Not everyone wants detail shots of their elopement swag and to be honest, it will get photographed one way or another! Whether it is on an aesthetic red rock with a prickly pear shadow across it or you are wearing/holding the contents, there will be a photo of it. IF you want the detail shot, […]

An Elopement Flat Lay Checklist

Planning an elopement timeline requires balancing lighting, travel, activities and buffer time for the space between. This guide walks you through some key elements for building a timeline from half-day to multi-day adventures. Why Elopement Coverage Matters Gone are the days where I capture 1-2 hours of coverage. How on earth does this adequately capture […]

Build Your Elopement Timeline

Bride and groom standing on red rock cliffs overlooking Sedona canyons at Submarine Rock during an off-road elopement

Planning an all day off-roading elopement is the ultimate way to escape the crowds and experience the true rugged beauty of Sedona. It is completely routine to hire a jeep for off-roading here (or bring your own rig!). THIS is the way to go off-grid and experience the beautiful vistas without the hours-long hike. Schnebly […]

All Day Off-Roading Sedona Elopement

Eloping bride and groom kissing while standing through the sun roof in their white Jeep Wrangler in the Sedona red rock desert.

I know. Sedona, Sedona, Sedona. Well, there is a reason Sedona is so sought after! While it can be a hoppin place, you can find the right spots with the right photographer for your Sedona sunset elopement. Welcome to one of many places in the Southwest that can make you feel grounded. There’s something about […]

Sedona Sunset Elopement: A Stunning Red Rock Gallery

A bride and groom standing together on red rocks at Baby Bell Rock during a Sedona sunset elopement.

Flagstaff’s A-Frame Chapel The drive up to the Chapel of the Holy Dove is on a winding road with ponderosa pine and aspens dotted throughout the forest. This little weathered A-frame chapel is so unassuming. It has a tiny door just tall enough to fit through that opens up to a massive glass window with […]

A Photographer’s Guide to Eloping at Chapel of the Holy Dove

Bride and groom walking out of the Chapel of the Holy Dove during their Flagstaff elopement.

A Guide to Elopement Locations in Sedona You know you want to Elope in Sedona, but not sure where to look? Let’s take a look at the most popular spots. Keep in mind these are not the ONLY locations to choose from, merely the most highlighted. Sedona is a playground of red rocks that light […]

Where to Elope in Sedona

a groom kisses his bride on the forehead after a secret slickrock elopement at sunset.

Close your eyes and imagine this: the sun is dipping below the horizon, turning the towering spires of Cathedral Rock a deep, fiery crimson. You’re standing hand-in-hand with your partner on a vast, open plateau of ancient red stone, the air is perfectly crisp, and—best of all—you didn’t have to break a sweat or battle […]

A Sunset Cathedral Rock View Without the Hike: The Magic of Secret Slickrock

Wide-angle elopement portrait at Secret Slickrock Sedona with sunset views of Cathedral Rock in October.

Does your adventure elopement dream have anything to do with hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc? Chances are, you’ll need to prepare to be as comfortable as possible. This is a brief guide on how to begin the process! Decide if you want to hike in your wedding attire or if you want to change at […]

Adventure Elopement Packing List & Guide

A bride and groom trudge up to their elopement location in jackets with their dog leading the way.

You will end up writing what feels right to you, but I have put together some thoughts to ponder for writing your own private vows. What are private vows? Vows are promises that you intend to keep throughout your marriage. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of marriage and not pay too […]

How to Write Your Own Private Vows

A bride and groom exchange vows while standing atop a desert mountain with pink and brown hues as the sun sets behind them.

Want the best of world sandwiched between the pine trees of Flagstaff and the red rocks of Sedona? Edge of the World in Arizona is the answer. Where is Edge of the World in Arizona? Edge of the World (also known as East Pocket) is a scenic overlook that you can get to from Flagstaff […]

Edge of the World Adventure Session