Telluride, Colorado Photographer

I’m a local Colorado based photographer serving Telluride, Mountain Village, & the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Whether you’re planning an elopement, wedding, proposal, or portraits in Telluride, I help with more than just showing up with a camera.

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Meet Your Local Telluride Photographer

Hey! My name is Malachi & I’m a photographer in the Telluride region. I specialize in elopements but also photograph weddings, portraits, engagements, landscapes, & more in Telluride.

I spend my time exploring all of the amazing mountains, waterfalls, Jeeping roads, alpine lakes, & other places around the Telluride region. I’m here to help you with the perfect photo locations in Telluride, whether you want something more accessible or more adventurous!

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As a local photographer, I am here to help with epic photo locations & all sorts of hidden gems!

  • “Very Friendly & Professional”

    “Malachi was great to work with, super helpful & knowledgeable helping us plan our day around Telluride. He helped us plan with ideas for shooting locations, including several different options of lakes, trails, & hikes that we could take around the area. He was very friendly & professional all day long, & even helped wrangle our dog to get the best possible photos. The photos turned out amazing! We would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to elope, as he provided an all-inclusive service helping us plan the day, & provided great pictures that captured the day perfectly.”
    Bride and groom in the wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado.
    – Ryan & Katie
    elopement in Telluride, CO

Helpful Information & Galleries

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Telluride Wedding Venues & Places to Get Married at in Telluride

Looking for the best wedding venues & other places to get married in Telluride? This guide covers both more traditional wedding venues as well as other locations such as vacation rentals & elopement locations in Telluride in the national forest areas. If you want more information on Colorado elopements, be sure to check out this…

Intimate Backyard Telluride Wedding in the Mountains

Kylie & Quentin booked an absolutely beautiful vacation rental near Telluride, Colorado up in the Mountain Village area. The home had enough room for their family & guests to stay, & it also had great views with access to the trails & ski runs around the area. Although it was a simple day, Kylie &…

Telluride, Colorado Mountaintop Proposal in Winter

For this proposal photography session in Telluride, I had various location ideas planned out just depending on what Ethan was looking for. Eventually we decided on going up to the top of the mountain via the free gondola that goes from Telluride to mountaintop, & Mountain Village. I helped Ethan plan out an exact location…

Telluride Elopement Guide: Local Tips & Planning Info

So you’re thinking about eloping in Telluride? Great choice! This tiny mountain town tucked deep into the San Juan Mountains isn’t just beautiful, it’s wild, dramatic, & full of so many unique things. The kind of place where you can read your vows beside a thundering waterfall, hike to a mountain pass with no one…

Colorful Wedding at Alta Lakes Observatory in Telluride

There’s something magnetic about couples who throw out the rulebook & decide to plan a day that’s entirely, unapologetically them. That was Lauren & Parker through & through. They didn’t try to fit their wedding into a mold. Instead, they created a celebration that felt like their favorite memories. It was relaxed, colorful, a little…

Intimate Gay Couple’s Photos in Telluride

Franco & Nacho are originally from Argentina & moved to the Telluride area. We did some intimate gay couple’s photos in the mountains & aspen forests around Telluride & I loved being able to capture their connection! As part of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I understand how hard it can be to find people who…

Say Your Vows Somewhere Epic in Telluride!

Want to elope in Telluride? I help couples plan small outdoor weddings & elopements in the Telluride area.

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Photography Services in Telluride, Colorado

Telluride Wedding Photography

From hiking & skiing elopements, to intimate mountain top weddings, let’s chat about your wedding day in Telluride.

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Family outdoor portrait, happy parents with toddler girl in natural setting, warm golden hour lighting, candid photography, lifestyle family photography, Shell Creek Photography.

Telluride Family Photography

Whether you’re local or on vacation in Telluride, these mountains can make the perfect backdrop for family portraits.

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Photography of a Telluride, Colorado surprise proposal on a snowy mountain top.

Telluride Proposal Photography

Planning a surprise proposal? I can help you with the best locations, give tips on how to propose, & help plan it all out.

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LGBTQ+ couple embracing in a lush meadow with wildflowers, scenic mountains in the background, capturing love, nature, and outdoor photography.

Telluride Engagement Sessions

Telluride is full of incredible locations for engagements. As a local photographer, I can help with the best spots for photos.

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Looking for a Telluride photographer who captures more than just the view? This is about documenting the full experience, the energy, the moments, & the connection, in a way that actually feels like you.

Telluride isn’t just a backdrop, it’s part of the experience. Whether you’re here for a wedding, an elopement, or just time in the mountains, your photos should feel like what it was actually like to be here, not just what it looked like.

Bride and groom kiss on the gondola in Telluride at sunset during their wedding day.

I’m More than Just a Photographer…

Whether you’re from the area or are visiting Telluride, finding just the right spot for photos isn’t the easiest task. I’m here to help with location scouting, vendor recommendations, outfit planning, & more.

With over 6 year of experience as a portrait photographer & over 15 years experience as a landscape photographer, I’m here to make the best of both worlds with adventure elopements & portraits out in nature. Telluride has a ton of amazing places & I’d love to show you around!

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