Denver EDITORIAL Engagement Session

April 27, 2023

Behind the Lens

Alec and Emily’s editorial engagement session in Denver, Colorado was a sight to behold. This couple wanted their photos to showcase their love for the city, so they chose locations that highlighted Denver’s unique architecture. The shoot began at the court house, where they took some stunning photos with the grand columns and beautiful stonework as their backdrop. From there, they moved to a chic hotel lobby, where they captured some more intimate shots. The contrast between the two locations made for a diverse set of photos that truly showcased the beauty of Denver’s cityscape.

As the sun began to set, the couple made their way to a scenic lookout point to capture the sunset against the city skyline. The sky was painted in hues of orange and pink, which created a warm and romantic atmosphere. The photographers took full advantage of the unique lighting, and the results were absolutely breathtaking.

Alec and Emily’s editorial engagement session truly captured the essence of Denver. From the grandeur of the court house to the modernity of the hotel lobby, and the natural beauty of the sunset, this couple’s love for their city shone through in every shot. The unique lighting and stunning backdrops made for an unforgettable shoot, and the couple will have beautiful photos to cherish for years to come.

If you’re planning an engagement session in Denver, Colorado, and looking for a modern, chic, or boho vibe, you need to find the best photographer for your editorial and moody shoot. As a Colorado engagement photographer, I am the perfect fit for your city engagement session. I specialize in capturing the essence of Denver’s unique architecture and breathtaking views while creating a moody and vintage feel to your photos.

My style is perfect for couples who are looking for a fresh and modern take on engagement photography. I will work closely with you to understand your vision for the shoot and bring my expertise to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind editorial engagement session. As one of the best Colorado wedding photographers, I am confident in my ability to capture the beauty and romance of your love story.

Whether you’re looking for a photographer near me or are planning a destination engagement session in Denver, Colorado, I would love to be a part of your special day. Let’s create a chic, modern, and boho editorial engagement session that truly showcases your unique love story. Don’t hesitate to contact me for the best Colorado wedding photography services.

Rachel l.

Dionna is absolutely amazing! She took pictures of my surprise engagement and I could not have asked for someone better. She is very funny and easy to work with. She makes you feel instantly comfortable in front of a camera. I am not someone who normally enjoys being photographed, but I would step in front of her camera in a heart beat! The photos are beautiful and we got our gallery back within a week!

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Kirby C.

Dionna was so great! Communication was great and she accommodated all of our asks and needs. She had great energy and really helped us loosen up and relax for our pictures. Can't recommend her highly enough, you'll be thrilled with the results!

dylan l.

Dionna was wonderful! She was fantastic in capturing my surprise proposal, made my fiancé and I very comfortable, and even helped solve a last minute crisis! As promised, she supplied a beautiful gallery with a super fast turn around. She was absolutely magic with her editing skills. She was even able to seamlessly remove an eyesore of a bag in one of our photos. I couldn't be happier with the results!
But more importantly, when the plans went sideways an hour before the proposal (very stressful) due to closures, she was even willing to go to a couple different places to lock down a new location at the last minute. She stayed in contact with me through the whole crisis to make sure we found something that would work. She was invaluable in that sense. I don't think I could have stayed calm for my fiancé without Dionna's help. she made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable during our shoot and was so respectful of how special the moment was. Nothing felt forced and she knew just what cues to give to get the perfect shot. With her attention to detail and willingness to take the time to get it right, you could tell she really cared about the process and about us. Finally, she made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable during our shoot and was so respectful of how special the moment was. Nothing felt forced and she knew just what cues to give to get the perfect shot. With her attention to detail and willingness to take the time to get it right, you could tell she really cared about the process and about us. It felt like she was just a friend taking some photos for us. It felt like she really cared. I don't think there is a photographer on the market that could top what Dionna has to offer.

Heidi S.

