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Our Boulder photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Superior, Louisville, Lafayette, Broomfield, Erie, Longmont, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Westminster, Arvada, Golden, Thornton, Sherrelwood, Applewood, Wheat Ridge

Boulder Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Boulder - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Boulder 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 religious, unique, casual, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Boulder 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, Boulder documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The happy couple celebrated their small wedding by exiting the Town Hall with their arms raised after their civil ceremony
Ernie Savarese
A picture of a couple toasting champagne and enjoying a small lemon and blueberry wedding cake with delicate floral decorations
Brittany Bugaj
The bride and groom decided to travel by car to City Hall for their small wedding, making for an intimate day shared with only close family and friends
Ufuk Sarisen

Boulder Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Boulder 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 self solemnization, micro, civil ceremony, 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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11 Boulder Wedding Photographers...

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
8
2
22
5500 (USD)
Gretchen Troop Photography Studio for Weddings, Elopements and Portraits

With a Bachelor's degree in Studio Photography, Gretchen Troop excels as a wedding photojournalist. Her talent lies in capturing natural and candid moments, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Gretchen Troop

Boulder in Colorado, US
5
25
3500 (USD)
Adventure weddings + mountain engagements and elopement photography by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie Sizer is a traveling CO wedding photographer, specializing in outdoor portraits using natural and staged lighting. With a background in art and a love for creating and viewing art instilled by her parents from a young age, Bonnie pursued an art degree at Colorado...

Bonnie Sizer

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
32
1
3
3
50
3000 (USD)
Boulder wedding and elopement photography by Jason Johnson of the CO WPJA

As an accomplished freelance photographer, Jason Johnson, a Boulder wedding photographer, has been fortunate enough to have traveled the world while practicing his craft, and has been able to expand his worldview through the immersion of different cultures.

Jason Johnson

Lafayette in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
15
27
2500 (USD)
Adventure elopement and wedding photography by Mike Kory

Mike Kory, a mechanical engineer by day, is a talented destination wedding photographer. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments and making people feel at ease. In addition to his photography work, he is also Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two...

Mike Kory

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
12
1
5
1
4400 (USD)
Elopements by Top Wedding Photographer Justin Edmonds

Justin Edmonds, with 14 years of experience as a photojournalist, has worked for notable clients such as Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. Having shot over 130 weddings and elopements, his expertise and skill make him a sought-after wedding and...

Justin Edmonds

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
141
1
10
3
64
4800 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer, Liam Gordon pursued his passion for photography in 2017. Inspired by old photos of his younger self, he established his own photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and cherished...

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
25
53
4000 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, a wedding photographer specializing in elopements, brings a fun and comfortable atmosphere to her shoots, allowing clients to be their authentic selves. With experience since 2013, Lucy is a professional with a knack for capturing memorable moments.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
99
29
6
94
5900 (USD)
Lexus Reynolds Wedding Photographer

Lexus Marquise Reynolds is an experienced and highly skilled professional photographer specializing in boudoir, weddings, high school seniors, and family photography. Additionally, she is a college professor teaching Fine Art Nude Photography and Wedding and Events...

Lexus Reynolds

Greeley in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
3
16
2800 (USD)
Colorado adventure weddings, elopements and engagement photography by Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson is an award-winning adventure wedding photographer from Colorado. He has photographed hundreds of weddings in 9 states, combining his experience in street skating, fashion and product photography to capture special moments.

Matt Wilson

Arvada in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
42
2
69
4000 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography by Kate Merrill

Kate Merrill

Denver in Colorado, US *Now booking Boulder weddings.
1800 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Boulder Couples

Boulder Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In this portrait session at a backyard in Boulder, Colorado, the groom's bewildered reaction to his new wife playfully nibbling on his beard captures the playful spirit of their wedding day.
In Boulder, Colorado, a candid photo captures a young guest with an intense longing for a cupcake, his face distorted in a high angle shot.
In Boulder, CO, an engaged couple posed for a pre-wedding picture, kissing at a frozen waterfall.
A couple in Boulder, CO, is captured in a serene and romantic kiss during their sunrise engagement session atop a mountain, in a warm and picturesque scene.
A couple in Boulder, Colorado was photo-bombed by their beloved dog while posing for their engagement photos atop a mountain, the pair holding hands on the rocky terrain.
In Boulder, Colorado, a couple stands in front of snow-covered mountains at sunrise, wrapping each other in a warm embrace during their engagement portrait session.
At a beautiful lake in Boulder, Colorado, a couple getting married pose for pictures, standing and hugging by the water as he leans in for a kiss and she smiles.
In this engagement portrait, a couple embraces in front of a majestic red rock formation in Boulder, CO, symbolizing their love and commitment against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
Artistic portrait of a couple walking and holding hands along a rocky trail at sunrise captured by a Boulder wedding photographer in Colorado.
Sand Harbor State Park in Nevada provides a stunning backdrop as a couple embraces on the boulders of the shore of Lake Tahoe. Captured by a Nevada wedding photographer, this image showcases the beauty and romance of the couple in a natural setting.
A captivating lifestyle couple portrait at Flagstaff Mountain, Boulder, CO. The couple faces each other with laughter, surrounded by floating bubbles at dusk. The photographer expertly highlights the scene with strategically placed lighting.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Flagstaff Mountain, Boulder, CO. Couple poses against the picturesque Colorado Mountain backdrop at dusk, illuminated by a photographer's light creating striking silhouettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Boulder wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Boulder 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.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Boulder 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 Boulder wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Boulder 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 Boulder wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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 Boulder WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Lacy & Tommy

Photo by Justin Edmonds

Omg we absolutely love these and yes you made me cry!! Thank you for making our day one we will never forget :)

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Emerson Fields wedding photography from the reception with bride and groom on dance floor

Sienna and Jacob

Photo by Justin Edmonds

WE ARE CRYING. THEY ARE SO GOOD. Gotta go, we're going to go look at them all over again. I have never seen better wedding photos in my life and I will flex on everyone soon.

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Melissa and Jordan

Photo by Justin Edmonds

They are amazing! Thank you so very much for everything, it was a pleasure having you be a part of our journey, from engagement to marriage. The pictures really show our happiness and love, they’re perfect. Thank you!

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