COLORADO ELOPEMENT & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Customizable wedding days for couples who want to focus on adventure, fun and making memories. 

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Welcome to a different kind of wedding photography experience. One where your love is the absolute focus. Because your moments should be captured authentically, and your love story deserves to be told, exactly as it is. 

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Meet your local photographer

MAYA BENKO

Born and raised in beautiful Colorado, I am your local expert and guide for destination weddings, and adventurous elopements in the Rocky Mountains. Explore some of my favorite hidden trails, or reach out about best wedding practices in Colorado (and how to beat the crowds) so you can have the adventure of a lifetime.

Local. Sustainable. Affordable.

  • "Working with Maya on our elopement was a dream. She was so helpful, down to scouting and choosing a location, as we had no real idea where to start with any of it. Maya made every step of the process easy and comfortable, which was the most important thing for us"

    Michelle

  • "Maya is a professional and exceptional human to work with. She listens to your needs and wants. She can adapt to any situation and environment...her effortlessness made everything relaxing and fun"

    Markie + Scott

  • "She is one of the most genuine down to earth people you will ever meet! Her work is beautiful, raw, and real!"

    Ayala

  • "If you are looking for a photographer who is willing to go the extra mile to capture a beautiful shot, then Maya is your girl!"

    Jessica

  • "The whole day just felt like hanging out with a friend and being silly"

    Rory

  • "Maya did such an amazing job capturing our entire day! She was so easy to work with and honestly, it felt like we had a member of our family at our wedding taking our photos because she fit right in with any crowd she crossed! If you are looking for a photographer to take professional photos I highly recommend Maya! If I could give her 10 stars I would!"

    Laura

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Check out my local expertise and tips and tricks to make your wedding experience in Colorado incredible. Make sure to take a look at my ultimately How to Elope in Colorado guide too!

EXPLORE MY PORTFOLIO

Dive into some recent weddings and elopements with couples who are just like you! My portfolio features weddings all over Colorado, California, Norway, and more.

EXPLORE RECENT ADVENTURES

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COLORADO WEDDING + ELOPEMENT PRICES:

Colorado is an incredible place to get married, so don’t sacrifice your dream wedding location due to costs! Reach out to me to talk about elopements, micro-weddings and customizable photography packages to make sure that your wedding day is handcrafted, and fits the budget.

  • It totally depends on what part of Colorado you want to elope in, as well as activities, vendors, and guest count! In general, elopement and micro-weddings in Colorado cost anywhere from $5000-$15000.

  • In general, traditional weddings can cost $30,000-$35,000 in Colorado. However, this depends on the size and the vendors you book!

  • Ever heard of a micro-wedding?! They are smaller weddings where you prioritize specific vendors to invest in. I recommend picking 2-3 things you can’t live without, and making a budget for those vendors. Also, reach out to me about custom photography packages!

  • Nope! Colorado is one of those amazing states where you can self-solemnize (which means you can basically marry yourself!) All you need to have is your marriage license and witnesses to sign (you can also have your dog sign).

  • Colorado is beautiful all year round. Checout my How to Elope in Colorado guide for the best locations and times to get married in Colorado.

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