WEDDING PHOTOS THAT Look & Feel Like you
DENVER DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
COLORADO & DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Bursting with life
As a Denver documentary wedding
photographer, I capture joyful, genuine moments
throughout couples’ wedding days across Colorado.
GET READY TO RELIVE & Revel In
Deep belly laughs, warm hugs, spontaneous kisses, and funky dance moves.
Hey there! I’m delighted to get to know you and the partner you’ve chosen to do life with, and I can’t wait to start capturing your wedding season with care.
This looks like:
Creating a safe, fun space, getting to know you.
Collaborating alongside you two, supporting you and your ideas.
Working together beforehand to get to know one another, and shake out any camera nerves.
Supporting you with all things photography logistics pre-wedding, so you can arrive relaxed and present on your wedding day.
Documenting you and yours genuinely through a combination of thoughtful art direction and a blending-in-the-background documentary storytelling approach, as Catherine Norwood Photo specializes in documentary wedding photography.
I can’t wait for you to have your artful, true-to-you wedding photos - full of love, laughter, and genuine moments.
An inclusive Photo experience for all
FULLY CELEBRATED, WELCOMED & captured.
Here’s to you two, your traditions, and your love. Catherine Norwood Photo proudly celebrates and welcomes all bodies, cultures, love, race, and identities. From start to finish this wedding season, I’m here to prioritize you two. You have one day to gather your favorite people and celebrate your love —I can’t wait to capture your beautiful selves, people, and story.
YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHYExperience
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1. LET'S MEET
Reach out, and we'll find the perfect time to discuss wedding photography over your favorite beverage on me - virtual or in person in the Denver area.
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2. PREPARING FOR ALL THINGS WEDDING DAY
Once your contract is signed, we'll set up a few times to talk over the phone. During these talks, we'll discuss details from your wedding questionnaire, including your family photo list, timeline, and more.
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3. ENGAGEMENT SESSION - GETTING COMFORTABLE
Every couple who books 6+ hours of wedding photography get’s half off any portrait session. During the session, we'll get to know each other, and practice being in front of a camera. I’m excited to capture some photos of you in a place that’s special to you both.
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4. CELEBRATE
I'll be in your corner all wedding day, capturing your love story, including big and small moments, candid snapshots, and posed portraits.
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5. ENJOY
Dive back into the joy of your wedding day as you peruse your final wedding gallery. I hand-edit each photo (brightness and color). In addition, I retouch 5% of photos (day of blemishes and exit signs). With retouching, I keep things looking natural.
I’ll deliver all photos within 8-12 weeks via a user-friendly online gallery.
Your answers to “How much is wedding photography for a Denver wedding vs a mountain wedding?” and “How long should I hire a wedding photographer?”
DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Packages
If you don’t need photos of your epic dance party or time getting ready with family or friends, I’d recommend starting with seven hours. If you want sweet, candid moments with those closest to you at the beginning of the day, all the photos of your people laughing and dancing at your dance party, a.k.a the whole documentary photo experience, I recommend the all-day package. I’m excited to connect and help you find the perfect wedding photography package. When we hop on the phone to talk about your wedding day dreams, I’ll give you a rough timeline so you can get an idea of how many hours of photography make sense for you!
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7 Hours of Wedding Photography
1 Lead Photographer - Catherine Norwood - with 10+ Years of Experience
1 Second Photographer - For 4 Hours
60 Minute Complimentary Denver Engagement Session
3 Consultation Calls
Pre-Wedding Email Support
Up to 120 Miles of Wedding Day Travel
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9 Hours of Wedding Photography
1 Lead Photographer - Catherine Norwood - with 10+ Years of Experience
1 Second Photographer - For 5 Hours
90-Minute Complimentary Denver Engagement Session
3 Consultation Calls
Pre-Wedding Email Support
Up to 120 Miles of Wedding Day Travel
Venue Scouting
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12-14 Hours of Wedding Photography
1 Lead Photographer - Catherine Norwood - with 10+ Years of Experience
1 Second Photographer - 6 hours
90-Minute Complimentary Denver Engagement Session
3 Consultation Calls
Pre-Wedding Email Support
Up to 120 Miles of Wedding Day Travel
Day of Venue Scouting
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Colorado Mountain Engagement Session Travel (the rest is complimentary with any 6+ hour package) - $250
Boudoir (couple or solo) Session - $750
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage - $1000
Albums - $500
Mountain Travel for weddings more than 90 minutes beyond Denver - Inquire for a custom travel quote.
A Roll of Film Photography on Me for Your ‘26 -’27 Wedding
For all 2026 and 2027 weddings, I’ll capture 20-30 film photos so that you can enjoy some extra nostalgic wedding day feels.
KIND WORDS FOR CATHERINE NORWOOD PHOTO
HERE’S TO MORE CAKE TASTINGS,
Less Worries
RESERVE YOUR DENVER WEDDING DATE
These weekends fill up fast. Secure your date and reach out below. Upon inquiry, I'll hold your date for two weeks.
