Business Details
11 Years
experience
LGBTQ+ Wedding & Portrait Photography in Denver
Founded in 2015, Friends & Lovers Photography is a Denver-based studio specializing in authentic, emotionally resonant photography for weddings, elopements, portraits, and boudoir sessions. As a queer-owned business, we prioritize inclusive storytelling that celebrates diverse human connections, from intimate LGBTQ+ ceremonies to family milestones. Our approach combines artistic vision with a commitment to capturing genuine moments, ensuring clients receive timeless images that reflect their unique stories.With over 9 years of experience, weve documented over 200 weddings and countless personal milestones, earning recognition for our ability to make subjects feel comfortable while producing award-winning work. Our teams expertise extends to location scouting, creative direction, and post-production, maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout the process. We adhere to strict ethical guidelines, ensuring client confidentiality and satisfaction through transparent communication and personalized service.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Packages
Family Portraits
Boudoir Sessions
Engagement Photos
Senior Portraits
Brand Photography
Destination Weddings
Day-in-the-Life Sessions
Print Services
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LGBTQ+ inclusive photography with deep community understanding
- Our documentary-style approach captures authentic, unposed moments naturally
- Over 200+ weddings documented with 98% client retention for multiple life events
- We offer creative location scouting and personalized styling consultation
- Our team maintains rigorous post-production quality control standards
What people say
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Artistic eye
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Inclusive environment
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding documentation capturing ceremonies, receptions, and candid moments with artistic precision. Our approach blends documentary-style photography with creative direction to ensure timeless images that reflect each couple's unique story. Services include pre-wedding consultations, timeline coordination, and high-resolution digital galleries.
Elopement Packages
Tailored photography for elopements and small weddings, focusing on authentic storytelling in meaningful locations. Packages include location scouting, vow documentation, and post-ceremony portrait sessions. Ideal for couples seeking personalized coverage without traditional wedding constraints.
Boudoir Sessions
Empowering boudoir photography emphasizing self-expression and confidence. Sessions offer flexible styling options from sensual to playful, with guidance on posing and wardrobe choices. Available in-studio or at client-chosen locations for personalized intimacy.
Family Portraits
Documenting family dynamics through natural, lifestyle-based photography in homes or meaningful outdoor settings. Specializing in multi-generational portraits and milestone celebrations, with emphasis on capturing genuine interactions over posed shots.
Engagement Photos
Couples photography to celebrate relationships before weddings, including location selection and styling advice. Sessions focus on authentic interactions, serving as both relationship documentation and wedding planning preparation tools.
People
Chelsey Pas
Lead Photographer
Queer-owned photographer with 9 years of experience documenting LGBTQ+ weddings and family milestones. Specializes in authentic storytelling through lifestyle photography, combining technical expertise with emotional intelligence to create timeless images.
Questions
Are you specifically an LGBTQ+ wedding photographer?
While I welcome all couples, I specialize in LGBTQ+ weddings and have photographed over 100 queer ceremonies, understanding unique needs and cultural nuances.
How far in advance should we book?
Wedding clients typically book 12-18 months in advance, though elopement packages can be arranged with 3 months' notice depending on availability.
Do you offer destination wedding coverage?
Yes, I provide international destination wedding services with travel packages available for locations beyond Colorado.
What's included in the wedding packages?
All packages include full-day coverage, online gallery access, print release rights, and post-production editing for 70-100 final images.
Can we request specific photo styles?
I adapt to client preferences while maintaining documentary authenticity, incorporating cinematic, traditional, or creative styles as requested during consultations.
How long until we receive the photos?
Clients receive a sneak peek within 24 hours and full galleries within two weeks post-event, with optional print ordering through our online shop.
