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Shelly Anderson is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Colorado. She specializes in story telling focused wedding photography using a hybrid of digital, 35mm film, and medium format film. She has photographed over 400 weddings across multiple U.S. states and internationally. 

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When planning an ‘off-season’ wedding in Denver, you have to acknowledge the 50/50 chance of what you will get for weather! In the city of Denver, we could have freezing cold wind chill, or a great 75 degree day at the end of November. Mackenzie and Michael lucked out with the great weather for their […]

Weddings

December 24, 2025

Elevated Winter Denver Intimate Wedding | Mackenzie + Michael

I’m such a huge fan of this wedding venue on the ski slopes of Breckenridge, Colorado! Lucy and Adrien hosted such a beautiful event in the peak summer months. With mountain views of the Continental Divide at an elevation of around 9,000 ft, it was the best party spot! If you want to see more […]

Weddings

December 23, 2025

Summer Wedding on a Colorado Ski Slope | Lucy + Adrien

On the outskirts of Boulder, Colorado, sits the most stunning private residence just minutes from the foothills. Built around 2010, the Burning Sky Farm wedding venue might get mistaken for an Italian villa in the countryside of Tuscany. With crystal blue blue, pea gravel driveway, and lucious trees that hangover the pond, its a dream […]

Weddings

August 10, 2025

Burning Sky Farm Wedding

Burning Sky Farm Wedding venue in Boulder

Lauren and Adam are getting married in the Denver Metro area later this year, so they wanted a Union Station Denver engagement session to reflect that aesthetic! Union Station is literally the heart of Denver, with its historic buildings and rich flavors, so it was the perfect backdrop for their photoshoot. The best part of […]

Engagements

May 27, 2025

Union Station Denver Engagement

A couple share a drink and a conversation for heir Union Station Denver Engagement session

Lately I’ve been joining a lot of luxury networking events in the wedding space – something new for me that really pushes me out of my comfort zone. Mingling amongst peers at events with WIPA and Société Privée has been a highlight of my year! Something to look forward to every month or quarter. At […]

For Photographers, Wedding Planning Tips

May 15, 2025

Why You Should Hire Local Colorado Wedding Photographers (and other Vendors)

a bride and groom walk in the fields at Ten Mile Station before their very fashion forward Breckenridge wedding in early fall

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