Colorado wedding photography
for couples who seek the extraordinary
Its never just about the photos
Planning a wedding or elopement is hard enough. Planning one in a place you've never been? Even more difficult.
That’s where I come in.
I help you figure out the logistics, avoid the stress, and feel totally grounded—no matter how remote your "I do" is
I'm here to celebrate you.
lets go somewhere
Home BasE: Denver, cO
available worldwide
"Rose turned out to be not just the ultimate photographer and elopement planning partner, but also an awesome person and dear friend.
Rose’s calm demeanor, love for a documentary-inspired approach to photography, and endless enthusiasm for her people are infectious.
She provided a steady presence that helped calm my nerves while at the same time being the ultimate hype woman. She captured our whole day beautifully, and looking at our photos transports us back to the sights and feelings we had on our wedding day.
TARA TUBB
FEATURED BY AND HAVE WORKED WITH
A traditional wedding wasn’t for me
THEN
MY PARTNER & I ELOPED
(AND WE NEVER LOOKED BACK)
I’m Rose Groves, the artist behind Matlai Photography. My partner and I decided to elope during covid, and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.
Fueled by my own experience living overseas and expertise traveling the world, I’ve now made it my mission to help all couples create a day that ignores what they’re ‘supposed’ to do, and focuses on what feels right.
So if you’re ready to marry the love of your life on top of a mountain or in the middle of the desert, I’ll be there. You can bet having someone who knows what its like is worth it.
LEARN ABOUT MY LIFE
So you want to get married
but don't know where to start
You've made the pros and cons lists.
You've debated the various scenarios and landed on something that recognizes your distinct relationship.
Sweet.
Now what?
Lets talk! Whether its a 50 person weekend in the mountains of Colorado, a remote cottage in the countryside in England or a 2 person adventurous elopement in Iceland - I've seen it all.
And I am here to help.
BOOK YOUR DAY
We made this experience so amazing and captured every moment beautifully
My husband and I booked Rose for our elopement and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! We immediately felt like she was a friend we had known for years. She made this experience so amazing and captured every moment beautifully. Thank you so much for making our day so special! I’d give 10 stars if I could!
ERIN JOINER
JOURNEY
THE
BEGINS
Wondering where to start?
Planning an adventurous or destination wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s how we’ll make it easy:
Step 1 — Connect & Dream
We’ll hop on a call to talk through your vision, priorities, and what matters most to you. I want to hear it all — from your dream locations to your wildest ideas.
Step 2 — Plan With Confidence
With years of travel experience and over 100 weddings planned, I’ll guide you through everything — from choosing the perfect location to handling logistics and final details. You’ll never feel lost in the process.
Step 3 — Live the Adventure
When your day arrives, I’ll document it all with breathtaking photos that bring you right back to each moment — over and over again.
Step 4 — Be Your Authentic Self
Above all, my job is to make sure you feel seen, supported, and completely yourself on your wedding day.
I’M HERE TO LEND AN EXPERT HAND
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WHERE WILL YOUR LOVE TAKE YOU?
Destination WEDDINGS
Colorado weddings
There’s nothing more intimate than saying ‘I do’ surrounded by the beauty of untouched wilderness. If you desire to say your vows and have the adventure of a lifetime with your favorite person, I would be honored to capture it all. Together, we’ll design the day you’ve always hoped for and get breathtaking photos you can keep forever.
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In my home state of Colorado, you simply cannot beat the incredible mountain peaks or the near endless supply of craft breweries. I have lived and worked in this great state for over 20 years - so can guide you on the best places to go!
Whether its taking to the skies like Irmina + Brian in this photo or you need more inspiration
For more inspo from this elopement in the Rockies, check out the Featured Blog post on Green Wedding Shoes!
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