Hiring Cole was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and I can confidently say it will be one of yours too.

it's hard to find the words to express how grateful I am for him. From the moment we met on our introductory Zoom call, I knew without a doubt that he had to be our photographer. His energy was exactly what I wanted surrounding us on one of the biggest days of our lives.

We officially met him for our engagement photos, and within minutes, we felt completely comfortable. It felt like we were spending the afternoon with a friend rather than someone we had just met. We had so much fun, and when we received our photos, we were blown away-not only by how beautiful they were, but by how quickly he got them back to us.

One of the things that sets Cole apart is how intentional he is. Every question he asked throughout the planning process had a purpose, and he truly took the time to get to know us as a couple. I shared three words that I wanted our wedding gallery to evoke, and somehow he captured every single one of them, better than I ever could have imagined. He didn't just meet my expectations…he exceeded every single one of them. He somehow brought my Pinterest board to life, but made it feel uniquely us, which is something no inspiration photo could ever do.

His photos as you can see from his website and social media are obviously stunning, but what makes them truly special is the emotion behind them. Every time I look through our gallery, I'm transported right back to those exact moments and all the feelings that came with them. That is such a rare gift.

Throughout the entire wedding day, Cole blended in so seamlessly that it never felt like a photographer was constantly following us around. Instead, it was a joy to spend time with him and felt like he was simply part of the celebration. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful he was, and that they didn’t even realize he took some of these photos he blended in so seamlessly and I truly believe that's reflected in the candid, authentic moments he captured.

When it unexpectedly was going to rain while we were supposed to be taking family photos, we knew we had a short window to prioritize family photos before the rain. Not once did Cole seem stressed. He asked what I wanted to do, stayed calm, organized, and reassuring, got through every family photo in record time without making anyone feel rushed, and somehow made what could have been a stressful situation feel effortless and we still ended up with every photo we wanted.

He didn't just capture beautiful portraits of my husband and me. He captured our families, our bridal party, and every one of our guests with so much thought and care. Looking through our gallery feels like reliving the entire day- not just the big moments, but all the little moments I didn't even realize were happening. The hugs, the tears, the laughter, the quiet glances across the room...that hold just as much significance as the big ones

And then there was the turnaround time. We were already so impressed after our engagement session, but receiving our full wedding gallery so quicklybwas such an amazing surprise.

I could honestly go on and on about how incredible Cole is. Choosing him was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding, and I cannot recommend him enough. If you're looking for someone who creates breathtaking images while making you feel completely at ease, genuinely cared for, and fully present on your wedding day, Cole is your person.

The greatest gift Cole gave us wasn't just beautiful photographs. He gave us the ability to return to one of the happiest days of our lives whenever we want.

This is honestly the hardest review I have written because there aren’t words in the English language that’s able to fully express the magnitude of kindness, vision and art that Cole Crandall provides. He doesn’t just have a talent, he has a true gift of photography. On top of that, he is also a caring, personable and genuine human with a passion for Jesus.
I’ve always had a great appreciation for photography so when I first got engaged I knew I wanted our photographer to be a top priority and investment. I found Cole’s instagram and I instantly knew he was the best of the best and I wanted to work with him more than anything. Cole’s images are so beautifully crisp, bright and airy with the perfect amount of contrast and natural authentic posing. I had complete and full trust in him and his creativity, and he did not disappoint. For our wedding weekend, he made us feel beautiful and so important - he fixed my hair more times than I can remember, gave us patience every time we needed to adjust a pose and gently took charge when he needed more space to work.
I truly already miss working with him, but I will always keep him in my back pocket whenever I need a photographer in Colorado :) he played one of the most special and important roles in our wedding weekend and we will be forever grateful for him and those memories he captured. With the deepest gratitude from the bottom of our hearts, we thank him for his time and the gift he so generously shares

Working with Cole was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding (aside from choosing the groom 😉). He was the definition of professionalism and went above and beyond to make our wedding photos truly exceptional. He kept everything running smoothly and on time, and it was evident throughout the day how deeply he cared about both me and my husband.

When rain was forecasted for my wedding day, Cole personally called me and offered to come early to capture my bridal portraits in the sunshine. He and his wonderful wife, Liliana, were an absolute power team—helping me get ready and executing stunning bridal portraits in just two hours.This went far beyond anything I expected and truly showed how deeply he cared about our entire wedding experience, not just the photos.

What sets Cole apart is his commitment to excellence—from the way he shows up on the wedding day to the stunning quality of the photos he delivers. Every detail was thoughtful, intentional, and beautifully captured.

If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, reliable, hilarious, and genuinely invested in your experience—BOOK HIM NOW!!!

Hiring Cole was the single best decision I made for my wedding. He did my bridals and wedding photography, including film. Not only did he take fantastic photos, but when the rain STORMED down, he helped reorganize my schedule on a whim, fixed my hair, helped keep me dry, even re-set up my table settings post-rain to make sure he got all my detail shots, and truly captured my vision, but even better than my Pinterest board. I was astonished at his professionalism, yet his ability to feel like a friend on my day. His presence is relaxing and so joyful, and you can tell he truly cares about his clients' day being utterly perfect. He went above and beyond in every single way imaginable, and I could not recommend someone higher. Additionally, as you can see, my photos were absolutely stunning and have already been spotted by Rocky Mountain Bride and JennyYoo to highlight. If you are unsure on a photographer, Cole truly is worth the investment. He is the best!

Tina x Nick

We highly recommend Cole and his team! We had a terrific experience with him as our photographer. From our engagement shoot through our wedding, he was thoughtful, organized, and incredibly creative. It was truly a great experience, and he captured the day beautifully.

Hunter X Daryn

We worked with Cole for our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner and wedding day! My husband and I consistently talk about how working with Cole and his team was a highlight of our day. He is professional, personable and so incredibly talented behind the lens. If you are looking for a photographer who captures not only stunning photos, but the true emotion and feeling from your day I can't say it enough times that Cole is worth every single dollar.

Cole, thank you for making our day so special and giving us so many beautiful photos to look back on an reminisce on our day.

Kelly X Ryan

Nicholas has done our engagement, wedding, and family photos and will be our go-to forever. We flew him out to our wedding because I couldn't imagine anyone else! He captures such beautiful moments with such beautiful colors and is an absolute gem of a human to work with. Already waiting for our next chance to have him capture more lifelong memories for us!

Anna x Isaac