Colorado Elopement Photographer
Epic elopement experiences for adventurous couples.
What if I said you’re allowed to ditch the stress and choose a wedding day that feels like you?
I help couples (just like you) choose to make their elopement day intentional, unique, and adventurous.
Picture this: you hike up a winding mountain trail before the sun rises to read handwritten vows beneath a rushing waterfall, take a Jeep adventure to a secluded alpine lake to pop celebratory champagne (or share a local IPA), then conclude your elopement day with photos under a starry night sky. Get excited because, you can have all that for your elopement day and more.
Despite popular opinion, planning your wedding day should be fun, not stressful. You can absolutely drop the pressure and expectation of a wedding day that doesn’t feel like you and instead experience the elopement of your dreams.
So what do you say, are you ready to feel excited about your wedding day again?
Your elopement adventure starts here.
Your elopement should be an experience, not just a few photos.
News flash! An elopement is NOT just a mini version of a traditional wedding. Elopements have come a long way since the days of running off to Vegas to secretly get married by an Elvis impersonator.
I’ve helped couples in your shoes plan and capture the elopement days of their dreams. Because I do more than show up and take pretty pictures.
Not sure where in Colorado to elope? How to choose your vendors? What activities to include? How to get your marriage license? Which season is best for you?
I help you answer all these questions and more! You need more than a photographer for your big day—you need an elopement expert and longtime local to help you every step of the way.
Every Elopement Package Includes
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Photography and Videography
I offer customized photography packages with no hidden fees. I also offer affordable videography packages for couples who want a short highlight video of their day. Coverage ranges from 4-hour packages to multi-day packages. Packages available in Colorado + beyond.
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Customized Location Guides
Each couple receives a personalized location guide based on their dream setting. I’m local to the mountains and have lived in Colorado for over a decade. I love sharing my most secluded hidden gem Colorado locations with my elopement couples!
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Elopement Planning Guide
My couples all receive my VIP Elopement Planning Guide, which includes over 60 pages of resources and tips for choosing your location, activity planning, unique details to include, packing lists, permits and logistics, travel hacks, and more!
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Vendor Recommendations
I take the guesswork (and endless internet searches) out of finding your dream elopement vendors for things like hair and makeup, florals, lodging, restaurants, private chefs and catering, activity guides, equipment and gear rentals, and much more.
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Activity Planning
Your elopement isn’t just another day, which is why I love including activities that help tell the your unique story! I help brainstorm and plan activities to make your elopement feel like an experience! Whether you want to hike, bike, picnic, or just lounge, I’m here for it!
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Timeline Creation
I create your full elopement day timeline incorporating your dream locations with logistics, best times for light, and weather forecasts, shot lists, and more, so you can just show up and enjoy your best day without the stress of having to plan your own day!
Hey new friend, I’m Alex!
Colorado Elopement Photographer and Videographer
I know about elopements firsthand because I eloped too! My husband and I are introverts and felt overwhelmed planning a wedding that didn’t feel like us, so we traded tradition and expectation for cold pizza and vows beneath a secret waterfall. And while planning my own elopement, I realized it how incredible it would be to plan and capture elopements for other couples experiencing the same feelings about traditional weddings.
I’ve lived in Colorado for over a decade and before I started this business, I was spending every free second hiking these trails, driving these dirt roads, sleeping in a tiny tent 6 miles into the wilderness with just my dogs in tow, waking up at 3 am to take photos of the Milky Way, and lugging my camera gear on my back all the way. I know these areas because I’ve been there and experienced all of these amazing things that I want to share with you.
I’m not just your elopement photographer; I’m your storyteller, wedding/elopement planner, mountain guide, ultimate hype woman, dog petter, dance-party enthusiast, and so much more!
So if you’re ready to experience your perfect day with your perfect person, hit me up. Let’s do this thing!
The Next Steps for your Dream Elopement
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Send an inquiry through my contact form with as much detail as you can give! I’ll reply within 48 hrs. If you don’t hear from me, please email me at hello@mountaintimephoto.com!
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I love for us to hop on a video call we can get to know each other. No strings attached—just a quick chat see if we’re a good fit!
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After our call, I send over a proposal for you to go over together. Once the contract is signed and booking retainer paid, your date is secured and we get to planning!
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I send you my VIP elopement guide, a planing questionnaire, your customized location guide, vendor recommendations, packing lists, etc. Then I start on your activity planning and timeline creation so you can just show up and experience your best day!
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Now for the fun part—showing up and having the best day ever with the love of your life…while I take epic photos!
Free Elopement Planning Resources
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How to Elope in Colorado
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Adventure Elopement Packing Guide
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Planning a Dog-Friendly Elopement
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How to Plan a Ski Elopement
Mountain Time Photo Core Values
Authenticity Over Expectation
Your wedding day should be for you. I see too many people having big, traditional weddings even though it doesn’t feel like them because of external expectations and pressure from outside parties. I’m here to help you create a perfect day that feels authentically you.
Experiences Not Stress
I truly believe that there is healing in nature. By creating a day centered around you and your partner enjoying the the incredible beauty and experiences around you, you’ll feel your stress melt away and be able to truly be present and enjoy one of the most important days of your life.
Adventure for All
This is a safe space for everyone. There is no room for discrimination, hatred, or bigotry here. Mountain Time Photo celebrates all love and all humans. LGBTQIA+ affirming. All religions, races, ethnicities, beliefs, and loves welcome and celebrated here—now and always.
2024 Travel Dates
There are discounts available for intimate weddings or elopements booked in these locations during these times!
Contact me & let's start planning your dream elopement in one of these amazing locations!
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Moab, San Rafael Swell, Lake Powell
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Cannon Beach, Astoria, Brookings, etc.
Addie and Brian
“We cannot recommend Alex enough. She's an amazing photographer, planner, human, and dog-lover. Alex constantly went above and beyond for every aspect of planning our elopement and we can't wait for her to do family photographs in the future!”
