Business Details
24 Years
experience
Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographers
We are a husband-and-wife photography team dedicated to capturing authentic moments for couples who value genuine experiences over staged poses. Since 2002, we have specialized in mountain weddings across Colorado, prioritizing unobtrusive documentation to let couples fully engage with their celebration. Our approach emphasizes building trust with clients, ensuring their personalities and emotions shine through in every image. With over two decades of combined experience, we focus on creating timeless photographs that preserve the essence of each event. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the final product, as we strive to make the entire process enjoyable and stress-free for every couple.We believe photography should reflect the true spirit of a relationship, not just aesthetics. Our work has been featured in numerous publications, but our greatest reward remains the joy our clients feel when reliving their memories through our images. We serve couples who appreciate artistry, natural beauty, and a relaxed yet professional approach to wedding documentation. Our unique nomadic lifestyle allows us to intimately understand Colorado's mountain landscapes, enhancing our ability to create stunning, location-driven photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Engagement Photos
Destination Weddings
Photo Albums
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unobtrusive mountain wedding photography since 2002
- Our relaxed approach lets couples enjoy their celebration naturally
- We focus on emotional storytelling through award-winning photojournalism
- We offer personalized guidance from initial consultation to final delivery
- Our nomadic lifestyle gives deep local knowledge of Colorado's landscapes
What people say
INCREDIBLE
100% recommend
Fun and easy
Authentic moments
Breathtaking quality
Services
Wedding Photography
We document mountain weddings with a photojournalistic approach, capturing candid moments and emotional connections without interrupting your celebration. Our unobtrusive style lets couples naturally interact while we preserve authentic memories. Every package includes full-day coverage, online gallery delivery, and print rights for timeless keepsakes.
Portrait Sessions
We create natural, emotive portraits that reflect your unique relationship through scenic mountain backdrops. Sessions focus on genuine interactions rather than stiff posing, resulting in images that feel authentic and personal. Options include engagement sessions, anniversary portraits, and family photography.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in mountain destination weddings across Colorado's most beautiful locations. Our experience with remote venues ensures seamless execution regardless of location. Services include location scouting, timeline coordination, and local vendor recommendations for stress-free planning.
People
Michele
Photographer
Co-founder with over 20 years of mountain wedding photography experience, specializing in capturing candid moments and emotional storytelling through natural light techniques.
Mark
Photographer
Co-founder and creative partner since 2002, bringing technical expertise and a photojournalistic approach to every wedding, with deep knowledge of Colorado's mountain landscapes.
Questions
Do you travel for weddings outside Colorado?
While we specialize in Colorado mountain venues, we're happy to travel for destination weddings. Our nomadic lifestyle makes us adaptable to various locations.
How do you handle low-light mountain conditions?
Our expertise in natural light photography ensures quality images throughout the day, with optional off-camera lighting for evening receptions.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, online gallery access, and print rights. Custom options available for elopements and smaller events.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 8-10 weeks, with sneak peeks available within 48 hours. Portrait sessions are delivered within 2 weeks.
Can we request specific photo styles?
We blend documentary-style photography with subtle direction for portraits. Your preferences are discussed during pre-wedding consultations to ensure alignment.
Reviews (6)
Sara Ely
May 14, 2022
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From our very first conversation, I knew Michele was going to be amazing to work with. And she most definitely was! She put so much thought and effort into the prep even before the wedding and it made it all so easy and seamless. I can get a little uncomfortable having my picture taken and was nervous about all the photos but I seriously had the best time! Michele was so personable that it felt like having an old friend there with you : AND THE PHOTOS.they are incredible!
She listened to what we wanted and gave us the most beautiful gift with these photos! Seriously I beam from ear to ear every time I look at them. I wanted to remember all the love and joy from that day and now I will be able to forever! Thank you Michele, a million times thank you! You are so talented and it was so special having you share our day with us!
She listened to what we wanted and gave us the most beautiful gift with these photos! Seriously I beam from ear to ear every time I look at them. I wanted to remember all the love and joy from that day and now I will be able to forever! Thank you Michele, a million times thank you! You are so talented and it was so special having you share our day with us!
Chris Missroon
Nov 23, 2021
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My bride and I have only great things to say about working with Michele! From our first meeting, working with her has been an absolute pleasure. She was very interested in who we are and what was important to us in our wedding photos. Michele went to great effort to make sure we were organized ahead of our wedding day, and as a result we got all the photos we wanted of family, friends, and all the big moments of the day in a very natural way. We highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her in the future!
Erica Russo
Aug 13, 2021
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Michele was amazing to work with and caught every little aspect of our wedding day(s), even stuff I didn't see! We postponed the big party due to covid but still went on with a tiny ceremony, Michele captured such great photos that we could share with family and friends that could not be there. Last month we had the actually wedding party, Michele captured everything, people smiling and having a great time, the details of decor, family portraits and wedding party portraits, etc! She is so easy to work with, super responsive, and super talented! Highly recommend having Michele photograph your wedding, elopement, whatever it may be :)
Kelsey Repine
Jul 20, 2021
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Where to start with Michele from Once West? She's beyond friendly, professional, funny, and great to be around. Most importantly, her photos are beyond gorgeous. I wanted to work with Michele because her style of "live and experience your wedding day, and I'll capture photos along the way" was exactly what I wanted. On the actual wedding day, she took beautiful portraits of our family and friends, but my favorite photos are the ones Michele captured of the small, candid moments of our family and friends.
I would 100000000% recommend Michele to anyone looking to capture important moments. I cant wait to work with her again in the future! Thanks Michele for being with us on our wedding day, we are so grateful!
I would 100000000% recommend Michele to anyone looking to capture important moments. I cant wait to work with her again in the future! Thanks Michele for being with us on our wedding day, we are so grateful!
Madison Sarah Kittleson Marks
Jul 14, 2021
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Michele from Once West was so amazing we used her twice! Once during a private ceremony at the beginning of the pandemic and a second time during our celebration the following year. Both times her photos were absolutely stunning! Michele made both of us feel incredibly comfortable, which is atypically of both my wife and I when we are getting our photos taken. She was incredibly communicative and flexible around our needs.
The photos she took were fantastic and we have received a deluge of compliments from our guests. She even sent us some printed photos in addition to our online gallery. We would highly recommend her and use her again if we ever had a need!
The photos she took were fantastic and we have received a deluge of compliments from our guests. She even sent us some printed photos in addition to our online gallery. We would highly recommend her and use her again if we ever had a need!
Julia Baldwin Taylor
Oct 31, 2020
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I hired Michele to do a personal brand shoot and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! She went above and beyond in every way possible. I felt like she just "got" me and we clicked. I felt completely at ease and she made me laugh, which created such natural photos. She absolutely captured my true essence - I actually cried when I saw my photos because they felt so authentic. Not to mention, she shot a LOT and I ended up with WAY more photos than I expected.
I WISH I had hired Michele for my 2013 wedding, and I will absolutely be hiring her for a lifestyle anniversary shoot with my husband in the near future. I highly recommend investing in photography with Michele - you won't be disappointed!
I WISH I had hired Michele for my 2013 wedding, and I will absolutely be hiring her for a lifestyle anniversary shoot with my husband in the near future. I highly recommend investing in photography with Michele - you won't be disappointed!
