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Haley + Joe’s Blanc Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Ahhh I love city weddings!! Coming from photographing weddings in St. Louis, these downtown city weddings bring me back and it’s such great nostalgia for me! Haley and Joe had a beautiful wedding at Blanc in the Rino district of Denver, CO and it could not have been more perfect! Blanc provided those gorgeous green backdrops for the ceremony and we got to take a little walk through the neighborhood and get those fun urban wedding photos. Haley and Joe were so fun to work with and the wedding day was so chill and easy going which fit their personalities perfectly! We didn’t let a little rain scare us away and we ended up with some beautiful green because of it. Congratulations to both of you and I hope you all enjoy these memories from the day!

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Engagement Sessions Through The Seasons- Denver Wedding Photographer

 

Engagement sessions not only get you some absolutely beautiful images to have forever, but it’s an amazing way to get to know your photographer and understand how you will all work together for wedding day! If you want to read up on some great tips for your engagement session definitely check out my blog post Engagement Session Tips. For this post I wanted to talk about having your session in different season and what that means for timing! Check out below to get an idea when the best time is to have your Colorado engagement session depending on what month you decide to have it! Another thing to keep in mind, unless you’re in the mountains expect the sun to go down behind the mountains about a half hour before the actual sunset!

 

 

Winter Session: Dec-Mar 3-5pm

During December through Mid March you can plan your engagement session taking place between 3-5pm. However, the time changes in the middle of March so that will make the start time one hour later!

 

 

Spring Session: Apr-May 5:30-8PM

The sunset time drastically changes throughout the course of these two months and so our shooting times change as well. You can plan on approximately 5:30-7:30 in April and 6:00-8:00 in May!

 

 

Summer Session: June-Aug 6-8PM

Summer engagements, just like most engagements take place two hours before sunset. This will hopefully mean that the shoot will be during the cooler part of the day!

 

 

Fall Session: Sep-Nov 3-7:30PM

The sunset time changes drastically during these three months. In September, you can plan on 5:30-7:30 until the third week and you can plan on 5:00-7:00 until Mid-October. After the first week of November, we’d be looking at 3:00-5:00PM for your engagement session!

 
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Meet Austin- Denver Wedding Photographer

Hi everyone! I just wanted to reintroduce myself, ya know, the guy behind the camera! With a new year comes some new pictures of me so why not start here :)

Well first I can tell you I’m Austin from Austin James Photography if it wasn’t fairly obvious.. Below I’m just wanted to share a bit about me and why I love what I do here!

First off a few facts about myself!

  • I absolutely love meeting new people and making connections with my couples is one of my favorite parts of what I do and a big reason why I got into the wedding business!

  • I moved out to Denver 3 years ago from St. Louis and haven’t looked back! It’s been such a journey rebuilding my business out here from scratch and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

  • I would consider myself a extroverted and very optimistic person, but I also like to think I’m a calming force when things can get stressful. I really thrive in those quick decision moments and at the same time I’m always having fun with it :)

  • I am a cat dad to my best boy Gus Gus (pic at the bottom)! Named after the mouse from Cinderella, he !00% grew into the name haha. I’ve had him for 11 years now and he is my cuddly, chunky baby boy!

  • I adore music live or around the house! I would say I’m listening to music 90% of the time while I’m working.. current jam while I’m typing this: A Little Honey by Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats (shoutout Hermann, MO). Also with this it takes absolutely no effort to get me on the dance floor boppin!

  • I am a big foodie! My zen time is cooking with a glass of wine and some music going on the record player. I love to experiment and try new recipes out, I probably have way too many go to’s at this point..

  • I love the balance of being out and about with friends and then also a movie or game night in all cuddled up. WInter is definitely a great season for that!

  • I consider myself very organized when it comes to the business. I am all about helping my couples plan throughout the year and getting a perfect timeline so it’s a amazing stress free day for them!

Let me kick back with a glass of wine or whiskey and I am golden!

