Hiring a Colorado Wedding Photographer for Your Elopement
Colorado is by far one of the most popular states to elope together. There are a ton of options when it comes to where you can elope in Colorado, and these photographers are pros at navigating Colorado’s terrain, weather, and permitting system.
Many locations in Colorado are well protected, so it’s important to team up with one of our members who is trained in protecting public lands. Luckily for you, many of our photographers are LNT certified!
Colorado Elopement Photographer Costs
The cost of photographers in Colorado will vary, depending on what you want and what they offer in their photography packages. In Colorado, you’ll find photographers charging from $4,000- $10,000 for elopement coverage.
When it comes to determining price, the main factor is how many hours of coverage you’re looking for. The more hours (or even days) you want your photographer to tag along, the more expensive it is. We have had multiple couples plan multi-day Colorado wedding adventures exploring mountains, and rugged terrains on 4X4s, and exchanging vows at an alpine lake.
If you are planning an elopement with a photographer at one of Colorado’s national parks, then you may have to account for travel expenses in your elopement budget.
Elopement Photographer Cost Examples:
- Commitment ceremony photos at a small Colorado wedding venue and portraits after the ceremony. – $4,000
- Self Solemnization ceremony at Sapphire Point plus portraits at 2 additional locations near the ceremony. – $6,500
- Elopement ceremony in Rocky Mountain National Park with portraits after at multiple locations all day, with additional portraits the following day at Great Sand Dunes National Park.– $10,000
Keep in mind these are estimates and every photographer has their prices set.
What Your Elopement Photographer May Include in Your Package
Elopement photographers are more hands-on and tend to wear more “hats” when compared to traditional wedding photographers. When it comes to eloping, elopement photographers in Colorado also serve as planners in the sense they are your guide throughout your adventure.
This is why we highly recommend teaming up with a local Colorado vendor for your elopement to make sure the planning process and wedding day go smoothly. When you meet with your photographer, it’s important to ask, “What’s included in your Colorado elopement package?”
Here are some things that may be included in your photography package:
- Travel expenses
- Location scouting
- Timeline planning
- Permit and leave no trace guidance
- Set up and take down assistance for decorations
- Officiant and witness protocol
- Multi-day elopement adventure
- Inclusive packages with all vendors you’ll need
- Guidance for travel and accommodations
- Wedding albums
Remember: not all photographers will include everything from this list in their packages.
