Weddings
for Couples Creating Authentic Celebrations
Photography + Expert Guidance for Intentional, Off-Beat Weddings
Wedding Photography + Expert Guidance for Intentional, Off-Beat Weddings
You started planning a traditional wedding and realized... this doesn't feel like us.
You don't want a wedding that looks like everyone else's Pinterest board.
The idea of performing for 150 people you barely know sounds exhausting.
You'd rather invest in an incredible experience with the people who actually matter than blow the budget on centerpieces nobody remembers.
If this resonates, you're in the right place.
I specialize in intimate, off-beat weddings for couples who:
- Care more about how the day feels than how it looks
- Want their day to feel like an ode to who they actually are
- Value experience over performative traditions
- Are creating something intentional, not following someone else's script
With 13+ years of experience photographing weddings across Colorado and Moab, I bring more than just a camera—I bring insider knowledge, vendor connections, and the kind of guidance that comes from working with 350+ couples.
Whether you're LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, introverted, or just done with wedding industry expectations - you're welcome here.
"THANK YOU! You exceeded expectations and made us feel supported along the planning journey, and your philosophy of couples doing whatever the heck they want encouraged us to switch venues and have the most authentically-us, scenic micro wedding of our dreams that you captured beautifully."
-Jenna & Logan
IMAGINE YOUR WEDDING DAY…
Imagine your wedding day... every moment wonderful yet feeling a little too fast. You wish you could slow down time.
Imagine feeling fully comfortable in front of the camera, knowing your photographer will gently guide you to look your best.
Imagine having a professional who is a fly on the wall to capture the day as it unfolds so you can relive it over and over.
Imagine having access to 13+ years of wedding expertise—vendor recommendations, timeline advice, and planning guidance that helps you avoid common pitfalls and feel confident throughout the process.
Imagine enjoying the intentional celebration you’ve created with a pro to help you craft the perfect timeline and family formal list so you can enjoy your day.
Imagine planning your favorite day, regardless of what others think, and fully enjoying every moment because you know the experience matters more than the aesthetic.
Sound pretty great?
YOUR WEDDING DAY SHOULD feel easy
With my storytelling heart and 13+ years of experience leading wedding days, you'll have everything under control, and someone on your side if you need it.
Wedding Photo Gallery
I hear this constantly.
And after spending the day together, couples always tell me how natural and easy it felt.
"We're awkward in Photos"
When you're comfortable with the people you're with and genuinely enjoying yourself, everything else falls into place.
I'm not here to pose you for hours or make you perform. I'll gently guide you to look your best (so you know what to do with your hands!) and you'll quickly lose any awkwardness or stiffness - promise.
I'm here to document your day as it unfolds—the real moments, the in-between glances, the way it actually felt to be there.
And here's what matters most:
You don't have to look a certain way.
You don't have to hike for incredible images.
Come as you are. You're welcome here.
“When we got the photos, my husband said, 'She made us look like models!' She really did.”
-Rachel & Loren
The secret?
They're planning weddings that feel like them—whether that's 15 people on a mountaintop or 90 friends at a backyard BBQ.
They care more about creating meaningful moments than checking boxes on a traditional wedding timeline.
They're willing to break "rules" that don't serve them (no bouquet toss? Cool. Skip the garter? Even better.)
They want a photographer who's invested in their experience, not just their Pinterest board.
They value genuine moments over posed perfection.
The common thread? Intentionality. Authenticity. And a willingness to create something that's entirely their own.
If this sounds like your approach to wedding planning, I think we'd work beautifully together!
What My Favorite Couples Have In Common
Your wedding - your way
There's a weird thing in the wedding world where photographers will act like your wedding day is their personal styled shoot. You won't find that around here.
I'm there to capture your wedding day - your way.
Not into detail photos? We don't have to do them!
Would you prefer to get ready alone without it captured? That's cool!
Only want coverage of the ceremony, group photos and first dance? I'm happy to do that for you.
I'm there for you - not for me! I want to document your day - whatever that day looks like.
your first family heirloom
Your wedding collection can include an Heirloom Album, full of photos that tell the story of your day. You can flip through its pages and relive those moments you long for from the day. No more realizing years down the road you never did anything with your wedding photos!
"We have been passing around our photo album with family over the last couple days and everyone is loving it. We wanted to thank you again for your work!"
-Clinton & Ruth
For 13+ years, I've been helping couples navigate the beautiful chaos of planning and photographing elopements across Colorado's Western Slope, San Juan Mountains, and Moab, Utah.
I believe your wedding day should feel as beautiful as it looks—which means comfortable, stress-free, and entirely true to who you are.
Whether you need comprehensive planning support, photography that captures the story and scenery of your day, or both—I'm here to make sure the experience is exactly what you hoped for.
I also adore a chai latte, I've visited 27 states (and counting), I've worked with 350+ couples, and I've binge-watched all of Gilmore Girls & Grey's Anatomy.
Hey there, I'm Amanda
she/her
WESTERN COLORADO & MOAB ELOPEMENT SPECIALIST
couples i've worked with
350+
states I've visited
27
(and counting!) moose I've seen
8
episodes of gilmore girls binged
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What You Can Expect Working With Me
Before Your Wedding:
- Vendor recommendations from my network of amazing Western Slope pros
- Timeline planning help so your day actually flows (no rushing around stressed!)
