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Breckenridge Wedding Photographers

Our Breckenridge photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, Vail, Fairplay, Alma, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Leadville

Breckenridge Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Breckenridge - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge 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, Breckenridge 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 bride and groom's elopement photo will serve as a timeless reminder of how the wedding officiant incorporated traditions into their civil ceremony
Ivelina Cholakova
The bride and groom celebrated their small wedding with public park portraits surrounded by warm toned fall colors and smiles
Massimiliano Beccati
The couple celebrated their elopement with a dinner at a special venue, captured from the outside
Boz Green

Breckenridge Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Breckenridge 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.

Summit County WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, courthouse, town hall, 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 Breckenridge Wedding Photographers...

At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

Liam Gordon, a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, launched his own photography business in 2017. With a passion sparked by discovering old photos of himself, he captures special moments with expertise and creativity.

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Breckenridge weddings.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement images by Mark Creery of Colorado

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.

Mark Creery

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Breckenridge weddings.
65
1
154
3500 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

Stacy Gillespie, an adventure wedding photographer based in Colorado, combines her background in marketing with her passion for photography. With a competitive spirit, she specializes in capturing the unique style, personality, and beauty of her subjects.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Breckenridge weddings.
84
1
93
6200 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

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 Breckenridge weddings.
14
2
6
41
3000 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Colorado wedding and elopement photographer Nina Larsen Reed

Nina Larsen Reed is a Colorado-based wedding photographer with a deep love for the Rocky Mountains. With over 150 couples photographed, she not only captures stunning images but also assists in planning dream elopements and weddings.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Breckenridge weddings.
6
2
13
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Breckenridge Couples

Breckenridge Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Breckenridge Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Breckenridge wedding photos.

Breckenridge Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A bridesmaid delicately cuts the sleeves off another bridesmaid's dress at a wedding in The Lodge, Breckenridge, CO.
Breckenridge Nordic Center, Breckenridge, CO: A stunning wedding day moment as the bride's veil gets swept away by the wind, leaving her shocked, while the groom tries to catch it.
A WPJA wedding photographer captures a couple's engagement session in Breckenridge, Colorado during the fall season, with vibrant autumn colors creating a beautiful and bright backdrop for their photographs
The bride crowd-surfs on her guests at the reception at Tenmile Station in Breckenridge, CO, winning a WPJA Blue award for the photographer
The couple took advantage of the darkness at Hoosier Pass, Breckenridge, Colorado, for an artistic center framed portrait session on their wedding night, capturing the celestial beauty of stars with a long exposure.
The couple pose together in Breckenridge, Colorado, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of blue sky, fluffy clouds, and tranquil water that mirrors the sky above
The couple exchanged vows in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, with a stunning view of the lake and valley below from their rock perch
In the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, the couple is holding hands with big mountain scenery behind them
Within the mountains at Breckenridge, Colorado, a snowy engagement session with a couple and their dogs in the mountains
At the Breckenridge Ski Resort in CO, the bride's veil is blowing in the wind on mountaintop
A Breckenridge Ski Resort black and white photo using bride's veil below the couple
CO couple posing as mountain biker passes by on Boreas Pass in Breckenridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Breckenridge photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Breckenridge 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: Who are the best Breckenridge wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Breckenridge documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
What is a Modern Elopement?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
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

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 Breckenridge WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Picture from the end of an outdoor ceremony in Madison, by a Wisconsin wedding photographer

Angela + Ian

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber! Wow! The photos are incredible!!!!! I’m crying looking at them! You captured so many precious moments, and I have no idea how you were everywhere at the same time! You are a ninja! I love them all so much! I can’t thank you enough for your gorgeous images and making our day one we will never forget! Thank you for saying I’d regret not getting photos because you’re absolutely right, especially after seeing these!!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know and would love to use you in the future! You’re wonderful to work with, super fun, you wear Rothy’s, and are a real artist! Thank you for everything!

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Couple listens to a speech at their wedding reception at the Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin

Chelsea + Chris

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our special day and leaving us with memories we'll hold on to forever. Your style and personality were such a perfect fit for us. We hope you were happy to be a part of it too. All the best to you and your family! With love, C+C

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Stoney Creek, La Crosse, Wisconsin Wedding Photo of couple toasing in the woods

Chelsea + Robert

Photo by Taber Lacie

I cannot thank you enough for capturing our wedding! The pictures are gorgeous - it's going to be SO difficult narrowing down which ones to print! (limited wall space, you know) You are amazing - keep it up!

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