Now onto why I love being in the wedding photography industry and how that helps make your day everything you’ve dreamed about!

Let’s be friends!!

I mentioned before I LOVE getting to know my couples throughout the year and really understanding who they are! Booking with me means we’ll hang out a few times over the year and just get to know each other! We can kick back with a drink, grab lunch, or do a little photo session with you two (or if you’re out of town I’m always down for a video chat!). We absolutely can talk wedding or just get to know each other better. Not only do I love making those personal connections, but it really makes my couples feel that comfort in knowing who you are spending a lot of time with on your wedding day.

That moment when I first come into the bridal suite and can give the bride a big hug and congrats because we’ve gotten to know each other is such a huge thing. A big reason I get so much personality in my photos is because my couples feel so at ease and THAT is something that really comes with becoming friends throughout the entire process!

I want to help you with any questions you have and we can really dig into the timeline so you get those breaks and moments alone with your significant other. Don’t get me I love photography and It’s a huge passion of mine. But really making that connection with my couples makes it feel like it’s not even a job and I’m celebrating along with the rest of the crowd! If you value personal connection along with the comfortability that comes along with it, then I’m your guy!

So if you’re getting married in Denver and you feel a personal connection with your photographer is something that might be important to you, I would love for you to reach out and see if we’re a good fit!

Contact Austin

Also solid Gus pic below :)

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Cynthia + Chris Longmont Engagement Session- Denver Wedding Photographer

Cynthia and Chris’ engagement session was all about what they love to do in their daily life! From hanging out with their pups in their new home to having some beers and playing games, these two have such a great energy together and it was so nice to be a part of it! I’m very excited to show you these adorable pictures at home and at Left Hand Brewery. Hope you enjoy!

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Haleigh + Brian Fort Collins Engagement Session- Denver Wedding Photographer

Haleigh and Brian’s engagement session had such a great personal touch! Of course we got some beautiful views from the Horsetooth Reservoir, but we got to start at the place they met which is always so cool to experience! Tony’s is a bar where these two met when they were both in college at CSU and I adore this photo if them playing pool together! It was such a fun session with so much variety and I hope you enjoy!

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Megan + David's Evergreen Engagement Session - Denver Wedding Photographer

What a year 2023 was! I’m always so thankful to be able to have these incredible engagement sessions and even better with Megan and David’s, the aspens were out in full force! They don’t stick around very long but when they do, that color is just to die for. Megan and David were so much fun to work with out in Evergreen, CO and I can’t wait to do it again for the wedding. Enjoy these photos in the meantime!

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Brooke + Grant's Boulder Engagement Session- Denver Wedding Photographer

Brooke and Grant came recommended to me by a good friend for their engagement session, so of course I was excited to help them out! Plus the Lost Gulch Overlook is one of my favorite all time spots for an engagement session which is always a great bonus! Brooke and Grant were awesome to work with and they even brought their pup along to get some family pictures. Here are a few from the day!

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Jenna + Sam's Omaha Engagement Session- Denver Wedding Photographer

I love love traveling for engagement sessions and this one was no different! Jenna and Sam invited me out to do their session at their home college, Creighton University and it was an absolute blast! Omaha was one city I hadn’t been to before so it’s always fun to go exploring over the time that I’m there in between the session. Jenna and Sam were so much fun to hang out with and we ended up with some beautiful images! I can’t wait to do it again for their wedding in Colorado Springs! Here are some from the day so I hope you enjoy!

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Natalie + Paul's Colorado Engagement Session- Denver Wedding Photographer

It’s always so cool when my couples can use a place near and dear to them for an engagement session! Natalie and Paul’s family land in Bailey, CO was the absolute perfect place to get their photos done! With a beautiful stream and amazing rock formations all over, it wasn’t too hard to get some gorgeous shots. On top of that, they are also having their wedding there so it didn’t hurt to get the lay of the land! Here are some of the photos from their day in the Colorado wilderness!

