In Love and Adventure

Colorado Elopement Photographers

kelly shoul taking a photo of a couple during their elopement next to a lake

Alex & Kelly

WHAT YOU GET FROM US GOES FAR PAST THE PHOTOS

Our best. Day. Ever.

So there we were…

…two young 20-somethings, stupidly in love. We knew we were just right for each other – in alignment where it mattered and our opposite traits balanced each other out like a romantic seesaw ride. You know the feeling because you’re right there too. What else can you do but marry this adventure partner you found?

We couldn’t have been more excited to do the “I do” thing, but then we opened this can of worms called wedding planning. We quickly realized we hated absolutely everything about planning a wedding. It wasn’t for us. The big, traditional wedding wasn’t for us. So we started pondering over what was for us.

And that’s when we decided to elope.

We wanted to celebrate each other and our love, not obsess over fabric swatches. We – just like you, if you choose to elope – traded perfume for bug spray and table linens for picnic blankets. We had an adventure elopement before there was a name for it. And it was beautiful. Like wow. Like niiiice! Like the best experience of our lives and the best decision we ever made.

And now we live to give couples that same experience. We live to see that look of awe and love and mind-blowing wonder over nature and each other.

Give me that experience!
a photo of kelly shoul and a bride with mountains in the background
kelly shoul standing in a slot canyon looking up towards the tall red walls
alex standing on a lake shore with his dog hamilton
kelly shoul standing in the sand dunes taking a photo
alex and kelly
kelly shoul taking a photo of a couple during their elopement next to a lake
kelly taking a picture of a couple wearing wedding attire on a hiking trail during their elopement
alex and kelly sitting by a campfire in the desert with the stars out
alex white standing in sand dunes in the desert
a portrait of kelly shoul wearing a tan beanie and purple winter jacket with snow mountains in the background
kelly shoul in hiking attire in the colorado mountains
kelly shoul hiking with a blue backpack taking a photo of a couple wearing wedding attire in the desert
alex white in hiking attire while holding a camera standing on a lake shore
a portrait of kelly shoul

We’re basically bears that can use cameras.

kelly shoul crouching down on the side of a mountain with a professional camera while wearing hiking attire

Not only do we get you and your big “Why” for choosing to have an adventure elopement, but we get the outdoors. When you’re deep in the backcountry, foring rivers, and climbing at elevation, you need experts who can lead you through the wild as much as they can lead you through the photos.

That’s us.

We’re geared up for the wilderness and prepared for everything nature might throw at us during your outdoor elopement. We pack literally anything you can think of to make your day safe and comfortable.

The outdoors are our passion and we’re true experts in exploration. Location scouting, maps, GPS, topo, everything that it takes to adventure, we’ve got it dialed in. We are also Leave No Trace photographers, which means we’re leaving the wild just like we found it. We live for this shiiiit! And we live for bringing you to the wildest, most pristine places to marry your best friend!

LET’S GET WILD!

WHAT’S IN OUR PACKS ON EVERY ELOPEMENT?

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Live concerts
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Nights spent camping
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Happy couples
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We’re Alex & Kelly

We met in a cave (OK, it was a caving trip!) in West Virginia, circa 2013, and when we clipped carabiners together we just knew… We both feel best in the wild and when we’re together, so it was kind of a no-brainer to continue adventuring together, both in life and in our jobs (if you can call it a job!). We’re that couple that loves spending every second together (eye roll, we know…).

We call Denver, Colorado our home base, but when we’re not home or adventuring with our amazing couples, we’re out exploring. We’re dog loving, adventure seeking dream chasers. But we’re also individuals, so…

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Growing up, what’s that? I spent my childhood in polar opposite places, Urban Baltimore and rural Texas. But I’d say that I “came of age” as it were in my mid-20s while living in Maryland going to school. It was there that I realized what I wanted: nature. Being in the wild is the only place I can think, the only place I find peace.

I grew up living that small town life in Southeastern Pennsylvania – a little place you’ve never heard of called Fawn Grove. There wasn’t a single traffic light and I lived off of a dirt road. I spent my childhood playing in the woods, digging in the dirt, exploring creeks, and never wearing shoes! Adventure was always a natural state of being to me, and to this day I still prefer being barefoot.

ADVENTURE TIME!
a bride and groom stand along the beach shore in the sand while hugging and smiling right after getting married a couple wearing wedding attire celebrating on a sandy beach while the groom plays an acoustic guitar and the bride dances while holding champagne in the sand with the blue sky and waves in the background a bride and groom wearing wedding attire kiss in front of a sand dune with tall grass in the sand with the blue sky behind them

What to expect when working with Alex & Kelly

A real review from one of our happy couples…

“11/10, 5 Stars, A+ people, and photographers”

Alex and Kelly were absolutely phenomenal from day one! I contacted a few other adventure elopement photographers before finding Alex and Kelly and I immediately fell in love with their style and the way that they captured each moment. I reached out and they quickly responded and set up a time to talk. From our first conversation, it felt like we were talking with old friends. As we discussed our vision for our elopement day they shared our excitement and we went over a theoretical timeline of what the day would look like. It was evident that they were experienced and professional. As soon as we hung up the phone I knew that we would be booking with them!

