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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
The bride and groom share a loving kiss as they are surrounded by their close family and friends after their civil wedding ceremony at the town hall, captured in a beautiful Ceremony Photo to remember the intimate moment
Sylvain Bouzat
Kapalua Bay, Maui Wedding Photographer | bride and groom clasp hands during their traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony
Drew Bird
The bride and groom exchanged warm hugs after the indoor civil ceremony at the town hall, surrounded by their cherished guests
Audrey Morisson

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 themed, courthouse, 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, 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
136
1
10
3
64
4800 (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 Denver weddings.
99
28
6
94
5900 (USD)
Lit Lifestyle Portrait of Sean Turner - Eight Weddings Photography

Sean Turner is a wedding photographer based in the Rockies of the USA. With a BFA in Photographic Imaging, experience shooting weddings on the East Coast, and having relocated to Denver in 2012, he has a vast range of skills.

Sean Turner

Littleton in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
10
18
3300 (USD)
Kevin Bergthold, adventurous wedding photographer of Berg Berg Photography Studio

Kevin Bergthold is a professional photographer who has captured 200+ weddings and hundreds of portraits since 2004. With an alternative eye developed through skateboarding and punk rock, he and his wife, Michelle, started Berg Berg Photography in 2021.

Kevin Bergthold

Golden in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
4
1
19
3000 (USD)
Colorado adventure weddings, elopements and engagement photography by Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson, an acclaimed artistic wedding photojournalist, hails from Colorado. With an impressive portfolio spanning nine states, he seamlessly blends his expertise in street skating, fashion, and product photography, capturing heartfelt moments with a unique artistic...

Matt Wilson

Arvada in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
42
2
69
4000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement Photographer Carl Bower

Carl Bower, photojournalist and Pulitzer finalist, specializes in US destination weddings. He approaches them with a quiet presence to capture authentic moments. Carl looks to document natural interactions without direction, aiming to achieve personal and meaningful results...

Carl Bower

Denver in Colorado, US
41
2
21
3500 (USD)
Denver adventure wedding elopement photos by Jennifer Garza of Colorado

Jennifer Garza has been a Denver wedding photographer since 2014. Combining classic imagery with a photo-journalistic style and accentuated with creative lighting, unique perspectives, various angles, and bold colors, her photographs demonstrate her clients'...

Jennifer Garza

Commerce City in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
10
1
28
3500 (USD)
Colorado wedding photography by Kate Merrill

Kate Merrill

Denver in Colorado, US
1800 (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.
20
39
3500 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement images by Mark Creery of Colorado

Rocky Mountain-based wedding photojournalist Mark Creery has 20 years of experience. He tells his clients' wedding day story with style, capturing candid moments while connecting with people through his easy-going personality.

Mark Creery

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
65
1
154
3500 (USD)
Colorado engagements + wedding and elopement photography by Sean Lara

Sean Lara is a wedding photojournalist with a unique approach, blending creativity and storytelling to capture wedding day moments. Based in the Rocky Mountains, he is highly skilled in engagement portrait photography and artistic wedding portraits.

Sean Lara

Fort Collins in Colorado, US *Now booking Denver weddings.
140
35
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.
32
1
3
3
44
3000 (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 Denver weddings.
14
2
6
41
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.
3
16
2800 (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 Denver weddings.
6
2
13
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: Who are the best Denver wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Denver 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: 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.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Denver 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 Denver wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
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
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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 Denver WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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!

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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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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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