Gateway Canyons Resort Wedding Photographer
weddings at gateway canyons resort
luxury moab vibes in colorado
Weddings at Gateway Canyons, and elopements as well, are becoming ever more popular as the word about the area is getting out. If you're looking for a luxury red rock experience here in Colorado, Gateway Canyons Resort is the place for you! It actually sits only 30 some miles from Moab as the crow flies, and Gateway Canyons Resort, being so nearby, has all the red rock views and adventures of Moab with none of the crowds. Gateway is also in Colorado, allowing you to self-solemnize your elopement if you wish!
Gateway Canyons Resort weddings are wonderful because of our longer season here west of the Rockies. Outdoor weddings can be held most of the year with relatively uneventful weather and warmer winters. While July and August are extremely hot and less recommended, the architecture of the indoor spaces offered by the resort are beautiful options too. I love the golden hour celebrations after the heat of the day has gone down. The colors the canyons change as the sun sets is one of the prettiest things in the world.
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What's it like to Work with me?
Here's What People are Saying...
"Made us feel comfortable"
"Put us at ease"
"Incredibly organized & helpful"
"Made everything run really smoothly"
"Went above and beyond"
"The best decision we made"
"We never had to stress about photos"
"An effortless and fun experience"
"Made us feel so natural and relaxed"
Where to Elope in gateway
Gateway Canyons Resort may be the big draw for Gateway, but if you're looking to elope in the area or even have a micro wedding, it's good to know all your options!
Gateway Canyons Resort - This exquisite resort campus is host to a spa, vintage car museum, luxury lodging, and helicopter tours. Famously owned by the man who owns Discovery Channel, its campus is the main attraction in town. Conde Nast rated Gateways Canyons Resort #10 Top Resort in U.S. and is an attraction all its own.
BLM Land – Much of the Gateway area is located on or near BLM land and public areas. Leaving no trace is important on these lands. They offer a free option for venue, with red rock canyons and creeks to explore.
Gateway Glamping - Another newer addition to the venue space in Gateway is this glamping campground with luxurious tents to rent out, and beautiful desert views! It is a smaller "venue" and best serves 2-person elopements.
Thimble Rock Pointe - This A-Frame cabin vacation rental is a great space for getting ready and home-base for your elopement if you don't want to stay at the resort or glamp. It is located up the canyon on the way into the Gateway area, only about a 10 minute drive into town.
Gateway Canyons Air Tours (Helicopter Tour) - If you're looking for more wild adventure, you can consider the Gateway Canyons Air Tour helicopter tour for part of your elopement day. They can customize a flight for your dream backdrop or just give you a tour of the beautiful spaces you're staying near.
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.
Gateway Canyons Resort WEdding Photography
-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"
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
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Wedding
Since starting my business in 2012 and moving here in 2015, 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.
When I'm not helping couples, you can find me with a chai latte, binge-watching Gilmore Girls & Grey's Anatomy - again.
Hey there, I'm Amanda
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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
100%
Collections From $3,500-7,700
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?
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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.
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