Colorado Documentary Style Wedding Photography
Capturing unscripted moments for couples ready to embrace their wedding experience
Colorado Documentary Style Wedding Photography
Capturing unscripted moments for couples ready to embrace their wedding experience
Your wedding will be incredible. Your photos should be, too.
Hey there! We’re Autumn & Griffin, a husband & wife photography team specializing in documentary style wedding photography. We capture the spirit of your day so you can meet the spontaneous moments of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
We can’t wait to create timeless work that reflects the essence of your experience and all the ways your day is uniquely yours. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in.
Documentary style wedding photography keeps you in the moment
You’ve poured way too much love and effort into wedding planning to miss out on the moments you’ve been dreaming of — just to feel stuck on your wedding day, posing for a long list of formal photos that don’t even feel like you.
Don’t get us wrong, portraits are an essential part of wedding day coverage, but they shouldn’t consume your wedding. In fact, most couples don’t want to spend so much time away from the party, losing out on precious moments to endless posing and staged shots that fail to capture the spirit of the day.
You’ll want to fully live it — and you deserve to!
Our documentary style approach prioritizes the raw and unscripted moments, so you can fully immerse yourself in the magic of the experience and trust you will have incredible photos to tell the tale.
“Our wedding photos are honestly some of my most prized possessions. They’re amazing at capturing the emotion, beauty, candidness and everything in between. I truly can’t say enough good things about these freaking photos. Like, WOW.”
| ALLISON & BRUCE |
Take a moment to consider…
What do you want to see in your wedding photos when you reflect back, years from now?
Do you really want to settle for a gallery full of staged photos that lack genuine emotion and feel superficial?
Do you want to work with a photographer who dictates your images and experience, letting spontaneous moments slip away leaving you feeling disconnected from your own day?
Do you want perfection to come at the expense of your experience, risking being fully present with the people you love most?
Or, would you rather look back on that insanely amazing day and all the fun, emotional and hilarious moments you shared with your people, knowing you lived your day with the freedom to create memories that exceeded even your wildest expectations?
“I seriously have no words but we are blown away! These wedding photos are gorgeous, moving, intense, fun, dynamic and sweet. We are in love with them all!”
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| KATE & TAYLOR |
You want incredible wedding photos — without all the pressure
By now, you’ve probably scrolled through the portfolios of countless wedding photographers, and they’re all starting to blur together. You’re overwhelmed by the endless options, and this is just one of the many vendors you need to nail down for your big day.
How do you even know when you’ve found the right fit — someone you can trust with the moments that matter most? Among all the choices you’ll make, choosing the right photographer might just be the most important one.
Okay, we’ll admit it — we’re a little biased. But think about it: your wedding photos are what you’ll hold onto for all the years to come, so it makes sense that this decision is a big one. You’ve worked so hard and invested so much into making this day perfect, the idea that your photos could be lost, ruined, or simply fall short of your expectations is not an option.
And then there’s the whole being in front of the camera thing. Does the thought of posing make you cringe? The awkward forced smiles and the “What do I even do with my hands?” dilemma. You just want to feel at ease, look natural, and actually enjoy the experience. Sound familiar?
What is documentary style wedding photography?
Documentary style wedding photography honors your experience by taking a candid, photojournalistic approach to capturing your moments as they naturally unfold, free from the hassle of being constantly posed. By remaining unobtrusive and observant, we capture the intimacy and energy of your wedding day with minimal interference so you can stay IN the moment.
“YOU. GUYS. WHAT THE F***?!? THESE ARE AMAZING!!
Holy sh*t, you guys have us gushing all over again. Your photography captured every bit of the perfection we felt that day and we couldn’t be any more grateful.”
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| MINH + MADDISON |
Why choose a documentary style wedding photographer?
