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      • Amorology {San Diego Wedding Planners}
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      • 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
      • The White Barn in Park City Utah
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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 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
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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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    Engagement

    Surprise Proposal Photos in Zion: How to Capture Your Perfect Moment

    July 17, 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Surprise Proposal in Zion National Park Planning a surprise proposal in Zion National Park is an unforgettable experience — and having the moment beautifully photographed makes it timeless. Whether you want a dramatic red rock backdrop or a quiet hidden gem, this guide covers everything you need to know to nail your surprise proposal photos in Zion. Why Choose Zion National Park for Your Surprise Proposal? Zion offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Southwest. Its iconic cliffs, serene rivers, and lush valleys provide the perfect setting for an intimate and romantic…

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    Engagement

    Zion Park Engagement Session {Jessica+Jamie}

    June 13, 2019

    Southern Utah Engagement When Jessica and Jamie reached out to me about photographing their engagement session in Zion I was beyond thrilled. Jamie and Jessica are both from the Ohio area and were planning on doing a trip to Southern Utah. We lucked out with some beautiful weather and as always, stunning backdrops. Jessica and Jamie were super fun to work with. Being a same sex lesbian couple, they were concerned with finding a photographer that would be comfortable photographing their love. Im all about telling the story of love that coupes share and was excited to work with them!…

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    Proposal

    Zion Proposal {Marc+Kim}

    May 22, 2019

    Proposal Photographer in Zion Is there a more exciting time then the moments leading up to asking the big question?! Marc had contacted me looking for a Zion proposal photographer some time before about capturing this incredible time in their lives! We had coordinated the perfect spot for Marc to propose to Kim in Zion National Park. I played the part of another tourist with a camera. After walking down the trail and finding the perfect view, Marc got down on one knee and asked Kim to be his wife. I loved photographing this amazing moment! The good news is…

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    Southern Utah Wedding Proposal {Jack+Kim}

    March 23, 2019
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    Engagement

    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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    Zion Slot Canyon Pre Wedding {Tina+Mike}

    May 15, 2017

    Zion Utah Wedding Photographer Zion Slot Canyon Engagement Elopements, weddings and engagements have become so popular in Zion. There is a reason that people travel from all around the world to visit and be married in Zion National Park in Southern Utah! This place is absolutely spectacular. The slot canyons are probably one of the lesser thought about features of Zion. A Zion Slot Canyon Engagement can be so unique and beautiful! I am so glad that we did Tina and Mike’s engagement photos in Zion. Engagement Photos In Zion Tina and Mike wanted to have their engagement photos taken…

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  • Engagement

    Zion Utah Engagement Session {Dorothy+Kurt}

    October 17, 2014

    Photographing Dorothy and Kurt’s Engagement session in Zion was a dream. I love photographing pre Wedding Photos in Zion National Park. I am so lucky to live and have the opportunity to photograph couples in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Zion National park is one of the many gorgeous parks in Southern Utah and was the backdrop for this special engagement session. Dorothy and Kurt were staying at Zion for a family reunion. This is common for many families. It was so great getting to meet up with them and photograph their engagements while they were…

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    Hailee and Erik Zion Engagement

    August 28, 2012

    Hailee and Erik decided to have their engagement photos taken in Rockville, just outside of Zion. We had a great time shooting a few on a bicycle at the old steel bridge, and going over to a family farm near by to shoot in the orchard and vineyard. These two are a lot of fun, and are such a beautiful couple. I look forward to their Southern Utah Wedding soon!

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  • Engagement

    Zion Canyon Springdale Engagement (Erin + Dan)

    September 15, 2011

    Erin Dan will have their wedding in Springdale very soon. They made the trip out to do their engagements in the canyon of Springdale and Zion. 

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