What’s it like to be photographed by you?

Expect confident direction when you need it and breathing room when you don’t. We’ll keep portraits efficient, then I’ll document the real moments as they unfold.

We want this to feel like us, not a Pinterest copy. Can you help?

Yes. I’ll help you focus on what matters most and build space for it. The result is imagery that looks refined and still feels unmistakably yours.

What happens after we inquire?

Send your date, location, and what you’re planning. I’ll reply with availability, next steps, and a link to schedule a call.

Colorado Wedding

& Elopement Photography

Editorial artistry, emotionally honest storytelling, and confident direction for couples planning intentional celebrations across Colorado and beyond.

Photography that Evokes Real Emotion

I photograph weddings and elopements across Colorado and the Mountain West with editorial artistry, emotionally honest storytelling, and calm direction that keeps the day feeling easy. The goal is never perfection. It’s presence. Photos that look refined and bring you back to the way it all felt.

Based in Colorado and serving celebrations statewide (Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and everywhere in between)

Explore Weddings & Elopements

A newlywed couple, a black woman with curly hair wearing a white wedding dress and veil, and a black man with a beard in a gray suit with a boutonniere, smiling and embracing outdoors with trees in the background.

Weddings

Colorado wedding photography with editorial artistry, emotionally honest storytelling, and calm direction so you can stay present.

Elopements

Colorado elopement photography designed to feel unrushed and intentional, with guidance for light, timing, and the flow of the day.

A woman with long dark hair and bangs sitting in front of a stack of firewood, wearing a floral embroidered blouse, and looking at the camera. Mariana Ziegler- Colorado High-end wedding photographer

A woman with dark brown hair wearing a wide-brimmed beige hat and a black sleeveless top, standing against a light-colored brick wall, looking downward.

Colorado Elopement Engagement and Wedding Photographer

HI, I’M MARIANA

But You Can Call Me Mari!

After thirteen years behind the camera, I’ve learned something simple. Connection is what makes photos feel natural. When you trust the person photographing you, you don’t have to overthink what to do. You can actually be yourselves.

On a wedding day, I’m in the middle of it with you. I’ll guide you when you need direction, keep portraits moving, and then blend in so the real moments can unfold. If you want refined images that still feel like a good time, we’ll get along.

Learn More About How We’ll Connect

Get to Know Me

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Refined, emotionally honest moments from celebrations across Colorado & beyond.

A Few Favorites

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Bride and groom walking outdoors with wedding party on a sunny day with mountains and trees in the background. Wedding during the summer in Granby, Colorado.

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A brown leather riding saddle placed on a stand, with a pair of clear high-heeled sandals decorated with rhinestones hanging from the saddle's strap, against a background of white flowers and green foliage.

A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a mountainous landscape during their wedding day. The bride is lifting up her dress slightly, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. Wedding in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

A bride in a wedding dress stands in front of a large window with beige curtains, looking outside. Denver, Colorado.

A bride and groom kiss on an outdoor wedding platform surrounded by pink and white floral arrangements, with mountains and a blue sky with a few clouds in the background. Granby, Colorado

A black Couple in wedding attire standing beside a large white horse under leafy trees at Oceana Gardens in Boulder, Colorado.

Bride in a lace wedding dress and veil smiling at the camera while waiting to walk down the isle with her mom and other women in elegant dresses, standing indoors near a wall with plants.

An emotional hug between a bride in a white dress and an her father in a suit outdoors with mountains and trees in the background. Estes Park, Colorado

Aerial nighttime view of a glass greenhouse decorated with Christmas lights, snow, and illuminated walkway. Detroit, Michigan Wedding.

A newlywed couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors, with the groom holding the bride in his arms. The bride is wearing a lace wedding dress, and the groom is dressed in a suit with a boutonniere. In Estes Park, Colorado

A bride and groom celebrating at their wedding, with the groom lifting the bride in the air. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding dress and the groom is in a tuxedo with a white jacket and black bow tie. They are smiling and surrounded by weddin

A black and white photo of a man and a woman enjoying drinks together at a social event. The woman is wearing a strapless dress, and the man is in a white shirt with suspenders. They are sharing a drink with straws, and other people are visible in th

Wooden wedding arch decorated with colorful flowers, set outdoors near a lake with mountains in the background on a sunny day. Estes Park, Colorado.

A newlywed couple sharing a kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with friends and family clapping in the background. Aspen, Colorado

A bride in a white dress sitting on a green sofa in a living room with large windows and an orange patterned rug. Colorado Springs, Colorado

A bride and groom holding hands while walking outdoors during their portraits, with the bride holding a large bouquet of flowers in front of her. Vail, Colorado

and wanted to help us make it a reality. She is very energetic and excited to make people's day about what they want, and helping them to achieve that."

Emily | Bride

"It felt like she understood the vision we had

Questions Couples Actually Ask:

Expect a mix of confident direction and real breathing room. I’ll guide portraits and family photos so they feel natural and efficient, then I’ll step back and document the moments you didn’t realize you’d want to remember. You’ll never be left wondering what to do, and it will never feel like a performance.
Yes. I care about the details, but I care even more about the meaning behind them. I’ll help you think through what matters most, what you want to feel on the day, and how to build space for those moments. The result is imagery that looks refined and still feels unmistakably yours.
If you want photos that feel elevated but honest, and you care about being present more than being perfectly posed, we’re probably a strong match. If you want heavy staging, a rigid shot list, or a day built around photos first, I may not be your photographer, and that’s okay. Fit matters.
Start by sending your date, location, and what you’re planning. I’ll reply with availability, next steps, and a link to schedule a call. From there, we’ll map out what you need and build a coverage plan that fits the day: simple, clear, and tailored.

A bride and groom at the beach, smiling and looking at the camera. The bride is wearing a sleeveless white lace wedding dress, and the groom is in a black suit. The background shows sand, tall grass, and a blue sky. In Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

"If you're looking for a wedding photographer, just stop right now.

Mari is it. If you're worried about cost, it's worth it. Mari makes everything simple, and beautiful. It'll be the best decision you make (maybe second to marrying your best friend.)"

Chanelle | Bride

Tell Me What You’re Planning

If you want refined images, real emotion, and an experience that feels easy from start to finish, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Send your date and location, and I’ll follow up with availability and next steps.

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Intentional Celebrations, Beautifully Told

Colorado wedding and elopement photography with an editorial eye and emotion-first storytelling. Images that look refined and feel like you.

Mariana made me feel at ease from the start!

Her direction paired with knowledge of photographing people in various outdoor terrain resulted in beautiful portraits that portray my true personality!”

Nicole | Bride