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Awards, Press, & Publications

Welcome. This is my awards, press, and publications page. It is where I keep track of the features, write-ups, and published weddings my work has picked up over the years. I run Vows and Peaks on my own, out of Colorado, so every bit of recognition here means a lot to me!

I am proud of the awards and media features. But real talk, they are not the point. The thing I measure my work by is what couples tell me after their day is done. When they say it felt easy, and that it felt like them, that is the win. Everything on this page is just proof of the work behind that. Take a look around and you will get a feel for how I do this.

Sean Oblizalo, Vows and Peaks elopement photographer
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In The Press

News outlets and major media where my work or take on eloping got the spotlight.

Business Insider↗2021Featured in a national roundup of the year’s best wedding dress moments. The Denver Gazette↗2020“With big weddings on hold, eloping is looking good to couples in Colorado.” The Sun (UK)↗2022Quoted as a wedding expert on what’s worth thrifting and what to buy new. Total Apex Living↗2025“Eloping in 2025: 3 Amazing Reasons to Elope Together.”
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Interviews & Founder Features

Long-form Q&As and founder profiles on the story behind Vows and Peaks.

Authority Magazine↗“Future Leaders: Sean Oblizalo of Vows and Peaks On How Ambitious Young Adults Are Redefining Success.” CanvasRebel Magazine↗“Meet Sean Oblizalo.” A deep-dive on the path into adventure elopement photography. Shoutout Colorado↗“Meet Sean Oblizalo | Colorado Elopement Photographer.” Fstoppers↗Portfolio and photographer profile on one of the largest photography communities online. CEO Weekly↗“From Backpack to Camera Bag: How Sean Oblizalo Guides Couples Through the Mountains.” Wellness Voice↗“An Exclusive Interview with Sean Oblizalo: Insights from Colorado’s Premier Adventure Photographer.” Influencer Daily↗“The Adventure Companion Bringing Rad Elopements to Life With a Mindful Approach.” Time Business News↗“How This Colorado Elopement Photographer Transforms Intimate Mountain Elopements into Mindful Adventures.” Disrupt Insider↗“Sean Oblizalo’s Big Idea for Small Ceremonies.” Vents Magazine↗2026“What It’s Really Like to Work With a Photographer Who Doubles as Your Adventure Guide.” Winston Media Wire↗“Integrating Conscious Leadership Into Creative Business: The Vows and Peaks Model.” The US Journal↗“More Than a Photographer: Why Your Elopement Photographer Should Also Be Your Guide.” The American Reporter↗2026Named among 15 leaders profiled for “Your 2026 Success Starts Here.”
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Photography Features & Roundups

Where the images and technique got picked up by the photography world.

SLR Lounge↗Work featured in the Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM lens review. Rangefinder↗“How to Capture a Perfect Twirl Photo at Weddings.” Focus Camera↗Named in “11 Incredible Elopement Photographers & Guides.” Photobug Community↗2023Selected for “Top Pics of the Month” among adventure and elopement shooters. DIY Photography↗Imagery featured in a tutorial on shooting lens flares. ISO 1200↗2025Featured in “Mastering Seated Poses: 14 Ideas for Wedding & Engagement Photography.” The Photo Argus↗Featured in “Best Photography Spots in Colorado.” Wedding Maps↗“How to Shoot Sunrise Elopements.” A breakdown of the sunrise approach.
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Featured Real Weddings & Elopements

Real couples and their days, published across wedding blogs and magazines.

Rock n Roll Bride↗2020“Two-Day, Intimate, Mountaintop Elopement.” Equally Wed↗“After 13 Years Together, This Couple Had an Off-Roading Mountain Elopement in Colorado.” Wandering Weddings↗“A Colorado Elopement With Mountain Top Elopement Cocktails.” The Budget Savvy Bride↗“Rustic Cabin Elopement in Colorado.” One Fab Day↗Featured in the “Real Wedding Sunday Selection” roundup. Wedding Fanatic↗“Sunrise Hiking and Picnic Elopement in Colorado.” WeddingVibe↗“Small Family Adventure Elopement.” Dancing With Her↗“An Intimate Elopement with Dogs in Colorado.” LGBT Weddings↗“Jessie & Courtney,” a Colorado celebration. Wedissimo↗“Epic & Intimate Wedding at Glacier Point.” Something Borrowed Blooms↗“Heather & Jerrod’s Colorado Elopement.” Sisters In Law↗2021A quiet winter elopement among snow-covered peaks, featured internationally. Catalyst Wed Co↗“An Intimate Adventurous Wedding at Olympic National Park: Jacqueline + Ryan.” What If We Elope↗“San Juan Mountains Jeep Elopement: Vee + Joe.” Elegant Wedding↗A vintage-styled mountaintop wedding feature. Wedding Checklist Planner↗2020Named in “Hands Down, These Are Our 20 Favorite Elopements.” Sweet Violet Bride↗Featured in “Wedding Planning Advice from Real Brides.” Stories by DJ↗“How to Make Your Elopement an Adventure-Filled Celebration.” Plan In Love↗Contributed expertise on “How to Decide If You Should Elope Or Not.” Love and Marriage Blog↗Featured in a guide to micro weddings and intimate celebrations. Modern Weddings↗Published in the magazine’s Western real-weddings collection.
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As Seen On & Listed With

Tourism boards and trusted vendor directories where Vows and Peaks is listed.

Colorado.comOfficial Tourism↗Listed on Colorado’s official state tourism site. Visit TellurideOfficial Tourism↗Listed as a local wedding vendor on Telluride’s official visitor site. About Boulder↗Contributed to “Best Fall Hikes in Boulder, Colorado.” Zola↗Verified vendor profile with reviews and pricing. Wedding Chicks↗Featured vendor listing. Love Stories TV↗Photographer profile and film features. WeddingRule↗Listed among Denver, CO wedding photographers. Best of Mile High↗Wedding & event photographer directory listing.
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