Life goes by fast (and your wedding will go by even faster!) Which is why I want you to ENJOY your wedding day. I want your wedding photos to feel how your day felt, fun, joyful and relaxed! My job as a wedding photographer is to make this experience as stress free and easy as possible!
wedding photography should be
fun!
because you deserve to actually enjoy your day
Wedding Portfolio
wedding & portrait photographer
My absolute favorite thing about being a Colorado wedding photographer is connecting with people— so truly, thank you for being here.
I thrive on fun, authentic interactions. I love making the most camera shy people feel like rock stars. My style relies heavily on candid moments, I want your images to transport you back to that special day as it was— the laughs, the goofy glances, that one tear that rolls down your partner's cheek as they see you walking down the aisle for the first time.
I'd love to learn a little about you, so drop me a message and let's create something beautiful!
learn more about me!
based in denver, colorado
hey! I'm leah!
I'm so glad you're here! A little about me, my last name's pronounced (GATE-zell) but I respond to anything and I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin (hook 'em) with a History and French degree, but I've know for the past 10+ years that my true passion was always photography.
The first photo I ever took was in 2008 on my dad's point and shoot. It was of a temple in Greece reflected in a puddle. Lemme tell ya, I was so convinced that I was a photographer protegee that I purchased my first camera (a nikon d3000) the day after I got home. I haven't been able to put down a camera since.
I love listening to history podcasts, making homemade pasta, collecting records, and drinking jalapeno margaritas.
denver based wedding & engagement photographer
Hey there!
let's work together!
Contact Us!
I'm so excited to hear more about your vision! Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24-48 hours!
Inquiring for something other than wedding photography or portrait sessions, send me an email at hello@leahgoetzel.com
All couples receive a tailored, custom timeline based on your questionnaire responses. Then we'll schedule a meeting to go over all the details!
timeline prep
Schedule your engagement session 5-6 months before your wedding date. Don't worry about finding a location, I've got you!
engagement session
Pay a $1000 retainer and sign a virtual contract and you're officially booked!
booking
After filling out my contact form I'll be in touch to schedule a consultation, let's chat about your vision for your wedding!
INQUIRE
You'll receive a highlight gallery of 50 images in only 2 weeks! Final, edited images will be delivered in a gorgeous, private online gallery in 6-8 weeks.
IMAGE DELIVERY
the process
you'll look awkward in photos?
"She made us feel like models in front of the camera, when we both don't enjoy getting our photos taken."
"I was blown away at how at ease we were in her presence (I'm not a fan of having my photo taken) - she truly has a gift. "
"She made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and kept great energy throughout the whole night."
"We were a little worried about looking and feeling awkward but Leah made us feel so comfortable."
candids won't be captured?
"She did an amazing job at being a fly on the wall while grabbing those candid moments."
"She knew exactly how to capture the perfect moments. Our families cannot look at the photos without crying."
"She got to know our preferences, so she could be sure to capture the moments that were most important to us."
"There is such a great blend of candid and posed, and we love how natural they look."
the experience will be stressful?
"Leah was always professional. She's a calming force during a hectic & chaotic time."
"She has a very smooth photography planning workstream and was such a treat to work with."
"I was so nervous but this girl made everything so so easy from the first minute we even talked. "
"She felt like one of the family. Everything felt stress free. Leah pays attention to so many small details."
i don't actually care about your day?
"Leah is the kindest soul you will ever meet. She truly puts her clients first.
"she is a wonderful person and you will feel like she is someone you could be best friends with."
"I feel like Leah is my photographer-turned-best-friend! Leah is such a genuine person. "
"Leah is so wonderful! She is the sweetest person and her work on our wedding photos was perfect!"
you won't like your photos?
"took amazing photos and made sure to get shots that were important to me! Amazing quality photos! Highly recommend!
"LEAH'S PHOTOGRAPHY IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! THE PHOTOS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!
"I searched forever to find Leah. She was worth the hours of searching for sure! I would recommend her to everyone."
"Even my husband who has been in a million weddings said she's the best photographer he's ever worked with! "
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your experience matters
I want you to have gorgeous photos of your wedding.
But what might surprise you, is the most important thing to me is making sure you enjoy your day.
Your wedding day isn't a photoshoot. It's not a time for me to build my portfolio.
It's about you and your partner and celebrating with your closest people.
