Let’s create your
epic adventure!

Name: Vows and Peaks
Price range: $$$

My goal: stress-free & more fun!

Founded in 2018

450+ Photographed Elopements in Colorado

140+ Five Star Reviews

Photography + Planning + Location Scouting

Want more than a photographer?

Your love story isn’t just a tale; it’s an ongoing saga of epic adventures, and your wedding should be no exception. That’s where I come in!

Colorado is my freaking bread and butter. I’ve hiked the trails and chased the sunsets—and I’m sharing my passion with you. After intimately documenting elopements since 2018, I’ve cultivated a depth of experience that sets me apart from other photographers. I know the best spots, the perfect time of day to capture the light, the most epic locations, and those hidden gems. I’ve teamed up with vendors who get what eloping is all about, so I’ve got your Colorado adventure elopement down to a science. Simply put: I’m your expert!

Already stoked to lace up those hiking boots and plan your epic day? Let’s jump on a call and get started on the fun stuff!

“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.”

Your guide with a beard, a camera, a love for nature

My name is Sean, and I can’t wait to help create your Colorado adventure elopement! I’m a free spirit who has dedicated my life to exploring this wild world and connecting to the people in it.

I’m with you on this wild adventure—narrowing down locations, guiding your day with a customized timeline (while always following LNT Ethics), and tackling logistics. I won’t just be an adventure buddy, but a full-blown guide for everything you need!

My passion has led me here, where I can follow my heart and share my love for the outdoors with others on their wedding day. It’s truly an awesome experience, and I’m stoked every time I get to document your day.

“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.”

What’s Included in every package

Every package gets the same core. What changes is how much of the day you want.

Before the day:

Location Scouting: A personalized location list with permit info, picked for your season, fitness, and who’s coming.
Timeline Planning: Built around real daylight, mountain weather, and what you’re picturing. Not a template.
Planning App: To keep the planning minimal, I’ll send over my custom-made app that goes to your phone with planning, vendors, timelines, and checklists, plus all those extras that make your day zesty to you!
Vendor Connections: Hair and makeup, florals, and video from people who know how to work in the mountains.

On the day and after:

Your Personal Hype Man: Carrying gear, fixing your dress, and grabbing whatever you forgot at the trailhead.
Next-Day Teasers: Sneak peeks the morning after, because waiting weeks is rough.
Full Online Gallery: Expect next-day teasers followed by fully edited, high-resolution photos with a shareable link and unlimited downloads.
Guaranteed Delivery: Within 10 weeks by contract. Usually it’s 6 to 8.

Real Couples. Real Reviews.

Vows and Peaks

5.0

Based on 140 reviews

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Alaina Libkie

3 months ago

Sean is the absolute best. Josh and I had never been to Colorado, but the day Vows and Peaks entered my Instagram feed, my heart was set. Sean had us fill out a short questionnaire, and created a day for us that was more than we could have ever imagined. The views, breathtaking, the execution, seamless. Everyone is amazed by our photos, we’ve even had friends say they wish they could redo their wedding to be like ours. If you’re thinking about hiring Sean, stop thinking and do it. He’s amazing at what he does. Most of all, Sean was as friendly and outgoing as you could hope for, making everything relaxed and comfortable. He broke the ice by mentioning Tim Biakabutuka to Josh, who is an avid wolverines fan, and from that point on we knew we were in good company lol. Thanks again, Sean!

Sydney Cooney

4 months ago

Spencer and I are so happy with our elopement with Sean. The entire process was seamless, he was a real and genuine person the entire time, maintained positivity, and was true to every promise. Not to mention he is an insanely cool person to spend your wedding day with. He picked the perfect location for Spencer and I and maintained excitement through the entire 8 miles and 2,500+ ft gain. That's not easy to do!! Here are a couple of our sneak peeks. I am so excited to see our final photos. Thank you so much, Sean! If you love the outdoors and are an adventurous couple trying to find an elopement photographer, the choice is easy. Go with Vows and Peaks!

bobmobile66 Herceglic

4 months ago

From our very first conversation, Sean made us feel like we were in great hands. He took the time to learn what we envisioned for our elopement and helped guide us through choosing the perfect location. His gallery of locations and communication helped us decide on Maroon Bells near Aspen as the most meaningful location for us. It turned out to be absolutely breathtaking and everything we had hoped for. Throughout the planning process, Sean communicated exceptionally well, answered every question we had, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel exciting and manageable. On our wedding day, he was calm, patient, and encouraging. Walking over rocky terrain in a tuxedo and wedding gown wasn’t exactly easy, but he never rushed us and always made sure we felt comfortable and at ease. He reminded us that this was our day, and we got to decide what worked best for us. The photographs are simply incredible. They didn’t just capture how our day looked—they captured how it felt. Every time we look at them, we’re taken right back to the joy, excitement, and adventure of our elopement. If you’re looking for an elopement photographer who is talented, organized, professional, and genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable, I can’t recommend Sean highly enough. We are so grateful we trusted him with one of the most important days of our lives.

