A plus size wedding couple with the bride wearing a black dress kissing at Double Arch in Arches National Park.

A Snowy Moab, Utah Elopement at Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point

As the morning sunshine filtered through the windows of their cozy Airbnb, I arrived to capture the intimate moments of B + B getting ready for their special day. B’s excitement was electric as they received a gift – a pin adorned with precious photos of their late grandmother and brother. These loved ones held a special place in their hearts, and the pin served as a beautiful reminder that they were with them in spirit on this momentous occasion.

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Elopements, Intimate Weddings

A wedding couple wearing sunglasses sitting on chairs outside at their luxury Joshua Tree airbnb.

A Modern Airbnb Intimate Wedding in Joshua Tree, California

To make the most of their full-day photography package, E + T decided to start early. I picked them up from their Airbnb just before sunrise, and together we drove into Joshua Tree National Park. The sky was just starting to illuminate with the first hints of light as we arrived at Arch Rock. The couple stood beneath the majestic arch, and I instantly began capturing magical moments.

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Intimate Weddings

a couple celebrating on their wedding day

how to self-solemnize

So, you want to self-solemnize huh? I’ve got you covered! First off, let’s define self-solemnization as the act of officiating your own wedding ceremony, without the need for a third-party officiant or religious leader. It can be a great option for those who want to elope or have a more intimate or non-traditional wedding ceremony. […]

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Elopements, Intimate Weddings, Resources

An engaged couple in wedding outfits kissing under the stars with a canyon at Anza Borrego in the background.

An Epic Astrophotography Engagement Session Outside Palm Springs, California

When A + C approached me about capturing their love story, they expressed their desire for a breathtaking engagement session. They yearned for a session that would transition from the warmth of the setting sun to the mesmerizing beauty of a star-studded night sky. Intrigued, I took a moment to reveal an unexpected aspect of my photography background — astrophotography. I shared some of my previous work, and they were super excited!

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Couples

the blog is back, baby.

Well, it’s been a hot minute since I last posted here! 2019 was an incredible year, and easily one of the most profoundly transformative years of my life this far. SO much happened in 2019 that blogging about what was happening was put on the back burner. Now that I have a little down time […]

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Personal

sunrise engagement at the bonneville salt flats, utah.

Christy and Brandon’s engagement session started with a two-hour car ride across Northern Utah from Ogden to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Needless to say, the drive was well worth it.

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Couples

sunrise engagement session in sedona, arizona.

You never know where you might find your soulmate – while movies lead us to believe it’ll be at a party or while bumping into someone in the hallway in high school, Sierra and Michael found each other at the bank, of all places. Michael worked as a teller and Sierra was a customer, and […]

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Couples