Based in Vail, Colorado, I work with couples who value emotion, intentional details, and imagery that feels deeply personal.
Rooted in documenting your love story with intention, emotion, and refined storytelling, I create imagery that reflects the depth of your experience—honest, beautiful, and completely your own.
Honest imagery—effortless elegance.
Nostalgia-invoking wedding photography.
VAIL | CO
+ destinations around the globe
Photographer. Storyteller. Calm in the beautiful chaos.
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Your time with me will feel natural and effortless—so you can focus on being present with the people you love most. Together, we’ll create a collection of images that reflect your day as it truly was: meaningful, beautiful, and unmistakably yours. I believe in building a genuine connection with every couple, so your wedding never feels like just another event.
From our first conversation to the final gallery, I take time to understand what matters most to you. My approach is intentional and grounded in capturing honest moments—both the fleeting, quiet glances and the joyful, unrestrained celebrations.
Whitney Rae couples will feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated.
my MISSION
artful, emotionally resonant imagery.
TURNING moments into
Slow Mornings
Walks with the Pups & A True Crime Podcast
A Crisp Glass of Cold Brew
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Vail, Colorado raised, forever drawn to big skies, crisp air, and the quiet rhythm of the outdoors.
Most days begin with wagging tails, mountain air, and a reminder that joy lives in the simple, everyday moments.
Near & far, I find beauty in unfamiliar roads and the quiet perspective that comes from being somewhere new.
at home in the mountains
DOG-MOM to two SWEET PUPS
INSPIRED BY TRAVEL
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Summer Evenings Outside with Good Company
Whitney Rae is a Colorado-based wedding photographer celebrated for her warm, artful approach. With more than five years of experience and a reputation trusted by planners and creatives alike, she brings a discerning eye, curiosity, and heartfelt intention to every wedding she photographs.
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- HANNAH, KEMP & CO EVENTS
She has the incredible ability to capture moments in a beautiful and authentic way. She is also wonderful at making clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
"As a wedding planner, I highly recommend Whitney!"
- KATIE & JAKE
Whitney has a way of not only capturing the moment, but capturing the feeling of the moment as well as the vision you have for your special day - whether that meant instructing us a bit when we weren't sure what to do with our arms, or just letting us do our thing in a way that felt authentic to us.
"If you are looking for timeless, elegant and fun wedding photos, literally stop right where you are. Whitney is simply as good as it gets."
In Their Words
'Not only is Whitney incredibly talented behind the camera, but she has this unique ability to make you feel completely at ease in front of it. She has an eye for the little details that make your photos stand out, and she just gets it."
