Brenna Wakefield at Vow to Alpenglow Photography. Personal watermark drawn by Brenna Wakefield featuring a geometric bear and her name signed in cursive underneath.

Vow to Alpenglow Photography:

Elopements, Weddings, Couples, & Wild Families

Photographer & the Bestest Boy

Brenna & Loki

Close-up of a young woman's face with blue eyes, smiling, with a blurred background of trees and outdoors. Brenna Wakefield. Vow to Alpenglow Photography by Brenna Wakefield. Colorado elopement and wedding photographer.
A happy black and white dog running on sandy terrain with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. Loki. Border Collie at Great Sand Dunes. Colorado sand dunes in early spring.
Logo with a blue spiral design and text that reads "Leave No Trace" and "Aware Photographer". Leave No Trace aware photographer. Certified through Thrive for Leave No Trace principles.

I’m a USMC vet, dual-masters engineering student at CU Boulder, and a professional photographer. The part of engineering I truly love is the artistic side. I build custom art pieces from steam-bent wood or resin, chase the Milky Way and auroras into the early hours of the morning, and I’m always pushing boundaries to try new things.

I’ve lived in 16 states and visited all but 4. I was born in Nevada, but I consider home to be the PNW and Colorado. I travel as much as I can afford and will always take the road untraveled.

You will always catch me with my partner in crime, Loki. He’s been to more states and countries than most Americans!

I love my friends and family, and I pride myself on being the favorite aunt for the sole reason of matching their level of unhinged energy.

Whether we are hiking five miles into the Rockies or freezing a split second of laughter in a local field, my goal is always the same: to create a warm, stress-free space where you can simply be yourselves while I take care of the rest.

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  • A couple sitting closely together against a rocky wall, with a bouquet of red roses on their lap, in a dimly lit setting with blue lighting. Newly weds sharing an intimate moment after the vows in their favorite arcade. Greeley Colorado arcade.

    After they said their vows, they relived their first date at the arcade

  • A man and woman dancing together outdoors on a rocky trail in a forested area during fall. Colorado engagement photoshoot. Colorado engagement photographer. Colorado storytelling photographer. Estes Park Photographer. Colorado Photographer.

    When it's cold on a sunny day in the Colorado Rockies, dancing will keep you warm

  • detail shot at an engagement photoshoot in Colorado. Winter engagement photoshoot in colorado. Detailed photo of the engagement ring. Estes Park engagement and elopement photographer.

    Intimacy and showing off that engagement bling

  • A couple holding hands and dancing outdoors in a snowy mountainous landscape with evergreen trees in the background. Bear lake. Colorado engagement photoshoot. Colorado engagement photographer. Estes Park Colorado storytelling photographer.

    If there is a frozen lake to stand on, one must dance

  • Colorado engagement photoshoot. Colorado engagement photographer. Estes Park Colorado storytelling photographer. Wordlessly, they share an intimate moment, surrounded by blurred trees and foliage in the background. Windblown hair. Colorado forest.

    Windswept hair, Colorado Rockies, forests, and intimate vibes

  • A couple dressed in wedding attire standing close together and gazing at each other in an art gallery with brick walls and colorful murals. Greeley Colorado Friday Fest. Colorado engagement photoshoot. Colorado elopement photographer.

    Sometimes you find hidden gems walking around a town. After vows on the way to the arcade in Greeley, Colorado

  • A couple embraces outdoors at sunset, with the sun glowing brightly behind them, creating a warm, romantic scene. Golden hour elopement. Colorado engagement photoshoot. Colorado elopement photographer. Greeley Colorado

    If I have to choose one hour, let it be a romantic golden hour

Why I Love What I Do

I've never liked the images other people took of me. They were awkward or unflattering — they never captured my spirit, and they never made me feel good about myself.

That experience is exactly why I do this work. In a world dominated by unrealistic expectations and the false realities of social media, real moments and real connection matter more than ever. There's nothing better than giving someone an image that makes them feel like the best version of themselves.

Your first thought shouldn't be what you think you need to change — it should be the memories of that day. It should bring happiness, love, and warmth. You should be reminded of just how loved you are, and you should be able to see how you love them, through their eyes.

My Process

I believe the most beautiful, honest moments are found through playful action. Because of that, I rely entirely on organic movement to capture my images — rarely asking for traditional, static poses.

I am a human first, and I will treat you with the same compassion. I want your session to be an experience you genuinely look forward to and enjoy, and I want the final photos to feel nothing short of magical.

Every piece of my method is built with intention — whether that means having extra layers to keep you warm on a freezing mountain ridge, pausing for a much-needed break, or adjusting on the fly for any accommodation you need. Your comfort and peace of mind will always be my priority.

My goal is to bring a full-service experience. The photos are your keepsakes.

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