If you’re planning engagement photography in Crested Butte, Colorado one of your first questions is probably: How much does an engagement photography session cost?

The answer varies on several factors including:

• photographer’s expertise
• length of the session
• number and distance of locations
• whether digital images or printed products are included
• planning assistance

In Crested Butte, you’ll find everything from shorter portrait sessions to multi-location adventure engagement experiences that can last several hours and take you far into the mountains.

What Should You Budget for Crested Butte Engagement Photography?

Some photographers charge a hourly session fee for engagement photography and provide product selection afterward. Other photographers offer packages that includes the session and products such as a gallery of downloadable digital images. Adventure engagement photography experiences may include multiple locations, additional coverage, extensive planning and printed artwork.

Engagement photography cost:

• $250-$350 per hour
• $900+ packages including products or adventure sessions with multiple mountain locations
• Print products and files range from $60 for prints to $1000+ for digital files

What Affects the Cost of an Engagement Photography Session?

An engagement photography session cost will vary based on:

• photographer’s expertise– the more experiences the photographer the more expensive
• planning and scouting– there may be additional costs for extensive planning and location scouting
• products included– digital files and printed products will increase cost
• coverage time– the longer the session the more expensive

How Long Do We Need for Engagement Photography?

Most engagement sessions are 1-2 hours depending on the locations. Shorter sessions are great for easy locations close to town and a handful of excellent photos. Long sessions are often for those adventurous couples who want to go far into the mountains.

If you want multiple locations and outfits a longer session might be a better fit. Many locations in Crested Butte requite driving on slow, dirt roads and may require 4×4 vehicles.

Are Engagement Photos Worth It If We’re Already Hiring a Wedding Photographer?

Yes! Visit my blog post Are Engagement Photos Worth It for several reasons to have professional engagement photography.

Where Can We Take Engagement Photos in Crested Butte?

Depending on the season there are many great places to have engagement photos in Crested Butte. Chose a different season from your wedding for a variety of looks:

• Enjoy the golden aspens on Kebler Pass in September
• The wildflower fields at locations like the Cb Campground and Washington Gulch are full of purple lupines in June and sunflower fields in July
• Downtown Elk Ave is a great location for winter engagement sessions with snowy mountains surrounding the colorful buildings

Get a more extensive list from: Engagement Photos in Crested Butte

Use a local photographer for the best and most secret locations! And for advice on weather, mountain driving, outfits and more!

What Should We Ask Before Booking?

When you’re comparing engagement photographers, make sure you understand the complete pricing structure and communicate if you have a budget you are working within or products you would like included.

Ask whether digital images are included, how many images you’ll receive, whether prints or products are included, how long the session lasts, whether you can change outfits, how many locations you’ll visit, whether travel is additional and what happens if mountain weather changes your plans.

Digital files are typically one of the more expensive items offered so make sure they are within your budget or included in a package that works for you. Files can range from $1200- $3000+ depending on the number if images, the size of the images and how they are being delivered.

Two photographers can have very different starting prices because of what they are offering and what their level of expertise is.

Planning Engagement Photos in Crested Butte?

Your engagement photos should feel like you, with candid, fun, engaging images that show off who you are as a couple.

I’ll help you choose your location, plan what to wear and guide you throughout the session while still leaving plenty of room for the laughing, movement and little moments that happen naturally.

Whether you’re visiting Crested Butte for a mountain getaway, planning your wedding here or simply want to document this chapter of your relationship, I’d love to help you create the perfect engagement session.

Third Eye Photography
Crested Butte, Colorado
Engagement • Proposal • Wedding Photography