Denver Wedding Photographers

Denver Wedding Photographers

Our Denver photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Aurora, Lakewood, Golden, Commerce City, South Platte River Valley, High Plains, Front Range, Rocky Mountains, and all of the Southwestern United States

Denver Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Denver - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Denver 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 Denver 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, Denver documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Denver Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Denver 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 justice of the peace, DIY - do it yourself, pop-up, 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.

15 Denver Wedding Photographers...

Elopements by Top Wedding Photographer Justin Edmonds

Justin Edmonds, a highly experienced wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, has established a stellar reputation with clients including Getty Images, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. With over 14 years in the industry, he has successfully...

4800 (USD)
Engagements, Weddings and Elopement Photographer Lucy Schultz

Lucy Schultz, an experienced documentary wedding photographer focused on elopements and engagement portraits, creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment for clients to showcase their true selves. Since 2013, she has perfected the art of capturing unforgettable moments.

Lucy Schultz

Lakewood in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
5900 (USD)
Lit Lifestyle Portrait of Sean Turner - Eight Weddings Photography

With a background in BFA in Photographic Imaging, years of experience capturing the wonder of weddings on the East Coast, and a move to Denver in 2012, Sean Turner is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist based in the Rockies.

Sean Turner

Littleton in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
3300 (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 Denver weddings.
3000 (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 Denver weddings.
4000 (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.

3500 (USD)
Denver adventure wedding elopement photos by Jennifer Garza of Colorado

Jennifer Garza, a skilled wedding photojournalist from Denver, has been capturing the essence of love and joy since 2014. With her unique style, she immortalizes her clients' day through creative lighting, bold colors, and captivating angles.

Jennifer Garza

Commerce City in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
3500 (USD)
At-work portrait of USA-based wedding photographer Liam Gordon

Liam Gordon became interested in photography when he discovered old photos of his younger self, inspiring him to start his own photography business in 2017, focusing on weddings and special moments.

Liam Gordon

Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
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 Denver weddings.
3500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

Sean Lara, a photographer based in the Rocky Mountains, is known for his unique approach to wedding photography -- combining creativity and storytelling to capture wedding day moments.

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
2250 (USD)
Adventure weddings + mountain engagements and elopement photography by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie Sizer is a professional wedding photographer in Colorado. She studied art at Colorado State University and has a passion for capturing genuine moments. With her skills and experience, she creates beautiful and meaningful photos at weddings and elopements.

Bonnie Sizer

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
3000 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie, a self-proclaimed photography nerd and former EMT, is now a wedding photojournalist capturing authentic moments with her unique documentary style.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
3000 (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 Denver weddings.
2800 (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 Denver weddings.
5500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Denver Couples

Denver Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A young ring bearer (couple's son) at a wedding at Knoebel Events, DU campus, Denver, CO, USA being joyfully carried down the aisle by two men instead of walking.
A young boy gazes in awe at a towering wedding cake in a softly lit reception venue, filled with pastel purple hues in Denver, CO, USA.
Newlyweds celebrate at Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Colorado, holding hands overhead with big warm smiles after being pronounced husband and wife.
A wedding reception in Denver, Colorado at dusk. The image captures the father-daughter dance indoors, just after sunset, with a beautiful outdoor view in the background.
A lifestyle couple portrait captured in Denver, Colorado, featuring a couple standing in the rain, playfully washing paint off each other. The image is composed with the couple centrally framed.
Lifestyle couple portrait at Denver Botanical Gardens showcasing an imaginative composition. A couple gracefully strolls beside a serene pond, their reflections amidst the picturesque lily pads, while off-centered in the frame.
Creative lifestyle couple portrait at Mount Falcon Trailhead featuring a couple affectionately kissing their dog on the cheeks. The dog shows pure joy with closed eyes and a playful tongue, while the three take center stage.
In Denver, Colorado, at a reception venue, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image of a couple's first dance. They are beautifully framed between two floating candle holders.
Lifestyle couple portrait showcasing a creative and dynamic engagement session in Denver, CO. The couple is captured in motion, running together, with a composition that highlights their energy and spontaneity.
In Denver, Colorado, the wedding ceremony takes place in a spacious venue. The photo captures the couple exchanging vows, seen from the back of the venue.
In this photo taken by a Denver wedding photographer, a couple shares a passionate kiss during their recessional. Despite the rain, guests remained outdoors on each side of a red brick aisle surrounded by lush grass, holding bubble guns
In Colorado's RiNo, Denver, a couple poses in front of a vibrant rainbow mural that says HAPPY, playfully applying rainbow-colored paint on each other as a part of their engagement photo session captured by a WPJA wedding photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Denver 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 Denver wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Denver 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 Denver wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Denver photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Denver 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
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
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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Denver WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

The bride wipes a tear during an outdoor ceremony at Sapphire Point, Breckenridge, Colorado

Erika + Brandon

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for taking the beautiful photographs and for traveling with us to Colorado! You captured the day perfectly and it was a pleasure to have you there as a part of it! We're so pleased with the results and look forward to reminiscing on these pictures for years to come!

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!