Elevate
Photography is a team of photographers that love what we do. Capturing
life. We love capturing your most important memories, from your
wedding day to your newborn baby. Based out of a beautiful studio in Denver,
we travel all over and photograph all of Colorado and beyond. Read a little
below to get to know each one of us individually.
McCory
- Owner/Principal
Growing up in Great Falls, Montana, McCory learned to appreciate art at an early age. His grandfather was a well-known painter and sculpture and his mom loved to decorate homes. After a college photography class, McCory was hooked. In his free time, he took pictures whenever and wherever he could.
McCory worked as a web designer for many years before making his passion his life’s work. In 2003, Elevate Photography was born.
Since that time, McCory has photographed weddings throughout Colorado and beyond. His outgoing personality and laid-back style lends itself to capturing your special day without any stress.
McCory is the former President of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Colorado Chapter and a member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Knot, Modern Bride and the book "Plan Your Wedding…In No Time".
In
his free time, McCory enjoys traveling, soccer, hiking, skiing and spending
time with his wife, Kelly, and sons, Landon and Carson.
Ryan
- Principal
Ryan Erickson joined the Elevate Photography team six years ago. When Ryan isn't running off to a portrait or wedding gig he is using his amazing Lightroom and Photoshop skills to do create post-production to all the imagery our studio creates. He also adeptly manages album and reprint orders.
A Colorado native and a graduate from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Ryan found that social documentary photography proved to showcase his abilities. Working closely with people is his greatest strength and he has taken that skill set and puts it to good use when photographing weddings or portraits.
In his spare time, Ryan enjoys the many activities that Colorado has to offer. He enjoys spending time with his friendly pooch, Louie, riding his motorcycle and traveling abroad.