You can not go wrong with Dionna!! She was SO fun to work with. My husband does not like pictures and even he had fun. Our pictures turned out AMAZING and she got our gallery finished and back to us so quickly. 10/10 would highly recommend!

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nick s.

Just as excited to be their as the wedding party.

I could not have asked for a better experience. I would work with this crew anytime.

Brooke a.

Dionna and J, I cannot say enough good things about them both! Working with them is easy, convenient and very open minded. They worked with my husband and I as if we were actual humans. Our pup got sick as we headed to our second of two stops for our engagement session and I was frazzled. Instead of trying to clean him and the car up, Dionna offered to reschedule. She knew the photos would just come better if we all felt good in the moment. So we rescheduled, she came further and closer to me for the second shoot and it went wonderfully. When we had calls with Dionna we would ask her a TON of questions about her knowledge and recommendations for scouting shoot locations, information about her equipment and especially questions about back up. We wanted to make sure she knew her stuff, she was patient with all of our questions and had a solid back up plan for the technical aspect and human aspect. She was really patient and would talk/text/email promptly anytime anything new would pop up that I wanted to ask her. It’s nice working with someone who doesn’t make you feel like you’re always bugging them. And I felt like I was always bugging her Lol
I booked Rogue Shutter Photography because of her gallery and friendliness. I think you should like how your photographer edits and shoots, and if you want to work with someone that is out of the box, she’s your person. She will ask you what you really want and listen, and that means a lot. I HIGHLY recommend Dionna and her team for all things photography related and I will continue to hire her for events other than my wedding in the future. Thank you Dionna and J for making our engagement and wedding feel organized, understood, appreciated and thank you for the amazing photos and footage!

Abby c.

Rogue Shutter literally SAVED our wedding day. We were ghosted by our original photographer and in one short week their communication was top notch and nailed every shot I had in mind. They listened and were always responsive. We LOVE our wedding photos, they’re hanging all over our house and get compliments on the all the time!! I can’t say enough good things about this team!

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gabby p.

I can’t rave enough about our wedding video. Dionna and Jas did incredible work- they fit our personal vision and made our video look like an incredible movie trailer. It actually blew up on TikTok too with over 26k views. We had a Halloween wedding and they totally understood the assignment. They hyped up our crowd and wedding party and got some amazing shots. Truly cannot recommend them enough!!! Communication was clear and fast, and so was the video turnaround. If you want an amazing and unforgettable video look no further.

Dominique l.

dreaming of your wedding since you were a little girl seems like no big deal until i realized i wanted intentional, emotional, & real raw feelings to my photos.
dionna did that exactly! she grasped the emotions from myself, my husband, family members and our true personalities. she allowed for me to simply state what i wanted before my big day, and she made it all happen. she didn’t forget anything, she didn’t force anything. somehow she got my best angles regardless if i was laughing or crying. she also got my guest to give off their best faces to allow for some quality memories. her own personal vibe is very relaxed, organized, and easy to get along with. my parents who are in their 60’s were able to understand what exactly she was asking for when posing but as well the younger people. dionna does great at getting everyone’s attention & making sure photos & arrangements are pleasing to the eye.

nicholas S.

The photos our wedding are absolutely beautiful. Dionna was very professional and left our guest with a vantastic impression. Dionna is able to be assertive when needed to keep the days photos moving as well as blend in to get true to life photos. Dionna use time well showing up early to get photos of decorations along with the rings.

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Megan T .

It can be nerve racking to have your photos taken. Dionna did an amazing job at making us feel like we were just having a great time to together while capturing great shots. I really enjoyed working with Dionna and loved the results.

shaylee s.

