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About Jim Paussa Photography
Based in Aspen, Jim Paussa Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Aspen, Vail and the Colorado Rockies. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Aspen Chapel and Doerr-Hosier Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Aspen
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Aspen?
Most couples in Aspen budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Aspen?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Jim Paussa Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aspen Chapel | 0.8 mi |
| Doerr-Hosier Center | 1.1 mi |
| Aspen Meadows Resort | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Jim Paussa Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Aspen weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, June, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° | 9° | 11% | 4:28 PM | 5:08 PM |
| Feb | 38° | 12° | 11% | 5:07 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 21° | 13% | 6:39 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 28° | 19% | 7:08 PM | 7:44 PM |
| May | 65° | 35° | 15% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 42° | 8% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 48° | 20% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 47° | 16% | 7:25 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 40° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 29° | 14% | 5:51 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 19° | 12% | 4:13 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 34° | 9° | 9% | 4:03 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (3.5 mi from Aspen). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Aspen.
Getting to Aspen
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | 4 mi | 5 min |
| EGE Eagle County Regional Airport | 32 mi | 45 min |
| COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | 117 mi | 3 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 105 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Salt Lake City | 290 mi | 6 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Aspen; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 38996 CO-82 #114, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
- Where
- Aspen · central Aspen
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Aspen
- One of 100 wedding photographers we list · 12 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (970) 948-5886
- Website
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From Jim Paussa Photography's website
“portfolio site for Aspen photographer Jim Paussa, includes portraits, family portraits, children's photography, fashion portraits and photography and business portraits”paussa.com
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Around Aspen
- Nearest venue
- Aspen Chapel, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 25 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 12 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 27 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Snowmass Village, Woody Creek
Distances are straight-line from Jim Paussa Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Aspen.
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