Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about booking photography, videography, and drone work with Aelpha Collective in Durango and Southwest Colorado.

FAA Part 107 Licensed

Photo, Video & Drone

Based in Durango, CO

Replies Within 12 Hours

Planning a shoot with us.

Below are the questions we hear most often from couples, families, seniors, real estate agents, and businesses. If you do not see your question here, send us a note and our Durango team will reply within 12 hours.

Every project is different, so we do not publish package prices. Instead, we build a custom rate around your date, location, coverage, and deliverables. Learn more on our investment page.

Explore our services: Wedding photography · Wedding videography · Family photography · Senior portraits · Boudoir · Landscape · Events · Real estate & commercial · Drone photography & video

Where we work: Durango · Silverton · Telluride · Pagosa Springs · Bayfield · Cortez

Before you inquire.

• Your date, or a range of dates you are considering
• The location or venue, if you have one
• The type of session: wedding, family, senior, boudoir, real estate, event, landscape, or drone
• Whether you want photos, video, drone aerials, or a combination
• Any inspiration images or must-have shots

Share as much or as little as you know. We will help with timelines, locations, and light.

Where is Aelpha Collective based?

We are based in Durango, Colorado, with a studio at 555 South Camino Del Rio, Suite 3. We regularly work in Silverton, Telluride, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, Cortez, and across the Four Corners.

How much does a session cost?

We do not publish fixed prices. Every project receives a custom rate based on coverage, location, travel, and deliverables. Send an inquiry and we will reply within 12 hours with a quote.

How far in advance should I book?

Weddings are typically booked 6 to 12 months ahead, especially for summer and fall weekends. Portrait, real estate, and commercial sessions can often be scheduled within a few weeks. Reach out early for peak season.

Are your drone pilots licensed?

Yes. Aelpha Collective flies under FAA Part 107 certification and follows all airspace, venue, and property rules for every flight.

Do you offer photography and videography together?

Yes. Booking photo and video together means one coordinated team, a single timeline, and a consistent look across your images and film.

Do you travel outside Durango?

Yes. We travel throughout Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners, and we are happy to discuss destination projects.

How will I receive my photos?

Images are delivered in a professionally edited, high-resolution online gallery that is easy to download and share.

What happens if the weather does not cooperate?

Mountain weather changes quickly. For outdoor portrait and drone sessions we watch the forecast with you and reschedule when conditions are unsafe or unflattering.

How quickly do you reply to inquiries?

Our Durango team replies to every inquiry within 12 hours.