Intimate & Micro Colorado Weddings
STARTING AT $4,800
Micro weddings are all about the meaning, the moments and the people who make up a wedding day. They’re about following what feels right instead of everything you’ve been told a wedding day should be.
So do what feels good deep in your bones. Say I do at a cozy Airbnb with magical mountain views, at the intimate wedding venue of your dreams (these are some of my faves in CO) or simply right in your backyard – the beauty of an intimate wedding with less than 50 people is the world is pretty much your oyster.
I believe in genuine connection, embracing your individuality and celebrating the beauty in each moment. I’m here to create a welcoming, inclusive space where all my couples feel valued and celebrated, regardless of how their love looks or how their day unfolds. Big moments and small – it’s all worth telling and it’s all worth remembering.
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My mission is to honor people, their stories and the landscapes they call home.
“Re-examine all you have been told and dismiss whatever insults your soul” -WALT WHITMAN
what's included
» Love their people deeply and want them there for every memory
» Feel most alive under open skies
» Find magic in the little, unplanned moments
» Want to weave pieces of themselves into their wedding day
» Never asked for it to be perfect. Only for it to be real.
THE VIEW FROM HERE
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what's included
» Coverage varies by package, ranging from 7 - 11 hours
» Custom timeline creation
» Vendor resources and recommendations
» As many 1:1 planning calls as needed
» Location research, guidance and scouting
» 1 or more GIFS
» Online photo gallery
» Printing rights to all photos
» Engagement session included in most packages
» No travel fees within 100 miles of Fort Collins, CO
» Add ons available, such as: second shooter, polaroid photos, engagement session, and more!
THE VIEW FROM HERE
INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES:
AT THE ROOT OF RACHEL KOBERNIK PHOTOGRAPHY
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS
There are four things at the heart of my photography: Connection, Individuality, Storytelling and Honesty + Kindness. They are my waypoints – the guiding light to ensure you get the best experience possible. Beyond these, you can expect my work to capture the genuine emotion of each moment with galleries that have true-to-color editing, enhanced with a hint of filmy goodness to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Have more questions or want to meet? Hell yeah! Reach out to me here.
The connection between you and your partner, with your closest circle, and with me. Before I even pick up my camera, I’ve got a kick-ass questionnaire that I send out after you book, and I spend a lot of time really digging into who you are. Because when we’re out there, and I see that initial nervousness fade, replaced by comfort and genuine connection, that’s what makes my heart beat fastest. That’s when I know we’re creating memories worth remembering.
Your day is about celebrating you and your person having found each other on this beautiful earth. So do it in a way that feels fucking right to you! Watching you weave in all those pieces of you into your wedding day? That’s as magical as a moon rise. If acts of service are your jam, you bet I’ll be there to capture when they hold your dress train for you or when they do something that I’ve learned is just so them. Your individuality is worth capturing, and I’m here to celebrate the hell out of it.
Pulling back to show you and your love against the vastness of your surroundings. The way the light hits the mountain, the flowers that are blooming, your grandmother’s necklace – all those little things that make this moment your moment. When you look through your gallery, I want you to see it all: the big, sweeping landscapes, the intimate close-ups, and every detail that made your day special.
I never try to force anything to look different than how it naturally is – because what’s real is already beautiful. Not only do I want you to be honest with who you are, but I want that honest version of you reflected in every photograph. For me, a large part of this is inclusivity and wanting every couple – regardless of how their love story looks – to feel at home here. You are absolutely accepted and celebrated for who you are, for who you love, and for how you love.
1 CONNECTION IS EVERYTHING
2 INDIVIDUALITY – BECAUSE THE BEST WAY IS SIMPLY YOUR WAY.
3 STORYTELLING – I’M ALL ABOUT THOSE TINY PEOPLE, BIG WORLD VIBES.
4 HONESTY & KINDNESS – WHAT’S REAL IS ALREADY BEAUTIFUL.
– ANDREW & THERESA
“Our wedding photos that Rachel captured felt so authentically us, but somehow photogenic and effortless. She made us feel so comfortable, confident and FUN from start to end. I trusted her with the biggest day of photos in my life, and I’d do it again! In a world where wedding planning decision fatigue is running wild, I can assure you hiring Rachel was one of the best decisions we made!”
wedding faqs
Micro or intimate weddings are my specialty, as so many of my couples want a super heartfelt and intimate wedding vibe over a “wait how many eyes are going to be on me??” production.
Having an intimate wedding day feels a bit like eloping while still allowing you to be surrounded by all your closest family and friends. Micro weddings are usually 50 guests or less and typically offer more unique venue options than larger weddings. Think: more freedom, less constraints (but with all the traditions you love, too)!
Here are some past intimate weddings I’ve had the honor of documenting + some more micro wedding inspo:
» 9 Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado
» Intimate Topsail Wedding Day
» Colorful Steamboat Wedding
My goal is to capture the genuine emotions of each moment and deliver a gallery with true-to-color editing, enhanced with a hint of filmy goodness to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Many of my clients have described my work as natural, yet elevated and timeless. You can see my past work and field notes on the blog!
The short answer is no. The long answer – I don’t photoshop unless I reaaaaally need to, but that’s usually to remove something from the photo like people walking around (that don’t belong to you lol). I don’t believe in picture perfect, but in what’s deeply, genuinely real.
While I’m based in Fort Collins, CO, I am down to travel wherever your love feels most at home. Within Colorado, I charge minimal travel fees beyond 100 miles of Fort Collins for a one night stay and car travel. If your wedding is within a 100 mile radius of me, there are no travel fees! Journey on over to my destination wedding packages page to learn more about booking a wedding outside of CO – can’t wait to see where your story takes us!
You will receive all photos through an online gallery that you're welcome to share with friends and family! The gallery link will be sent to your email.
I usually deliver around 75-90 images per hour of shooting. However each wedding day is unique so I don't put a minimum or maximum on your photos. I’m there to honor your memories, and I promise to not to leave any special ones out.
I put a lot of care into each image in your gallery, and it's a top priority that you have your photos as soon as possible. Turnaround time for sessions is 3 - 4 weeks, with a preview within a few days. Turnaround time for intimate weddings, elopements, and destination weddings is 8 - 10 weeks with a preview within 5 days.
