About
I love working with couples from all backgrounds and walks of life, especially when your day reflects the traditions and values that matter most to you. My role is to help you feel comfortable, relaxed, and supported throughout an experience that’s deeply personal and meaningful. This isn’t about performance, it’s about entering the next chapter of your lives feeling grounded and present.
A calm, thoughtful approach to something deeply personal.
I’m Jason, an elopement photographer based in Colorado, and over the years I’ve seen how meaningful it can be when couples choose to step away from expectations and create a day that feels true to them.
Eloping isn’t about taking a risk or chasing a thrill. It’s about trust, intention, and choosing an experience that reflects who you are and how you want to begin this chapter of your lives. My role is to support that choice by creating space for real moments to unfold naturally.
Through photography, I focus on capturing the emotion and connection of the day as it actually felt, not recreating it or staging it. The goal is simple: images that bring you back to the quiet, meaningful moments you shared, long after the day has passed.
Why I do this work.
My path to this work hasn’t been linear, and that perspective shapes how I show up for couples today.
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, I moved to South Korea in 2005, where I began documenting my travels and everyday life through photography. What started as curiosity quickly became a way of seeing, learning how to notice light, moments, and the quieter details that often go unnoticed.
After years of photographing weddings in St. Louis, I relocated to Colorado in 2021 and founded Jason Seward Photography, bringing that same thoughtful approach to weddings and elopements in the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
All of those experiences have taught me how to stay grounded in unfamiliar situations, adapt calmly when plans shift, and support people through moments that matter. That steadiness is what I bring to every elopement, no matter where it takes place.
Experience that brings perspective.
Before photographing weddings, I spent time documenting abandoned buildings around St. Louis. That early work taught me how to work with light, texture, and atmosphere — and how to find meaning in quiet spaces. It wasn’t long before that way of seeing translated into photographing people and the moments that matter most to them.
My photography journey started in unexpected places.
Growing up on Canada’s East Coast gave me a lifelong connection to the ocean. Now that I live in Colorado, time in the mountains — hiking, biking, and camping — fills that same role. Being outdoors helps me stay centered, focused, and present.
Nature keeps me grounded.
I hold a master’s degree in professional counseling and spent over a decade working in the clinical mental health space. That experience deeply informs how I work with couples — with empathy, awareness, and respect for emotional moments. It’s also what led me to continue working with nonprofits focused on impact and care.
I come from a mental health background.
After moving to South Korea to teach English, I met my wife, Gloria, in 2007. That decision eventually led me from Canada to St. Louis, and finally to Colorado — her home state. It’s a journey that taught me a lot about adaptability, partnership, and choosing a life that feels right.
I met my wife while living abroad.
I grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and I’ve been told I live up to some of the better Canadian stereotypes: polite, steady, and generally go with the flow. That calm demeanor tends to come in handy on meaningful, emotional days.
I’m originally from Canada — and it shows.
My sons, Roman and Killian, along with our dogs, Remi and Luna, keep life full and busy in the best ways. Being a parent has shaped how I show up — patient, present, and attuned to what matters most in a moment.
I’m a dad — to two boys and two dogs.
A few things you should know about me.
At the core of my work is a commitment to creating an experience that feels safe, affirming, and genuinely supportive. I run an inclusive photography studio and prioritize your comfort, accessibility, and well-being from the first conversation through the day itself.
I proudly work with LGBTQIA+ couples and always show up as an ally. I believe in body positivity, respect and honor diverse cultures and traditions, and approach every elopement with care and openness. No matter your background, identity, or values, you can expect to be met with respect and intention.
These values aren’t just words, they guide how I communicate, how I plan, and how I show up for you in moments that matter.
The values I bring into every interaction.
read my Interview with
shoutout colorado
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I’ve been fortunate to have my work featured and shared through various publications and platforms. While recognition isn’t the focus, it’s reassuring to know that an intentional, people-first approach resonates beyond the day itself.
A thoughtful approach, recognized.
