CAPTURING LOVE IN ITS MOST HONEST FORM — UNPOSED, UNHURRIED, AND DEEPLY FELT.
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intimate Wedding & Elopement photographer based in Colorado + ALaska
destinations always welcome
Digital + 35 mm film
"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
In 2017 I worked for Photographers Without Borders
based in south africa. And that expereince changed the trajectory of my life
I’m Rose Groves, the artist behind Matlai Photography.
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 interested in how the world works, love good people and want to feed them delicious meals, maybe have seen Game of Thrones more than once and think all forms of love are equal - then welcome. Im so happy you're here.
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there is the wedding you plan
and the wedding you live
Between the two lies everything worth remembering.
I document what unfolds in that space — the held glances, the unscripted laughter, the moments too fleeting to hold onto any other way.
So years from now, you don't just remember your wedding day. You feel it again.
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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 begin with a conversation — your vision, your priorities, the locations that already live in your imagination. This is where your story starts to take shape.
Step 2 — Prepare
With over a hundred weddings behind me, I'll guide you through what to expect on the day itself — timeline, key moments, how to feel at ease in front of the camera — so that when the day comes, nothing feels unfamiliar.
Step 3 — Live It
On your wedding day, my role is simply to be present — documenting the moments as they unfold, so that you can return to them again and again in the years that follow.
Step 4 — Be Your Authentic Self
Above all else, this day is yours. My role is to ensure you feel supported, at ease, and entirely yourself in it.
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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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