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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
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      • The Casino San Clemente
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      • Blue Sky Ranch
      • Empire Lodge, Deer Valley Wedding
      • SLC Garden Park Ward Photography
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      • Zion Wedding Venue – Lazalu
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      • Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding
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      • St Lucia Wedding Photographer
    • Legare Waring House Charleston Wedding Venue
    • Lowndes Grove, South Carolina
    • Middleton Place Charleston Wedding Venue
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    • 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
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    • 10 Tips for Engagement Photo Fashion
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    • Making the most of your iPhone for Photos
    • Travel tips & Tricks Part One
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    • 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
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    Top 5 Zion Elopement Locations Without Crowds | Southern Utah Wedding Photographer

    June 10, 2025

    Top 5 Most Breathtaking Zion Elopement Locations (That Aren’t Overcrowded) Dreaming of a Zion elopement that feels sacred, intimate, and wildly beautiful—without the tourist crowds? You’re in the right place. As a destination wedding photographer based in Southern Utah, I’ve spent years uncovering the most jaw-dropping views and quiet hideaways in and around Zion National Park. Whether you’re planning a sunrise ceremony or a private golden hour vow exchange, these five elopement spots offer stunning scenery and a sense of space—so your day feels like it truly belongs to you.  1. Kolob Terrace Road  2. Zion Canyon Overlook (at Sunrise)…

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    Snow Canyon Pre Wedding {Brittney+Tyler}

    October 29, 2016

    Snow Canyon Utah Wedding Location Southern Utah Wedding Photographer Zion National Park is so appealing for weddings and adventure, but can often be busy with tourists. Less known, but equally spectacular in its own way, Snow Canyon State Park is an absolutely stunning location for a wedding. After photographing the first half of Brittney and Tyler’s pre wedding at the St George temple, we made the quick trip over to Snow Canyon to capture some of the splendor that Southern Utah has to offer. I always love photographing weddings and engagements in Snow Canyon. The towering sandstone cliffs of red…

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    Rainy Day Snow Canyon Wedding {Afton+Bryan}

    September 2, 2016

    Snow Canyon Utah Rainy Wedding Day Southern Utah Wedding Photographer Despite being a dark rainy day, I had such a great time photographing the wedding of Afton and Bryan. This was a destination wedding for the two. They were married at the St George Temple, where we meat up with all of their friends and family who visited from out of town. We then took the trip over to Snow Canyon to capture some of the beauty that Southern Utah has to offer. They are such a fun and dynamic couple. I had a great time taking them around to…

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    Entrada at Snow Canyon Wedding {Macy+Heath}

    August 17, 2016

    Southern Utah Wedding Photographer St George Entrada Wedding It was a dark and rainy day in Southern Utah for Macy and Heath’s wedding. That being said, it was also absolutely stunning! I had such a fantastic time photographing this beautiful wedding filled with unique personal details. Starting with Macy’s choice of camo wedding pumps, to the cake topper with the bride, the hunter, and of course her shotgun, each part of the wedding was unique. Heath is a hunter and it was awesome to see touches of his passion laced through the wedding details. There was rain during the ceremony,…

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    Utah Indian Hindu Wedding {Adria+Sujeet}

    June 6, 2015

    I had the opportunity recently to photograph the wedding of an amazing couple! Adria and Sujeet were married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in front of the red cliffs of Snow Canyon at Entrada Golf Club. I absolutely love photographing weddings at Entrada. It is a stunning venue with so much to offer. The two met and live in Washington, DC, but created a “destination” wedding experience for their guests in Adria’s hometown of St. George. The wedding was recently published on Style Me Pretty, which is always such an honor! Their favorite part of the reception was the sparkler entrance…

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    Southern Utah Indian Wedding Teaser {Adria & Suj }

    February 15, 2015

    Utah, Hindu Wedding Photographer A wedding at Entrada at Snow Canyon has always been one of my favorite venues in Southern Utah to photograph. This wedding which was coordinated by Middle Aisle was an absolute jaw dropping inspiration! Indian Hindu weddings are full of color, life, excitement and tradition but being as this was a half indian wedding and half western it really had a touch of the east meats west. Adria is originally from St George and wanted to be married here. All of Suj’s family came in from out of stater or country. Almost all of their friends…

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  • Bridal

    Snow Canyon Pre Wedding { Miranda }

    January 14, 2014

    Miranda and Ryan have to be one of my favorite wedding couples of 2013. We shot their engagements pictures in Southern Utah, and their Wedding in Sundance. Miranda decided to do a more traditional bridal and not have Ryan see her before the wedding day. She loves the red rock, and what better place to capture that then in Snow Canyon State Park. Snow Canyon offers some super unique backdrops that are truly inspiring. The dramatic shift in color from the grey and green of the sage, to the black lava rock up to the red sandstone cliffs can make one…

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    Utah Bride Blog Spring Shoot

    February 21, 2013

    Utah Bride Blog asked me to photograph their Spring inspiration shoot. It took place at Entrada and really played off of the red rock background. Forevermore Events did the styling, and the beautiful floral was by Blossom Sweet. NP Films did a great video for the shoot that really captured every moment. The theme associated with this shoot was obviously Oranges, and pretty much anything orange. Pink Piggy Designs did a wonderful job on all of the paper details really finishing off the entire look and feel of the shoot. Sweet Cakes by Karen made a wonderful cake that tied the desert…

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    Entrada Wedding {Marlee + Tyler}

    June 21, 2012

    I Recently photographed Marlee and Tylers wedding at Entrada in Southern Utah and it was amazing. The red cliffs of Snow canyon in the background and the lush golf course and water features made for the perfect wedding venue. Their decor and coordination by Forevermore Events was flawless, as was their amazing floral by Bloomers. I love doing weddings at Entrada and knowing that every shot will be stunning. The clubhouse is beautiful and naturally blends into the environment. The food is always delicious and the guests always happy. Marlee and Tyler were so fantastic to work with. They won this…

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    Entrada Wedding (Lacey + Easton)

    February 10, 2012

    I loved Photographing Lacey and Easton’s wedding at Entrada Golf Course. It was beautiful. Awesome decor by Forevermore Events  made every detail perfect. Lacey and Easton are an amazing couple and their families made for the perfect celebration. Photographing weddings at Entrada are always amazing. The warm summer air at night cooled off by the grass and beautiful water features all around. It really is an oasis below the vistas of red rocks. 

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    Entrada Wedding { Janna + Jonny}

    December 15, 2009

    Jana and Johnny were married at Entrada at Snow Canyon. I had a wonderful time doing the pictures for this beautiful Southern Utah Wedding. The Couple came down from Salt Lake, and the only thing more beautiful than the backdrop and weather was these two! Entrada is always a beautiful spot for a wedding. They threw a great party, and had a blast. It is so hard to go through a wedding and just pick a few standouts to tell the story, but I hope you enjoy these.

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