The Arizona desert has a lot to offer; in this case we started off the day with sunrise portraits at Horseshoe Bend and then drove to the Utah Arizona border for P + T’s Monument Valley wedding.
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If you’re looking for a totally unique wedding experience, eloping in a slot canyon should be at the top of your list. The Arizona desert is full of beautiful surprises (you would never know this location was here just by driving by) and slot canyons are an absolute dream to explore! B + J had so much fun running through the sand, going up and down the ladders, and discovering each new scene that revealed itself as we made our way through the canyon. This was definitely one of my favorite locations to date!
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This adventure session was made all the more adventurous by the sheer volume of snow that dropped this winter at Zion National Park in Utah. M + S were game, though, and so was I, to hike to this stunning canyon overlook.
The best thing about winter portraits in Zion:
Far fewer crowds. We had this popular overlook all to ourselves!
Convenience of driving your car to the trail head; shuttles are only required in peak visitor months.
Magical snow! Not only is snow beautiful to look at, especially when dusted over these epic rocks, it provides perfect, soft, and even lighting for photos. A photographer’s dream!
Planning K + D’s winter elopement in Lake Tahoe was such an adventure! First, for those of you familiar with the Lake Tahoe area, I know what you’re thinking about the first photo: “Umm, that’s not Lake Tahoe!” And you’re totally right, it’s actually nearby Donner Lake. We started the day at Lake Tahoe (snowshoeing adventure for the win!), but unfortunately winter weather prevented us from shooting at the various lakeside locations we had initially discussed. K + D had a great “roll with it” attitude and we took advantage of our backup location at Donner Lake where the weather was clearer and we were treated with the most beautiful sunset! Check out the snowshoeing photos below at the start of our adventurous day! (By the way, snowshoeing is now my preferred method of travel, it’s so fun!)
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C + K had their engagement session on a foggy day in February at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in Moss Beach, just north of Half Moon Bay. We had just missed some rain which gave us a unique opportunity to take advantage of this gorgeous reflective pool of water (above). The sun was firmly kept at by our friend Karl, but the moody ambience inspired C + K to hold each other close and stay snuggly — perfect for a winter engagement session.
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