For traditional weddings, intimate celebrations, and adventurous elopements across Southwest Colorado and beyond.
Durango Wedding Photographers
Hi! We're Colt and Hannah—a husband-and-wife team specializing in wedding photography in Durango, Colorado. As experienced Durango photographers, we document everything from intimate mountain elopements to full wedding celebrations with hundreds of guests.
Whether you're exchanging vows at a scenic overlook in the San Juan Mountains, celebrating at one of Durango's beautiful wedding venues, or hosting a weekend-long celebration with your favorite people, we're there to capture every meaningful moment with a timeless, natural approach.
Based in Colorado, we photograph weddings and elopements throughout the Southwest and beyond. Our goal is simple: create authentic photographs that tell your story honestly. So every time you look back, you're transported right back to how your wedding day felt.
Meet Your Wedding Photographers
We’re Colt + Hannah!
Our love for storytelling began long before we photographed our first wedding. Through years of traveling and exploring the mountains and deserts of the Southwest, we fell in love with documenting the people, places, and moments that make our lives feel so alive. Since becoming parents, that passion has only deepened. Watching our own family grow has reminded us just how quickly life changes and how meaningful it is to preserve both the milestone moments and the quiet, in-between ones.
That's the heart of our approach.
Whether you're planning a traditional wedding surrounded by everyone you love or an intimate elopement in the mountains, our goal is to create a relaxed experience where you can be fully present with each other. We'll gently guide you when you need it, step back when the moment speaks for itself, and document your day as it naturally unfolds. Capturing genuine emotion and all the little moments you never want to forget.
Wedding photography that feels like you
Less posing. More living in the moment.
No one wants to spend their wedding day feeling like they're in a photoshoot. That's why our approach is relaxed, natural, and centered around you actually enjoying your day.
We'll gently guide you when you need a little direction, then step back and let the magic happen. Whether you're surrounded by 200 guests or standing together on a quiet mountain ridge, we'll create space for genuine connection while documenting your story exactly as it unfolds.
Why couples choose Durango for their wedding and elopement
Everything you need to know about planning your Colorado mountain wedding.
What makes Durango a special place to get married?
There’s something about Durango that makes people slow down and soak in the moment. With the San Juan Mountains, historic downtown, and endless outdoor adventures, your wedding becomes more than a single day. It becomes an experience your favorite people will remember. As locals, we love that Durango blends adventure with small-town charm, creating the perfect place to celebrate your story.
What time of year is best for a Durango wedding?
Every season in Durango brings something unique. Summer offers wildflowers and warm mountain evenings, fall brings golden aspens and crisp air, winter creates a cozy snow-covered landscape, and spring offers fresh greenery and a quieter experience. The best season is simply the one that feels most like you.
What are the best places to get married in Durango?
One of our favorite things about Durango is the incredible variety of wedding venues and landscapes. From elegant ranches and mountain lodges to resorts and private properties, couples can create a celebration that feels completely their own. Some of our favorite Durango wedding venues include River Bend Ranch, Purgatory Resort, and Black Diamond Lodge. Each offering a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable day.
Is Durango more affordable than other Colorado mountain towns?
Durango offers the beauty of a Colorado mountain wedding without the same price tag found in many popular resort towns. Couples can create an unforgettable destination wedding experience with incredible venues and local vendors. We feel like it’s one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets.
Is it easy to get married in Colorado?
Colorado makes getting married refreshingly simple. Couples can easily obtain a marriage license, and Colorado allows self-solemnization. Meaning you don’t need an officiant or witnesses if you want a more private ceremony. Whether you’re planning a traditional wedding or an intimate elopement, the process allows you to focus on what matters most: celebrating your marriage.
What does wedding photography look like in Durango?
As Durango photographers, we’re constantly inspired by the landscapes surrounding us. Within a short drive, you’ll find mountain peaks, alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, rivers, forests, historic streets, and desert views. Or as we like to see it, endless possibilities for dreamy backdrops and dramatic Colorado views.
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My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Colt and Hannah! They are extremely personable, generous, friendly, and so talented! From the very beginning of working with them for our elopement, they had every detail planned out to help us along the way, which was so helpful since we live across the country. Colt and Hannah went above and beyond for us. We hardly knew they were there on our special day, and they were very flexible. It is difficult to narrow down some photos of theirs to create an album because they are all incredible!! Thank you Colt and Hannah for capturing our elopement so beautifully!
Delaney Connely
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This may be my favorite review to leave, ever. I couldn't have had a better experience with them. Our photos were truly unique and different from others I've seen. They are so passionate about what they do, it really carries over to their craft. However, what was even more special for us was having them there on our wedding day. They eased all of us, our own marriage jitters but also my mom's anxiety about the weather. Everyone was more at ease with them. They really helped us navigate it all. Colt was our wedding officiant and put so much love and thought into it. He really nailed our love story, and we were all crying. We didn't just get any photographers for our wedding, Hannah and Colt were a part of our family and made some of our favorite wedding day memories, and for that I will be forever grateful for them.
Liberty Carlin
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Colt and Hannah are AMAZING!! They were our photographers and videographers for our wedding, and went above and beyond! So thankful to have had them be our photographers for the most important day, I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else!! Their photos are timeless and so gorgeous!! They made us feel so comfortable and really let us enjoy all of the special moments of the day! Love love love them!!
Libby Gabriel
Wedding Video
We’re not just photographers, we also offer wedding and elopement video services. From ceremony video coverage to highlight films of your wedding day, we can add this to your photography package. Let us know exactly what type of videography coverage you would like and we can accommodate.
We care about these places, we hope you do too.
We’ve dedicated 1% of our entire revenue to help save the planet. As Durango photographers, we benefit from being able to take photos in amazing natural places. This is our way of giving back.
