The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Ridgway, CO

My journey as a photographer started with taking photos of friends, old and new, at festivals. I fell in love with documenting the joyful energy at these events. Weddings and elopements remind me so much of those experiences- friends dancing together under the stars, laughter, speaking openly about love for one another, and truly enjoying life’s most meaningful moments. These days I draw a lot of my inspiration from the incredible mountain ranges all around me, but my biggest source of inspiration is my amazing clients and their connection with each other. That’s my story. Now I want to hear yours!

I have always loved the outdoors. You can find me hiking mountain passes, rock climbing, planning another trip to Mexico, nose buried in some travel guides, looking up cheap flights to Australia, or off on some crazy 3 week long road trip to the Canadian Rockies with my cousins. I will help guide you through the entire process of planning an amazing experience. You can trust me with your wedding day dreams & will give you my all in planning out every little detail for your elopement.

We are the photographer and craftsman: your adventurous and creative team in documenting your special moments and displaying them for years to come. As Crested Butte locals, we have the inside scoop on where to take the most scenic photos in the valley that will match the feel you want to capture in your images. You can trust that we’ll create a comfortable experience—for even the most camera-shy people—and you’ll walk away feeling overjoyed by the process. We would love to photograph your love story from proposal, engagement, elopement, or wedding in Colorado and around the world. We’ll travel for any event or portrait session, just ask!

Hey, I'm Amanda! I've been helping couples navigate the beautiful chaos of planning and photographing elopements across Colorado's Western Slope and Moab, Utah since 2015 (started the business in 2012!) I believe your wedding day should feel as good as it looks—which means comfortable, intentional, and entirely stress-free. Whether you need someone to guide you through the entire planning process or just want a photographer who gets it, I'm here to make sure your day unfolds exactly the way you envisioned. When I'm not helping couples plan and document their day, you can find me drinking chai tea and binge watching Gilmore Girls or Grey's!

I excel at storytelling and capturing candid shots dreams are made of. I specialize in capturing the truth of a moment and turning it into an immersive, jaw-dropping image. Who says you have to choose between intimate moments of connection or sweeping landscape photography? I’m here to give you both! And through an experience that whimsically blends the silly and sophisticated, you’re sure to savor every second. So, if you’re ready to have a photography experience unlike any other (and probably leave with a little bit of the mountain on the hem of your gown), buckle up! Let’s take this show off the road!

I have been photographing professionally since 2012 and proudly created a business that focuses on the storytelling abilities of captured moments through creative light and emotion. My love for film flows through my work, and although it is my job, it is my privilege to have the opportunity to work with such incredible individuals. To tell your unique story through a captured moment is simply what I live for.

I am a Colorado-based wedding & elopement photographer who travels documenting love stories worldwide! On the days I’m home, you will find me with my five little humans, my sweet + handsome husband & a cup of coffee. Exploring new places has always been a huge passion! Then photographing love became what I found myself the most drawn to. Documenting stories has led me to many destinations for weddings, and shoots! I would love for you to journey with me! Let's explore the downtown urbanscape or fly across the country or even internationally for an epic adventure, I want to make it a unique experience customized + tailored to your love.

We are Joe & Rhonda Hendricks, the owners of Elope Telluride. We do it all here, from the photography to planning to location scouting. We’ve been married 13 years, and have a son named Austin! For 10 years, we worked hard to establish a wedding successful wedding photography business in Nashville, TN before moving to Colorado. It was here that we decided to shift our business from the stressful wedding industry, to adventure elopements! Joe combined his award-winning wedding photography, with his talent for landscapes… and mountain elopement photography fit like a glove.

Let your epic adventure begin! As a Colorado wedding photographer for two decades I am dedicated to telling your story with fun and expertise. My team and I will work with you and your family to ensure you get those epic images that tell the story of you and your loved ones on your wedding day. My passion is for story-telling photography, capturing the true moments throughout the day. I am here to help you have the most fun and to create images that tell your unique story.

People are the most important element in my photography, and I believe that real emotions can't be faked. At every wedding my goal is for couples to actually enjoy their time in front of my camera -whether I'm directing them or letting events unfold naturally.

