Colorado Micro Wedding and Elopement Photographer
Real
Moments,
Places, and
that bring it all rushing back
Wild
Photos
Welcome to The Wild Side Collective where my main focus is capturing your love story the way you want it told, not the way your mom thinks it should be told.
The Wild Side Collective is a safe space for all humans who want their crazy wedding day plans to feel valid, advocated for, and celebrated! All genders, race, body types, abilities, and love are not only welcomed here, they are CELEBRATED!! That includes military veterans and first responders!
Photos that don't just capture your day - They let you feel it all over again
I’m here for the couples who want to look back on their wedding day and know they celebrated it their way—without rules, expectations, or anyone else's idea of "how it should be," standing in the way. Whether you’re dreaming of exchanging vows with no one else besides your dream photographer and the vast Rocky Mountain views, celebrating with your closest people in a cozy backyard wedding, or saying, “I do,” among the wildflowers in Crested Butte, I’ll be there cheering you on while capturing all the raw emotions of your day.
My approach is rooted in authenticity, genuine connection, focus on those in-between moments that make your day undeniably yours. Together, with me as your new favorite third wheel, we’ll create memories that will have you sobbing in the best way!
Meet Chey:
When it comes to your wedding day, your vision for the day is the only vision that matters.
When you book with me you're not just getting a photographer, but you're also getting endless support finding vendors that align with your vision, values, wants, and needs. You're getting a new favorite third wheel that sees the love in all the quirky and unique ways you want to celebrate saying, "fuck yes," to forever, and cheers you on every step of the way. Forget about traditions that don’t resonate—leave those battles to me. I’ll make sure you have a day (and photos) that are truly and unapologetically yours.
There’s no wrong way to get married—especially when the
is your witness.
Wild
What else can I say except "WOW!" Working with Chey was fantastic. Everything from communication, coordination, day of experience, editing, etc. felt like Cheyene and her 2nd shooter Lindsey went above and beyond. Cheyene made sure that my groom and I felt comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. She did a phenomenal job of capturing candids, intimate moments, and, of course, those big family shots. After the big day I still knew I was in good hands because of the attention to detail put in to the editing of each photo. I cannot recommend Wild Side Collective enough!
"What else can i say except wow!"
Absolutely amazing experience. Our photos came out perfect and could not have been a better person to work with to capture such an important time. Chey was friendly and patient, she posed us perfectly in the photos despite the weather they turned out better than we could've imagined! We cannot recommend Chey enough!
“We honestly couldn't have picked a better photographer!”
Chey is AMAZING in all the ways, but especially in photography. She will always make you feel comfortable and confident! She is great at giving posing options and captured you in a way you didn't know you needed. If you are looking for a fun, kind, engaging, talented and knowledgeable photographer, Chey is your girl! You might even get lucky and make a life long friend as well!
“She will always make you feel comfortable and confident!”
Chey did an excellent job with our engagement and micro wedding photos! She was excellent at learning people's names and roles and rolling with the punches when things didn't go as planned. It was pouring down rain on our wedding day and she was able to make it work and the few quick pictures we got outside while it was only sprinkling were some of our favorites from the day! She was quick at moving through the obligatory family pictures so it didn't feel just like a photoshoot. And to top it all off she provided a sneak peek the very next day!
"She made sure everything went off without a hitch!"
The one stand-out detail from our shoot with Chey: She came PREPARED. She had previously scouted the location to make sure it fit our vision, had posing prompts to make us not feel awkward, pivoted seamlessly whenever we hit wardrobe malfunctions, brought supplies and snacks just in case, and so much more. And it all resulted in magical experience and stunning images that we will treasure forever. Chey is an absolute joy of a human, a phenomenal photographer, and low-key a magician. Thank you, Chey!!
"She came prepared."
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who captures not just moments, but emotions, Cheyene is your go-to. From the first consultation to the final album delivery, her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were exceptional. She made sure to get to know us as a couple, which really showed in how she captured our personalities and the essence of our day.
On the wedding day itself, Cheyene was incredibly calm and organized, which helped to keep everything running smoothly. She was unobtrusive yet always in the perfect place at the perfect time to get those candid, magical shots that make you relive the moment every time you look at them.
"She was unobtrusive yet always in the perfect place at the perfect time."
I worked with Chey for a styled shoot and she was beyond even my high expectations. She was so patient, so encouraging, and so detail oriented. I could not have asked for more. She was so intuitive about posing, lighting, space, EVERYTHING. You cannot go wrong
"I could not have asked for more."
I got my previews from Chey right away and knew I was going to LOVE her gallery. Chey is an amazing person and being a wildly talented photographer is just a bonus. She also isn’t scared to get down and dirty and step on a cactus and get it through the boot to get the shot. That’s dedication people and the kind of Photographer you want. I highly recommend Chey and will refer her to all of my clients and friends around Denver!
"She isn't scared to get down and dirty to get the shot."
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