Vail Wedding Photographer and Videographer
Francis Sylvest Is A Colorado-Based Film Wedding Photographer With A Laid-Back Documentary Style
Wedding photography and videography for elegant, laid-back couples shot on film in a documentary style. Notably, with ten years of professional experience, I photograph and film wedding celebrations across the globe, with an emphasis in Vail, Colorado and the mountain West.
Vail Wedding Photography and Videography
Documenting Your Wedding Day On Film & Modern Mediums To Create A Timeless, Natural & Authentic Feel In An Effortless Way
I document laid-back couples who love discovering the beauty in the ordinary. Moments, where for a sliver of time, the right light would breathe life into the ordinary, the mundane. Something as simple as a plant cascading over a table, veins and new leaflets exposed in the sun, or capturing a photo of loved ones exchanging laughter and the subtle clasping of their hands together that signifies their connection.
Vail Wedding Photographer
Photographs and Films Shot On Modern And Vintage Mediums
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Shot On Film
Vail Film Wedding Photographer and Videographer

I’m A Film Forward, Laid-Back, True To Life, Wedding Photographer and Videographer
I’m a wedding photographer and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. My style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel.
With a strong film focus, I shoots both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 cinematography complimented by digital mediums.
I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.
Testimonials
“Francis’s photography has the uncanny ability to pull you back into each memory, as if reliving it another time. That is magical. That is art. That can only be done by someone that is not just a photographer, but someone who cares so deeply about his work and the people he offers his services to.”
– Kayla & Nathan
“This is a review… sorry, a glowing review of our wedding photographer, Francis Sylvest. We could sense the quality and craft he would bring to our photos during our first interview with him. He gave us confidence that he would not only capture the photos we wanted, but with a quality that would marvel us many years from now. His communication and response times going forward were quick and understandable.“
– Anh & John
Wedding Galleries, Guides & Resources
The Arrabelle At Vail Square Weddings
Your Guide To Weddings At The Arrabelle At Vail Square. From Wedding Costs To Venue Fees, Regulations and More.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Wedding Venue Guide
Your Guide To Devil Thumb’s Ranch As Your Colorado Wedding Venue. From Wedding Costs To Venue Fees, Regulations and More.
Beano’s Cabin Wedding Venue Guide
Your Guide To Using Beano’s Cabin As A Wedding Venue For Luxurious Beaver Creek Weddings. From Wedding Cost To Venue Fees & Regulations.
Vail Engagement Photos At Camp Hale
Vail Engagement Photos At Camp Hale By Colorado Engagement and Wedding Photographer Francis Sylvest.
Camp Hale Wedding Venue
Your Guide To Using The Camp Hale As A Wedding Venue For Your Mountain Wedding In Colorado. From Wedding Cost To Venue Fees & Regulations.
Colorado Wedding Venues (2026 & 2027)
The Best and Most Luxurious Colorado Wedding Venues. Your Guide of The Most Beautiful Wedding Venues In Colorado.
Vail Wedding Planners
Your Guide To The Best and Most Luxurious Vail Wedding Planners. Wedding Planners In Vail, Colorado.
Colorado Wedding Planners
Your Guide To The Best Colorado Wedding Planners in Telluride, Aspen, Vail, Denver, Boulder and beyond. Your Colorado Wedding Planner Guide.
Vail Wedding Venues
The Best Luxurious Vail Colorado Wedding Venues. Wedding Venues In Vail Colorado By Wedding Photographer Francis Sylvest
Timeless, True To Life Wedding Photography and Videography Shot On Film
Serving Vail, Colorado & Beyond
A Wedding Photography and Videography Experience That Is True To Life, Laid-Back and Elegant
I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a Vail wedding photographer and videographer that’s based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience, my style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel.
Specializing in film wedding photography shot in laid-back documentary style, I shoot on both 35mm and medium format in additional to digital mediums. Notably, I also have over 10 years of videography experience and provide digital mediums in addition to 16mm and super 8 film.
I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.
The Experience
As one of the leading Vail wedding photographers and videographers with a film forward, documentary style, I prioritize you wedding day experience with a heavily hands off, candid, approach. As a result, this allows you to fully experience each moment and re-live them as timelessly as you remember them.


“My husband and I get so emotional looking back at our photos and watching our video, Francis’s work is spectacular and we cannot speak highly enough of him.”
– Emmaline & Dylan
“Francis made each step easy, laid back, and stress free. He brought our visions to life with his film, photos, and video. He took time to get to know us to make our film feel like it was just our style.”
– Sam & Brayden


“Francis was amazing. He brought such a calm, kind, patient presence to our day, and was incredibly helpful in capturing the moments we wanted. The Super 8 video he created is our most treasured possession. In addition, he captured the mood, the movement, and the emotion of our wedding in a way that felt both nostalgic and cinematic.”
– Chloe & Britt
Vail Wedding Guides & Resources
The Arrabelle At Vail Square Weddings
Your Guide To Weddings At The Arrabelle At Vail Square. From Wedding Costs To Venue Fees, Regulations and More.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Wedding Venue Guide
Your Guide To Devil Thumb’s Ranch As Your Colorado Wedding Venue. From Wedding Costs To Venue Fees, Regulations and More.
Beano’s Cabin Wedding Venue Guide
Your Guide To Using Beano’s Cabin As A Wedding Venue For Luxurious Beaver Creek Weddings. From Wedding Cost To Venue Fees & Regulations.
Vail Engagement Photos At Camp Hale
Vail Engagement Photos At Camp Hale By Colorado Engagement and Wedding Photographer Francis Sylvest.
Camp Hale Wedding Venue
Your Guide To Using The Camp Hale As A Wedding Venue For Your Mountain Wedding In Colorado. From Wedding Cost To Venue Fees & Regulations.
Colorado Wedding Venues (2026 & 2027)
The Best and Most Luxurious Colorado Wedding Venues. Your Guide of The Most Beautiful Wedding Venues In Colorado.
Vail Wedding Planners
Your Guide To The Best and Most Luxurious Vail Wedding Planners. Wedding Planners In Vail, Colorado.
Colorado Wedding Planners
Your Guide To The Best Colorado Wedding Planners in Telluride, Aspen, Vail, Denver, Boulder and beyond. Your Colorado Wedding Planner Guide.
Vail Wedding Venues
The Best Luxurious Vail Colorado Wedding Venues. Wedding Venues In Vail Colorado By Wedding Photographer Francis Sylvest
Contact
hello@francissylvest.com
+1.985.515.8671
Wedding Day Videography Coverage | From $8800
Wedding Day Photography Coverage | From $8200





