I cannot recommend this vendor enough. Dionna and her team are POSITIVELY INCREDIBLE! For one, communication was SO consistent I felt so supported and able to be honest about where I was at in the planning process (cuz let’s be honest, wedding planning is stressful!), and I was constantly shown by her openness that I could trust her insight and instincts for my big day.
She was upbeat, creative, kind, and so relatable. We had some detailed requests and they were all acknowledged and validated and she brought our vision to life. This vendor also collaborated with our other vendor videographer and she was so flexible when timelines were thrown off by general wedding chaos. From the breathtaking detail photos, to our poised and candid family photos, to our romantic and wild couples photos, she captured memories that I will forever treasure (and hang on my wall)!!! 12/10 would recommend her for your big day, whether eloping or having a big beautiful wedding. 💕

jaisyn A.

Dionna was so personable and made the process easy breezy. We did our daughter’s birthday photos with her. She listened to what we wished for in the outcome, and added her little spin and signature touch.

If you are in need of a hype-woman as well as a photographer, Dionna is your girl!

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sydnie h.

D is incredible at what she does. I did my college senior photos with her and I’m no picture taking fanatic. D helped me find a venue that worked with My outfit and what vibe I was hoping the background would fit. She came with the cutest poses and made sure I didn’t look stupid trying them out. She edits so minimally and yet so beautifully. She made sure to maximize the time in the outfit that was most important to me while also fitting in the basic graduation outfit ideas. She is spunky and kind and prepares herself for every clients worst.

Dagmar v.

If I could click all of the above of what I liked about Dionna I would! She is absolutely fantastic! First, our groomsmen showed up without a clue on how to put on their boutonnieres and Dionna had the tools and knowledge to help them all out. And even though there were a few times when our party was running a bit behind, she was super friendly and at the same time professional in getting all of our shots in. She also had specific instructions on who to add to the pictures and how to pose which took all of the pressure from our party to make up poses. Also, Dionna was the one to figure out how to tie up my bustle since no one in my wedding party knew how to do it. She gave us a sample of the photos she took the day after our wedding and they look so beautiful and I am so excited to see the rest. If I could give her 100 stars I would, but I guess I'll stick to 5 stars and recommending her to everyone I meet :)

genie h.

Dionna was great. Her energy was great. She definitely captured some beautiful pictures. Great with communication. Checking to see if I had any ideas. She understood the assignment for sure. If you haven’t booked her please don’t hesitate she’s great.

If you are in need of a hype-woman as well as a photographer, Dionna is your girl!

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megan d.

Dionna was the first vendor I booked for our June wedding and I am so thankful we chose her! She has such a genuine presence and at moments, was almost invisible which made capturing candid shots of the reception possible. She made it feel like a friend was just hanging out and taking a few pics which helped with our nerves! If you plan to have kids at your wedding, choose Dionna because she was so patient and kind and made our flower girls feel like princesses for a day. The sneak peek shots we received are absolutely breathtaking and I cannot wait to see all the pictures she took.

Gidget m.

CANNOT say enough good things about Rogue Shutter and their entire team. Dionna and Jas were amazing. The produced a wedding video for us that looked like a Feature Film trailer. We are not traditional, we had a Halloween wedding and wanted something unforgettable and they delivered. We got countless compliments on our video- I have never felt more like a rockstar. LGBTQ friendly also which is a huge plus.

Feven T.


Dionna is amazing! Made our experience comfortable and enjoyable!

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Eduardo t.

Working with Dionna was the best. She was super friendly, and professional. She made us feel comfortable and also get out of our comfort zone. The picture quality is stunning and we love our finals. Thank you so much!!

Rachel b.

We’ve known Dionna for a while and she’s done a few different photoshoots for us. We have always loved the pictures she has taken of us but it didn’t really hit me up just recently how special her work is. She’s done everything from couple photos, to my maternity photos, to my sons newborn pictures, and most recently his 1st birthday pictures. I bawled seeing them. The way she was able to capture his sweet, goofy personality melted my heart. When you hire a photographer it’s just just about finding someone to take pictures. It’s about finding someone who can capture the moment and take you back to that moment every time you glance at those photos. I will forever treasure the moments Dionna has been able to capture of my little family over the last few years. I am forever grateful to have such a talented friend. Thank you again Dionna, you really are the best! ♥️ -an emotional momma.

skylor s.


