If you’re searching for Denver courthouse elopement photographers, look no further — this one’s going to show you exactly why I love this work.

This sweet couple traveled all the way from out of state to say their vows downtown, and honestly?  That kind of intentionality sets the tone for everything.  They knew what they wanted: simple, meaningful, and photographed well.  Done and done.

We met at my absolute favorite courthouse in the city — the Byron J. White Courthouse downtown — and the whole afternoon was just chef’s kiss from start to finish.  The groom showed up in the richest forest green suit I’ve seen in a long time.  I love gem tones for wedding suits!

The bride balanced it perfectly in a romantic blue floral dress that felt effortless without trying too hard.  I love that she put a spin on the traditional wedding dress with a floral print.  These two clearly have an eye for the good stuff.

And then there was the third member of the wedding party: their dog, who showed up in a little bowtie and completely stole the show.  I will never, ever complain about a dog at an elopement or wedding.  Bring them all.  Always!

The Byron J. White Courthouse is one of those locations that just does the work for you — the Greek columns, the grand scale of it, the way the light hits in the afternoon.  It’s dramatic without being over the top, which is exactly what an intimate elopement calls for.

Thank you to this lovely couple for making the trip to Denver and trusting me with your day.  You didn’t need a big production to make it feel significant — you just needed each other, a great courthouse, and a dog in a bowtie.

That’s the good stuff.

Take a peek at a few of my faves from their Denver courthouse elopement session below.  Thank you for stopping by the blog!

x Ash

Time for a throwback today — Lindsey Flanigan courthouse elopement photos from nine years ago!

Recently, I’ve been enjoying going back through my hard drives and digging up old photo shoots that never properly saw the light of day on my blog.  Today I’m reliving this sweet elopement at the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse in Denver!

We had perfect springtime blossoms for our session.  The purple on the trees outside of the courthouse paired perfectly with the vibrant colors the bride chose for her shoes and bouquet.

I love shooting elopements at the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse.  It provides a newer, more modern backdrop for photos that contrasts with the older style of the City + County Building at Civic Center.  While both locations are perfect for a courthouse elopement, Lindsey Flanigan has a slightly sleeker vibe with its glass facade and clean architectural lines.

The images below are some of my favorites from this Lindsey Flanigan courthouse elopement.  Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

x Ash

Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse Elopement Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo 

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I’ve been meaning to share these Boulder vow renewal photos for a hot minute!

Currently, I’m sitting on hold trying to get through to the IRS hotline to verify my identity (woooohoooo).  I figured I’d update the blog while I’m waiting!

Ashleigh + Seth traveled to Denver from Texas last fall to get a quintessential Colorado backdrop for their vow renewal.  We decided on Chautauqua and Lost Gulch for their session.

These two locations are my favorite Colorado “mountain” locations for photo shoots.  Boulder is only a short drive from the city and still provides the same stunning backdrop that you would see down I-70 — just minus the heavy traffic!

I’ve shot at Chautauqua and Lost Gulch more times than I can count, though mostly in the summer and springtime.  For our fall shoot at these same locations, we had a bit of a variation from the normal, sunny Colorado weather.

Instead, both locations were draped in these moody, misty, low-hanging clouds that I’ve never seen before in this area.  It almost felt like we were in the Pacific Northwest — straight out of one of the Twilight books!

Take a peek at a few of my favorite frames from Ashleigh + Seth’s Boulder vow renewal.  Thank you again to the lovely couple, and congratulations on ten years of marriage!

x Ash

Boulder Vow Renewal Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo

A few kind words from a review from the bride: “Ashley was AMAZING!  My husband and I were traveling to Colorado and wanted to do pictures for a 10 year vow renewal.  I found Ashley online, and I loved her work.  She was quick to respond, professional, and she maintained communication leading up to and after our session.  We paid a reasonable amount for an hour of pictures for two locations (just the two of us for the renewal).  And we got our photos in a reasonable amount of time (I would say about 2-ish weeks).” 

This morning, I woke up to a blast from the past — an email from a client I worked with back in 2015!

It was just after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex weddings that Christie + Lauren reached out (through Yelp of all places, talk about a throwback) to plan a secret elopement with just the three of us.  The elopement ceremony itself was held at the Cheesman Park Pavilion, one of my favorite Denver locations for photos.  Afterwards, we rolled through Union Station and the Tattered Cover bookstore inside the terminal.

These have long been some of my favorite Denver elopement photos for so many reasons.  Christie + Lauren’s elopement was the first same-sex marriage I ever documented!  I’m so excited to relive a few today here on the blog.

Take a peek at a handful of images from Christie + Lauren’s private, intentional, and memorable downtown Denver elopement below.  Stay tuned for Christie’s kind words after the jump!

x Ash

Downtown Denver Elopement Photos | Ashley Kidder Photo

A note from one of the brides: 

“Ashley,

I am cleaning out my email box and came across this email that I found.  You shot Lauren’s and my “secret” wedding super last minute the weekend the Supreme Court [legalized same-sex marriage].  You met us at Cheesman and then we went to Union Station. It was the MOST MAGICAL day!

Here’s the email I found…

“AMAZING experience, BEAUTIFUL photographs!!!

There aren’t enough words to describe the gratitude and joy my heart has for Ashley!!!  Have you ever tried planning a wedding in under 48 hours?  Well, that’s what my wife and I did when the Supreme Court ruling was sent down on June 26th, 2015.

I scoured Yelp and every other place I could think of hoping I’d find someone who would document our fabulous day.  I knew it was a long shot but the universe was looking out for me and I spotted Ashley.  I was hoping she would be available on the Monday following the SCOTUS decision — she was, and WOW we were thrilled.

Ashley has a calming air about her and did everything possible to make sure our day went off without a hitch.  Since we had so little time to plan it was pretty much her and I doing the planning.  She met us at our venue and then followed us to Union Station where we were staying for our “honeymoon,” all the while coming up with unique, creative shots that would last a lifetime.

We never once felt “on stage.”  It was like she was just one of our friends hanging out taking photos.  It was all very natural, an important component to my wife and I.  From our casual conversations she picked up on subtle details of our personalities and made sure she found the perfect shot to showcase them.

The experience itself was marvelous.  We truly felt like the only two people in the world and she was focused completely on us!  Ashley is a tender, kind, and thoughtful woman who knows her shit!

Now, I know you want to hear about the photos themselves….GORGEOUS!!!!!  Every angle imaginable, the perfect moments all frozen, she even captured my wife’s super squinty, “I’m ridiculously happy” grin.  All of our photos were edited beautifully and were sent to us in color and black and white.  She has even offered to help us with getting prints!”

Thank you Ashley!  We are forever grateful that the Yelp universe threw you in our path!  Much success to you! Cocktails soon ;-)”