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Crested Butte Wedding Photographers

Our Crested Butte photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Elk Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison County

Crested Butte Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Crested Butte - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte 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, Crested Butte documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A happy bride-and-groom and their closest friends celebrated a small, intimate wedding with an enchanting outdoor ceremony at a castle
Carlo Bettuolo
This young couple decided to tie the knot in a small, intimate ceremony, after a short taxi ride
Wenjie Han
The couple had a small, backyard wedding at their private home, with the ceremony on their own private dock by the water, video streaming live to family who could not attend
Viara Mileva

Crested Butte Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Crested Butte 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 themed, 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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3 Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte weddings.
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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 Crested Butte weddings.
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71
6200 (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 Crested Butte weddings.
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5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Crested Butte Couples

Crested Butte Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Crested Butte Wedding Photographers

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

Crested Butte Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple in formal attire enjoys a leisurely horseback ride at Fantasy Ranch in Crested Butte, Colorado, on their wedding day, showcasing the beauty of love and nature blending together in a breathtaking setting.
A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.
At Crested Butte, Colorado, the newlyweds share a joyful pose on a playground swingset, radiating happiness as they celebrate their wedding day in a picturesque setting.
In a romantic scene at Crested Butte, CO, a groom lifts his bride amidst a vibrant field of wildflowers. This award-winning portrait captures the beauty of their wedding day in a scenic venue.
Crested Butte, Colorado - Aspen trees encircle a couple's romantic picnic spot by a mountain lake. The sun shines through the foliage, creating a beautiful burst of light.
Gently caressed against the stunning backdrop of Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, a devoted groom affectionately embraces his wife, their love illuminated by the rim light, as they face each other on their wedding day.
At Crested Butte, Colorado, a couple's friend makes a celebratory toast around a campfire during their wedding. This intimate and cozy scene, set under the stars, captures the joy and camaraderie of the evening.
In Crested Butte, Colorado, a wedding photographer captures the bride's joyful reaction as she spots a rented burro, adding a whimsical touch to their post-ceremony walk down the aisle
In a mountainous backdrop, the Crested Butte couple joyfully shares a sweet moment, finding laughter in reading their heartfelt vows side by side
The couple in Crested Butte, Colorado chose to have a mountain wedding garden ceremony, with the bride opting to go barefoot and captured in a beautiful image of both of their feet standing in the rain
This mountain wedding in Crested Butte, Colorado was made memorable by the rain, with everyone holding an umbrella
At Crested Butte, a black and white skull with the rings on top was set against a black background for a wedding picture

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Crested Butte wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Crested Butte photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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

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

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