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Durango Wedding Photographers

Durango Wedding Photographers

Our Durango photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: La Plata County, Mesa Verde National Park, Chimney Rock, Mancos, Pagosa Springs

Durango Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Durango - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Durango 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 Durango 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, Durango documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Durango Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Durango 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 ceremony, secret, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Durango Wedding Venues

4 Durango Wedding Photographers...

Lifestyle portrait of Evie Felts, a wedding and elopement photographer

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.

Evie Felts

Mancos in Colorado, US *Now booking Durango weddings.
3000 (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 Durango weddings.
6200 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and CO couple engagement portraits by Joe Pyle

A Colorado-based visual storyteller and photographer, Joe Pyle, utilizes his journalistic style to capture authentic moments of love and emotion.

Joe Pyle

Estes Park in Colorado, US *Now booking Durango weddings.
2400 (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 *Now booking Durango weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Durango Couples

Durango Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Durango Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Amidst a vibrant valley of fall foliage, the beautiful bride made her way to the ceremony, her proud father by her side, the perfect moment captured by a talented Durango wedding photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Durango 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 Durango wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Durango photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango wedding day by.
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