If you are planning a wedding in Colorado, finding the best photographer to tell your love story is essential.
From magnificent, rocky mountains to luxurious ski resorts to historic mansions, Colorado is filled with one-of-a-kind places to get married and document your love in pictures.
However, it is important to work with a photographer who understands your vision and makes you feel at ease.
In order to help you in your quest, we’ve searched and compiled a list of the very best wedding photographers in Colorado.
Madison Leigh Creative
Based in beautiful Vail, Madison is a lifestyle and event photographer who specializes in weddings and elopements.
If you and your fiancé have an adventurous spirit and don’t mind a little hiking through the woods, you will make photo magic with Madison. However, if the city streets are more your domain, Madison will still capture you in your best light.
All of her images are playful and filled with spur-of-the-moment fun. These are the kind of photographs you look back on and feel the same emotion flooding back as if it were yesterday.
Find Madison Leigh Creative at Madison Leigh Creative or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Ashley Taylor Photography
Ashley is the wedding photographer for couples who live every moment to the fullest.
We are lucky to have her in Colorado, but she also travels around the world to photograph incredible weddings and emotional elopements.
Her mission is to capture the in-between moments that are filled with raw emotion. She believes these moments are what make wedding pictures timeless and bring a wedding album to life.
However, she also knows the value of a great posed shot. Couples love working with Ashley not just because of her talents and style, but also because of her work ethic and great personality.
Shea McGrath Photography
Shea and Jacob are the husband and wife team behind Shea McGrath Photography.
They photograph weddings throughout the Rocky Mountain region but reserve a special place in their hearts for Colorado.
Instead of focusing on the “big moments” throughout your wedding, Shea and Jacob take a photojournalistic approach to wedding photography.
As visual storytellers, their goal is to tell the tale of your wedding day through authentic images that are uniquely you.
Check out their incredible work in Denver on Instagram!
Mikayla Renee Photo
If you are planning a laidback elopement in the Colorado Springs area, you have to look at Mikayla’s online portfolio.
Her images have an ultra couple-couple quality that says, “we ran away to the mountains and did a thing”.
She believes there are no silly ideas and that your elopement should be absolutely stress-free. You can see how comfortable couples feel in front of her camera.
Although her work out of Colorado Springs is gorgeous, she also provides her services in Crested Butte, Buena Vista, Telluride, Aspen, and all the off-the-beaten-path places in Colorado.
Erin Winter Photography
Erin is a Colorado Springs family and wedding photographer who is willing to travel to Denver and other destinations across the country.
Erin has a passion for serving others and uses this skill in every single one of her photography experiences.
Her goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible in front of the camera and capture your authentic emotions.
As a family photographer, she has lots of experience working with people of all age groups. So, if you are planning to have children be a part of your wedding, Erin is a great choice.
Leah Goetzel Photography
Currently located in Denver, Leah is the woman behind the lens at Leah Goetzel Photography. She takes bold, vibrant wedding photos that feel as colorful as the personalities of her subjects.
She makes it clear that her business is all about “fun photos for fun people” and her photography style is so lively.
If you often feel awkward in pictures and want someone who can completely take the pain out of the photographic experience, you will love working with Leah.
Hannah Fellows Photography
Chase adventures and climb the highest mountains with Hannah, an adventure elopement, intimate wedding, and family photographer in Colorado.
Although she works out of Colorado Springs, Hannah is ready and willing to travel.
She believes in simplicity and that good posed or candid photos require trust between the photographer and the subjects.
Hannah will capture you as you are and celebrate all the beautiful and charming quirks and imperfections that make you yourself.
Sarah Roshan Photography
For couples planning an outdoor wedding in Colorado’s stunning scenery, Sarah is the professional photographer of your dreams.
While she works with couples throughout Colorado, she calls Denver home.
Sarah’s goal is to make you look as good as you feel and to immortalize the memories in each candid moment.
Her style is crisp and clean with a focus on telling your story through a collection of images (not just one great shot).
