Elopement & Intimate Wedding Photography
In Colorado

For couples who want stunning backdrops without the all day hike

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HOW THIS WHOLE THING GOES DOWN

A bride and groom in a small boat on a lake, celebrating their marriage; the boat has a 'Just Married' sign and orange decorations, with cans tied to the back, and autumn trees in the background.
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You’re not doing a big ballroom and saying your vows in front of hundreds. You’re driving a little, adventuring a lot (whatever that means to you), maybe bringing cake. You choose the moments, the location, the chaos, the cozy, the epic. You get the idea.

1. Ditch the rulebook    

and celebrate your way  

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2. I help you dream it up, plan it

    out, and make it feel easy    

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Permits? Check! Timing? Figured out. Lighting, views, Colorado’s unpredictable weather? Already on it. You just show up, breathe, sip your coffee (or tequila, no judgement, can I have some?), and let everything fall into place.

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A smiling woman with blonde hair offers a cup with a straw to a man with a beard, who is leaning toward the cup. The woman is wearing a grey blazer with star patterns, and the man is dressed in a black jacket with a boutonniere. The background is black, and there are star-shaped cutouts around them.

Between the views, the snacks, and the ‘wait, did that just happen?’ moments… somehow it all adds up to a day you didn’t even know you wanted.

3. We make it ridiculously yours

“Kimberly made every moment of our elopement so fun and special. My husband, who HATES having his picture taken had nothing but fabulous things to say about our elopement day and how for once he actually LIKED to have his pictures taken! It was so fun and comfortable, every moment felt like we had known each other forever. I couldn’t recommend Kimberly enough to anyone wanting to elope.” - Jadyn + Dakota

A couple celebrates after their wedding at Top of the Pines wedding venue in Ridgway, Colorado
A bride and groom hold hands after a winter wedding in Telluride
Wildflower Elopement at an alpine lake
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If adventure to you means mountain views, cozy cabins, and zero hiking pressure… Let’s do that instead.

Uhm heck yes your elopement can be adventurous and easy. Yes you can say your vows by a lake, in a field, or outside your Airbnb while your dog rolls in the grass. That shit still counts. It’s still epic (can I say, even more so?).

Let’s plan a day that feels real. Equal parts breathtaking and comfortable. Fewer logistics, more connection. Less “are we lost?” and more “holy crap, look at that view.”

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A couple elopes at Brainard Lake Recreation Area outside of Denver Colorado during sunrise
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We’re probs a Good Fit If You Want to Elope in Colorado and are Looking for…

  • Easy, No Hike Adventures: If your dream day is mountain views with zero wheezing, we’re already besties.

  • Connection With Loved Ones: 100+ guests? Hard pass. But your favorite humans (and pups)? Absolutely.

  • All of the Local Knowledge: I spend an unhealthy amount of time wandering around this state soooo when you want that easy access alpine lake that you’re pretty much guaranteed no ones gonna be at on a weekday? I know just the spot.

  • Ridiculously Helpful Planning: Like an overwhelming obnoxious amount of assistance. From permits, timelines, vendors, to where should we eat after? (because, priorities).

  • Pet-Friendly Options: Everything’s better with dogs involved!

  • Dope images: Obviously you’re here for the jaw dropping photos SO I’ll be there catching the real stuff too.

LGBTQ+ Elopement Photographer in Colorado

“We decided to elope less than a week before and Kimberly made everything completely effortless.”

How to Elope in Colorado:

If you want a photographer who feels less like a stranger and more like the overly enthusiastic friend who shows up with snacks, good playlists, and zero judgment for your pre-vow nerves…Hi. That’s me.

Howdy I’m

Kimberly

Kimberly Crist Photography a licensed and insured wedding and elopement photographer out of Denver that travels around Colorado for free
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I want you to have a wedding day that feels like you: cozy, beautiful, a little chaotic in the best way, and full of holy crap this is happening moments you really really really want to remember forever.

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Real Testimonials

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V+J

★★★★★

“Beyond Amazing Photographer! There is seriously no words to describe her skills, passion and kindness she showed us. Our pictures truly show our true selves in the best form.”

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J+K

★★★★★

“Kim is kind and thoughtful, she is silly and confident. She knows how to make people feel comfortable in front of a camera, even if you feel awkward having your picture taken. she has captured my pure joy and happiness so well. Her photography skills have helped me find more confidence in myself and she has captured two of the most important days of my life this far. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!”

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R+A

★★★★★

“From initial request to getting our gallery Kim communicated with us the whole time, even before getting out there sending us resources ranging from what colors compliment the scenery to location temperature ranges and weather it was all so helpful. Kim is so patient and fun to work with we never felt awkward or like we were posing for pictures it just felt like we were out hiking through gorgeous locations with friends. “