Wedding Photographer Jobs in Denver, CO
Photograph weddings across Denver and nearby Boulder, Lakewood, Littleton, Golden, Westminster, Castle Rock for our creative production companies. We handle the clients, contracts and editing. You capture the day.
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About the role
Denver is one of our active wedding markets, and we are adding wedding photographers to the local roster. Photograph the full day, direct portraits and family formals, and deliver a complete, well-exposed gallery.
Weddings in the Denver area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first. Our venue data covers 61 wedding venues across 8 cities in this market.
What you'll do
- Photograph preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception
- Direct couples and wedding parties with confidence and warmth
- Work flash and natural light in every kind of venue
- Keep to the timeline and shot list from our planning team
- Upload organized, culled-ready files within 48 hours
What you bring
- At least two seasons photographing weddings, with full galleries to show
- Two professional full-frame bodies, fast lenses and off-camera flash
- Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
- Comfort leading family formals and large groups
Denver venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 61 local venues:
- Denver Botanic GardensDenver
- The Soiled Dove UndergroundDenver
- Mile High StationDenver
- The Kirk of HighlandDenver
- Washington Park BoathouseDenver
- Mountain Crust Event Venue - DenverDenver
- Wellshire Event CenterDenver
- The Lumber Baron Inn & GardensDenver
- Butterfly PavilionWestminster
- Chautauqua Dining HallBoulder
- The Greenbriar InnBoulder
- Sunrise AmphitheaterBoulder
Areas covered
Denver (27), Boulder (14), Lakewood (2), Littleton (4), Golden (7), Westminster (3), Castle Rock (2), Evergreen (2). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Colorado
For context, photographers in Colorado earn a median of $47,070 a year, with most earning between $36,440 and $92,200 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Colorado pay guide.
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Wedding Photographer jobs in Denver: FAQ
How much do wedding photographers make in Denver?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Colorado is $47,070 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Denver?
The busiest months are May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Denver weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Boulder, Lakewood, Littleton, Golden. Longer trips are optional and paid separately.
Is this a contractor role?
Yes. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. You choose the dates you are available and accept the weddings you want.
Photograph weddings in Denver.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.