While she photographs in the great outdoors, she also produces great work at luxury resorts and high-end reception venues.
Thistle & Pine Photography
Mandie is the whimsical photographer who makes magic at Thistle & Pine Photography. Her style is bright and colorful with plenty of room to be your own individual self.
It is her goal to capture the moments when your heart skips a beat – when you feel most connected to your partner and in awe of the world around you.
Whether you are an adventurous couple or feel most at ease in a comfy bookstore, you will find a good fit with Mandie. Former clients love how her editing accentuates small details and helps tell your love story.
Lena Gill Photography & Films
Lena is an award-winning, professional photographer based out of Colorado. However, she travels worldwide for engagement, proposal, and wedding shoots.
As a Colorado native, she knows all of the hidden gems and is happy to help you find other great vendors or wedding planners.
Whether you want to pose up a storm on a ski lift or you don’t even want to know she’s taking pictures, Lena can work with you.
She will make sure your photographic experience is easy, fun, and filled with Colorado mountain beauty.
Allison Easterling Photography
Calling all Denver couples! If you are looking for a modern wedding photographer with a light and bright style, Allison will check all of your boxes.
Although she calls Denver home, Allison works all over Colorado and travels worldwide. With over 13 years of experience, she knows how to create timeless, elegant images out of your special moments.
You don’t need to scale a mountainside to get amazing pictures if you choose Allison to photograph your engagement session or wedding day.
Kira Whitney Photography
Kira is a Denver-based personal brand and family photographer who also provides fantastic wedding photography services.
Her goal is to use photography to connect all of the people who participate in your wedding day, whether they are family members, beloved friends, or new in-laws.
These are the kinds of pictures that people who couldn’t attend your wedding will love looking at with you.
Her style is clean and bright (you can see her background in personal branding), but she also goes out of her way to capture your unique personality.
Rachel Beckwith Photography
Rachel is the best intimate wedding and elopement photographer for couples who have always felt most alive in the great outdoors.
Rachel calls herself an “elopement guide” because she offers so much on top of her amazing photos.
She has tons of resources to give couples thinking of eloping in the mountains and knows how to make this experience low-stress.
Her beautiful photos stand out because of the way she captures real moments in wild places.
Jen Lints Photography
Jen is a talented photographer who is based out of Colorado Springs and captures timeless images that bring out each person’s natural beauty.
Her mission is to capture the in-between moments that talk your breath away when you look back on them. She creates the kind of images that make you miss the person when they’re not with you.
Her aesthetic is warm with plenty of natural light and a focus on people. Her wedding portraits are especially beautiful and you can see the feelings behind them shining through the images.
Kate Thomas Photography
Located in Colorado Springs, Kate provides wedding and portrait photography across Colorado.
She loves the beauty of the Colorado mountains and works with couples who want to tell their authentic stories in the majesty of the outdoors. That being said, she also works with couples who prefer a traditional chapel or a temperature-controlled barn.
If you are planning a mountain wedding, Kate will go above and beyond to ensure you have an enjoyable experience.
Lyndsey Leach Photography
For couples who march to their own beat and are looking for someone who can capture their unique personalities, Lyndsey is the perfect fit.
When you look at her wedding portfolio, you instantly get we’re-different-and-we-love-it vibes.
These are people who live in the moment, don’t care what the world thinks, and love each other to the moon and back. If this is your vibe; you’ve just found your wedding photographer.
Her aesthetic is moody and raw with beautiful color toning. She believes all love is true love and accepts you as you are.
Meraki Photo Co
Providing portrait, wedding, and elopement services in Colorado and beyond, Annaleisa is the creative behind Meraki Photo Co.
Her images hit the sweet spot between refined and raw aka you’ll look great, but it won’t feel like you’re looking at someone else in your wedding portraits.
Annaleisa’s mission is to give you every type of shot. You’ll have candid wedding photos at the wedding reception, late-night celebrations, and getting ready.
But, you will also have images of you and your spouse that look like pure art. And, for your parents, you’ll have beautifully posed stills that you’ll love too.