1. Ditch mediocre photography
The wedding photos you’ve seen are all starting to blend together, but you’re looking for something beyond the ordinary. You’re looking for images that evoke emotion and fit your vision for the day you’ve been dreaming about. You want images that are just as one-of-a-kind as your wedding will be — capturing the raw, unscripted moments that documentary style wedding photography prioritizes so you can remember your day as it really was.
2. Choose moments over details
Your wedding day is about more than just perfect details — it’s about celebrating your love and reveling in the moments that give you butterflies. You want to let go of anything that doesn’t align with your vision and focus on being at the heart of your celebration. Prioritize authenticity over perfection, meaning over expectations, and make space for the joy and connection that will define your day.
3. Embrace experience, not perfection
Perfection shouldn't cost your experience
Because here’s the truth: nobody should look back on their wedding day and realize they didn’t fully enjoy it. Nobody should feel like they missed the magic of the moment because they were too busy trying to meet expectations that didn’t even matter to them.
Wedding planning isn’t just about the logistics — it’s about navigating a sea of expectations. From society, family and the wedding industry, the pressure to create a picture-perfect day can make it so hard to stay true to what you want. And honestly that’s frustrating for us, too.
We believe your wedding day should be about so much more than ticking off a to-do list or living up to someone else’s idea of perfection. After all, it’s not their day — it’s yours. It’s about your love story, your joy, and your moments. We care deeply about your experience, not just the photos, but how you feel while making those memories.
The reality is, you will probably spend a year or more planning for your wedding day, but when all is said and done, it goes by in a flash. Let’s not forget how critically important it will be for you to actually be present in those moments with your people. It’s so easy to get swept up in the commotion and before you know it, you haven’t even stopped to think about what you really want.
You deserve photos that will make your heart skip a beat — decades from now
That’s right. You deserve wedding photos that stand out, that are more than just trendy — photos that are crisp, colorful and evoke emotion. You will treasure timeless images for years to come, bringing you back to the magic of your wedding day, as it really was, every time you look at them.
We’re here to help you experience a meaningful day that’s true to you, so you can enjoy the experience and have photos that reflect all the fun, freedom and love you deserve to embrace.
Colorado wedding photographers
Hey! We're Autumn & Griffin
With over 20 years of combined experience in the photography industry, 80+ weddings photographed and a background in photojournalism, you can count on us to bring expertise, passion and creativity to every celebration we capture. As documentary style wedding photographers, we recognize that you’ve poured so much effort into crafting this special day, which is why our top priority is that you fully enjoy the experience — no matter what.
You can trust us with your moments
Selecting someone to photograph your wedding is deeply personal; you can’t simply choose anyone. It’s crucial to you that you find a photographer you can trust with the intimate moments of your day. You’re looking for someone who can blend effortlessly with your friends and family, someone whose artistic vision you can trust. With a background in photojournalism, we specialize in capturing unscripted, authentic moments that tell the true story of your experience.
We bring our all to your wedding day
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How does this work?
3 steps to make your wedding photography dreams a reality!
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Reach Out + Let’s Chat
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Planning Support + Guidance
Planning a wedding is tough work and we know there are a lot of factors to take into consideration throughout the process. We’re here to help guide you through some of the most important decisions regarding your photos, we offer tailored advice and resources to ensure you get the best of both worlds: incredible images and an unforgettable experience.
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Celebrate Your Love
The moment you’ve been dreaming of is finally here, and we know it’s going to be everything you envisioned and so much more! We want you to be able to fully immerse yourself and soak up the magic you worked so hard to create. We’ll artistically document your story and all of the emotional, hilarious and heartwarming moments that’ll comprise your day.
You can have the best photos (and experience) possible
You want to feel like your best selves — letting the joy and excitement of the day shine through in your pictures, effortlessly. Savor your signature cocktail before the bar runs out, hit the dance floor with your friends, and fully live it up!
And you can trust that all of your most memorable moments will be documented. Moments like wiping away tears as you speak heart-to-heart with your partner during your vows or catching your nephew with his finger in the cake before you’ve had a chance to cut it. And let’s not forget about grandma doing splits on the dance floor and wowing everyone. (Check our portfolio for that one.)