**Do not contact me on Zola, use my website** Well, hello there! I'm Katie. Okay, so where do I even begin to describe myself? Well, I'm a photographer (you've probably guessed that already), mountain mama, hiker, camper, "vanlifer" (or whatever), raging feminist, art school grad, dog petter, traveler, and all around life-enriching-experience-haver. I was born in Colorado and spend a good chunk of the year there, but I'm all over the Western US because I'm nomadic- ask me about anywhere, there's a good chance I know about some beautiful places to say your vows. **To contact me, visit my website at https://katiedawnphoto .com/**

Hi, I’m Claire, a wedding photographer based in Grand Junction, Colorado, just minutes from Palisade and the heart of Western Colorado’s wine country. I photograph weddings in a lifestyle, documentary style—focused on real moments, genuine connection, and honest storytelling—while still offering clear posing guidance when it’s needed.

Hello, I'm Tomi, a Wedding Photographer with over 500+ weddings under my belt. I live in Broomfield, Colorado with my amazing wife and my dog Teddy. I capture authentic, creative and emotionally driven wedding moments. My photography style has a mixture of unique candid photos combined with some traditionally posed shots, all edited with the more warm and true-to-life color editing style.



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

My husband and I come as a photo team! We feel your day should be captured your way! So we tailor our style and editing to each unique couple! It’s not about us, it’s about you. We will help you document what is most important to you, the way you envision! Just like you, we have felt awkward in front of the camera. We’ve had photos taken of us that we didn’t like. We will make sure you not only feel comfortable, but that you look good! We give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable.

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

My name is Ali Cushing; a NY-based photographer working in a blended documentary and editorial approach, emphasized with a cinematic method, and a personalized, true to life editing style. I am honored to be entrusted with depicting genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizing precious memories. I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

We are Amanda and Zac Haigh. We got married too! We are your typical Coloradoans that enjoy a good craft beer, and a long hike. We are Colorado wedding and elopement photographers and filmmakers. We want to go beyond that though-- we want to get to know you and your story. It deserves to be told authentically and beautifully. We are Forest Picture Company, and we are all about serving and creating beautiful images of our unique and adventurous couples in Colorado and anywhere you are! Do you want an experience that is fun and laid back? Well, grab a beer and stick around. We’re so excited you’re here.

I've been shooting weddings for almost 10 years. I often work with adventurous couples who look beyond what most of the wedding industry is selling and wanna start their own traditions. I've worked in huge east-coast ballrooms, on Mexican beaches, and at the edges of Moab cliffs. And I'll happily travel to wherever you're doing your own damn thing on your wedding day. I focus on capturing your favorite people in the world and giving you images that pull you right back into the feeling of the day. My style is natural, candid, and joyful, with some sassy editorial portraits and a whole lotta crazy dance floor shots.

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

My name is Saige and I'm a photographer from New York and residing in Colorado mostly. I love traveling and doing adventuring photography, I've been on the road for about 7 years exploring and traveling and photographing weddings for about 13 years. I graduated from Colorado Mountain College with my photography degree back in 2015. I Love to travel and am a perfect match for the laid back couples!

Evergreen Photo Co., led by Emily Cappelen, documents weddings and elopements across Colorado and Florida with a timeless, documentary-meets-editorial approach. Blending digital, 35mm film, and Super 8, her work feels effortless, nostalgic, and true-to-color, preserving each celebration exactly as it felt. Emily offers a personalized, supportive experience from the very first conversation to final gallery delivery, serving not just as your photographer, but as a steady, trusted presence throughout the day.

I believe in creating wedding photos that encapsulate the story of your day, from the big moments to the tiniest details and everything in between. Life is fleeting and you deserve photos that bottle up the magic of your day so those memories can be enjoyed for generations.

I am a California-based wedding photographer specializing in hybrid 35mm film and digital coverage for couples who value authentic, emotional storytelling. With over 10 years of experience, I takes a documentary approach—focusing on real moments, natural movement, and timeless imagery. Based in California, I offer fully customizable, a la carte collections including full-day wedding coverage, intimate elopements, engagement sessions, additional photographers, and optional Super 8 films. My work is ideal for laid-back, intentional couples drawn to the texture and nostalgia of film with the reliability of digital.

Photographer of weddings, elopements, portraits, and various other things.📍Denver, Colorado • Front Range • & Beyond

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself, Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Looking for top-level budget friendly local photographer? We proudly hold a 100% 5-star rating from over 17,000 weddings nationwide, making us a trusted choice for capturing your special moments. Why spend thousands when you can get exceptional quality for much less? Our wedding photography begins at $499. We specialize in natural-color photography and provide a custom online album to easily share your memories with family and friends, and we offer wholesale prices on professional prints as well! . We also provide local DJs and video services with budget-friendly packages to complete your celebration.

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

Emberlight Media has been preserving memories for all of life’s precious major events since 1999. Our work has been featured at venues, on several websites and in numerous national and international magazines.