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Hayley + Alex's Estes Park Wedding- Colorado Wedding Photographer

What a perfect Winter wedding Hayley and Alex had earlier this month!! At the beautiful Boulders of Black Canyon Inn over in Estes Park, I don’t think you could have dreamed of a better backdrop for their ceremony. I loved the intimacy of this wedding with just their close friends and family, it really felt like everyone was celebrating in a cabin together in the mountains.

When Hayley and Alex first met with me, one thing that stuck out to me I thought was really cool is that they are both travel nurses and go to all different places in the country together. Being in a job like that can be tough, but the fact that you have the love of your life with you having the same experiences is so amazing to me! Not only that, but they were just two very genuine, happy people and you could feel that on wedding day. Here’s my blog journaling their beautiful wedding. Hope you enjoy!

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Callie + Chris Moss Denver Wedding

Callie and Chris’ big day was the absolute perfect way to end my wedding season! With a beautiful church ceremony at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a fun reception at Denver Moss, the day was so easy going and these two really got to show off their love for each other. Getting two know Callie and Chris over the course of the year was such a pleasure makes me really appreciate my job :) We ended up with some absolutely stunning images throughout the day and congrats to both of you! Here’s a preview of the day, hope you enjoy!

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Abby + David's Spruce Mountain Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

It was such a perfect day for Abby and David’s wedding at Spruce Mountain! The weather was gorgeous, the clouds were beautiful, and these two were so happy all day it was infectious! Starting with a first look at the pond, the day only got better from there. These two were so sweet and were smiling all day and the ceremony out in the ranch was absolutely picture perfect! The reception featured some very heartfelt speeches and everybody was on the dance floor having a blast. Here are some photos from the day! Hope you enjoy!

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Donovan Pavilion Wedding- Vail Wedding Photographer

Miranda and Spencer’s big day up in Vail, CO was so much fun!! Rain or shine these two were going to make the most out of the day and, despite a little rain, they absolutely did that! One of the biggest things on your wedding day is to trust your vendors so you can truly enjoy the day you’ve been planning for so long and these two were so great at staying the moment with their friends, family and with each other. The photos turned out beautiful and you can really see how appreciate everyone was to be involved! Here’s a some of the photos from throughout the day to show that. Hope you enjoy!

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Manor House Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful summer wedding Kelsey and Dylan had! The Manor House was the perfect venue for this amazing couple to show their love for one another. Getting to know these two over the past year has been such a pleasure and I can’t image a more perfect fit than Kelsey and Dylan are for each other. These two are so genuine and kind and I absolutely love their playful goofiness! From the moment I got off my first call with them and finding out they were both theater kids, I knew this was going to be a fun wedding!

Everything about the day was gorgeous, from the outdoor ceremony to the Kelsey’s beautiful dress and the reception was a blast! Even their pup, Loki, got in on the fun! Here’s a few images from the day, hope you enjoy!

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Highlands Ranch Mansion Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Haley and Jeremiah’s wedding was stunning in every sense of the word! From one of the most beautiful churches I’ve seen in Denver, Our Lady Of Loreto, to the always gorgeous Highlands Ranch Mansion, this wedding had it all! These two are so sweet and were such a pleasure to work with. So much planning went into this day and it was all worth it as the day went off without a hitch and was such a special moment! These two clearly are so in love and it shows in the photos, here’s a few from the day for you to enjoy!

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Bell Projects Wedding- Denver Wedding Photographer

Alex and Brian’s small, intimate wedding was a nice little change of pace this wedding season! With her sister holding it at her art gallery, Bell’s Projects, in Denver, CO these two made sure it was going to be a very laid back and personal day for them. And it was absolutely beautiful!! With Brian controlling the music on his phone and these two partially winging the ceremony, there was no doubt they did it exactly the way they wanted to.

Including their precious baby girl, Matilda, in all the festivities made it all the more special! Alex and Brian were so much fun to be around and their goofy sides really made for an awesome work day for myself! You’ll be able to see their love for each other and their fun side in these photos below! Hope you enjoy!

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