My name is Alli, I’m drawn to natural earth tones and I’d rather be behind the camera than in front of it.
Being outside and under the sun makes me the happiest. If we get to work together, I might ask if you also need a babysitter, dog walker or just want to be friends.
My love for photography started early when I would document ski school or summer vacations with a fresh disposable camera my parents would make sure to pack for me. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas before moving to Austin for college (hook ‘em horns). The summer after my freshman year, I lived in Telluride, Colorado for a month where I was an intern for a non-profit youth organization called Telluride Academy. I was able to practice all the skills I had learned in my various photography courses in one of the most scenic locations on earth. That summer paved the way for the following years, as I returned each summer to the San Juan mountains. After graduating from The University of Texas with a degree in public relations in 2018, I packed my car and drove to Colorado for good to pursue my passion, photographing adventurous people in the outdoors.
After every photo session, I want the people I photograph to feel energized and excited. I love hyping people up, running around with kids and listening to your stories. Having professional photos taken might seem like a big task on your to-do list, but it certainly doesn’t have to be! Get dressed in something you feel comfortable in and let’s explore a fun open space or trail together.
What started as a creativity outlet in school has transformed into a core component of who I am. I can’t think of a better way to spend my years than documenting friends and families across the US in gorgeous landscapes with my camera. When you book a session, you’re not just booking a chunk of time on a schedule.
I want your photos to hang in frames around your house or live in thick albums to be seen for years to come.
When I'm not planning my next shoot, I'm exploring new and old favorite trails around Telluride, spending time with my fiancé Gran and our puppy Mango, or catching up with family and friends. I love the outdoors and I love people. Photography allows me to merge the two together to create lasting memories of wherever you are in this life. Wanna hang out? Let’s get in touch!
“Alli took my college graduation photos and they all were amazing! She had great insight and made sure I also had a couple of different options for headshots that weren’t so easily identified as grad photos. And, to top it off, she’s so fun to work with! Highly recommend.”
“Alli is one of the most incredible photographers (and friends!) I’ve ever worked with. I’ve done several sessions with her over the past 5 years of knowing her. She’s able to capture beautiful photos while making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend working with her to anyone looking for personal, family or couple photos!”
“Alli is the BEST! I am usually very camera shy and Alli made me feel perfectly at ease. I will forever cherish the photos she took of me in my art studio. The pictures are amazing and professional. I was so pleased with my photos that I recommended Alli to photograph my sister’s family. My sister was in a time crunch to get family photos for her Holiday Cards and Alli was so accommodating. Seriously, you are so lucky to get photographed by Alli Weitzel! She is so kind, talented, professional, great with kids, and captures life so beautifully with her camera.”