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Wedding photographer based in Southern Utah and Zion National Park, serving clients worldwide. For those who love candid, authentic moments. Focusing on weddings, engagements, and family photos.

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      • Amorology {San Diego Wedding Planners}
      • Colony 29 Palm Springs Wedding
      • Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Engagement Location
      • Ojai Valley Inn
      • The Casino San Clemente
    • Utah
      • Blue Sky Ranch
      • Empire Lodge, Deer Valley Wedding
      • SLC Garden Park Ward Photography
      • The White Barn in Park City Utah
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      • Amangiri Resort Wedding
      • Bloomington Country Club Wedding
      • Entrada Golf Course Wedding
      • The Ledges Wedding St George Utah
      • Bryce Canyon Wedding
      • Red Rock Country Club Wedding
      • Tower Butte Lake Powell Wedding
      • White Space Studio St George
      • Cliffrose Zion Wedding
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      • Zion Wedding Photographer
      • Zion Wedding Venue – Lazalu
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      • Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding
      • Lingholm Estate Wedding
      • St Lucia Wedding Photographer
    • Legare Waring House Charleston Wedding Venue
    • Lowndes Grove, South Carolina
    • Middleton Place Charleston Wedding Venue
    • Spring Mountain Ranch Las Vegas Photos
    • Springs Preserve in Las Vegas Wedding
    • Suggested Vendors
      • Amorology {San Diego Wedding Planners}
      • Destination Wedding Planners {When Pigs Fly Events}
      • Michelle Leo Events
      • Southern Utah Wedding Florist
      • Southern Utah Wedding Officiant
      • Southern Utah Wedding Planners
      • Southern Utah Wedding Planners {Forevermore Events}
  • Tips
    • 10 Posing tips for Engagement Photos
    • 10 Steps to Finding the Best Utah Wedding Photographer
    • 10 Tips for Engagement Photo Fashion
    • Landscape Photography Tips from a Pro
    • Making the most of your iPhone for Photos
    • Travel tips & Tricks Part One
  • How-To’s
    • Finding The Right Photographer
    • Hiring an Elopement Photographer
    • Hiring a Wedding Videographer {NP Films}
    • Preparing for Your Engagement Photos
    • Guide To Purchasing a New Camera
    • How to Get Married at the Salt Lake Temple
    • Zion Proposal Photographer
    • Guide To Purchasing a New Camera
    • Buying a Travel Camera
    • Preparing for Your Engagement Photos
    • Planning Your Zion National Park Wedding
    • How to Elope in Zion National Park
    • Planning a Destination Wedding
    • Planning a Destination Wedding in Italy
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    Bridal - Wedding

    Cancun Wedding at Excellence Playa Mujeres {Clarianne+Brian}

    June 20, 2017

    Destination Wedding Photographer Cancun Wedding Photography I loved photographing these twos Cancun Wedding at Playa Mujeres. The day after Clarianne and Brian’s destination wedding in Cancun Mexico, we did a trash the dress session. We scored with absolutely stunning weather and a killer purple colored sunset. Cancun is known for its amazing blue water. It absolutely didn’t disappoint for this amazing trash the dress bridal session. I was so glad to have the chance to spend another day photographing these two. I love it when couples want to do an extra photo session for destination weddings. The chance to take advantage…

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    Cancun Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding {Clarianne+Brian}

    February 27, 2017

    Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding Cancun Mexico Wedding Photographer I love weddings in Cancun Mexico! The white sand beaches and azure blue waters of the Caribbean, the amazing food and people! This Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding was absolutely amazing! When Clarianne and Brian first contacted me about photographing their wedding, they were planning on doing the wedding in St Lucia. Due to more difficult travel, they decided on the all inclusive  Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun Mexico. Finest has to be one of my favorite venues for a wedding in Cancun! Playa Mujeres is a newer and very beautiful area just outside of Cancun.…

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    Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding Teaser

    September 16, 2016

    Cancun Mexico Wedding Photographer Riviera Maya Wedding Photographer I recently flew out to Mexico for this amazing destination wedding at Finest Resort Playa Mujeres in Cancun. I love all things Riviera Maya. The stunning white beaches and perfect ocean makes for the most amazing destination wedding! I love photographing weddings all around the world and traveling to new and exciting places. I have been to Riviera Maya for weddings in the past but this one was an absolute blast! Clarianne and Brian made the trip to Mexico from Canada along with all of their guests. This was an amazing wedding…

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    Finest Playa Mujeres Cancun Mexico Wedding

