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Summit County Wedding Photographers

Our Summit County photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, Copper Mountain, Keystone

Summit County Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Summit County - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Summit County 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 Summit County 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, Summit County 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 enjoyed the small wedding ceremony at the Town Hall, celebrating their civil union with laughs and joy throughout the day
Harry Richards
The couple chose to have a small, intimate wedding by exchanging vows during a City Hall civil ceremony, with their officiant standing with them. Smiling, they held each other's hands and made promises to one another in a brief but meaningful ceremony
Wenjie Han
Their ceremony was in the beautifully intimate room at the Town Hall registry office
Harry Richards

Summit County Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Summit County 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 adventure, DIY - do it yourself, secret, 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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7 Summit County Wedding Photographers...

Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

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.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
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93
6200 (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 Summit County weddings.
84
5
71
6200 (USD)
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 Summit County weddings.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement images by Mark Creery of Colorado

Mark Creery is a Rocky Mountain-based photographer with 20 years of wedding experience. He loves capturing candid moments to tell his client's wedding day story with style and enjoys connecting with people through his easy-going personality.

Mark Creery

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
65
1
154
3500 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

With a background as a former EMT and a passion for photography since a young age, Taber Lacie is now a documentary wedding photographer, preserving the genuine essence of love and emotions on the wedding day.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
14
2
6
41
3000 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

Kevin Bergthold is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and unconventional approach to capturing special moments. Co-founding Berg Berg Photography with his wife Michelle in 2021, they strive to create authentic and visually striking wedding memories.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Summit County weddings.
4
1
19
3000 (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 Summit County weddings.
6
2
13
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Summit County Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Summit County Wedding Photographers

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

Summit County Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A professional wedding photographer captured an award-winning portrait of a bride and groom dancing in Summit County, Colorado. The image showcases the couple's romantic pose against a backdrop of dramatic sunset clouds.
Groom and his brother share a heartfelt moment during the preparation at Summit County, Colorado, as a shaft of light from a high window illuminates and adds a glow to the scene
A wedding moment captured in Silverton, Colorado - a brave bride in a dry suit dons her elegant gown before embarking on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.
A WPJA wedding photographer captures an engaged couple having a fun and joyful time at Copper Mountain in Colorado, sitting amidst a beautiful field of rust colored flowers during the fall season
A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a couple's engagement picture session at Copper Mountain in Colorado, where they posed on an alpine lake with beautiful blue skies in the background
A talented documentary wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white image of a winter wedding ceremony in Silverthorne, Colorado. The photo shows the couple with guests braving the snowy weather to exchange their vows outdoors.
In Summit County, Colorado, a winter engagement portrait captures a couple laughing in the low sun and snow, beautifully taken by an artistic Colorado wedding photographer.
A winter engagement portrait captured in Summit County, Colorado, showcasing a couple deeply in love as they play in the snow with their adorable dog, captured by an artistic Colorado wedding photographer.
A mother and son are captured in a reflected view during bridal preparation in Summit County, Colorado, as seen through the window glass
In beautiful Summit County, Colorado, the groom poses for a pre-ceremony portrait with his bride, basking in the vibrant sunlight, adorned in their wedding attire.
Post ceremony portraits were taken at Summit County in Colorado, featuring the groom standing next to the bride near the edge of a lake, with stunning mountain views in the backdrop.
This is a beautiful wedding portrait taken in Summit County, Colorado. The couple is seen riding in a canoe, enjoying a romantic boat ride together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Summit County 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 Summit County wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Summit County photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Summit County 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 Summit County 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 Summit County wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
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
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
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

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 Summit County WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom dance on the patio at Boettcher Mansion wedding venue in Golden Colorado

Jessica & Travis

Photo by Kevin Bergthold

Thank you so much for capturing our amazing day and engagement in such beautiful photos! You are AWESOME at what you do!

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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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BW image of Bride and Groom Laughing at the Head Table at a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding Venue

Jerrica + Tim

Photo by Taber Lacie

We cannot thank you enough for the photos that were captured. Though it was crazy and I had almost no timeline for the day, every picture showed so much love and laughter that Tim and I both could not stop laughing and smiling over all of them. Every photo has a moment that he and I remember and that is all we could ask for. You captured so much and I didn’t even know you took my dress to the garden for pics while I was getting ready! These pics are amazing!!! I can’t wait to get these printed on canvas!!

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