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Our Aspen photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Snowmass, Maroon Bells, Elk Mountains, Maroon Peak, Pitkin County, Gunnison County, White River National Forest, Rocky Mountains, Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, Roaring Fork River, Continental Divide, Glenwood Springs, and all of Colorado

Aspen Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Aspen - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Aspen photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, symbolic, outdoor, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Aspen elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Aspen documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple exchanged vows in an intimate beach wedding, officiated by the groom's mother, with waves crashing against the shore and seagulls flying overhead - a beautiful day surrounded by a small group of family and friends
Katie Kaizer
The newlyweds embrace for a gentle kiss under arches at the hotel just before their wedding ceremony
Kevin Heslin
The couple shared an intimate first kiss at an outdoor garden ceremony surrounded by lush green grounds at their local community college
Lauren Lindley

Aspen Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Aspen 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 minimony, small, civil union, or any other type of 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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6 Aspen Wedding Photographers...

Tamara Susa, Wedding Photographer, Studio: Be The Xperience

Tamara Susa, the photographer from Snowmass Village, Colorado, is on a worldwide freeze mission, capturing epic moments in wild, far-off places. Hailing from Serbia, she's got heritage vibes mixed with the Rockies' scenic magic. Armed with a camera, she transforms...

Tamara Susa

Snowmass Village in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
2
2
5
4000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography and intimate elopements by Stacy Gillespie

Colorado adventure wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie fell in love with photography and the creative aspect while studying marketing in college. With a competitive spirit, she enjoys capturing the unique style, personality, and beauty of each person she photographs.

Stacy Gillespie

Silverthorne in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
92
1
93
6200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Colorado wedding and elopement photographer Nina Larsen Reed

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.

Nina Larsen Reed

Boulder in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
8
2
22
5500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

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...

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
145
35
2250 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, an artistic wedding photojournalist, creates a relaxed and joyful environment, empowering couples to express their true selves, capturing unforgettable moments with her expertise honed since 2013.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
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29
6
94
5900 (USD)
Wedding and elopement Photographer Carl Bower

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.

Carl Bower

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Aspen weddings.
41
2
21
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Aspen Couples

Aspen Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Aspen Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple stands hand in hand, encircled by majestic mountains in late autumn. The image is perfectly framed and symmetrical. Location: Aspen, Colorado.
A newlywed couple skiing and snowboarding down Aspen Mountain, captured in this winter wedding photo at the picturesque Colorado venue.
A couple about to tie the knot in Aspen, Colorado, opted for a scenic engagement portrait session, capturing their love while hiking through a picturesque aspen grove on a narrow dirt trail.
A wedding photographer captured an engagement picture session of a couple in Aspen, Colorado, with the sun shining brightly through the clear blue sky
A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a black and white engagement picture session of a couple at Colorado's Aspen, where they are seen posing with mules, wearing matching hats
The bride's tearful joy and the groom's humorous charm were beautifully captured in a wedding photo at Snowmass, Aspen Colorado with a backdrop of fall colored trees during their outdoor ceremony
Colorado pinecreek cookhouse last dance of reception from outside
A Colorado Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, fun portrait of this a couple laying down in a bed of fallen aspen leaves at the Rocky Mountain National Park
A Denver Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this artistic, mountain portrait of this Colorado couple at Maroon Bells illustrating them dancing in the mountains
A Rocky Mountain Wedding, Elopement, and Engagement Photographer created this creative, majestic portrait of this Colorado couple at Maroon Bells depicting them backlit in the mountains at dusk
Best Aspen wedding photojournalism picture from Chapperral Ranch in Colorado showing The bride is carried by wedding guests during the wedding reception
World's best creative wedding photography from Aspen Mountain Resort showing a detail of a page flying in the wind as rings rest in the wedding ceremony book

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Aspen 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 Aspen wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Aspen wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Aspen 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.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Aspen 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 Aspen wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...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 Aspen WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom alone together following their temple wedding and music hall reception party

Yasaswi and Dima

Photo by Carl Bower

We are so tremendously grateful for your coming all the way out to Pittsburgh and lending your artistic vision to the day. The pictures are stunning. You caught incredible moments. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully. We shared the photos this weekend and have heard incredibly positive feedback on the moments you captured. Thank you so much for being there to celebrate with us.

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Couple kissing while leaving ceremony at Villa Parker wedding by Denver wedding photojournalist.

Julia and David

Photo by Carl Bower

Thank you so much for being as fantastic on the wedding day as you have been leading up to the day…In all seriousness you just gave me all the feels. Thanks for the laughs.

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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.

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