    May 1, 2016

    Wedding at Finest Playa Mujeres Finest Playa Mujeres Cancun Mexico Wedding When planning a destination Caribbean wedding, Finest Resort in Playa Mujeres Cancun should be one of the first places you look. Finest is a breathtaking wedding location. I love weddings in Mexico! I love the white sand beaches and amazing food and people! Finest has to be one of my favorite venues for a wedding in Cancun! Finest Playa Mujeres is located just outside of Cancun, Mexico.  The resort is the perfect backdrop for the wedding day. From first contact, their team of wedding planning professionals will ensure a flawless execution of your wedding day. Whether you’ve…

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    Historic Charleston Engagement {Nicole+Ben}

    April 26, 2015

    I don’t know if there is anywhere more charming and romantic then downtown Charleston. When Nicole and Ben decided they wanted to do their engagement photos there I was beyond excited. I absolutely love the South and Charleston in particular has a special place in my heart. I have had opportunities to come to Charleston in the past both for engagement photos in the historic downtown and weddings both at the beach and weddings at old plantations. I am so thrilled to be photographing the wedding on Nicole and Ben in a few months. “A Charleston Bride“, one of the…

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    Historic Charleston Engagement { Kaitlyn + Chris }

    June 10, 2014

    If there is a more beautiful city in the US to photograph a couple then Charleston SC I don’t think I have found it yet. The place just oozes with charm. From the old streets lined with Southern live oaks dripping with spanish moss to the amazing 16th-19th century architecture that abounds on every cobblestone street, the place is just amazing. What is even more stunning then Charleston are Kaitlyn and Chris! When they contacted me to fly out to Charleston to photograph their engagement session and wedding later next year I was beyond thrilled. I had already fallen in…

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    LA Observatory Engagement {Katie + Brian}

    April 29, 2014

    I was so thrilled to go out to Los Angeles to photograph Katie and Brian’s engagement session at the LA Observatory. What a great session! Katie and Brian are such an incredibly fun couple to be around, and really are just so in love. I love the Observatory in Los Angeles. Its a breath of fresh air… literally from the busy city below. Situated up in the hills it mixes the modern art deco lines of the observatory with the nature and surrounding it. Photographing Katie and Brian there reminded me just how much Southern California has to offer. From…

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    Folly Beach Wedding Feature {Charleston Weddings Magazine}

    March 6, 2014

    Folly Beach is the perfect spot for a southern wedding. An Island in Charleston South Carolina, Folly Beach was the venue for one of my favorite weddings of 2013. It was featured today on Charlseton Wedding Row Blog, and in Charleston Weddings Magazine. I photographed this awesome wedding with NP Films  and enjoyed every moment of it. Below are a few photos from the feature as well as the write up from this awesome couple!   

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    Santa Barbara Wedding { Rachel+Jason }

    February 8, 2014

    Pictures from Rachel and Jasons wedding are featured in the upcoming fall 2014 issue of Destination I Do Magazine. I am excited to share some more of  their beautiful wedding photos with you here. They were married in the Los Angeles LDS Temple and had their reception and most of their photos in Santa Barbara. I get to travel all over the world for destination weddings and I have to say Santa Barbara is up there with the prettiest destinations I have had the opportunity to visit. Rachel and Jason were so fantastic to work with and we really had a…

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    Charleston SC {Stephanie + Louie}

    September 16, 2013

    Stephanie and Louie’s Wedding is hands down one of my favorites of the year! This was a beach party from start to finish in true Southern fashion! I had the pleasure of traveling to Charleston South Carolina to capture their amazing day. Stephanie and Louie met in Salt Lake where Louie played football for the U. They decided to have their wedding in the South where Stephanie grew up in South Carolina. NP Films and I made the trek out to beautiful Charleston to document their wedding at Folly Beach. The beach house was amazing, and despite the cool temperatures…

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    Teaser from Rachel and Jason’s Santa Barbara Wedding

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    This is a teaser photo from Jason and Rachel’s wedding in Santa Barbara. The wedding was full of details, and ambiance. I cant wait to share the rest.

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    Encinitas California Engagement (Katie + Chris)

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    I love doing engagement and wedding photos in Encinitas California. Pictures in this area are always stunning. The ocean breeze and amazing sand makes for the perfect beach photos. It was hard to decide which photos I liked best from a recent engagement session with Katey and Chris in San Diego. San Diego is an awesome place for photography! We are going to be there for most of the month of August (excluding the first week) So if you are going to be in the are and would like some pictures please give us a buzz! We’d love to hear…

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