A photograph can preserve a family milestone, introduce a business or capture a mountain landscape worth remembering. Choosing a photographer means considering both the subject and the approach, from candid outdoor portraits to carefully composed commercial images. The photographers highlighted in the Best of Grand contest reflect that range of services across Grand County. Their work includes wedding photography, family sessions, professional headshots, real estate imagery and fine-art landscapes in Granby, Grand Lake and Winter Park.
Natural light, candid moments and rich color tones shape Kylie DeLong’s photography in Granby and the surrounding mountain region. Her work includes intimate elopements, mountain weddings, family portraits, high school senior photos and lifestyle sessions against high-country backdrops. DeLong handles consultations, location scouting, photography, editing and digital gallery delivery herself, drawing on her familiarity with regional lighting, weather and outdoor locations.
Grand Lake photographer Cody Swatling combines outdoor imagery with commercial services, including branding, real estate and event photography. His portfolio also encompasses landscapes, wildlife and adventure lifestyles, documenting the scenery and recreational culture of Grand Lake and the Fraser Valley. As owner and lead photographer, Swatling manages client coordination, location shoots, digital processing and print production.
Wedding coverage, professional headshots, senior portraits, corporate branding and real estate photography are among the services offered by Jay Stewart at Granby-based Stewart Photo Co. His approach pairs structured lighting and formal composition with relaxed interactions. Stewart works with individuals, business owners and event planners across Grand County to develop images around personal or marketing goals, overseeing creative production and digital editing.
Family vacations and multigenerational gatherings are a focus for Erin Deardorff’s Saving Memories By Making Memories in Winter Park. She photographs families, children and events, offering vacation sessions and seasonal mini-sessions that emphasize spontaneous interactions in mountain settings. Deardorff coordinates locations throughout Winter Park and Fraser, manages scheduling and delivers edited digital galleries.
Jennifer Bauckman uses warm natural light and organic compositions in her work at Redeemed Photography in Granby. Her services span maternity, newborn, family, wedding and other portrait photography, with sessions emphasizing natural expressions and emotional connections. Bauckman works directly with clients across Grand County, guiding each session from booking and location selection through retouching and final delivery.
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