Colorado-wedding-photographer
Candid Documentary Wedding Photographer based in Breckenridge Colorado
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Black and white photos of a bride holding a bouquet and a groom with a large portrait of the groom overlaying the scene.
An outdoor dining setup with multiple round tables covered in white tablecloths, decorated with floral centerpieces, under string lights during sunset, with a view of mountains in the background.
White silk fabric draped over grass, with small white daisies and yellow centers growing through and around it.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors. The bride and groom are kissing, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and veil. Guests are watching and smiling.
Black and white photo of a large group of wedding guests and the bride and groom outdoors on a grassy field with mountains in the background. The bride and groom are in the center holding hands, surrounded by friends and family.
Double exposure photograph of a group of women and girls posing outdoors, overlaid with flowers and foliage.
A bride in a wedding dress and veil sitting on rocks with a scenic mountain and lake view in the background, in black and white.
Close-up of a bride in a white wedding dress and silver high-heeled sandals, standing next to a groom in gray suit pants and black polished shoes, with colorful flowers in the background.
A couple embraces and kisses in a field of purple and pink flowers with rolling hills and mountains in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors, with the bride and groom walking down a wooden aisle surrounded by guests, set against a scenic mountain landscape.
A book titled 'Love Lyrics' with a black band ring and multiple diamond rings placed on top.
Blurry image showing a mix of brown, white, and dark-colored objects, possibly leaves or flowers, with no clear focal point.
A black and white photo of a joyful woman in a white dress holding a glass of red wine, laughing with a man in a dark suit who is kneeling. They are sitting close to a large plant, and the woman's leg is lifted, revealing her shoe with embellishments.
Documentary Wedding Photographer, Colorado Bride, Black and White Wedding Photography
People dancing and socializing at a party with blue lighting, some holding drinks, and a wooden ceiling with small colored lights.
Reflection of a person in a mirror at a dock with water, with a white veil and fabric tied to the dock, and a wooden deck surrounding the area.
Multiple hands holding wine glasses in a toast at a dinner table with a floral centerpiece.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a drink, surrounded by people at a social event with bright backlighting creating silhouettes.
A couple holding hands and dancing in a field during sunset, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a plaid suit jacket.
Two young girls play and pose indoors near a window, with one leaning on a window sill and the other on a large ottoman, both smiling and appearing playful.
Two women are seen through a window, one is hanging clothes, and the other is folding or organizing clothes in a wardrobe beside a hanging dress.
Silhouette of a couple kissing during sunset, standing outdoors with mountains in the background.
A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire standing close together outdoors against a metal grid wall. The bride is in a white gown with spaghetti straps, and the groom is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. They are looking into each other's eyes, sharing a tender moment.
A black and white close-up photograph of a woman cuddling a man, her face resting on his shoulder, with her eyes closed and her hand on his back, wearing a ring on her finger.
A pair of white high-heeled shoes with pearl embellishments on the straps, resting on a record player. Behind the shoes, there is a collection of vinyl records and a chalkboard with handwritten song titles.
Partially visible woman in white satin robe sitting in a wheelchair holding a champagne coupe glass with some bubbly. Behind her, there is a colorful modern painting of abstract human faces on the wall.
A bride in a wedding dress with a veil over her face, standing indoors near a window with sunlight, a large green plant, and a stone and brick wall. A colorful hanging lamp is overhead.
A man lifting a woman in a field during sunset, both embracing and smiling.
A table setting with a white plate, a pink cloth napkin, and a centerpiece of pink and red flowers on a wooden table.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss under an archway with autumn-colored leaves.
Couple in wedding attire celebrating with guests at a party, surrounded by streamers and festive decorations, inside a tent.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a mountain landscape backdrop, couple exchanging vows, surrounded by seated guests.
A woman in a white wedding dress standing on rocks in a forest with tall trees and a small wooden cabin nearby.
People dining inside a restaurant with large windows showing a mountain landscape outside.
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Outdoor evening celebration with string lights, guests around tables, and mountain landscape in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing together, with large potted desert plants and a pink wall behind them.
A smiling woman and man holding hands and walking through tall grass in an outdoor landscape.
A black and white photo of a black rose in a glass container with swirling smoke around it.
A bride and groom exchange vows at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with bridesmaids and groomsmen standing nearby, during sunset.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors with the bride and groom exchanging vows, surrounded by wedding guests, under bright sunlight with a scenic background.
A couple swimming and kissing in a mountain lake with green water, surrounded by rocky cliffs and sparse pine trees.
A woman in a wedding dress with a veil and a man in a suit ascending outdoor stairs, with trees casting shadows on the scene.
A black and white photo of two people inside a room with large windows. One person, a woman, is standing with her back to the window, wearing a hat and lace dress. The other person, a man, is wearing glasses, a hat, and a blazer, and is saluting while gazing out the window.
A happy couple in wedding attire holding hands and running through a wheat field, with a dog in the foreground, mountains in the background, in black and white.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a grassy field with mountains in the background, black and white photo.
 
 
 

Mikkelle Carlson Photography

Colorado Wedding Photographer

 
 

Photographs that you can feel…

 
Denver Wedding Photographer
Denver Colorado Photographer

Based in Breckenridge Colorado, Mikkelle specializes in documentary wedding photography that embraces the authentic moments rather than staged perfection. Having documented love stories from Aspen to Telluride and Breckenridge to Denver, Mikkelle brings local expertise to Colorado mountain weddings while also traveling worldwide for destination wedding & elopements.

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Client Reviews:

downtown Sioux Falls

“Mikkelle has an ability like I have never seen to capture moments that I didn’t even know were happening during a shoot. She seems to be able to be at perfect angles at all times and all the while, you, as the client, are just standing or walking or talking. It’s effortless and shoot is done before the kids are screaming or the smiles look fake. She truly does provide the most wonderful experience and it WILL show in your photos”
— Desire J.

Breckenridge Elopement

“Mikkelle was able to magnify our special moments on the biggest day of our lives! From our first conversation regarding our small wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado. She built our trust in her, so by the time our big day arrived we were confident we would get all the shots we wanted. Mikkelle’s love for her work shines through each shot she gets. It was clear she has found her purpose in her work, and truly enjoys what she does. She was respectful and kind to us and all our guests. We will definitely be working with her again!”
— Brynn & Russell J.

Sioux Falls Engagement Photographer

“My fiancé & I scheduled an engagement session and Mikkelle was amazing from beginning to end! Flexible with our schedule, helpful on outfit styling, and such a big help when it came to posing. Our engagement photos were finished and given to us LESS than 24 hours later- and the finished product was even better than we hoped. You can’t go wrong with Mikkelle!”


-Sophie D.

 

LET’S DOCUMENT YOUR MEMORIES TOGETHER


 

Follow the journey.

Great Sand Dunes— Summer ‘22
Five minutes of portraits with these two by a wall that caught my eye in passing. Then, it was time to get them back to what matters most on wedding days—being present with their guests 🤍 simple. true. effortless— It’s our specia
final farewell ~ love in the air, 2022
desert at dusk ~
holding on close, 2022 📸 @saylor.austin
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