Business Details
35 Years
experience
Professional Wedding Photography Services in Colorado Springs
Visual Masterworks was founded in 1991 by Eddie Martens, a professional photographer with over 30 years of experience in capturing life's most important moments. Our expertise stems from Eddie's 24-year career as a U.S. Naval Photographer, where he honed his skills in aerial and documentary photography while traveling globally. We specialize in wedding photography, portrait sessions, and event documentation, combining a photo-journalistic approach with creative styling to produce timeless images. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our state-of-the-art equipment, including 24-megapixel full-frame cameras and professional lighting systems. We offer comprehensive services across Colorado, covering locations from Trinidad to the Rocky Mountains.Our post-production process includes meticulous editing and three distinct image formats for client flexibility. We provide reproduction rights for all images, allowing clients to print at their preferred facilities. Our pricing structure accommodates various event sizes, with specialized packages for small ceremonies and all-day wedding coverage. We maintain transparency in our operations, clearly explaining our lighting techniques, equipment investments, and delivery methods. Our goal is to create a memorable and enjoyable experience while delivering high-quality visual artistry.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Engagement Portraits
Event Documentation
Military Images
World Images
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Business Head Shots
Post-Wedding Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30 years of photographic expertise with military-grade training
- Award-winning service recognized by Colorado Springs community
- Customized photography solutions for weddings and special events
- Professional-grade Nikon full-frame camera systems with backup equipment
- Flexible printing options with full reproduction rights included
Associations and certifications
- Colorado Springs Award Program
What people say
Breathtaking photos
30 years experience
Award-winning service
Professional equipment
Flexible printing options
Services
Wedding Photography
Our comprehensive wedding photography service captures every moment from pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations. With all-day coverage options, we document ceremonies, formal portraits, and candid moments using professional-grade equipment. Our photo-journalistic approach preserves authentic emotions while creative styling enhances visual storytelling. Clients receive high-resolution images in multiple formats, including edited selections and original files with reproduction rights.
Portrait Sessions
We offer personalized portrait sessions for individuals, couples, and families in various styles and locations. Our expertise includes senior portraits, military photography, and environmental portraits that reflect subjects' personalities. Sessions include professional lighting setup and post-processing to ensure gallery-quality results. Clients can choose from multiple package options with flexible printing rights.
Engagement Portraits
Our engagement portrait sessions create lasting memories of your relationship journey. Available in 6-hour packages, these sessions capture couples in natural settings with professional lighting and composition techniques. The service includes image selection, color correction, and special effects options. Clients receive both high-resolution files and social media-ready versions for sharing.
Event Documentation
We document special events beyond weddings, including military ceremonies, quinceaeras, and corporate functions. Our approach combines discreet observation with strategic composition to preserve event authenticity. The service includes comprehensive coverage, multi-angle shots, and post-event image organization. Clients receive a curated collection of edited images in various formats.
World Images
This service captures unique locations and cultural experiences during our travels. From Antarctica to Japan, we document landscapes, historical sites, and cultural events with professional equipment. The collection showcases our global perspective and technical expertise, available for purchase as prints or digital files with reproduction rights.
People
Eddie Martens
Owner & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 30+ years experience, including 24 years as U.S. Naval Photographer. Specializes in wedding and portrait photography across Colorado. Combines military precision with artistic vision to create lasting visual memories.
Questions
What photography equipment do you use?
I use professional-grade Nikon full-frame cameras with 24-megapixel sensors, multiple lenses, and backup equipment. My lighting system includes multi-flash setups and location studio lighting for optimal results.
How long does wedding coverage last?
My standard package offers all-day coverage from pre-ceremony preparations through reception celebrations. Most events require 8-12 hours, with the shortest coverage at 5 hours and longest at 17 hours.
Do you offer digital image delivery?
Yes, I deliver images via USB drives (up to 64GB) containing original files, edited selections, and reduced-resolution versions for sharing. Most weddings require 32GB or more storage.
Can I print my wedding photos at other labs?
Yes, I include reproduction rights with all image packages, allowing you to print at any facility. I also offer professional printing services for gallery-quality results.
How do you handle lighting challenges?
I balance natural and artificial lighting using manual camera settings and professional equipment. My experience includes correcting color casts from various light sources and using flash effectively for optimal results.
Reviews (7)
Christine De Juan
Nov 16, 2021
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Edward Martens was a wonderful person to work with for our wedding photography. We really liked our vendors and venue staff, but out of them all Eddie far exceeded expectations during the event. He is the kind of photographer that loves getting good shots, which was apparent while checking the pictures from his site, but translated into just having a lot of fun taking pictures day-of and getting some great spur of the moment photos. He stayed for the entire event, beyond what other photographers would, and got some great pictures of everyone having fun towards the end of the night. Eddie also treated
Bande Hamdeed
Nov 03, 2021
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Eddie took our wedding photos in 2016 and to this day, whenever we reminisce about the event, the family remembers Eddie and how personable and family-oriented he is/was. He made sure everyone was photographed, he took the time to work in some very creative shots, which were worth the set up! And, when I had thought I lost my photos because of laptop issues/moving etc, he came in clutch with all our photos on a new flashdrive. He is so easy to work with and very reliable. And we have lovely photos to enjoy for the rest of our lives.
Amara Welling
Oct 25, 2021
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My step-daughters outdoor wedding and indoor reception were captured magnificently from start to finish. Eddie is an extremely talented photographer - he picked the correct times to photograph the wedding party and guests with perfect outdoor lighting. Many of his photos adorn the family walls! My stepdaughter and husband are thrilled, of course. My highest recommendation for Eddie!!
Rebecca Arada
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Eddie did our wedding pictures and they all came out beautiful he did a tremendous job. I will recommend him to anyone. Good job Eddie Thank you!
Ty and Rebecca
Eddie did our wedding pictures and they all came out beautiful he did a tremendous job. I will recommend him to anyone. Good job Eddie Thank you!
Ty and Rebecca
Leandro Gonzales
Jul 19, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Eddie is amazing he worked with my son to get as many different looks as possible and something unique! His prices are so affordable! I would recommend him for every event!
Eddie is amazing he worked with my son to get as many different looks as possible and something unique! His prices are so affordable! I would recommend him for every event!
Jordan Martens
Jan 07, 2020
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Eddie Martens and Visual Masterworks is simply the best. We chose him to be our wedding photographer and he went above and beyond in every way. He went over which shots we wanted in great detail and had excellent suggestions we hadnt thought of. The pictures are perfect and he captured every moment we wanted and more. His prices are shockingly reasonable as well - especially for the quality of work. Truly can not recommend Visual Masterworks highly enough.
Jessica Spangler
Sep 14, 2019
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Eddie went above and beyond for the wedding. I have only seen a few of the photos from our wedding so far but I love them all! He was very innovative and did an amazing job trying to cover every aspect of our crazy wedding and even got muddy with us to make sure he got some great shots. His son did a great job helping with lighting and helped make sure the lighting was perfect. He even showed up to rehearsal to photograph that also and make sure he had all the details! I would recommend him for any type of photo you may need!