Elizabeth Mccullom

6 months ago

I cannot recommend Sean enough! His communication, planning, accommodating, and work is so amazing. He is so kind and truly made our elopement perfect. As a photo awkward person, he made it so effortless. I am so thankful we got to have our photos done by him and had him to help us plan our big day!

Anne Campbell Abram

6 months ago

The most valuable advice we received was "the best plan is no plan". And while preparation is essential, Sean's perspective gave us the opportunity to live in the moment and adapt to the ever changing mountain weather effortlessly. From the very first phone call, Sean listened to our thoughts and questions, offering the support and direction needed to make our elopement truly memorable. He provided the space for us to be creative and flexible; not only is he one of the coolest dudes we've ever spent time with, he was incredibly patient with our semi- thought out plans and my own lack of confidence on skis. The pictures reflect a day that was far beyond our expectations. Sean captured moments that represented our elopement perfectly-from breathtaking and fun to the completely unexpected. Thank you, Sean, for sharing your your incredible photography skills, your great attitude and our special day with us.

Kendall Metzler

7 months ago

Sean is the best!! He did everything for us and as a bride you can’t ask for anything else! He chose AMAZING spots for us to elope and they were beautiful!

Arielle Miras

10 months ago

Working with Sean was an absolute dream! We came across Vows and Peaks when we first got engaged and knew he was the perfect fit right away. Sean is so dedicated to his work and it was evident that he has a passion for elopement photography. His communication with us leading up to it was incredible and he was always available to answer all of our questions. The few days leading up to our big day there were flood warnings all around the area we planned to be in. On the day of, we made a solid attempt to stick to our original plan, but due to the weather we had to pivot. Sean was so calm and prepared with alternative locations that there was never a moment of panic or stress (and I’m very prone to stressing!). Our new locations were even more amazing than we could’ve imagined. As someone who feels incredibly awkward in front of a camera, Sean makes it so easy and natural. At the end of the day, I felt like I never even saw him taking photos because we were so in the moment. It’s safe to say I was blown away by the amount of amazing photos he captured (and how quickly we got our sneak peek photos!). Sean has that energy that makes you feel calm & comfortable as if you’re hanging out with an old friend. I am so so incredibly grateful that Sean was able to capture every emotion throughout the day so we can relive it over and over again. Our elopement was truly an adventure we will never forget and we couldn’t thank him enough!

April Schultz

1 year ago

From start to finish, our experience working with Sean at Vows & Peaks was so well-coordinated and fun. We found him through a Google search and, out of the many results, his website and offerings spoke to us as the most authentic and genuine. He was incredibly quick to respond when we reached out for more information and took the time to get to know us and what we wanted from our elopement. He continued to be really responsive and helpful throughout the three months leading up to our big day. He sent us a really thorough guide with many great tips and next steps. He gave us fantastic options for potential locations to choose from and he made himself available for any questions we had. On the day of, we found out just how fun and cool Sean actually is. We of course had a ton of jitters, but he brought such a light-hearted and relaxed energy that grounded us in a real way. He made sure we got up to our location safely and at our own pace. Once we were up there, we got to celebrate in literally whatever way we wanted and that's exactly why we wanted to elope. The location was STUNNING and Sean gave us the perfect amount of direction while giving us the freedom to just be ourselves and enjoy the moment. We got sneak peek photos the day after that were so incredible we thought to ourselves "how can the full album top this?!" It definitely did, though. We got our full album a few months later and were SO happy with the results. Sean captured moments we otherwise wouldn't have noticed and all of it captured the most candid and beautiful parts of that day, from our vows on a cliff ledge to our hike back down in my dress and Tevas. Sean helped make the experience everything we hoped for and now we get to relive it through his photos. Definitely hire this guy. He's a gem.

Courtney H

1 year ago

I absolutely loved working with Sean. I found Vows and Peaks on Instagram about two years ago, right before I got engaged. I knew I wanted to hire Sean based on the excitement of adventure and his photos. After our initial call I could tell the vibe was a fit as well. He made the whole experience very simple by planning the adventure and providing a ton of information on what to pack, vendor recommendations, etc. Sean did a great job capturing our day and making it unique to us. I highly recommend Sean/ Vows and Peaks!

Victoria Elle

2 years ago

Words can't begin to express how amazing Sean is and how happy we are with our experience. My husband and I had a small intimate wedding with 15 of our closest friends and family. We found Sean early on in our wedding planning and knew we wanted to work with him right away. At our first meeting, we envisioned our perfect day from start to end which included a private vow ceremony, epic views, and a celebration with our loved ones. What Sean delivered was everything we dreamed of and more. Sean guided us every step of the way making the process as stress-free as possible. He also referred us to most of our vendors who were all excellent choices. Sean is organized, professional, down to earth, and overall just a great human being. What set him apart was his ability to make our day feel special and organic without feeling like a production. On the day of our wedding, we were able to live in the moment and fully enjoy our time together and with our loved ones. As an expert photographer, Sean was able to capture the magic of our day perfectly and we are obsessed with our album. Sean, we can't thank you enough and are forever grateful!