YOUR DENVER WEDDING PHOTO GUIDES
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Denver Wedding Venue Guide
Finding the perfect Wedding Venue in Denver can feel completely overwhelming. Luckily, this blog can help you narrow down your search a little bit more. It includes everything from historic venues, restaurant venues, industrial modern venues, and much more.
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When should I get married in Denver & Colorado?
No matter when you get married in Colorado, stunning wedding photos are always possible, and inclement weather is always possible. The key is embracing the season's beauty, embracing whatever weather comes your way, choosing a date that reflects your foliage ideals.
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How to Feel Comfortable In Front of the Camera
Feeling a bit anxious about being in front of the camera? You’re not alone. Almost all of my couples experience jitters when they think about posing for wedding photos. Whether it’s uncertainty about how to stand, where to look, or just the idea of being the center of attention, these feelings can sometimes overshadow the joy of your big day.
Denver Wedding Photographer FAQs
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As a Denver wedding photographer, I specialize in inclusive, documentary-style wedding photography that celebrates all love stories with compassion, celebration, artistry, and realness. CNP is based in Denver, Colorado, but travels internationally and nationally for weddings.
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You’ll receive about 75 -100 thoughtfully edited images per hour of coverage. Each gallery is curated to reflect your story.
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The balance between candid and posed photos depends on the session duration and what you are looking for. Typically, couples choose to do about 75 minutes of posed pictures during a 6-8 hour wedding day. During the non-portrait times of your wedding day, it will be a 1:5 ratio for posed to non-posed photo ratios.
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You can expect your carefully edited wedding photos within 90–120 days and your preview gallery in 2–3 weeks.
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Do you travel?
Yes! As a Denver Wedding Photographer, I also regularly travel throughout Colorado and beyond for weddings. All Colorado wedding packages include up to 3 hours of round-trip travel from Denver, Colorado. Travel beyond that is quoted based on distance and session length. I frequently photograph weddings in Boulder, Golden, Morrison, Evergreen, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, and more.
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As a LGBTQIA+ wedding photographer, I’m honored to document all couples, religions, and love stories (as long as the parties are loving and inclusive of others). My process is inclusive, affirming, and designed to meet you where you are with care and respect. I consistently complete trainings and workshops to create a more welcoming and inclusive space every year, and use these tools to make the wedding world more affirming as well. See my guide here on queer friendly wedding venues in Denver.
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Yes! I’ll suggest Colorado and Denver portrait locations and put together a rough draft timeline at our first meeting. We’ll meet a few more times to cover logistics, but for full-scale planning I recommend working with a wedding planner. Some of my favorites are LP Creatives, Rita Rose Creative Event Design, and Dancing Queens Denver.
Wedding photography includes planning support, local engagement sessions, a second photographer, and planning check-ins. Colorado elopement photography includes planning support, photography insurance, check-ins, and a roll of film.
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Yes. You can order albums and high-quality prints directly from your gallery. I’m happy to help design albums if you’d like something custom.
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My editing style is timeless, colorful, and true-to-color with a clean, natural finish. As a Denver documentary wedding photographer, I focus on candid storytelling and genuine emotion.
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A nonrefundable retainer is required to secure your wedding date. The rest of your balance is split into 2-3 payments prior to your wedding. Your contract will outline rescheduling and cancellation policies in full.
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Yes. As a Denver wedding photographer, I run a fully registered business with liability insurance. I’m happy to provide a COI for your venue or planner.
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Because Colorado and Denver weddings occur at a high elevation and are often outdoors, in the wilderness, and/or near wildlife and plants, clients are responsible for their own and their guests' safety and well-being. For weddings, I highly suggest event insurance and working with a Colorado wedding planner for peace of mind. I also follow Leave No Trace rules for all Denver and Colorado weddings because we all love preserving and taking care of our lands and nature.
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Yes! I provide a complimentary Denver engagement session to work together before your wedding day. In addition, I’d love to meet in person for coffee. If you’re not in Denver, we can still meet for virtual coffee and chats :)
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While I do not deliver RAW photos and they are not available, I do deliver my photos in a timeless manner, so they feel natural for years to come. Your wedding photo gallery will include fully edited, high-resolution JPEGs that reflect my professional and artistic standards.
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Standard edits are included. More detailed retouching (like blemish or object removal) is available at $50/photo. I do not offer body modification edits and believe in affirming all bodies as they are. As a Denver documentary wedding photographer, I believe in capturing life as it unfolds, and as it is.
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Yes, I will most likely use your images in my wedding photography portfolio, on my blog and on social media. I’m always happy to keep things untagged or private upon request.
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I love designing albums so my couples can cherish their favorite day forever in a super tangible way.
Wedding albums start at $700
Family wedding albums start at $500.
Receive $100 off/album when purchased upfront with your wedding photography.
MEET CATHERINE, A Denver wedding photographer
With 10+ years of experience, extensive study of the craft, and hundreds of weddings under my belt, I have cultivated a distinct yet timeless style that caters to clients’ stories. I combine photojournalism's storytelling with the beauty of editorial photography to create photos you’ll enjoy forever.
CNP is known for joyful and genuine photography and an encouraging and inclusive presence.
Learn more about Catherine Norwood’s documentary wedding photography here.
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