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DENVER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

INTIMATE STORYTELLER

Real and Honest Stories

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Serving Denver and the Front Range

Experience all the smiles and tears by living in the moment and being present. Authentic and heartfelt imagery over pretty fantasy.

This is pure documentary.

Your wedding isn’t a fairytale. It’s an honest reflection of your experience.

Real moments captured with honest intentions to create your beautiful story.

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Rudy Ortega

Meet Your Easygoing Denver Wedding Photographer.

I’m the guy who captures your day as it unfolds naturally, showing how it felt to be there.

Inspired by black and white photography from historic documentary photographers including Robert Frank, Elliott Erwitt, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Over 15 years of photographing weddings using a hands off/ laid back approach to capture emotional and playful moments.

I’m a photographer that doesn’t interfere, rather I observe and wait for moments to unfold without orchestrating them.

As a result, you get to interact with your loved ones, forgetting about your photographer while I discreetly capture your story.

Because your wedding isn’t about me, it’s about you.

Head over to my about page to learn more about me.

About Me

Real and Honest Stories

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Couple Grand Lake Wedding

“The best decision we made for our wedding day”

We chose Rudy because of his unique approach to wedding photography. He captures your entire day and crafts a unique story that goes far beyond the classic formal shots you’re used to seeing at weddings.

MISHKA + Eric

“Wow! That is all I could say when i saw his finished product.”

Our wedding photos were not only beautiful but they also had emotion and captured a story. We chose Rudy because we saw something different in his work that we couldn’t find in most photographers.

Celina + Derek

Engagement Shoot Union Station Denver Wedding Photographer

Natural, Relaxed Portraits

If you decide on some quiet time away from your guests, I’ll guide you through some intimate portraits by giving you some fun and casual prompts instead of directing you through uncomfortable poses.

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couple sitting on swing as groom sticks tongue out at bride to make her laugh

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Frequently Asked

My photography style is documentary, meaning that I capture authentic (non posed or directed) moments that help tell a story. I get close to the action when It’s appropriate, immersing myself into each scene that I’m photographing. I don’t stage any portraits other than taking family portraits. I give simple prompts to my couples when taking their portraits. This allows for more natural and fun images.

I typically don’t photograph large weddings with over 100 guests but when I get them I suggest adding an optional second photographer.

You’ll receive your gallery with all of your high resolution images approximately 4-6 weeks after the wedding. That gives me enough time to deliver a final product that you will love and cherish.  

While I rarely travel outside of Colorado for weddings, I’m open to it if the logistics work out. It’s nice to add a change of scenery.  

Yes! Everyone deserves to celebrate their love! I accept everyone in the LGBTQ community!

My Collections start at $3,700. Find out more on my pricing page here.

I love documenting stories. I also enjoy hiking and watching horror movies. Learn more here.

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