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Vows and Peaks

Colorado Elopement Photographer

Adventure elopement photography for dope couples. I handle the locations, the timeline, and vendors. Your only job is showing up for something epic!

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Couple sharing a kiss at sunrise in the mountains during their Colorado elopement.

Adventure With The One You Love

Adventure is written into the DNA of your relationship. I’m not talking hike-up-a-mountain-every weekend adventure. But the way you two view life: you collect experiences together. You see each day as an opportunity to do something a little rad, maybe even epic. So why not have an elopement day just like that?

Why not skip the stress, ditch the boring traditions, and celebrate your marriage exactly the way you want? I’ll show you how…

I’m not just the guy creating rad images of your day. I’m your trail sidekick, elopement coordinator, planning expert, and nature advocate. I’m the person you’ll look back and wish you could call up again after it’s all over!

“Important to note is how natural Sean makes every moment feel. His presence offered positivity, a keen sense of timing, and an overall feeling of direction. It’s so incredibly obvious that he was born to do this.”

Sean Oblizalo from Vows and Peaks doing a yoga pose at sunrise.

Your Local Colorado Elopement Photographer

I’m Sean, your local Colorado elopement photographer. My experience guiding and photographing hundreds of couples, combined with my own time exploring Colorado, means I know those hidden local spots for you to say “I do.”

And I don’t just know the hidden gems, I know how to comfortably get to them. I know how to reverse engineer your day so that the epic moment you have in mind can come to life with ease.

I’m your adventure homie with a camera. I’ll hype you up when the wind’s gnarly, carry your bouquet, and show you the trails most photographers never find. Two vows. One mountain. No stress attached!

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“Sean is a mountain man, he knows where to be, and when to be there to capture amazing views and scenery. He is an artist in every sense of the word; watching him work and being able to be part of that work was awesome. The day would have been memorable no matter what, but working with Sean made it stress-free, enjoyable, easy, fun, and a joy.”

Couple sharing a hug in the mountains at their Colorado elopement.

One Stop Elopement Shop. Photos + Planning.

First call, we nail down what your day actually looks like. The location, the feel, how wild you want to get. From there I take everything off your plate.

Permits? Handled. Timeline? Built. Vendors? Provided and handled. Everything lives in one custom planning app on your phone, so you are not digging through a hundred emails three days out.

Day of, I’m right there with you. Your hype person, nature advocate and the guy making sure everything runs smooth so you can just be in it on the biggest send of your life!

“From the very start he brought a passion and energy to making our elopement a reality that we didn’t think we would get in a photographer. He assisted in every step: picking a date and time, assessing locations based off of what we imagined. He was communicative, organized, and constantly professional”

Couple hiking down the mountain in Telluride after eloping in Colorado.

Experience That Matters

I was doing this before “elopement photographer” was even a job title. Back when couples had to choose between a big traditional wedding and a courthouse I was out in the mountains of Colorado helping people find a way out of being stressed and boring.

My job isn’t just to photograph your day. It’s to build it with you from scratch so every moment feels intentional and completely yours. People finish their day and tell me they never even noticed the camera. That’s the goal. The best elopement photos happen when you forget I’m there!

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“This dude is super chill, super fun to hang out with, and an amazing photographer. I think one of the things that really makes him excel, is that he kind of makes you forget about the photos entirely, and helps you truly embrace the moment. Which is why you’re there, right? To embrace your elopement! I think that makes his photos even better, because the only thing you’re doing in that moment is making beautiful memories that you’ll cherish forever.”

Why Do Couples Choose Vows and Peaks?

I Know Colorado’s Hidden Gems

I don’t just know the popular spots. I know where the wind howls at 5 a.m. and which alpine lake thaws first in June. I’ve photographed over 450+ elopements across Colorado, from high alpine ridges in Telluride to quiet aspen groves in Breckenridge. That’s a vault of ceremony spots visiting photographers never find. Picture a first look on an epic ridge with nobody photobombing. Just your crew and the mountains!

Full Elopement Planning

Permits, timelines, vendors, weather backup plans. Already dialed. I even built a one of a kind planning app that lives on your phone, so every detail is right there when you need it. I stash micro-spikes and hand warmers in my pack just in case. Your job? Lace up your boots and say yes! I handle every boring piece so you can enjoy the experience.

A Local Photographer Who Adventures In With You

I’ll scramble ahead on the approach with your bouquet strapped to my pack, crack dumb jokes when the altitude hits, and share a summit beer afterwards. You get a homie who’ll catch you if you trip, not a visiting photographer who’s out of their element.

I Make Camera-Shy People Look Rad

Nobody wants prom poses on a mountain. My whole approach is letting you be yourselves and turning it into gold. 140+ five-star reviews say the same thing: it didn’t feel weird, even for couples who hate the camera. You get images that feel like the adventure you actually lived, not a styled shoot.

Colorado Elopement Guides

Deep-dive guides to the best spots in Colorado, written by a local elopement photographer with real depth of knowledge.

Couple waving their Harry Potter wands in the air after their Colorado elopement.

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450+ Couples. 140 Five Stars.

“Sean’s communication was impeccable and elopement day detailed itinerary was an OCD freaks dream. “He kept in contact for months leading up to the big day and was super communicative in the days before. When our elopement day came, I didn’t know if I was more excited for the photos or to meet Sean!”

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Couple hugging in a field of flowers in front of Bridal Veil falls in Telluride for their elopement in Colorado.

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Bride and groom walking through a grove of aspen trees for their Colorado elopement.

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Couple walking over a bridge and waterfall at Lake Isabelle for their Colorado elopement.

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Strap up the boots. Summit the mountain. Say I do.

I know these mountains. I know how to make a day like this feel effortless. Now Let’s talk about yours!

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FAQ

Here is the most popular questions I get from couples looking to book me for their elopement photographer!

You don’t legally need one, but most couples end up glad they had one. Your license, your flowers, your dinner reservation, none of that survives the day. Your photos are the one thing you keep. If you’re weighing it, I break down the real cost and whether it’s worth it on my Colorado elopement cost page.

My pricing start at $4,700. Market-wide, an experienced Colorado elopement photographer runs $2,500 to $12,000 depending on hours and how much planning is bundled in and what is included. Full breakdown of my Colorado elopement packages.

I capture elopements all over Colorado, with the San Juan mountains as home turf in the summer and fall. I specialize in elopements Telluride, Ouray, Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park, and everywhere between. See the full list of my favorite places to elope in Colorado.

9 to 12 months out for peak summer and fall dates. I’ve pulled off elopements with a few weeks’ notice when a date opened up, but the best locations and vendor availability go first.

Look past the portfolio for a minute. Ask how many elopements they’ve actually done, not weddings. Ask if they handle permits and planning or just show up with a camera. Ask if they know the specific mountain range you’re picturing, not just Colorado in general. I’ve photographed 450+ elopements and I still turn down locations I don’t know well enough to guide you through safely.

Both, and plenty of couples do. Dogs can come along, and in some counties can even sign your marriage license, paw print and all. Family works too, whether that’s the whole day or just part of it. I’ve got full guides for both: eloping with your dog and eloping with family.

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