Aspen Portrait Photographer | Darren Bridges Photography

Aspen's Premier Photographer for Timeless Portraits & Intimate Weddings

Bride in lace wedding dress standing outdoors with snow-capped mountains in the background.

CAPTURING TIMELESS MOMENTS

Welcome, and thank you for considering my work. As an esteemed Aspen-based photographer, I specialize in crafting elegant, timeless portraits for families and couples. Whether capturing the joy of a family gathering or the magic of an engagement or proposal, my goal is to create images that reflect the depth of your connection and the beauty of the moment. With a tailored approach, I ensure a relaxed, intimate experience that allows you to truly be yourselves. Each image is designed to evoke emotion and tell a compelling story, preserving not just a moment, but a cherished memory for years to come. I am dedicated to providing an exceptional experience and unparalleled service every step of the way.

A Selection of My Images

Person standing on a wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Smiling couple with sunglasses in a snowy mountain setting; woman wearing a diamond engagement ring.
A family of four posing outdoors in a snowy forest, wearing winter clothes including sweaters, jackets, and a hat; trees in the background.
A young woman with long brown hair lying on grass outdoors, smiling, with a forest and mountains in the background.
Bride in lace wedding dress standing outdoors with mountain backdrop.
A man holding a baby wearing a cap, with a smiling woman next to him. Snow-capped mountains and pine trees are in the background under a clear blue sky.
Bride and groom in formal attire standing on a grassy field with mountains in the background.
Group of people toasting with champagne glasses
A woman sitting on a rock with a small dog on her lap and a man standing next to her, in front of a mountainous landscape with snow-covered peaks and pine trees under a blue sky.
Bride in a white dress and tiara holding someone's hand, with green landscape and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A man and woman standing in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background. The woman is wearing a hat and fur-lined boots, and the man is dressed in a winter jacket. The sky is partly cloudy with the sun setting behind the mountains.
Bride and groom sitting on grass with champagne bottle and glasses in foreground, trees and mountains in background.
Person kneeling in snow proposing to another person wearing winter gear, with snowy mountains in the background.
Man proposing to woman on snowy mountain with scenic view.
Family standing in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background, wearing winter clothing.
Family sitting on grass in a sunny park with mountains and autumn trees in the background.
A snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and two people standing in the snow, surrounded by a blue sky.
Man proposing to woman on snowy mountain

LET’S CONNECT

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND HELPING YOU CREATE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.

She said YES!! A huge congratulations 🥂 to Ali and Conor the most amazing afternoon for these two on a cold stormy afternoon, and to capture this awesome moment was just amazing!💍🥂 . . . . . . . . #engagment #propsal #portraitshots #shesaidyes #s
A gorgeous summer afternoon with the Duffey family capturing their family reunion!! ☀️⛰️ . . . #aspencolorado #familyportrait #portraitphotography #familytime #coloradolife #coloradolove #coloradotography #aspen #neverstopexploring #family #aspencol
A gorgeous day capturing the magic of Diana + Jason’s beautiful spring wedding in Aspen. Congratulations!!💕🏔️💍🥂🍾 . . Hair @anabelenhair @aspenmobilehair Make up @aspenmakeup Venue @stregisaspen Bride @dianal0303 Groom @jfineplus . . .
Sunny YES days on Aspen Mountain🏔️ A huge Congratulations to Kimmie and Mark on their engagement on Aspen Mountain..💍🍾🥂 . . . . . . . . #engagment #propsal #portraitshots #shesaidyes #she_saidyes #aspenphotographer #winterwonderland #destination