To me, the experience is everything.
experience
the leah goetzel photography
You will never feel like you booked me and then I vanished. Making sure I'm present and available for any questions or help you need along the way is huge in the experience I provide.
consultation calls
It is super important that I get to know all my couples, so I send out a questionnaire after booking and 3 months before wedding day. These help me tailor your day specifically to you and your needs.
questionnaires
All couples receive a 50% off discount on engagement sessions. Engagement sessions are one of the best ways for us to get to know each other before the wedding day.
discounted e-sesh
Immediately after booking you'll receive an in-depth wedding or elopement guide. This has tons of information from location ideas to sample timelines.
wedding guide
Heard of the horror stories of couples not seeing a single wedding photo for months? Don't worry about that with me! All couples receive a sneak peek in 24 hours and a full 80 image highlight gallery in just 1 week!
highlight gallery
i want this!
"leah is my photographer turned best friend"
"She took the time to plan out a detailed wedding day schedule with us and to get to know our preferences for photos, so she could be sure to capture the moments that were most important to us. On the wedding day, Leah kept to the schedule and made taking photos so fun! Many of our family members commented on how efficient the family portraits were. We were able to get all the photos we wanted and more! We are so happy with all the wonderful photos we received from Leah. We highly recommend Leah Goetzel Photography!"
-Wannie
"The kindest soul you'll ever meet."
"She truly puts her clients first and will go through great measures to make sure they are comfortable and happy with their photos. I was on a budget for photos and I do not exaggerate when I say that she is the most talented photographer I know. In my opinion she's the best of the best and for a great price. I could not recommend her enough I'm so happy to of met such a wonderful person!"
-Maddy
"you need leah!"
"Leah was incredibly professional and so fun to work with. There are inevitably things in the wedding planning process that can be higher stress and I can say that not only working with Leah with photography was not stressful, her and her team made other aspects easier. And we love the photos! She has a very smooth photography planning workstream and was such a treat to work with. You need Leah!"
-Scott
"WE CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT LEAH!"
"I feel like Leah is my photographer-turned-best-friend! Leah is such a genuine person and actually tries to get to know you and your partner. She wants to learn your personalities so its reflected in the pictures. Leah's now photographed our engagement session, our mini Covid wedding, and will photograph our full wedding next year. I wish we lived closer to each other (I'm now in Seattle, she will be in Denver) because I want her to capture ALL of our moments in the future, too! Book Leah today - you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't!"
-Amelia
"We will cherish your work forever!"
"Leah was absolutely amazing! She captured the story and feeling of our intimate wedding so perfectly in her pictures! She did an amazing job at balancing being a fly on the wall while grabbing those candid moments and also keeping us moving in the right direction and giving cues for those posed picture. She has a great eye for what to capture and her editing was beautiful and very timely! You will not regret booking her, I can't think of anything more I'd want from such wonderful pictures! Thanks again Leah!
-Alicia
"I highly recommend her"
"Leah is fabulous!! She made us feel like models in front of the camera, when we both don't enjoy getting our photos taken. She was super professional and got the job done when we were in a bit of a time crunch. Leah took time to get to know us as a couple and took that into consideration when photographing us. We are so happy that Leah photographed our engagement and wedding photos. I highly recommend her for your photography needs!"
-Melissa
"leah is the type of person you never forget"
"Leah was such an absolute joy to work with!! Her positive and reassuring attitude throughout the day kept such a calm and fun atmosphere present. We did experience some rain on our day which I thought might ruin some of our special shots we were trying to capture, but Leah delivered beautifully and worked with the elements to create photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Not only is she great at what she does but she is also a wonderful person and you will leave your session feeling like she is someone you could be best friends with."
-Gwen
"simply, working with leah was a dream"
"Our wedding celebration had to be postponed due to COVID. However, she was able to capture both our original wedding day in March as well as our newly scheduled wedding celebration in July. Leah was always professional while also managing to seem like someone you've known for years. She's a calming force during a hectic & chaotic time. On top of her reassuring demeanor, she captured both days perfectly. Her positivity carried us through the uncertainty of both days and working with her was an absolute joy."
-Emily
"leah made our day so special"
" Leah helped make the day run smoothly and held our hands through the scheduling process. She also has a great "bride guide" on her website to help her clients know what to expect on their big day as well as tips leading up to it. Leah was respectful and polite but stern and took charge when necessary to keep the day running smoothly and include all of the memories in the photos. I actually cried when we got our sneak peek gallery because of how well they turned out and how they brought me back to the day, all of the emotions and love."
-Mckinlee
"you'd be crazy not to book leah!"
"From the engagement shoot to the bridal portraits and the wedding she went out of her way to make everything perfect! Her kind heart and outstanding professionalism made working with her so easy. Leah isn’t there to just capture pictures, she is there to capture moments and emotions that will last a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer, your search is over. Don’t pass this girl up!"
-Katie
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ALL ARE WELCOME HERE
I celebrate all humans and their form of love! You will be welcomed with open arms regardless of body image, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. This is an inclusive and safe space. If that makes you uncomfortable we are probably not a good fit. But if you're still rockin' with me, I can't wait to be a part of your day!
