Hire CakeKnife Photography | Photographers, Silver Plume, CO, USA

About Me

Hi I’m Marla

Cake Knife Photography is a professional wedding photography studio led by Marla Rutherford, a veteran photographer with 15 years of professional shooting experience. Specializing in weddings and engagements, Marla blends fashion portraiture with editorial and documentary styles to create magazine-worthy imagery that lasts a lifetime. Past clients consistently describe her work with words like beautiful, unique, and professional.

What you can expect from me?

A Seasoned Wedding Specialist Weddings move fast, and knowing how to predict moments, corral people, and work within a schedule takes real experience. I bring 15 years of proven wedding photography expertise, along with a calm, professional approach that keeps everyone at ease even when things get hectic.
A Dedicated Photography Team I always bring a second photographer so we can capture moments simultaneously from multiple angles — moments that would simply be impossible to get alone. My team members hold fine art degrees, have years of wedding experience, and are skilled at setting up the specialized lighting that makes our imagery stand out.
Unique Lighting and Style We use special lights to create a polished, surreal, and unique look for portraits, then shift to a natural-light documentary approach throughout the rest of your day. The result is a complementary combination that feels authentic and visually striking.
Reliability and Preparedness I carry backup cameras with dual memory cards that back up images in real time, and I maintain full general, equipment, and liability insurance. You can trust that your wedding day memories are protected from every angle.

What you can expect from me?

A Seasoned Wedding Specialist Weddings move fast, and knowing how to predict moments, corral people, and work within a schedule takes real experience. I bring 15 years of proven wedding photography expertise, along with a calm, professional approach that keeps everyone at ease even when things get hectic.
A Dedicated Photography Team I always bring a second photographer so we can capture moments simultaneously from multiple angles — moments that would simply be impossible to get alone. My team members hold fine art degrees, have years of wedding experience, and are skilled at setting up the specialized lighting that makes our imagery stand out.
Unique Lighting and Style We use special lights to create a polished, surreal, and unique look for portraits, then shift to a natural-light documentary approach throughout the rest of your day. The result is a complementary combination that feels authentic and visually striking.
Reliability and Preparedness I carry backup cameras with dual memory cards that back up images in real time, and I maintain full general, equipment, and liability insurance. You can trust that your wedding day memories are protected from every angle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weddings move fast. It's not only about taking great photos — it's knowing how to predict moments, corral people, and mesh well with everyone, all while the light is still good and the schedule is on time. Your wedding will have a unique set of photo challenges, which is why it's important to hire not only a professional, but someone who specialises specifically in wedding photography. With 15 years of professional shooting experience, Marla has a proven record of delivering beautiful, unique, and professional results, as attested to by past clients.

Yes, there is always a second photographer. Weddings move fast and can be hectic, and a second photographer is essential for setting up lights as well as photographing from different angles — ensuring no special moments are missed. For example, while Marla photographs the bride walking down the aisle, the second photographer can simultaneously capture the groom's expression. The second photographers are a selective group of experienced shooters who also understand and set up the lighting equipment that makes the imagery so distinctive. Most have fine art degrees and years of wedding photography experience.

Yes. Two backup cameras are always on hand, each loaded with two memory cards. The second card duplicates the first in real time as shooting takes place, so if one card fails, everything is still preserved on the other. Camera failure is rare but it does happen — having redundant equipment and dual-card backups ensures your images are protected throughout the day.

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