Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Colorado Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Nichole Emerson Photography has been capturing authentic moments for couples in Colorado since 2015. As a California native drawn to mountain landscapes, I specialize in wedding, elopement, and proposal photography that reflects the adventurous spirit of Colorado's outdoors. My approach prioritizes client comfort, offering personalized guidance for location scouting, permits, and vendor recommendations while ensuring a fun, stress-free experience. With over 250 couples served, I combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of natural settings to create timeless images. Sustainability is central to my practiceI follow Leave No Trace principles and plant a dozen trees per couple photographed.My fluency in Spanish and commitment to inclusivity ensure every client feels supported, whether they're local or traveling from abroad. From dynamic mountain vistas to intimate forest settings, I help couples craft celebrations that align with their unique stories. My background in sports and portrait photography informs a versatile style that balances candid moments with intentional compositions. As both photographer and advocate, I strive to make the process as memorable as the final images, ensuring clients receive high-quality, edited photos within four weeks of their event.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Proposal Photography
Engagement Sessions
Adventure Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 8+ years of experience photographing Colorado's unique landscapes
- Our team provides personalized location scouting and logistics support
- We follow Leave No Trace principles and plant trees for every session
- We guarantee edited photos delivered within 4 weeks
- Our photographers specialize in making clients comfortable in natural settings
What people say
Amazing lovely memorable pictures
Helpful in planning process
Captured our relationship perfectly
Turnaround time was amazing
Made us feel comfortable
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding photography capturing ceremonies, receptions, and candid moments. Our approach blends documentary-style shots with guided portraits to preserve authentic emotions and details. Ideal for couples seeking comprehensive coverage of their celebration day.
Elopement Photography
Specialized documentation of small weddings and self-solemnized ceremonies. Includes location scouting, timeline planning, and creative composition in natural settings. Perfect for couples prioritizing personal connection over traditional wedding formalities.
Proposal Photography
Discreet capture of engagement moments with strategic planning assistance. Offers location recommendations, staging guidance, and emotional documentation. Designed for couples wanting to preserve the spontaneity of their proposal experience.
Engagement Sessions
Guided outdoor photo sessions focusing on relationship dynamics and personal style. Includes wardrobe consultation and location selection to create meaningful imagery for announcements or wedding decor.
Adventure Sessions
Active photography experiences incorporating hiking, climbing, or exploration. Combines physical activity with natural lighting techniques to produce dynamic images reflecting clients' adventurous lifestyles.
People
Nichole Emerson
Owner & Lead Photographer
California native turned Colorado adventure photographer with 8+ years experience. Specializes in outdoor weddings and elopements, combining technical expertise with Leave No Trace principles. Fluent in Spanish and passionate about sustainability.
Questions
What locations do you photograph in Colorado?
I specialize in mountain venues across Colorado, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Breckenridge, and Chautauqua Park. I can recommend scenic spots for weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions.
Do you require an officiant for elopements?
Colorado allows self-solemnization, so officiants aren't required. However, I can connect you with officants if you want ceremonial guidance during your elopement.
How do you handle bad weather during sessions?
We prioritize safety with backup plans for severe weather. I provide clear umbrellas for rain and use weather apps to adjust timing. Rescheduling options exist for dangerous conditions like lightning.
Can we include family in our elopement?
Yes! We can incorporate family through virtual first looks, letter exchanges, or post-ceremony celebrations. I help design creative ways to involve loved ones while maintaining your intimate focus.
Do you offer print rights for photos?
All packages include print release rights. You can order professional prints through my trusted lab or use local services for personal printing needs.
How many photos will we receive?
Average delivery is 80-100 edited images per hour of coverage. For a 6-hour wedding package, expect approximately 480-600 high-resolution photographs in your online gallery.
Reviews (5)
Sheldon Voss
Dec 05, 2021
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Nichole exceeded any and all expectations I had when looking for a photographer to capture me and my now fiances surprise engagement up in RMNP. I had never personally been to Colorado or sought out a photographer before, but Nichole made every step of the process enjoyable and lessened every potential fear/unknown I had along the way (she seamlessly helped us navigate some unexpected weather the day of to boot!).
Offering endless amounts of suggestions, locations, and flexibility, Nichole ultimately enabled me to execute my vision - one crafted with her expertise and wealth of knowledge
Offering endless amounts of suggestions, locations, and flexibility, Nichole ultimately enabled me to execute my vision - one crafted with her expertise and wealth of knowledge
Audra Smolek
Nov 29, 2021
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Nichole did a fantastic job during our wedding. We were extremely happy with our photos. During the wedding the lighting changed throughout the day and everything looked wonderful. She was very personable and professional and easy to communicate with over the course of our engagement and wedding. We would highly recommend her to anyone.
Kate Mickalowski
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We worked with Nichole for a family photo shoot in Estes Park, and we couldnt be happier! Nichole was very flexible and accommodating in working with our group of humans and dogs. Her work speaks for itself - our images are beautiful! Highly recommend booking with Nichole!
We worked with Nichole for a family photo shoot in Estes Park, and we couldnt be happier! Nichole was very flexible and accommodating in working with our group of humans and dogs. Her work speaks for itself - our images are beautiful! Highly recommend booking with Nichole!
Alex Atkins
Oct 05, 2021
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From the beginning Nichole was absolutely wonderful. She was helpful answering any questions we had and helped us layout a timeline of what the day could look like. Our original wedding day was suppose to be in February and I was blown away when she researched what time the sun would set that day to recommend the optimal ceremony time. When we had to reschedule our wedding to August it was stress free and easy. Once the day came she was patient when us ladies were running late and kept the timeline flowing by starting with the guys (who were of course on time.) She was also amazing at getting people
Kirby Rose Hunter
Sep 23, 2021
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Nichole was fabulous and beyond helpful on our special day! Our wedding, although small, was running late, and Nichole made the best use of the time still by getting shots around the property and some of the groups of portraits we wanted. Nichole was incredibly positive and helped a lot by paying attention to the little details, like moving my hand ever so slightly down, or adjusting in XYZ way to make sure we got the best shots. And believe me, she got the greatest shots! We could not have been happier with Nichole and the photographs she took for us :) I would recommend her 1000x over!
