The most meaningful wedding photographs are created when a celebration is given the space to unfold — unhurried, intentional, and deeply felt. Ruka Armstrong is a destination wedding photographer based in Colorado, specializing exclusively in luxury weddings and full-weekend celebrations. Her work blends refined, editorial imagery with an honest documentary approach, capturing not only the beauty of a wedding weekend, but the atmosphere, emotion, and connections woven throughout it.
With a calm, thoughtful presence, Ruka documents wedding days and multi-day celebrations as they naturally evolve — from intimate welcome gatherings and rehearsal dinners to the quiet moments before the ceremony and the energy of the final farewell. She focuses on the in-between moments just as much as the grand ones, creating imagery that feels effortless, elevated, and deeply personal.
As both a photographer and a mother, Ruka understands the value of legacy and the importance of being fully present. Her approach allows couples to slow down and experience their celebration with intention, trusting that every meaningful detail and fleeting moment is being captured with care and artistry. Ruka works with couples who value storytelling, timeless design, and experiences meant to be remembered — whether celebrating in the mountains, along the coast, or at an elegant destination estate. These are not simply wedding photographs, but heirlooms: images created to be returned to for generations.
COLORADO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Available Worldwide
WHERE I'D LOVE TO GO
Based in Colorado, Ruka Armstrong photographs weddings wherever her couples choose to celebrate. She is drawn to destinations that feel timeless, romantic, and rich with character — from coastal ceremonies to European estates and mountain retreats. Travel is an extension of her storytelling, allowing each location to naturally shape the way a wedding day is documented. If a celebration is taking place somewhere meaningful — whether close to home or across the world — she is always honored to come along.
Italy • France • Greece Ireland • Scotland Switzerland California Coast • Big Sur Napa • Lake Tahoe New York • Charleston Hawaii
