land
Phoenix in Arizona, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.4000 (USD)
David Clumpner, a visual storyteller with a documentary approach, captures the authentic moments of love, employing his unique style of storytelling through visuals. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he uses his camera to document and preserve the genuine emotions that define...
David Clumpner
Missoula in Montana, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5950 (USD)
Adept at utilizing a documentary approach, Andrea Bibeault, masterfully tells stories through her visual works. Her unobtrusive presence enables her to capture the most genuine and intimate moments, painting a vivid and compelling narrative of each couple's journey.
Andrea Bibeault
Omaha in Nebraska, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2600 (USD)
With his documentary approach, Michael Freas weaves a visual narrative that tells the unique story of the wedding day. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and allowing couples to fully celebrate has established him as a highly respected wedding photographer.
Michael Freas
Asheville in North Carolina, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3800 (USD)
Taber Lacie is a traveling USA based wedding photographer, with a background as a former EMT and a self-proclaimed photography nerd. Her passion for photography began at a young age and she started in the wedding industry as an assistant photographer at the age of 16.
Taber Lacie
West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3000 (USD)
Taking a documentary approach, Milan Lazic, a visual storyteller and owner of WS Photography, cultivated his love for photography during his high school years. Immersed in the world of analog cameras, his first wedding shoot at the age of 18 ignited a deep curiosity for...
Milan Lazic
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3500 (USD)
Orlando Suarez is an international traveling wedding photographer. Along with his wife, Lissette, they run Viridian Images Photography, specializing in candid moments and natural portraits. With ten years of experience, they have captured weddings all over the world, from...
Orlando Suarez
Kennesaw in Georgia, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
Prior to his photography career, Ron Storer raced on the US Cycling Team earning a Gold Medal in the Pan-Am Games and a Silver Medal in the Olympic Trials. His passion for capturing and preserving wedding moments motivates him to provide couples with unique and special...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.2400 (USD)
In her distinctive journalistic style, Morgan Lynn Razi, a renowned wedding photojournalist, skillfully captures timeless moments with her camera. Traveling the world, she is highly sought after for her trendsetting approach and caring nature.
Morgan Lynn Razi
Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.15500 (USD)
David Braun is a skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in outdoor portrait art. With an artistic approach and extensive freelance experience, he excels in capturing the natural and unforgettable moments of weddings.
David Braun
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.1250 (USD)
Ferdy Martinus is a wedding photographer with 25 years of experience in storytelling through pictures and videos. Trained at the New York Institute of Photography, he has shot over 400 weddings in the US Midwest, focusing on Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Ferdy Martinus
Minneapolis in Minnesota, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.1750 (USD)
Sierra Dawn is a USA-based traveling wedding photographer. Her passion and knowledge is passed down from her father's 20+ years in the profession.
Sierra Dawn
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.5500 (USD)
Stephanie Sonju is an USA destination wedding photographer. Growing up, her parents' passion for photography inspired her own, and she has a particular adoration for printed work, making handcrafted albums to ensure her clients have physical memories for years to come.
Stephanie Sonju
Boynton Beach in Florida, US *Now booking Colorado weddings.3100 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Colorado Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Colorado Wedding Photographers
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Colorado Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Colorado wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Colorado marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Colorado engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Colorado 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 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 Colorado photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Colorado 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Colorado 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 wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Colorado WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Chesney & Greg
Photo by Carl Bower
Every shot you took was a cut above. Not only are you a master technically, you're an artist. You understand how objects and shapes come together to create a powerful image and tell a story. You've also obviously carefully studied how people interact. The photos are so well-timed... it's almost as if you knew what I was going to do before I did it. That takes quite a trigger finger. You not only took photos of everyone who's important to me... you captured who those people are. My panic. Greg's graciousness. My mother's goofiness. My wedding is the first time I've ever seen my father cry… I know it was just another Saturday at work for you, but that album is the best wedding present I received. I'm so grateful I found you. On top of the compliments regarding your work, I just wanted to say that both Greg and I really enjoyed your company. You have a good spirit about you.
Lacy & Tommy
Photo by Justin Edmonds
Omg we absolutely love these and yes you made me cry!! Thank you for making our day one we will never forget :)
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
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
