Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in Durango, Colorado
Ginger Moose Photography was founded on the belief that wedding and elopement photography should capture authentic, heartfelt moments that reflect each couple's unique story. With 15 years of experience and over 200 weddings documented, we specialize in creating vibrant, timeless images set against Colorado's breathtaking landscapes. Our approach combines fine art and photojournalism techniques to ensure every glance, laugh, and tear is preserved naturally.As a local expert based in Durango, we offer personalized guidance from timeline creation to vendor recommendations, ensuring stress-free planning. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through our 140+ five-star reviews and our ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. We serve clients locally in Colorado and travel internationally for destination weddings and elopements.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Adventure Elopements
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 15 years of professional wedding photography experience with 200+ documented celebrations
- Personalized approach focusing on authentic storytelling through natural light and candid moments
- Expert local knowledge of Colorado's most scenic wedding locations
- Comprehensive planning assistance including timeline creation and vendor recommendations
- Proven ability to make couples feel comfortable and relaxed during photo sessions
What people say
Calm presence
Stunning photos
Perfect timeline
Local expert
Authentic moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures your special day with a blend of fine art composition and candid photojournalism. We focus on documenting authentic moments while creating timeless portraits that highlight your unique love story. With 15 years of experience, we expertly balance posed shots with spontaneous captures to create a comprehensive visual narrative of your celebration. Our approach ensures you'll relive every emotion and connection from your wedding day through vibrant, naturally lit images.
Elopement Photography
Specializing in adventurous elopements, we create stunning visual documentation of your intimate celebration. Whether you're exchanging vows on a mountain peak or in a hidden forest glade, our photography highlights both your connection and Colorado's breathtaking landscapes. We provide location scouting assistance, timeline planning, and vendor recommendations to ensure your elopement day flows perfectly while capturing every meaningful moment in a natural, unposed style.
Destination Weddings
We travel worldwide to document destination weddings, bringing our expertise in creating timeless images regardless of location. From Colorado's mountains to international venues, we adapt our photography style to complement your chosen setting while maintaining our signature focus on authentic moments. Our experience with destination logistics ensures seamless coordination, allowing you to enjoy your celebration while we capture professional-quality images that tell your unique story.
Engagement Sessions
Our engagement sessions help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating beautiful images that reflect their relationship. These sessions serve as excellent practice for wedding day photography while producing shareable content for invitations and social media. We focus on capturing your natural interactions in scenic locations, creating a relaxed atmosphere that highlights your unique connection and personalities.
Adventure Elopements
Specializing in adventurous elopements, we document couples who choose unique outdoor experiences for their commitment ceremony. Whether hiking to a remote location or incorporating activities like rafting or mountain biking, we capture both the action and emotional moments. Our expertise in outdoor photography ensures stunning images in challenging environments, preserving your adventurous spirit and the natural beauty of your chosen location.
People
Vanessa
Lead Photographer
Vanessa has photographed over 200 weddings and elopements across Colorado and internationally. With 15 years of experience, she specializes in capturing authentic moments while making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her background in documentary-style photography combines with artistic composition to create timeless images that tell each couple's unique story.
Questions
How do I book your photography services?
Fill out our contact form and we'll respond within 24-48 hours to discuss availability and create a custom plan for your day.
What photography style do you specialize in?
We blend fine art composition with photojournalism to capture both candid moments and artistic portraits using natural light.
Do you travel for weddings and elopements?
Yes, we photograph weddings and elopements throughout Colorado, the western US, and internationally - with special rates for local Colorado celebrations.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include timeline coordination, location scouting, full day coverage, online gallery, and high-resolution digital images with print rights.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance, especially for peak summer/fall seasons and destination weddings.