- Location and planning advice/tips (I've been to waaay more weddings than you, I bet! Let me pass on that wisdom)
- Answers to all your random questions as they come up
- A group photo list that doesn't take an hour to shoot
On Your Wedding Day:
- A calm, friendly presence (not a stressed vendor barking directions)
- Beautiful photos that feel like you and artistically honor the spaces you're in
- Gentle guidance when you need it, invisibility when you don't
- Someone who genuinely cares that you're having a good time
- Probably some tissues and bobby pins (I come prepared!)
After Your Wedding:
- Sneak peek photos within 24-48 hours so you can share the joy
- Your full gallery within 4-6 weeks
- A gorgeous heirloom album to flip through on anniversaries
- All your digital files with unlimited downloads
- Someone who'll still answer your random questions a year later
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dream discounts
Every photographer probably has a list of dream venues to work at... well, I offer discounts for mine!
Take an extra 20% off your coverage if you're the first to book with me at one of these venues (and if they're still here you can safely assume you're the first!)
Red Earth Venue - Moab
Little Nell Wedding Deck - Aspen
Gold Mountain Ranch - Ouray
Eureka Lodge - Silverton
Purgatory Mountain Resort - Durango
The Western Hotel - Ouray
San Sophia - Telluride
Camp V - Naturita
20% off
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travel schedule
I'm based in Grand Junction, CO which means I get the best of both the desert and mountains each year! As such, I work specific areas during different parts of the year to give you the best experience in these locations. Take a look at where I spend my time below to find out the best times to book:
If you don't see your location on here, please still reach out! There's always a chance the stars will align.
Grand Junction
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Grand Junction
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Grand Junction
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Gateway
Grand Junction
Palisade (tree blossoms)
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Gateway
Grand Junction
Palisade
Western CO
Moab
Gateway
Western Co
Ouray
Crested Butte
Aspen
San Juan Mtns
Grand Mesa
Western Co
Ouray
Crested Butte
Aspen
San Juan Mtns
Grand Mesa
Twin Lakes
Western Co
Ouray
Crested Butte
Aspen
San Juan Mtns
Grand Mesa
Twin Lakes
(Fall Colors!)
Ouray
Crested Butte
Aspen
San Juan Mtns
Grand Mesa
Twin Lakes
(Fall at lower elevation)
Grand Junction
Palisade
Western CO
Moab
Gateway
Grand Junction
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Gateway
Limited Openings
Grand Junction
Moab
Green River
Eastern utah
Gateway
-Allison & Ethan
Amanda is the perfect wedding photographer. The photos perfectly captured the whole day and I feel like I can easily relive it just by looking back at the photos. I highly recommend Amanda.
"The Perfect Wedding Photographer"
-Megan & Jordan
Amanda was the best decision we made for our wedding day! The photos are exceptional and perfectly capture the scenery and vibe we were going for, but that’s only a portion of what Amanda provided. She helped give us planning guidance, organization, and reassurance throughout, which alleviated all the worries we had about eloping in a place we’d never been before.
"the best decision we made"
-Beth & Dustin
We used Amanda for our wedding and she is the BEST! Our photos turned out amazing and she captured the feel of our night perfectly. She’s also really fun to hang with. We didn’t want her to leave at the end of the night!
"She captured the feel of our night perfectly."
- Kylie & Murat
Amanda did an amazing job on our elopement photos! She was incredibly organized during all the planning and sent incredibly helpful tips and ideas in the months leading up.
"Incredibly organized & helpful"
Collections From $3,500-7,700
INVESTMENT
No matter the package, you always get:
An heirloom wedding album that tells the story of your big day to cherish for years to come + professional design assistance.
Timeline & Group Photo List collaboration - you probably haven't made dozens of these per year like I have, so let me help you with that!
The final digital files in an online gallery, unlimited downloads, and online access for at least 1 year. Plus free websize downloads for guests!
My travel included - no hidden extra fees!
Plus endless guidance and collabs through the planning process, including ideas, tips & tricks, and sage advice.
You're not just hiring a photographer who shows up on the day. You're getting someone who's navigated Colorado & Moab wedding logistics hundreds of times and can help you avoid common pitfalls, connect with great vendors, and create a timeline that actually flows.
Wedding Pricing
We're in... what now?
01
LET'S MEET
We'll hop on the phone or Google Meet (or grab coffee!) to get to know each other and talk all about your dreams and ideas for the big day, and how I can help make your life easier.
PLANNING JOURNEY
Throughout the rest of your planning journey I'll send you my list of trusted local vendors to build your dream team and bring your vision to life. You'll get tips and tricks from me to make sure your big day goes smoothly. We'll collab on the timeline and group photo list (I'll take all the headache away, promise) and you'll feel like you've never had anything so under control before.
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THE BIG DAY & AFTER
The big day is here and the excitement and realness will slowly set in. I'll capture your day in a way that tells the story for you to relive forever. You'll have a bunch of sneak peaks within 48 hours and a full gallery of the whole day within a month or so.
Ready to save your date?
Let's do this
Thank you!
I'll be in touch within 24-48 hours.
If you don’t hear from me soon, I’m probably in the mountains or desert capturing an adventurous couple.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly:
info@amandamatildaphotography.com
