About this vendor
As a wedding photographer based in the Colorado Rockies, I specialize in refined, emotive storytelling for couples who value presence, connection, and timeless imagery. With a calming presence and an eye for the in-between moments, I document celebrations with a blend of intention and artistry—from mountaintop elopements to full weekend weddings. Serving Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Crested Butte, and beyond.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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I found Whitney on Instagram after specifically searching for documentary-style photographers who could capture our day exactly as it was. Her portfolio spoke to me immediately, an...
d I knew no one could capture my mountain wedding in the same way. What Whitney captures is truly ✨art✨.
It was important to us to hire as many local vendors as possible, and Whitney—the unsung Mayor of the Mountains—was our guiding light. We asked her to point us to the right DJ…she sent us the best in the biz. We asked for a videographer recommendation…she nailed it. She didn’t just photograph our wedding she helped shape it in all the right ways. Her expertise and connections were invaluable.
Leading up to the wedding, her communication and professionalism were truly unmatched. She was responsive, remembered every detail we ever talked about, and made every planning touchpoint fun. My husband and I are not used to being in front of a camera, but Whitney set such clear expectations and gave us all the tips to feel comfortable and confident. That alone made a world of difference.
On the wedding day itself, Whitney was my fairy godmother. She never left my side, guiding, supporting, and somehow being everywhere at once without ever feeling intrusive. Looking back now, I truly cannot imagine that day without her—it would have been an entirely different experience. And the PHOTOS? They speak for themselves.
After the wedding, several vendors (and even guests) made a point to tell us how lovely she was to work with. Hiring Whitney was one of the best decisions I made in the entire wedding planning process. In the time it took you to read this novel, you could have booked her already. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.
This review is a long time coming (sorry Whitney), but Whitney was our photographer for our wedding last October. We absolutely love how the photos turned out - she was able to sho...
wcase so much of the emotion of the day. It’s been so hard for our family and us to pick out the ones that we want to frame because of this. On the day of, Whitney was so accommodating to our schedule and all of the chaos that comes with a wedding, and she was a pro through it all. She was able to deal with a difficult bridesmaid & family drama while staying professional and understanding (but also with boundaries), which I am so incredibly grateful for. It meant a lot to me that she did what she could to handle the day, but also recognized when something was going too far and needed family to be involved (this was a mental health episode in one of the guests - absolutely not a normal wedding day situation), as the last thing that I wanted was for my vendors to be in an uncomfortable situation. Her and Misty (my planner from Blissful Moment Events) absolutely made my day so easy and seamless, allowing me to just enjoy the emotions. The photos bring me back to the day in the best way possible, and I love them so much. Thank you for everything you did Whitney!
Where do I even begin?!
To start, if I could give 1 billion stars, I would. I can't express enough gratitude to Whitney for being such an integral part of our elopement day. From ...
the moment we met her, her funny, kind, and caring nature put us at ease and made the entire planning experience more enjoyable and WAY less stressful!
Whitney is an expert in her field. She knew exactly how to curate our Colorado elopement experience. Whitney gave us tons of tips and tricks for booking the BEST vendors in Colorado and located the perfect spots for adventuring. Her insight and recommendations were invaluable, and she helped us create a day that reflected our vision perfectly.
Not only did she help create and organize the perfect day, but Whitney's talent behind the lens takes things to the next level. I literally watched her scale the mountains of Cottonwood Pass in a pair of VANS sneakers while taking the most breathtaking photos of us! She also has a unique ability to create a relaxed atmosphere, which allowed us to truly be ourselves in front of the camera. She captured every precious moment with such artistry and attention to detail, and created memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
While looking through our photos, we are reminded not only of the beauty of the day but also of the joy and love we felt. She goes above and beyond for her clients which shines through in her work. My husband and I both feel incredibly lucky to have had her as our photographer, and can’t recommend her enough! If you're looking for someone who is not only a badass but also genuinely cares about making your special day unforgettable, look no further!
