The Catholic community here in Denver is vibrant and growing, and nowhere is that more apparent than when celebrating beautiful Catholic weddings in the Denver metro area.
As Catholics ourselves — we’re parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes in Denver — we specialize in photographing the beauty and solemnity of the Mass, and we especially enjoy documenting the liturgies at which the marriage sacrament is celebrated. We are long-time photographers for the Archdiocese of Denver, photographing Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, priest and deacon ordinations, portraits and other events for Denver Catholic.
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Understanding of Catholic Traditions and Rituals: As Catholics ourselves, we have a deep understanding of the significance and nuances of Catholic wedding ceremonies — from the exchange of vows, the nuptial blessing, to the significance of the Eucharist, ensuring these sacred moments are captured with the reverence they deserve.
Respect for the Sacredness of Church: We approach photography in a Catholic church with the utmost respect and decorum, understanding the sanctity of the space. We know where and when to position ourselves to get the best photos without disrupting the solemnity of the ceremony. Having photographed in so many Catholic churches, we’re acquainted with the lighting, architecture, and layout, which helps us understand the best photos and angles to beautifully capture your ceremony.
Emphasis on the Sacrament: We view your wedding not just as a social event but as a sacrament — a commitment before God and His Church. This approach allows us to capture the spiritual and emotional depth of your ceremony in a way that resonates with our faith. Sharing the same faith can create a deeper connection and understanding between us. This can lead to a more personalized and comfortable experience for you throughout your wedding day.
Attention to Detail: We pay special attention to Catholic symbols and details, including the crucifix, rosaries, statues, stained glass windows, and other iconographies, ensuring they are thoughtfully included in your wedding photos.
Discretion and Respect during Religious Moments: We practice discretion during the most solemn parts of the ceremony, from the Liturgy of the Eucharist to the prayers, ensuring these moments are captured respectfully without intrusion.
Nine out of 10 couples we work with each year are Catholic, and we typically shoot about 15 weddings per year — a little more than one per month — although we sometimes shoot as many as 20 per year.
As trained photojournalists, we capture moments — a quick smile between bride and groom, dad wiping away a tear, the elevation of the Holy Eucharist, the couple receiving . Our style could best be described as natural, authentic, bold and timeless — we want your pictures to look the way that God made this world. We carefully edit each image we give you, adjusting for tone, sharpness and framing. Our photos aren’t blown out, oversaturated or washed over with sepia tones because we want them to look as true-to-life today as they will decades from now.
We have photographed in numerous Catholic weddings in the Denver metro area at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Holy Name Catholic Church, Our Lady of Lourdes (Denver), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Littleton, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Denver, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Aurora, St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Centennial, Risen Christ Catholic Church in Denver, St. Mark Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Christ the King Catholic Church in Evergreen, and the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden.
Outside of Denver, we’ve photographed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Telluride and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Collins. We’ve photographed in many more churches for the Archdiocese that aren’t listed here.
Don’t see your church? Don’t worry. As trained photojournalists, we’re used to go into churches and working quickly to capture the beauty and sacredness of the space.
Although we primarily photograph in Colorado, we have photographed weddings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. (and visited nearly every state in the U.S.). We are available for travel in the U.S. and worldwide. Please note that travel outside of Colorado may come with additional fees.
We deliver a preview of images within 72 hours and then deliver the rest to you within 4-6 weeks after the wedding date in a password-protected gallery.
Our photography starts at $2,000 for four hours on the wedding day (you can see more packages below or our pricing sheet here). Every package comes with Anya and Dan as photographers (we don’t hire out the work to others). We are also customize hours and components because we realize not every day fits neatly into one of our offerings.
To book a date, we ask for a 25 percent deposit of the package total and then the rest two weeks before the wedding date.
