Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Photography Team in Colorado
Gillespie Photography is a husband-and-wife team specializing in artistic wedding documentation through bold, emotive photography. Our approach prioritizes capturing authentic moments over staged portraits, focusing on the energy and emotions that define your celebration. Based in Silverthorne, Colorado, we serve local and destination weddings, offering expertise in mountain venues and adventurous storytelling.With recognition as Top Colorado Mountain Wedding Photographers and accolades from the Wedding Photojournalist Association, our work emphasizes timeless narratives and client-centric service. We pride ourselves on being approachable, professional, and deeply committed to preserving the unique story of each couple's special day.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Proposal Photography
Venue Guidance
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in wedding photojournalism.
- Our team specializes in mountain and destination wedding photography.
- We provide personalized storytelling through bold, artistic documentation.
- Our work has been recognized as Top 25 Photographer in the World.
- We prioritize client comfort with a friendly, approachable team dynamic.
Associations and certifications
- Wedding Photojournalist Association
- Professional Photographers Magazine
What people say
Best wedding photographers in the US
Captured energy and emotion
Genuinely nice people
Perfect engagement session
Top Colorado Mountain Photographers
Services
Wedding Photography
Our editorial approach documents weddings through candid moments and artistic storytelling. We specialize in mountain venues and destination weddings, capturing emotional narratives without rigid posing. Clients receive high-resolution images that preserve authentic interactions and timeless memories.
Engagement Sessions
We create natural, movement-focused engagement portraits that reflect couples' genuine connection. Sessions emphasize organic interactions in scenic locations, helping clients feel comfortable with photography before their wedding day. Packages include curated print options and digital collections.
Destination Weddings
Our team photographs weddings globally, offering expertise in international logistics and venue-specific planning. We provide location scouting, vendor recommendations, and cultural adaptation guidance to ensure seamless documentation of your celebration abroad.
Proposal Photography
We discreetly document surprise proposals in mountain settings, capturing authentic reactions and scenic backdrops. Our unobtrusive approach ensures natural storytelling while preserving the emotional significance of your commitment moment.
Venue Guidance
Leveraging extensive experience with Colorado's top venues, we offer practical recommendations on location selection, timing, and photography optimization. Our guidance includes capacity details, parking information, and seasonal considerations for ideal wedding planning.
People
Trent Gillespie
Photographer
Former lab technician turned wedding storyteller with expertise in documentary-style photography. Specializes in capturing candid moments and adventurous mountain weddings.
Stacy Gillespie
Photographer
Creative partner emphasizing emotional authenticity in wedding documentation. Brings adaptability to diverse wedding scenarios and a passion for unique storytelling approaches.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you offer?
We specialize in documentary-style photography that captures candid moments and emotional storytelling without rigid posing or traditional constraints.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes, we travel globally for weddings and provide location-specific planning assistance to ensure seamless international documentation experiences.
What Colorado venues do you recommend?
We have extensive experience with mountain venues like San Sophia Overlook, Gorrono Ranch, and Piney River Ranch, offering practical location guidance.
How do engagement sessions work?
Sessions focus on natural interactions in scenic settings, helping couples build comfort with photography through movement and authentic connection.
Can you document proposal moments?
Yes, we discreetly capture surprise proposals using unobtrusive techniques to preserve genuine emotional reactions and scenic backdrops.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, high-resolution images, and venue-specific planning expertise, with optional add-ons for extended hours and print collections.
