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Hi, I’m Rudy

My story…

I never thought about becoming a wedding photographer. Then I discovered “real moment” wedding photos that changed everything. I learned that wedding photography can show emotional moments that are authentic without looking like a fairytale.

After several years and hundreds of weddings under my belt in Vegas, I was ready for a change of scenery. I moved to Denver, Colorado to experience beautiful scenery while living in a normal city that didn’t feel plastic and fake. It reminded me of my hometown in Michigan besides the mountain scenery.

My experience of photographing weddings with a documentary approach has taught me how to observe, anticipate, and react quickly with my camera. What does this mean for you? Your wedding photos will include tons of authentic moments that are beautifully captured that show your unique story.

I believe in authenticity when it comes to photographing weddings because I value the intimate connections between family and friends.

Things I love the Most


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Acting like a Goof ball

Posing like a senior portrait in front of a group of friends is just something I do. I love to make people laugh at my own expense.

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Being With Family

I’ve always had a close connection with my family. I enjoy spending time with my sister and her family.

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Street Photography

Roaming the streets with my friends while capturing fun moments is a thrill. I’ve been photographing on the streets of Denver for the last 5 years and I plan on making a photo book someday as part of a long term project. See my work here.

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Hiking

I always feel a sense of wonder and awe when I’m hiking in Colorado. It’s breathtaking and it re-charges my mental state after a stressful week.

Kind Words

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“Our photos felt like us!

He capture a lot of wonderful candid moments of our friends and family and we appreciated his documentary style.”

melanie + scott

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“His photos go beyond recording the events of the day.

Rudy captured joyful, beautiful and lasting memories of my daughter’s wedding day with his photographs. His photos go beyond just recording the events of the day. His images reveal genuine emotion…candid and unique shots of our family’s once in a lifetime celebration.”

AMY + David

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“We couldn’t be happier with the photos!

Rudy was a fantastic photographer at our September 2023 wedding in Denver. We really wanted our photographer to capture the joy and relationships at the wedding which he really did.”

hannah + sean

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“The photos of our wedding turned out perfect!

Rudy was incredible to work with, always responsive and prompt. Rudy is also great with kids and snapped some awesome candid shots.”

melissa + michael

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“Hiring Rudy was the single best decision I made for our wedding.

I originally contacted Rudy because I didn’t want the fuss of a traditional wedding photographer at our reception. I just wanted to party and have it documented. Rudy captured so many perfect moments of our night. Rudy’s photos tell the story of our party. They show dance moves and smiles and moments you wished you could capture.”

Jordan + travis

Pricing starts at $5,200