If you are looking for timeless, elegant and fun wedding photos, literally stop right where you are. Whitney is simply as good as it gets. She shot our engagement photos as well as...
our wedding photos and every time we post or send them, everyone is obsessed (as are we!) Our wedding was about a week ago and I literally cannot stop looking at the sneak peek.
Whitney has a way of not only capturing the moment, but capturing the feeling of the moment as well as the vision you have for your special day. She was always able to get great shots whether that meant instructing us a bit when we weren't sure what to do with our arms, or just letting us do our thing in a way that felt authentic to us.
For our engagement photos, she turned drinks at a ski lodge into cozy, intimate moments captured on film, and a mountain charcuterie party complete with a couple runs down the slopes into an epic time that we can cherish forever not only in our memories, but in her images.
Then came wedding day and when she got the (massive) sneak peek back to us (insanely quickly) I felt all the feelings again that I had felt on our wedding day. I felt the butterflies I had during my first look with my friends, the tears I cried during the one with my dad, and then the reassurance and excitement I felt during my first look with my husband. (Why am I crying again as I write this?)
But it doesn't stop there. Whitney helped us walk and move through couples photos in a way that created elegant, timeless images, was constantly on the lookout for good lighting, expertly scouted the new terrain, and was there to instruct family as needed for group shots. She even made sure to include our pup in our special day!
And then there was the party. The dance floor shots are my favorite, as every single thing she captured speaks to a personality, a moment, and the feelings of excitement and joy that we had as we partied the night away with all of our favorite people.
Basically what I'm saying is, time flies on your wedding day. But Whitney expertly captures the beauty and emotion of the whole day, so that instead of being fleeting, it can be remembered forever. I don't even know how she is everywhere, getting every moment, but she is. Not to mention she is a support throughout the entire wedding process and was so helpful in coming up with our timeline for the day when we had some questions during planning.
We are so overjoyed that we got to share our special day with Whitney and highly recommend her to anyone looking. Thank you for helping to make our perfect day even more memorable 🤍
Whitney was truly the best ever! Starting with constant communication leading up to the wedding, to capturing all our special moments day of ... my day would not have been as amazi...
ng without Whitney!
She went above and beyond. If you are looking for the perfect photographer who is up for anything to capture your adventures then look no further!
Whitney is incredible!! Not only are the pictures unreal, but Whitney herself is such a sweet, thoughtful, and easy-going person. Our elopement went so smoothly and was such a blas...
t. We came from out of town (East Coast --> Breckenridge for the elopement) and she went above and beyond to scout out a spot for pictures. I cannot say enough positive things about her and her work!!
Whitney was a saint to work with!!! We hired her for my brothers surprise engagement and she was so detail oriented, helped us with everything down to the day of. We traveled from ...
Miami to Vail and Whitney was in contact with us weeks before our arrival, would go to different locations to give us ideas (since we weren’t local) and everything came out perfect!! She got us roses and champagne for the moment and it truly was one we’ll never forget!!! Whitney truly loves what she does. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!!
Whitney is amazing!! My husband and I were in Vail for our honeymoon and wanted to have a honeymoon photo session. Whitney went above and beyond for us! She found the perfect locat...
ion for the vibe we were looking for and we enjoyed every minute of our session with her. Our photo gallery was delivered much faster than we could have imagined and every photo is gorgeous!! We could not be happier with our experience and will 100% be reaching out to Whitney next time we are in Vail!
Whitney did a fantastic job for our engagement shoot. Mother Nature was throwing us a curve ball without giving us our dreamy snowy idea. However, Whitney was super quick to come u...
p with an even better site that provided us with some stunning lake backdrops. Being in front of the camera is usually awkward for anyone but Whitney made us laugh and feel comfortable in that awkwardness. The photos turned out gorgeous and I’m still swooning! We can’t wait to have her capture our wedding!
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Vail, CO | Colorado
Whitney Rae Photography