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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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      • Amangiri Wedding Photographer | Luxury Utah Resort Wedding
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      • Entrada Golf Course Wedding
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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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  • Tips
    • 10 Posing tips for Engagement Photos
    • 10 Steps to Finding the Best Utah Wedding Photographer
    • 10 Tips for Engagement Photo Fashion
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    • 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
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    • How to Elope in Zion National Park
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    • Planning a Destination Wedding in Italy
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  • Bride and groom holding hands while walking through the desert at Under Canvas Zion with canvas tents and red rock cliffs behind them.
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    Under Canvas Zion Wedding Photographer

    July 28, 2026

    Under Canvas Zion is one of the most unique places to stay, gather, and celebrate near Zion National Park. It has the feeling of a destination wedding weekend without losing the wild desert setting that makes Southern Utah so incredible. Instead of a traditional ballroom or resort, couples get canvas tents, red rock views, open sky, campfire evenings, and a guest experience that feels relaxed from the start. For couples planning a wedding or elopement near Zion, Under Canvas Zion can be a beautiful fit. It works especially well for couples who want their wedding to feel intentional, scenic, and…

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    Southern Utah Wedding Timeline Guide

    July 13, 2026

    Planning a wedding timeline in Southern Utah is different than planning a wedding timeline in most places. The light is stronger. The summers are hotter. Some of the best portrait locations require extra drive time. Temple sealings, Zion portraits, Snow Canyon bridals, private estates, resort weddings, and backyard receptions can all create very different schedules. A good Southern Utah wedding timeline does more than keep the day organized. It helps protect the best light, keeps family photos from becoming stressful, gives you enough time for portraits, and makes the whole day feel calmer. Whether you are getting married in St.…

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    The Ledges Wedding Photo Guide

    July 6, 2026

    The Ledges is one of the best wedding venues in St. George for couples who want a polished Southern Utah setting with red rock views, golf course scenery, and easy access to town. It has the comfort of a real wedding venue, but still gives couples the desert landscape that makes St. George so beautiful. For wedding photos, that combination is a big deal. Some venues look beautiful in person but do not give you many photo options without driving somewhere else. The Ledges gives couples more variety. You can use the clubhouse, patio, golf course views, open desert light,…

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    AutoCamp Zion Wedding | Chantal and Kyle

    July 3, 2026

    AutoCamp Zion Wedding Chantal and Kyle’s AutoCamp Zion wedding was the perfect mix of modern desert style, Zion views, and a relaxed destination wedding weekend. AutoCamp Zion has such a unique feel for couples who want something different from a traditional ballroom or resort wedding. The Airstreams, red rock cliffs, open lawn, warm evening light, and outdoor dinner setting all made this day feel completely connected to Southern Utah. Their wedding was beautifully planned by Forevermore Events, with florals by Bloomers. Every part of the day felt intentional without ever feeling overdone. The design worked perfectly with the setting, using…

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    Amangiri Wedding Guide: Planning a Luxury Desert Wedding in Southern Utah

    June 30, 2026

    An Amangiri wedding is not a typical Utah wedding. It feels quiet, private, architectural, and completely connected to the desert. Set in the canyon country of Southern Utah near Lake Powell, Amangiri is one of the most unique luxury wedding locations in the Southwest. The resort has a clean modern design, soft desert colors, wide open views, and a feeling of privacy that makes the whole experience feel intentional. For couples planning a wedding at Amangiri, the setting becomes part of the story. The stone walls, desert cliffs, sculpted rock, reflecting water, and soft evening light all shape the way…

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    Zion Mountain Ranch Wedding Guide: Everything You Need to Plan Your Dream Zion Celebration

    July 3, 2025

    Zion Mountain Ranch Wedding Guide: A Dream Destination in Southern Utah If you’re dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding surrounded by towering red cliffs, wide open meadows, and wild buffalo roaming in the distance—Zion Mountain Ranch might be exactly what you’re looking for. Nestled just outside Zion National Park, this one-of-a-kind venue combines luxury, nature, and unmatched views to create an unforgettable wedding experience. Why Get Married at Zion Mountain Ranch? Zion Mountain Ranch is a hidden gem perched on the eastern edge of Zion National Park. It’s perfect for couples who want the beauty of Zion without the crowds…

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    How Much Does a Wedding Cost in Zion National Park? | Destination Wedding Guide

    June 24, 2025

    How Much Does a Wedding Cost in Zion National Park? A Local Photographer’s Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding in Southern Utah Zion National Park and its surrounding towns—Springdale, Hurricane, East Zion—have become one of the most sought-after locations for destination weddings in the U.S. The towering cliffs, golden light, and epic backdrops make it unforgettable—but what does it actually cost? Whether you’re planning a scenic ceremony with 20 guests or a full-scale wedding weekend, here’s a clear look at what you can expect to invest when tying the knot in Zion. Of course all of these costs can very…

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    SUU Hunter Conference Center Wedding {Jessica+Mike}

    July 22, 2019

    Hunter Conference Center Wedding The Hunter Conference Center on the campus of SUU in Cedar City is an awesome venue for a reception. Cedar City is such a stunning place for a wedding! Especially during the summer months when St George and the rest of Southern Utah can be so hot, the cool mountain air of Cedar City can make for the perfect retreat. A wedding at The Hunter Conference Center with its high ceilings and deep wood walls, makes for a really cool event space. I especially love the giant stained glass window across the back wall. Jessica and…

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    Zion Nature Center Wedding {Cheska+Adam}

    February 15, 2019

    Zion Nature Center Wedding Cheska and Adam traveled with their friends and family from all over the world to be married in Zion National Park. These two are the sweetest couple and were so fun to work with! They were married at The Nature Center in Zion. It is one of the prettiest spots in the park for a wedding. Its perfect with its beautiful lawn and stunning views of the park. Southern Utah with all of its national and state parks has become a draw for couples from all over. There is a sense of awe and wonder to…

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    Zion National Park Elopement {Whitney+Daniel}

    October 15, 2018

    Zion Overlook Wedding Photographer There is no place in the world like Zion National Park to have a destination wedding! A Zion National Park Elopement or Wedding is always amazing! I love photographing weddings in Zion, and am so happy to have photographed Whitney and Daniel’s special day! This was a destination wedding in all senses of the word. Traveling all the way from Australia, the two came across the world to be married in Zion National Park. Many of their friends and families came from the east coast, or from Australia. Southern Utah and Zion has such an overwhelming…

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    Zion River Engagement {Rehn+Nick}

    August 29, 2018

    Zion Utah Engagement Photos Rehn and Nick both love the water. Their Zion River Engagement was a blast! I absolutely love photographing engagement sessions in Zion! These two will be getting married at Lake Havasu in 2019 where Rehn grew up. For their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to be by the water in some form or another. We decided on the combination of the beautiful scenery of Zion, and the beautiful virgin river.  I always love photographing couples in and around water. Especially in the desert where water is so precious. It makes for such unique and fun…

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    Joshua Tree Engagement Photos {McKenzie+Adam}

    May 22, 2017

    Southern Utah Engagement Photographer Joshua Tree Engagement Photos As a photographer I just love light! I love light shining thought trees, and over mountains. This engagement photo session with McKenzie and Adam provided some awesome light! I love the sun shining through the Joshua Trees where we started their photo session. These trees really became the theme of our Joshua Tree Engagement. That being said, there were so many other amazing backdrops by the river! We made our way from the cactus like Joshua Trees to the river. The red rock cliffs mixed with the cool water from the river was…

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