In the months leading up to our elopement, Alex and Kelly did all of the legwork behind the scenes – getting permits, nailing down the timelines, and figuring out the best plan for the day. They were patient and worked with us even though we changed our location multiple times – always responding to us in a timely manner! Each time I suggested a new possible location they were right there to provide adventure ideas, AirBnB options, etc. etc.

When the big day arrived, they were right on time and were so prepared! They had backpacks full of everything you could need, including hand warmers which were so appreciated on a chilly October morning. I highly recommend the 12 hour day – it was enough time to go at a relaxed pace and enjoy the day while being able to document everything. They were with us from sunup to sundown and never missed a beat – literally laying in the dirt and climbing up the canyon walls to get the best angles.

Less than 24 hours after they departed, we had over 40 sneak peek photos and a month after our wedding we had all of our photos. I was thrilled with the turnaround time but more importantly, the quality of the pictures!

I can’t recommend Alex and Kelly enough! 11/10, 5 Stars, A+ people and photographers.  Book them for any of your adventure photography needs and you will not be disappointed!!!

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What to expect when working with Alex & Kelly

A real review from one of our happy couples…

“Meeting them felt like reuniting with long lost friends”

We are so happy that we decided to go with Alex and Kelly to take pictures for our Colorado elopement. They were so sweet and helped us every step of the way. We were nervous planning at first because we’d never been to the area we eloped in before but they helped us find the perfect location to say our vows!

We got our pictures back not long after we got back home, and we are IN LOVE with them! They captured the day perfectly. Reviewing our photos with my husband – it was like we were back in Colorado.

Meeting Alex and Kelly felt like reuniting with long-lost friends and they gave us some pretty great recommendations for food in the area as well (we liked the place so much we went twice while we were there!).

We got a little altitude sick while we were in the mountains but Alex and Kelly were super helpful and flexible with our small change of plans. Alex and Kelly are so talented and kind, we’d definitely recommend them to any couple looking for someone to capture their big day.

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What to expect when working with Alex & Kelly

A real review from one of our happy couples…

"I wouldn’t look anywhere else - just book them!"

It doesn’t get better than Alex and Kelly.

This dynamic husband and wife team is talented, professional, and FUN! We couldn’t have asked for better photographers or planners for our special day. We booked Alex & Kelly two weeks before our wedding. From the get-go, Kelly was responsive and communicated well in all forms and they offered a TON of ideas for everything we were envisioning. Even through her own sister’s bridal shower, she was texting ME hair and makeup artists!!

They take so much initiative! As part of our events, we needed to blow up an inflatable raft to get to a small island on the lake. As soon as my husband pulled the raft out of the backpack (which they so kindly let us borrow by the way), Alex had already pulled out the pump and started to inflate the raft. They were both so patient as we struggled to get to the small island and helped coach me up the rocks from their viewpoint. As we were doing our pictures on the island, they helped comfort our very anxious dog on the mainland without even asking. After we returned, once again, Alex jumped right in and helped deflate the raft and very unexpectedly rolled it up and attached it to Kelly’s backpack to help carry it back for us. To me, I was just so impressed by their willingness to go above and beyond, and it just proves how awesome and helpful these two are.

After our ceremony and celebration, our sneak peek was delivered within a couple of days. We were pleasantly surprised that it came so fast and with so many! The quality of the sneak peeks got us super excited as we got to re-live our day through the photos and emotions they captured.

Alex and Kelly truly exceeded our expectations and made our day so much more memorable. We’re so happy we went with them, and forever grateful for their passion, creativity, thoughtfulness, and commitment to their profession. I wouldn’t look anywhere else – just book them!

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All you need is the vision, we’ll take care of the rest.

Here’s how we’ll take care of you…

  • We’ll help you pick a date and general location for the scenery you’re dreaming of
  • We’ll give you all the location ideas, and give you access to our vendor network
  • Be your confidant, cheerleader, and new best friends
  • Be your adventure partners on your big day and make sure you have an unforgettable experience
  • Help you plan a day that is tailored made to be 100% authentically you
  • Give you complete access to our Gear List so you can borrow items you need but may not have, which includes thinks like changing tents, extra yak tracks, backpacks, picnic blankets, and more!
  • Tell your story through photographs. So you can relive the best day of your life, forever.

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