Riverbend Ranch Wedding Venue in Durango: Fall Bliss

Alex and Isaac's wedding on October 5th at Riverbend Ranch Wedding Venue in Durango, CO, showcased the breathtaking beauty of the area with its lush landscapes and stunning mountain backdrops. The venue's charming outdoor ceremony site, framed by towering trees and a serene river, provided the perfect setting for their special day. As experienced Durango wedding photographers, Kelly Miranda Photography has captured countless moments at this picturesque venue over the past 12 years, ensuring that each couple's unique story is beautifully told through high-quality images. The combination of the venue's natural beauty and Kelly Miranda Photography's artistic vision creates timeless photographs that families will cherish for generations. The red cliffs and golden leaves light up in reflections upon the serene water of the Animas River in the fall. This is a beautiful venue any time of year though! In the winter, the snow really pops against those rust colored rocks and peaks!

Vendors that contributed to this Riverbend Ranch wedding in Durango, CO

Venue: Riverbend Ranch
DJ: ICYJam!
Cake: Eat Me Cakery
Photography: Kelly Miranda Photography

Planning Your Wedding Photography

5 Easy Steps to Stunning Wedding Day Photography

Schedule an initial phone call or video chat to go over pricing and wedding details

1. Schedule an initial phone call or video chat to go over pricing and wedding details

2. Book your wedding photography package on Kelly’s website

3. 60 minute Planning consultation with Kelly’s photo planning guide to make it super easy

4. Have the best wedding day ever while Kelly captures it all

5. Download your photos from your online gallery and enjoy!

   I make the wedding photography process extremely easy for my couples. I will guide you from start to finish and provide you with advice, vendor recommendations, and help you with your itinerary so that you will have the best lighting and locations for your bride and groom portraits.

• How do we reserve our date with you? Is there a deposit?

  You will receive a link to book your wedding photography package online. You will pay a $500 retainer fee to hold your wedding date and that amount is applied toward your total package price. 6 months before your wedding, 50% of your package is due. 30 days before your wedding, your remaining balance is due. You will receive invoices to pay each of these payments conveniently online.

• How long does it take to get our photos?

  Your wedding photos will be ready within 6-8 weeks. You will receive a link to your online gallery where you can download all the photos, share, and order prints. A sneak peek is often sent about 1 week after your wedding.

• How many photos will we get?

  I usually deliver between 50-75 photos per hour of photography.

• How long have you been photographing weddings?

  I’ve been photographing weddings since 2010. I have captured over 300 weddings.

• Do you have experience working in various lighting situations?

  With over 14 years of wedding photography experience, I’ve seen it all, from pitch black outdoor receptions, and creative and colorful indoor lighting, to bright sun or heavy snow storms. I bring 3 portable lights with me that allow me to get create my own light no matter what I run into.