Colorado Elopement Photographer

Also serving Moab, Utah

The Adventure Wedding & Elopement Photographer Your Love Deserves

Creating your elopement experience that turns the feelings in your heart into memories in
nature

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This Is Your Adventure/Elopement/ Wedding Day Of A Lifetime

It all starts as a daydream.

A feeling that maybe your wedding day could be something different Something smaller. Simpler. Still just as special, and set somewhere stunning. Just the two of you, fully present for the moment when you say, “I do”.

If you’re craving wide open space, true privacy, and a view that takes your breath away

Why let anything get in the way of that?

Because you could spend a year planning a party for everyone else, or plan an adventure of a lifetime.

Eloping is not just a way to get married. It’s an experience you’ll look back on for the rest of your lives. And a story you’ll be proud to tell over and over.

I know how it feels to experience an elopement day I’m proud of (I eloped, too!). I want the same for you. And I’m here to make that happen as your Colorado elopement photographer (who knows Moab, too).

We literally just had an awesome day that was as stress-free as any wedding day could possibly be”

– Landon & Brenna, about their elopement experience

“Her eye for scenery is incredible; she captured views and emotions we didn’t even realize were happening in the moment.”

– Amy & Jon, about their elopement photos

You know what? That’s how I want you to feel about your elopement & your elopement photos, because how it feels and how it looks both matter. Even if you’ve never done any kind of trip like this before, I’m here to make sure that your elopement is 100% your own, captured in the most beautiful way possible.

Your Colorado Elopement Photographer & Planning Partner

(Also frequently found just down the road in Moab, Utah)

You don’t have to explain why a big wedding isn’t your thing. You just need someone who gets it, and knows how to turn that into the best decision you’ll ever make.

Hi, I’m Kelly (the someone who gets it)

As your elopement photographer & planning partner, I bring an artistic eye for meaningful moments, a calming presence to keep you grounded, and the kind of local insight that only comes from actually living here. All to help bring this dream elopement of yours to life.

When I explain to people what my job is, I tell them it all started in 2016. Then I eagerly tell them my own elopement story.

I just want that for all of my couples: an elopement day worth telling over and over.

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Why Hire Me As Your Elopement Photographer?

Here’s everything you’ll get when you hire me for your elopement:

*BTW…you won’t find anyone else who offers all of this*

“How to Elope” Planning Guide (for ILA couples only)
Elopement Packing Checklist
Custom Location Suggestions
Access to my Vendor List
24 Hour Sneak Peeks
Permit Research & Filing
Permit Cost Covered by Me
Star Photography
Custom Day-Of Timeline
Marriage License Guidance
Quick Photo Delivery
Optional Video Add-On
Borrow Items from my Gear Garage
No Additional Travel Fees (I live here)
Unlimited Planning Check-ins & Ongoing Support
Guided Photography with Natural Direction
Premium Albums, Handcrafted and Easy to Order
Mini Motion GIF’s
Your Own Private Online Gallery
Professionally Edited High Resolution Photos
Custom Elopement Experience Ideas
Easy & Quick Print Orders
All the Types of Photos (candids, wide shots, details, & more)
Complimentary Album Design
Wedding Attire Advice & Recs
3-Day Buffer Room
Officiant Services (if needed)
Direct Access to Me, Anytime
Award-Winning Photography

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Elopements That I Brought To Life, And Photographed

Desert Dreams | Moab, Utah Adventure Elopement

From mountain peaks to otherworldly desert vistas to wildflower fields to sparkling starry skies

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Want To Hire Kelly To Be Your Adventure Elopement Photographer?

Step 1: Let’s Chat

We’ll meet on a video call so I can learn more about you two and your wants for your elopement. You can ask me anything, and I’ll walk you through exactly how I help bring elopements to life, start to finish.

Step 2: Planning Begins

Once you’re booked, I’ll kick off the planning process with guides, resources, and location ideas tailored just for you. After years of helping couples do this their way, I’ve honed a system that makes everything feel doable, and genuinely fun.

Step 3: The Big Day

We’ll stay in touch all the way up to your elopement. When the day comes, you’ll get married somewhere beautiful with photos to match, and memories that feel just like you.

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“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! My husband and I always knew a traditional wedding wasn’t for us. We wanted something laid-back, personal, and out in nature with our dog by our side. Kelly understood that immediately and made our vision feel completely natural and totally us.

Kelly was warm, friendly, and instantly matched our easygoing vibe. We reached out and said we were hoping to elope when the aspens were yellow, and she found us multiple location options that would work with the timing. Three weeks later we were there!

From helping us find the perfect photo spots to guiding us through woods, mountainsides, and tall grasses, Kelly made every moment feel effortless. Her eye for scenery is incredible; she captured views and emotions we didn’t even realize were happening in the moment.

And we have to give her extra credit for being so great with our dog! She included him in everything, and we ended up with some truly amazing photos of him that we’ll cherish forever.

If you’re looking for an adventure elopement photographer who just gets it- someone who’s talented, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in creating an unforgettable experience – Kelly is the one. We’re so grateful we found her.”

Amy & Jon

Want to get an idea of what it’s like planning an elopement before reaching out?

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The Places And Pieces Of Adventure Elopements

What it is

Where it happens

What is can look like

As your adventure elopement photographer, I loudly and proudly promise that I…

I am committed to inclusivity and to you

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Will always stand up and support my LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC friends, couples, and family members

Stand for equality for all humans

Do NOT support elopement photographers, planners, or any other vendors in the wedding industry who have discriminatory practices. Y’all can see yourselves out. Bye!

Will always call out discrimination when I see it in the industry Believe that LGBTQIA+ rights are HUMAN rights

Believe that LGBTQIA+ rights are HUMAN rights

Believe that Black Lives Matter

All cultures, colors, creeds, abilities, experiences and ways of being are welcome. No exceptions.

If You’re Drawn To Wild Landscapes And Quieter Moments, You’re In The Right Hands

I absolutely love showing couples the spots that magnify what they’re already feeling on their wedding day. It’s why I’m so grateful to call Grand Junction, CO, home – a city close to the mountains of Colorado and only 30 miles from the deserts of Utah.

Colorado state and Moab, Utah are where I live, adventure, and photograph. When you book with me, you tap into my wealth of local knowledge that goes beyond the popular national park spots. I’ll guide you to often free, unforgettable hidden gems tucked away far from the eyes of curious tourists.

To me, these places are both an escape and a home, and I think you’ll feel the same way.

These are those places for me…