This couple got married on the cliffs of the Grand Canyon on the windiest day I have ever seen. We started and ended the day at their Airbnb in Flagstaff and did portraits all over the place.

Paige and Sebastian are both really gifted artists and for this engagement session, I wanted that to be a focal point. I found us this unique Airbnb in Prescott, Arizona. Working at a leisurely pace, the three of us just created together and I love the results.

This stunning property in the Barrio Viejo (Tuscon, AZ) fit our goal perfectly. For this engagement session, we wanted to hone in on intimacy through a dark, moody, and cinematic tone. I think we nailed it.

AirBnB sessions are starting to become a staple in my business. I really love working in an environment where my subjects are interacting with the space together. Barbara and Pani actually found this place themselves (I hadn’t even heard of Oracle, AZ before this) and I think they nailed the look for this shoot. The clients that get the most out of their experience approach the creative process with a sense of collaboration.

Remy and Yasmine hosted their wedding at the Hotel Valley Ho and I couldn’t image any other venue fitting this couple’s vision any better. This gallery features a lot of tears, laughter, and everything else in between.

Hannah and Jason had a unique vision for their wedding photos. They did not want ANY posed photos. So no portraits, or family photos or anything that involving me directing. This was a fun challenge and while I acknowledge that this is idea isn’t for everyone, I think this gallery shows how impactful a wedding gallery can look when its comprised entirely of fleeting moments. Here’s a candids-only wedding gallery.

When I picture New Yorkers, JD and Emily immediately come to mind. These two hosted a tiny wedding ceremony in Central Park and followed up with a small reception on the patio of a restaurant in Brooklyn. I love New York and every time I have a chance to shoot there I feel equally inspired and overwhelmed by choice. I think I could shoot a thousand weddings there and none of them would look the same.

Corie and Kasey are from Ohio and they brought their friends/family out west to Utah for their micro wedding in Zion National Park. They booked the Zion Mountain Ranch for their lodging and small reception. This is one of my favorite rental properties in the country and I am always excited to recommend them to my clients. Located just a few minutes from the park, this location was a perfect fit for their guests and their wedding plans. I really enjoyed this day spent with warm midwestern people and the scenic views of this park. It’s really cool watching people revel in the beauty of the west the same way I did when I saw it for the first time.

Tylor and Rachel rented a beautiful cabin in the Oak Creek Canyon for their elopement. This cabin featured private access to the creek, which we utilized for their ceremony. They ended the night with a video compilation of their friends and family congratulating them.

Taba and Krishan’s two day wedding still feels like a blur. These cultural weddings can often be a sensory overload and this wedding was no exception. There is so much to look at with this gallery so I encourage you to take your time.

This epic engagement session took place on a moody and cloudy day along the Washington Coast. We ventured throughout Olympic National Park for the afternoon and found some really beautiful scenery.

David and Debra had a multicultural wedding at Soho63 that spanned two days. The first day was the Indian Ceremony with the following day following a more traditional “American” wedding structure.

The Bonneville Salt Flats are surreal. Located just 90 minutes west of Salt Lake City, Utah, this place feels like a different planet. Skylar and Alex chose to wear black for their engagement session and I think their vision really paid off here. Skylar actually rented that dress from Utah Gowns, who are conveniently located in Salt Lake City. I can still vividly remember the sunset seeming to take forever to actually end. The three of us were in a constant state of awe from the moment we got there to the moment we left.

Following Chase and Daniella’s rowdy wedding at The IceHouse, we travelled out to the Olympic Peninsula together for their engagement session. Between the dense and lush rainforests inland and the moody beaches, inspiration was abundant. Sitting on that beach, observing the fog move through the trees, and enjoying some beer with my clients has become a core memory of mine and it serves as a reminder that I have a lot to be grateful for.

While I am no stranger to some of the more remote and wild parts of the county, big cities are something I don’t have a ton of experience shooting in. Ive just never felt a draw. That has certainly changed now. JD and Emily hosted me in New York City for their engagement session. We started off at The Met before heading to Grand Central Station. The city was quiet. A few small crowds of people moved their way through narrow streets wedged between some of the most gorgeous buildings I have ever seen. From there we ventured further towards the Lower East Side and Brooklyn. As we made our way to Prince Street Pizza, the crowds thickened, there was music, food, and culture everywhere. At one point, Emily said “I am glad we chose today. The city is alive”. I felt that energy from the city as well. I can see now why so many other photographers have fallen in love with that place. I can’t wait to return.

This wedding in Sedona was right up my alley. We hopped around a bit around Sedona before settling in at Tlaquepaque for their reception. Mitch and Amanda had a small intimate wedding with just their closest friends and family. Hiring shuttles for everyone was the key to success as Sedona can be extremely busy.

Our initial plan for this elopement was to hike to a high alpine lake in Colorado but forest fires foiled those plans. Our next plan was a lookout point at Lake Powell….but on the day of, we arrived to find that flooding had carved out our road and that was no longer an option. Luckily, Under Canvas had a location nearby. These camps are absolutely breathtaking and I think we really did stumble into the best option. Enjoy.

Following Brit and Bryan’s wedding in Arizona, we ventured up the California coast together for their adventure session. Big Sur is unique and breathtaking.

Typically, when we think of elopements we picture a remote wilderness area. Ashley and Zach, just like many of my other clients, wanted to challenge that idea and chose to elope right in the middle of the Phoenix. I officiated and photographed their wedding near a historic courthouse and then we spent the rest of the afternoon/evening hopping from bar to bar while shooting both posed, and candid, photos the whole way through.

Michael and Brooke aimed their sights high for their engagement session. This shoot required us to drive about 3.5 hours out of town then hike approximately 3 miles through this steep canyon. For the sake of preservation, I am not comfortable disclosing the location. Arizona has proven that it is not at all immune to the large influx of people exploring it’s wild places. This shoot really nourished my creativity as well as my love for the outdoors.