Pick your hours. I’ll handle the rest!

Every package is fully planned and fully guided. The real difference is how much time we get out there.

$4,700

Tree Line Elopement Package

4 Hours of Photography: A short, sweet adventure. Think an easy hike or an off-road cruise to a couple of epic spots. Great if you want big mountain views without sore legs. It’s not a budget version of the full day. It’s just a shorter adventure, still fully dialed.

$6,000

Mountain Elopement Package

8 Hours of Photography: he full-send day. Sunrise first look, a real hike, vows up high, and time to explore more than one spot. You get to slow down and actually live the day instead of racing the clock.

$7,000

Alpine Elopement Package

10 Hours of Photography: For couples who want to go all in and bring family too. Adventure and vows just the two of you, a second epic location, then a separate ceremony with the people you love. No watching the clock with this one!

A couple sharing a moment near a tarn in the mountains of Colorado.

$11,500

All-Inclusive Elopement Package

8 Hours of Photography + Full Vendor Team: Photo, video, a hiking hair and makeup artist, and florals, all from the vendors I trust most and have worked with since 2018. Anywhere in Colorado. One call, one crew, and zero vendors for you to chase down.

Album Add-ons

Personally, I don’t believe a photo is complete until it’s printed, which is why I offer custom album designs where you design an album that you can share with your friends and family as an experience – one where you’re immersed in the story. It’s a feeling you can’t replicate on a digital screen. Trust me!

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Sounds Dope! What’s Next?

Book Your Phone Call

Choose the hours you want below and let’s set up a call. Whatever you’re dreaming of, I want you to feel HEARD— We’ll get to know each other and talk about dates and locations. We start out with a general location (say, Colorado), then narrow it down based on lots of things like the season, the mileage, scenery you enjoy, and how many folks will be with you. (You probably don’t want to drag Grandma up a 14er.)

Contract and Deposit: Reserve Your Date✍️

Let’s boogie, baby! You’re a rad couple choosing an elopement, so going stress-free is what it’s all about, right? Get ready because I’m going to hold your hand from this point forward.

Choose Your Epic Location

I’m your elopement matchmaker—connecting super cool couples with super cool locations. I’ll send a personalized location list and permit information after you complete your questionnaire. After you choose your spot, I’ll create a timeline that includes all activities and covers every part of your special day, making sure to capture the best lighting for your epic photos!

Climb The Mountain – Get Married! ⛰️

You get a full day of coverage—from the moment you lace your boots, to the granola snack stop, to that first glance and final gasp when we reach our spot. I’m there to capture the vows, the ring exchange, the big kiss, the blunt rolling, and the pop of your favorite IPA!

The next day, you’ll receive teasers to share online. The rest of your photos will be delivered in eight to ten weeks so you can toast your awesome marriage and relive your epic day all over again!

FAQ

Yep. Half of every package is me helping you put it together: locations, permits, vendors, and your timeline. The other half is guiding and shooting the day itself.

Totally. More than half my elopements include family. A lot of couples split the day: an adventure and vows just the two of you, then a ceremony with family somewhere easier to reach. Family ceremonies happen at designated ceremony sites, which keeps things easy on the land.

100%. You don’t have to hike to have an epic day. Off-roading, paddleboarding, a short walk to a big view. Your questionnaire helps me find what fits you.

About half my couples book 6 to 9+ months out. The other half book anywhere from a few months to a week out. Dates get tighter the closer you get, so if you have one in mind, grab it.

I don’t offer discounts or custom packages because I am reserving that date for YOU. The vendors, locations, and resources beforehand are an extra bonus to those awesome photos. The pricing for each package reflects my experience and hours of photo coverage.

Most of my couples say that. The point isn’t the photos. It’s enjoying the day. I build in stuff you already love doing, and you’ll forget I’m even there!

This is completely up to the couple. I book about half of my elopements 6-9+ months out and the other half is anywhere from 3-6 months to 7 days out! Elopements come together super quickly compared to a traditional wedding.

After you book your date, I’ll hold your hand through the entire process. Elopements are supposed to be no stress and minimum planning on your part, while still achieving the perfect wedding day! NOTE: Dates might be limited the closer you book.

Absolutely! So generally I require three payments with each payment being one-third of the total price. A one-third deposit amount is due at the time of booking for the current year.

Any bookings for the following year only require $1,000 down at booking and the remaining payments start up the following January.

I would describe my style as adventure storytelling. You’re getting married in some of the most stunning spots on the planet, so I focus on the couple while highlighting the amazing landscape.

I’ve always been a sucker for keeping photos as natural as they were in the moment while adding an extra special zest in post-editing. I am a lover of nature and people, and these two things combined make for some epic photos!

Let’s create yourepic adventure!