You’re engaged!! Cue the happy dancing, the champagne, the endless scroll through Pinterest boards. While there’s a lot to think about when planning a wedding, one of the best things you can do early on is this: book your wedding photographer early. Not just because calendars fill up (they do!), but because your photographer plays a bigger role in your day! Photographers can help with more of the planning process than you might expect. As a Boulder and Denver wedding photographer, I’ve had so many couples say the same thing: “I’m so glad we booked early, it made everything feel real.”
Here’s why getting your photographer locked in early is more than just crossing something off your list.
Availability Fills Up Fast—Especially in Peak Seasons So Book Your Wedding Photographer Early
If you’re getting married in Colorado during peak season (typically late spring through early fall), photographers book out fast, sometimes a year or more in advance. Booking early means you actually get to choose from your favorite photographers instead of settling for whoever’s still available.
Even if your wedding is on a weekday or in an off-season month, the best photographers (especially those who specialize in elopements or smaller weddings) are still in high demand. So when in doubt? Reach out sooner than later.
Your Photographer Helps Shape the Timeline
One of the most overlooked benefits of booking early: your photographer can help you build your wedding timeline. We’ve been to a lot of weddings, and we know what flows well. Where the light will be, and how much time you’ll realistically need for portraits, first looks, or that golden hour magic.
When you book your wedding photographer early, you give yourself time to plan a day that’s not rushed and leaves space for joy, stillness, and presence.
It Sets the Tone for the Rest of Your Vendor Team
Once you’ve booked your photographer, things start to click into place. You’ll have guidance on timing, insight into lighting for venues, and (depending on who you hire!) recommendations for other amazing local vendors.
I always love connecting my couples with florists, planners, HMUAs, and venues who share a similar vibe. It makes the whole day feel more cohesive, calm, and personal.
You Get Time to Build a Relationship – Book Your Wedding Photographer Early
This part matters more than people think. Booking your wedding photographer early gives you time to build trust and connection. You can plan your engagement session, chat about what matters to you, and feel fully comfortable heading into the wedding day.
When your photographer isn’t just a stranger with a camera, it changes everything! You feel safe to be yourself, and that’s what makes the best photos
Your wedding photographer is there for every major moment, and every small in-between one, too. Booking early gives you the best chance to work with someone whose style you love, who sees your vision, and who makes you feel taken care of.
If you’re currently planning and wondering when to inquire, this is your sign. Whether you’re eloping in Boulder or hosting a wedding in Denver, I’d love to be there with you!
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