STILLS & MOTION

BY THE WEST

Colorado Wedding Photographer and Videographer

Bride and groom portrait in the Colorado mountains
An Heirloom Approach

A balance of raw emotion and refined composition. Immersive storytelling shaped by landscapes, movement, and connection.


Our approach blends documentary storytelling with cinematic, editorial restraint, creating imagery that feels refined, timeless, and deeply personal. From intimate elopements to multi-day destination weddings, our focus is on capturing how your wedding felt, not just how it looked.

We work with couples planning intentional, experience-driven weddings in places like Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Telluride, and iconic destinations throughout the American West and abroad.

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Behind The Scenes

Some moments define a lifetime. They unfold in the stillness of a mountaintop, in the warmth of candlelit celebrations, in the echo of laughter shared with your closest friends. These are the moments that deserve to be more than remembered. They deserve to be felt forever.

I have spent the last decade traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad documenting raw, powerful love in its many forms for couples during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. From remote mountain elopements to the grandeur of luxury and celebrity weddings, every story we tell is deeply personal, shaped by the landscape, the energy, and the connection between two people.

Every story we tell is intentionally crafted to feel distinct, immersive, and undeniably yours. Not just how it looked, but how it felt.

—Mark Blake

FROM VOWS TO
THE AFTER PARTY

Wedding couple portrait by By The West
What couples say

Mark delivered something beyond our wildest dreams. His art form is unique yet has a timeless feel. The emotion of our moments really came through. You can see the rawness and beauty of the memory. Everyone can’t stop commenting on how stunning our photos are and says they look like they are from a magazine.

Sophia & Greg Beano’s Cabin, Beaver Creek
Wedding portrait by By The West
An Heirloom Approach

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Based in Denver, Colorado
Availability Limited — 2026 & 2027

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