Dionna has always made our sessions adventurous and fun! My husband doesn’t find interest in taking photos for very long but Dionna makes it fun with jokes and playful poses, we always end up with the best pictures with her!

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sydney l.

She did an amazing job capturing my elopement in Colorado.

ciera c.

Dionna is the most client service oriented person I've ever had the pleasure of working with! I have worked in the service industry a long time and to experience someone as responsive, genuine and creative as Dionna is RARE. She was attentive when I messaged her which I appreciated because my questions were answered real-time. I had a list of things I expected and ideas I wanted to make real and she knew exactly what I was envisioning. When I had questions or asked for recommendations or even ideas, her experience would shine through her responses as she had great recommendations that made me think "Oh ya that would be so beautiful!", etc. Unfortunately I was unable to get pictures because I was too late in getting outfits and such that I wanted before I left for a long trip. When I had to break the news to Dionna she was supportive and understanding, not a hint of frustration or attitude or even regret and she let me know she would ne here for me in the future should I need photos. And I will! I'm super excited to use her services in the future not only because her amazing personality and my wonderful experience with her but also because HER PRICES ROCK! Thanks for everything Dionna and take care! :)

adam l.


Did incredible work for me and our extended family. Went the extra mile for a photo standing precariously on a ladder for a good angle!! Exceptional photographer and worked great with our 3 kids!

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amanda m.

We used Dionna with Rogue Shutter for our engagement photos. She was professional and fun! My fiance and I are both kind awkward and not great in front of a camera. The photos she captured you would not be able to notice our awkwardness at all. She had great ideas to make it fun and capture natural photos. Hands down would recommend 100%

James I.

Dionna was very kind and easy to work with, her knowledge of the area was second to none and she was instrumental in the success of my engagement photos. I came in not knowing where i wanted to propose to my fiancee and she immediately had several high caliber suggestions which we did end up taking her up on and it was amazing. If your thinking of going with a different photographer i would say you are making a mistake in not choosing dionna and that you need to reconsider. Overall 100/10 and would reccomend to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, expert in her field.

romeilia m.


Dionna was absolutely amazing! She did such an incredible job with our pictures, she made the photography so much fun! And the price, well all I gotta say is thank you! You know what you did for us. My husband and I greatly appreciate it you!

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rachel p.

Dionna is an amazing photographer and has become our go to photographer for all of life's moments. Her attention to detail and positive disposition is what keeps us coming back. She has photographed our engagement, wedding, bridal shower, dog's birthdays, and Valentine's day shoots and all of them have left us with gorgeous memories and beautiful photos. I 100% recommend her and have nothing but the most wonderful things to say about her skill and art.

lauren a.

Dionna is AMAZING! We recently got engagement photos taken with our cat and we absolutely love how our photos turned out. Dionna captured the artistic look we were going for and made us feel relaxed and comfortable the entire time. Her communication is great and we got our photos back within a couple days!

rachel l.


Dionna is absolutely amazing! She took pictures of my surprise engagement and I could not have asked for someone better. She is very funny and easy to work with. She makes you feel instantly comfortable in front of a camera. I am not someone who normally enjoys being photographed, but I would step in front of her camera in a heart beat!

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loreli p.

Dionna was so friendly, professional, and fun to work with. Our engagement photos turned out even better than I could've imagined. She made the process seamless and helped my fiancé and I feel super comfortable in front of the camera. On top of that, she is super attune to making things affordable for her clients, while still ensuring she gets paid what she is due for her incredible work. I can't wait to use her for many future photography needs! You can't go wrong booking Rogue Shutter Photography!

heidi e.

Dionna was so amazing to work with on our wedding! She made doing photos so fun and she is TALENTED and timely! She had our gallery to me in 1 week. I would highly recommend her!