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About Once West Photography
Based in De Beque, Once West Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Aspen, Vail and the Colorado Rockies. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Salt Creek Venue and Orchard River View. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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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 Once West Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Salt Creek Venue | 14.7 mi |
| Orchard River View | 19.1 mi |
| Palisade River Ranch | 21.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Once West 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
- 4121 V 5/10 Rd, De Beque, CO 81630, USA
- Where
- De Beque · 73 miles west of central Aspen
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Aspen
- One of 100 wedding photographers we list
- Phone
- (970) 333-0594
- Website
- Visit site
From Once West Photography's website
“We are Colorado wedding photographers for couples that want to party, not pose, in the mountains. Our unobtrusive approach captures you beautifully & authentically.”oncewest.com
- Services they list
- Heirloom albums, Online gallery
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Candid
- In business since
- 2004
Read from oncewest.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Once West Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around De Beque
- Nearest venue
- Salt Creek Venue, 14.7 mi
Distances are straight-line from Once West Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Aspen.
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