Documentary and true-to-life. I don’t pose, or orchestrate moments — I follow what’s already there and photograph it with care and I treat our session more like a film; creating a snippet of your life. The light is real, the emotions are real, and the images feel like memories. My editing is clean and color-accurate: warm desert tones, honest skin, nothing over-processed. When you look back at your gallery, it should feel exactly like it felt to be there.

I’m based in Moab, Utah — I live here, shoot here year-round, and know this landscape the way you only can when it’s home. I’m available for weddings and elopements throughout the Moab area including Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Fisher Towers, and the surrounding BLM land. I also travel for the right couples — get in touch if your date is somewhere else.

Yes. Any ceremony with an officiant and vows in a national or state park — Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point — requires a special use permit. You can apply up to a year in advance and as late as 21 days before your date. I walk every couple through the permit process as part of booking, so you’re not figuring it out alone.

My packages start at $3,900 for elopements and $5,400 for wedding day coverage. I offer half day, full day and weekend coverage. If you’re not sure what fits your day, reach out and we’ll figure it out together.

Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) are the sweet spots — mild temperatures, beautiful light, and slightly thinner crowds. Summer is genuinely brutal heat, often above 100°F. Winter is underrated: red rock dusted with snow, empty trails, and a quiet that’s hard to find any other time of year. I shoot year-round and can help you find the right date for your vision and season.

An elopement is typically just the two of you — or a very small circle — with the focus entirely on your vows, your presence, and the place you chose. A small wedding includes family and close friends with more structure to the day. I work with both, and my approach is the same either way: nothing staged, nothing performed for the crowd. If you’re deciding between the two, I’m happy to talk it through.

Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky, Green River Overlook, Mesa Arch), Arches National Park (Panorama Point, Turret Arch, Double Arch), Fisher Towers, and BLM land throughout the area.

For larger weddings with a venue, I work at Red Earth, Red Cliffs Lodge, Ulum, and Whispering Oaks Ranch. I know the light, the timing, the permit requirements, and the off-peak windows at all of them.

If you have somewhere specific in mind, I can tell you exactly what to expect. If you don’t, I’ll suggest something based on your date and what the season offers.

Moab weather is generally reliable, but desert storms happen. In the days before your date I’ll be watching conditions closely and we’ll have a plan — shifting timing, adjusting location, or leaning into it entirely. Some of my favorite images have come from unexpected weather. I’ve never had a couple regret going for it.

For elopements, I work best with just the two of you or a very small group — immediate family and closest friends. If you’re picturing something with a larger guest list, that’s a small wedding and I can work with that too. Get in touch and tell me what you’re envisioning.

Yes, with some location-specific caveats. Dogs are not allowed on most trails inside Arches or Canyonlands National Park. BLM land is generally dog-friendly, and Dead Horse Point allows leashed dogs in some areas. If your dog is part of the day, tell me when you reach out and we’ll find a location that works for all of you.

Most people feel this way (truly!). My approach is to not actually photograph you posing — I follow what’s already happening. We’ll walk, talk, move through the landscape, and I’ll be there when real moments unfold. By the time anything significant is happening, you’ll have forgotten the camera is there. That’s the goal.

It depends on the package and the length of your day, but typically 800–1,200 fully edited images for a full wedding day and 300–700 for an elopement.

As early as possible for peak dates — spring and fall weekends book 12–18 months out. That said, I occasionally have last-minute availability, so it’s always worth asking even if your date is close. Popular permit locations like Dead Horse Point and Arches fill up fast, so earlier is better for the full day you want.