Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer in Denver
At Jennie Crate Photography, we specialize in capturing the authentic, unscripted moments that define your unique love story. As a queer-owned business, we are deeply committed to creating a safe, celebratory space for LGBTQ+ couples to feel seen and cherished. With over a decade of experience photographing weddings across Colorado and beyond, our approach prioritizes connection, vibrant color, and emotional storytelling. We believe your wedding day should reflect the joy and intimacy of your relationship, whether you're celebrating with a small elopement or a full reception.Our team of trusted photographers shares this philosophy, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and images that feel alive with genuine moments. From engagement sessions to post-wedding albums, we guide couples through every step of the process with warmth and professionalism.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Fine Art Albums
LGBTQ+ Wedding Planning
Photo Editing Services
Portrait Photography
Couples Photography
Event Documentation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LGBTQ+ weddings with lived experience as queer photographers
- Our documentary-style approach captures authentic, unposed moments naturally
- We travel statewide and nationwide for elopements and destination weddings
- 10+ years photographing weddings with 85+ 5-star reviews from real couples
- We provide free planning guides for LGBTQ+ wedding attire and vendor selection
What people say
Authentic connections
Celebrated and supported
Vibrant colors
Emotional storytelling
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents your entire celebration with a documentary-style approach that prioritizes authentic moments over posed shots. We capture ceremonies, receptions, and everything in between using natural light and a keen eye for emotional storytelling. With multiple photographers available for larger events, we ensure every important moment gets preserved in vibrant color that reflects your day's true atmosphere.
Elopement Photography
Specializing in elopement photography, we create beautiful documentation of your private ceremony while maintaining the intimacy of your experience. Whether you're exchanging vows on a mountain peak or in a backyard, our approach adapts to your unique celebration. We help plan scenic locations and coordinate timelines to ensure your elopement memories are captured naturally and beautifully.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera while creating beautiful images that reflect their relationship. These sessions serve as practice for wedding day photography while producing shareable content for invitations and social media. We offer location guidance and styling advice to make your session uniquely personal.
Destination Weddings
We photograph destination weddings across Colorado and nationwide with expertise in mountain venues and scenic locations. Our team handles travel logistics while maintaining the same quality of service as local events. We provide location-specific guidance and adapt to different environments to ensure perfect lighting and composition in every setting.
Fine Art Albums
Custom-designed fine art albums preserve your wedding memories in archival-quality books that become family heirlooms. We curate your best images into cohesive storytelling layouts with multiple design options available. These albums use premium materials and printing techniques to ensure lasting beauty and color accuracy.
People
Jennie Crate
Owner Photographer
Jennie is a queer Colorado wedding photographer with over a decade of experience capturing authentic moments. She specializes in LGBTQ+ weddings and elopements, bringing personal understanding of queer celebration to her work. Her approach focuses on emotional storytelling and vibrant color photography.
Candice
Associate Photographer
Candice brings a decade of wedding photography experience with a focus on capturing genuine connections. As an LGBTQ+ community member, she understands the importance of authentic representation. Her work emphasizes cocktail hour energy and creating comfortable environments for couples.
Catherine
Associate Photographer
Catherine specializes in first-look moments and emotional storytelling. With experience in Nordic folk dancing and cultural photography, she brings unique perspective to wedding documentation. She excels at capturing authentic reactions during ceremonies and family interactions.
Questions
Do you specialize in LGBTQ+ weddings?
Yes, as a queer photographer myself, I specialize in creating inclusive, affirming experiences for LGBTQ+ couples. My work focuses on celebrating diverse love stories with authenticity and joy.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Denver, I photograph weddings across Colorado and travel nationwide for elopements and destination weddings. Popular locations include mountain venues, national parks, and urban settings.
How would you describe your photography style?
I use a documentary-style approach focusing on authentic moments rather than posed shots. My work emphasizes vibrant colors, emotional storytelling, and capturing the genuine connections between couples and their guests.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes, engagement sessions are included in most packages. These sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera while creating beautiful images that reflect their relationship journey.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, multiple photographers for larger events, engagement sessions, and online galleries. Optional add-ons include fine art albums and extended coverage hours.
How do you handle post-processing?
I use vibrant, true-to-life color editing that maintains skin tones and decor colors. The process includes basic retouching while preserving natural textures and features to keep images authentic.
