I'm so excited you're interested in working together!
Please fill out the form below or if you are a wedding planner, you can email me directly at info@courtneybowlden.com. I
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Do you travel for weddings and elopements outside of Utah?
Yes. Travel is central to how this business operates. Courtney regularly photographs weddings and elopements in Seattle, California, Colorado, and Paris, in addition to weddings throughout Utah. Many couples specifically choose a destination photographer because they want someone who already understands how to work a new location, adapt to unfamiliar light, and move through an unfamiliar venue with confidence.
What makes your photography style different?
At its heart, this style is about capturing a feeling of timeless romance through a modern lens — refined and editorial, favoring genuine emotion and natural light over posed, stiff portraits. Rather than directing every second, the goal is to create a comfortable enough environment that real moments happen on their own — a laugh between vows, a quiet look before walking down the aisle. Editing is consistent across every gallery, so years from now, these images still feel like a love story rather than a trend that's already dated.
Do you offer drone or film photography?
Yes, both drone photography and film photography are available upon request for an additional fee. Because these are specialty add-ons, they need to be requested during your consultation or at the time of booking so they can be included in your contract.
What's included in a wedding photography package?
A typical package includes coverage hours for the day, all edited high-resolution images, and an online gallery for downloading and sharing. All wedding packages include an engagement session, a second shooter, and options for albums or prints from exclusive print shops. Because every wedding is different, I build each package around the couple's actual day rather than forcing it into a rigid tier.
How far in advance should we book our wedding photographer?
Most couples book their photographer nine to eighteen months before their wedding date, and popular dates in peak season fill even earlier. Destination weddings and elopements often need additional lead time for travel planning and permits. If you have a date in mind, reaching out as soon as possible is the safest way to make sure it's still open.
how long will it take to get our wedding gallery back?
Depending on the time of year, I usually deliver the full wedding gallery 1 to 2 months after your wedding date. I always make sure to include a handful of sneak peeks after your wedding day to keep you excited for whats to come.
BEHIND THE LENS
Photography found me before I found it. I grew up watching my grandfather frame a shot, learning without realizing I was learning. When my youngest was born in 2009, I picked up a camera to capture my own kids — and somewhere between the first roll and the hundredth wedding, it became the thing I couldn't imagine not doing.
What keeps me going after 17 years is the same thing that started it all: a genuine love for people and an obsession with preserving the moments that matter. I still travel the world every year to learn from the best photographers working today. Not because I have to. Because I can't imagine stopping.
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