Yes, we’ve seen it all, and we can tell you it’s all worth remembering. The photos that really matter will bring you back to the way the whole experience felt and those images will have the power to bring you to tears, years from now.
Documentary style wedding photography honors your experience by capturing the story of your most meaningful moments so you can embrace your day.
It’s the celebration of your lifetime
There will never be another one like it
what our couples say
ALLISON + BRUCE
“MOST PRIZED POSSESSIONS”
“Our wedding photos are honestly some of my most prized possessions. They’re amazing at capturing the emotion, beauty, candidness and everything in between. I truly can’t say enough good things about these freaking photos. Like, WOW.”
LUCY + SCOTT
“INCREDIBLE ARTISTRY”
“In a time of sad, beige wedding photography, Autumn & Griffin’s vivid work stands above the rest. She was incredibly kind, listened to what was important to us, and executed flawlessly. Her incredible artistry captured moments we’ll treasure forever.”
ELIZABETH + RYAN
“ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY”
“My husband and I were absolutely blown away by our wedding photos. We were confident they would be great based on their portfolio, but they far exceeded our expectations. You can feel the energy and emotions of everyone in the photos.”
KEEGAN + ASHLEY
“TOP NOTCH”
“Their communication, execution, and everything in between were top notch. We worked through the pandemic, multiple delays and other changes with zero issues. We can’t speak highly enough about them as not only photographers, but people.”
RACHELLE + MATT
“PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES”
“They’re so easy going and fun to work with on top of being compassionate, patient, understanding, communicative and above all else UNBELIEVABLY TALENTED! The photos speak for themselves.”
MICHELLE + JEREMY
“GRIFFIN’S NON-STOP SMILES”
“We’re absolutely obsessed! We couldn’t be happier that you guys were our photographers. Everything from communication, to scouting out really cool places, to Griffin’s non-stop smiles, to the moments you captured – it was all amazing and we cannot thank you enough!”
ASHTON + ANDY
“SERIOUSLY AMAZING”
“Autumn and Griffin are seriously amazing! We couldn’t have been any happier with our incredible wedding photos! Their attention to detail really shines through in their work. If you have the opportunity to work with them, then do it! You will forever be grateful!”
ELLEN + FRANK
“ANKLE-DEEP IN MUD”
“Our pup escaped from the house and rather than being frustrated, they had him join in on the fun. Autumn was even ankle-deep in mud to get the perfect shot, without a second thought. They captured the essence of our day and I still get teary-eyed looking at the photos.”
CARMEN + KATE
“TOO PHENOMENAL”
“Our experience with Autumn + Griffin was simply too phenomenal to put stars to. They were able to capture the emotions beneath the photos, something we were desiring most from our photos. BOOK THEM. You will not find better photographers to capture your day.”
COLIN + PIPER
“THEY WERE SO STEALTHY”
“They went above and beyond our expectations!! The level of professionalism and their instinct for catching the moment was incredible and they were so stealthy! Such a beautiful husband wife duo, and so talented. We couldn’t be happier with our photos!”
ASHLEY + ALEX
“ABOVE + BEYOND”
“Autumn & Griffin went above and beyond to meet our expectations and were truly professional throughout the experience. Our friends & family members commented on how amazing the photos were. They were quick with decisions that needed to be made.”
AUBREY + MICHAEL
“CAPTURED OUR PERSONALITIES”
“We have taken pictures as a couple before over the years, and never before has a photographer ever more perfectly captured our personalities and our love for one another. They made the whole experience so much fun for us! They stopped at nothing to get the perfect photos for us.”
KATIE + NICK
“DYNAMIC DUO”
“My step father is a professional photographer and after looking at options, he thought most highly of their work. When they came together, they were a dynamic duo managing the craziness that is the wedding day with professionalism + grace. ”
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