Top 10 Creative Boulder Wedding Portrait Photographers for 2024
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Wouldn’t you just love to hire a top creative Boulder wedding photographer to create artistic portraits on your big day? The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is here to help! Wedding photojournalists are, first and foremost, photographers — creative artists, in other words. In the AG contests, WPJA members exhibit their skills at digitally enhanced Boulder couple portraits.
Four Artistic Guild contests for Boulder wedding portraits are held annually, entered and judged separately from the regular WPJA competitions of moments. After each creative photo contest, we add another collection of award-winning portraits to our member profile galleries.
Want to have a top Boulder creative wedding photographer take some unique and artistic portraits? In a portrait (for these purposes), the photographer has staged the couple, the bridal party, or other participants or groups — such as family, friends, or children — on the day of the wedding. One distinguishing feature of portraits is that the subjects are aware of the camera and are maintaining their positions for the sake of the photograph.
In 2017, Liam Gordon founded his own photography business after finding inspiration in old photos of his younger self. He specializes in capturing wedding day portraits, aiming to create a calm and thought-provoking atmosphere. Liam's expertise lies in capturing intimate moments between couples, showcasing their tenderness and love for each other.
Bonnie Sizer is a wedding photographer with a background in art and a passion for creating beautiful portraits. She studied art at Colorado State University and specializes in capturing unique landscapes and beautiful natural places. With her creative vision and expertise in off-camera lighting, Bonnie excels in crafting stunning wedding day portraits, including spectacular night shots.
Justin Edmonds is a seasoned photojournalist with 14 years of experience. He has worked with renowned clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Justin specializes in unique wedding couple portraits, using off-camera lighting techniques to capture stunning shots at night or during the enchanting lighting at dusk. He also enjoys using off-camera flash to fill in subjects during daylight,...
Mike Kory is a talented wedding photographer who brings a creative touch to his portrait sessions. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, he uses off-camera and dusk lighting to capture stunning night shots. Known for his symmetrical framing, Mike has a knack for making his subjects feel at ease and enjoy the photo shoot.
Lexus Marquise Reynolds, a seasoned photographer specializing in couples' portraits, weddings, and boudoir photography, boasts 12 years of experience. An esteemed memory maker and educator, Reynolds has collaborated with notable artists and publications while promoting confidence through their work.
Lucy Schultz is an artistic wedding photographer known for her unique style and ability to create eye-catching imagery. With her off-camera lighting skills and love for night shots, she brings a touch of artistry to every wedding she captures. Lucy's clients appreciate the fun and comfortable atmosphere she creates, allowing them to be their authentic selves in front of the camera.
Nina Larsen Reed, a Colorado-based wedding photographer, specializes in capturing couples in winter adventure scenes. With over 150 weddings photographed, she helps plan dream elopements in the Rockies.
Trent Gillespie is a Colorado wedding photographer with a Journalism degree from the University of Northern Colorado and experience in photojournalism. He specializes in creative portraits of couples, often taking advantage of natural mountain and rustic barn settings. Trent is skilled in off-camera lighting techniques, capturing beautiful shots at dusk and in low-light situations. He also has a talent for using flash in...
Jason Johnson, a Boulder-based freelance photographer, specializes in creative wedding day portraits. His work features symmetrical framing and a love for evening light, with a minimalist approach and skillful use of off-camera lighting.
Matt Wilson is an acclaimed wedding photographer hailing from Colorado. With his background in street skating, fashion, and product photography, he brings a unique perspective to capturing couples on their special day. His expertise in off-camera lighting and skill in photographing in various lighting conditions such as dusk, golden hour, and night sky results in breathtaking and intimate portraits often at mountain resorts.
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.
