Professional Info

When I look back it's hard to imagine that I started photographing weddings so long ago. Yet I'm still just as passionate, perhaps even more so, about my craft. Each year I attend several photography workshops or conventions in order to improve my skills. I've been privileged to have conducted seminars around the country and share my experience with other photographers. I've also been fortunate to have written articles for or been featured in various national photography and wedding magazines. I take my role as an image maker very seriously. I don't view my career as simply taking pictures. Instead I document the stories, moments and emotions in the lives of my clients and try to do so as an observer in a fashion that years later will summon back the feelings they shared on that day.

I truly feel blessed to be in such a wonderful profession amongst a community of other photographers that are there for each other, ready to offer advice, ideas or any other assistance. The image to the right was recently taken by a close friend of ours and perhaps one of the best portrait photographers in the country, Karen Rubin.

Feel free to connect with me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grantoakes

Personal Fodder

I've been married to Linda for 21 years and together we're raising 2 of our grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren. The first sentence that Lauren said that we could understand was "I want PBS.org". Tyler has aspirations of becoming a Pro skate boarder. I have a genuine love of children, perhaps it's because they're totally honest or maybe it's their free spirited nature. On the rare occasion that I get to see a movie it's typically an animated feature, comedy or Sci-Fi. Whenever Linda asks what I'd like for dinner my typical response is "anything" since I am not picky, which drives her nuts. I enjoy traveling when I have the opportunity, especially the Caribbean or Mexico.]]> parts/images/Oakes_3779_003(1).jpg                Our Team


Grant is recognized as a true leader in the industry. He is one of the most published photographers in the region, has shared his experience with his peers by way of speaking at numerous photography conferences and has conducted seminars and workshops all over the U.S. and abroad. He brings a passion for his craft on every assignment and a commitment to excellence that involves far more than just the images he captures. He is more than a wedding photojournalist, he's a visual historian that tells the story of your wedding from his heart.







Amber has lived in Colorado over 25 years. She has toted a camera since childhood, whether it was an early trip to the Denver Zoo, or summiting the tallest Colorado mountains, or venturing to 26 other states. She studied Graphic Design in college which serves her well as a photographer. When she’s not at work, she’s out walking her dogs or participating in a local half-marathon, always making sure to capture the journeys along the way. Her photography passion led her to the professional ranks 5 years ago when she started documenting pets, families, babies and weddings.











Jenae was lucky enough to be born a Colorado native, so growing up surrounded by picturesque scenery, and adventure, sparked the interest and passion for photography early on. Jenae has a strong background in the hospitality industry, and most recently as a Catering manager, so she has first hand experience with events, working with photographers, and understanding the overall blueprint of what it takes to create the most memorable of pictures! This experience is what ultimately has taken Jenae from photographing family and friends weddings as a hobby, to a professional level. When not spending her free time taking pictures, and challenging herself with new subjects, she enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, reading, traveling, and constantly learning about new interests in life!

]]> Photographic Style is the manner in which the artist tells the visual story. It is also considered one of the fundamental components that differentiates one photographer from another.

Grant Oakes' style can best be described as: 

Emotional, elegant, fun, natural, timeless, thought provoking, exciting, romantic, unique, spontaneous, purposeful, artistic, fashionable, innovative.

It is not: 

Boring, traditional, static, faddish, dated, stiff, uninteresting, predictable, phony, overly Photoshop'ed

]]> parts/images/077(1).jpg We've spent hours reviewing the photographs you gave us last night--what an incredible and so unbelievably thoughtful gift.
Elizabeth and Raffaello

We had some friends over a few weeks ago that had all been at the wedding so we pulled out the album. It's so beautiful-we couldn't be happier with you as our photog! 
Kellie and Adair

The style of your photography still amazes me. All of the angles, colors, reflections, and textures that you pick up in your camera make beautiful pictures that the ordinary person would never have thought of doing. Not only are you able to capture amazing pictures of a moment in time, but you were also able to evoke emotions in your photos.
Sara and Scott

We have just returned from a wonderful couple of (much needed) days in Steamboat Springs. Just before leaving, we went to my parents' house to pick up our car and see the photos on your blog. They are absolutely stunning, Grant, and they completely blew us away! You have such a wonderful talent for catching people's emotions, and capturing the feeling of a day, a time, and a place.
Sarah and Mike
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