Helicopter Adventure Elopement (Moab, Utah)

My favorite wedding moment of all time happened during this Moab desert elopement. Kyle + Andrea (plus me!) drove 30 miles down a paved road, another fifteen miles down a dirt road, and hiked for 20 minutes in their full wedding attire to an incredibly remote cliff edge. We were totally engrossed in our photo shoot having a blast when a helicopter approaches and the bride and groom's moms are both INSIDE THE HELICOPTER!! Snapping pics and waving! They chartered a helicopter to crash the elopement and I caught it all on camera. We were laughing so hard our cheeks ached. The bride BASE jumps and the groom flies helicopters for a living... their adventurous spirit must have been an inherited trait. And props to those mamas. They weren't going to be left out! 

John + Joanna / Moab Under Canvas Photographer

Joanna works in the fashion industry in NYC, but they decided to ditch the Big Apple and head to Moab Under Canvas for an intimate desert elopement. It was absolutely stunning in every way.

Allie + Joe Whispering Oaks / Moab Wedding Photographer

Allie and Joe chose to divide their session between two days: 7 hours coverage at Whispering Oaks and 2 hours coverage at Canyonlands National Park. Their gorgeous dinosaur-themed (he proposed at a dino-quarry!) Moab wedding was absolutely beautiful. Loved every minute with these two!

Megan + Uvis

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Trying to play it cool when I’m mentally freaking out about how awesome everything about this session was! Loved wandering around with these two, hearing how they met, fell in love (both collegiate swimmers— wow! He’s from Europe— another wow!) and watching the sun dip lower over the horizon. I have the best job. For real.

Hannah + Chris / Moab Wedding Photographer

This adventure elopement in the Moab, Utah desert was absolute perfection. Chris and Hannah are both climbers who love to come to Moab. We talked about where to go for their adventure desert elopement and this spot was just what they were hoping for. I love it when couples bring their families and closest friends to celebrate their union as well. So glad I could be part of this beautiful national park wedding!

Lindsey + Cory / Moab Wedding Photographer

The forecast was ominous but it didn’t faze these two at all. They went for it and the result was pure magic. Rain, sun, rainbows, clouds, drizzle, fog— we pretty much had it all. I cannot wait to shoot their Moab wedding in two months!

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Isha + Mark / Moab Wedding Photographer

When Isha and Mark told me that they wanted to capture their love for the city, the outdoors and Isha’s Indian heritage, I was totally on board. We had a fabulous (and freezing) time wandering the desert and swapping outfits in crazy locations. I was amazed by their great attitude, their ease in front of the camera and their vision. Loved every minute working with these two wonderful people.

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Erin + Drew // Moab Under Canvas Wedding Photographer

Moab Under Canvas is the perfect glamping location for the adventure bride. I loved photographing Erin + Drew’s amazing outdoor wedding here in Moab!

Megan + Joe / Moab Wedding Photographer

It was a complete downpour in the morning. One of those summer rains that comes out of the blue and drenches the desert. It is always a leap of faith to get ready for your outdoor wedding during one of these monsoons, but they usually end about as fast as they start. And it is almost always a guarantee to have some of the best sky photos the desert can offer. This small wedding was just perfection.

Kate + Ben // Moab Wedding Photographer

I love it when couples are like, “Hey! We want to hike three miles in our wedding attire…” I’m never going to say no to that. Stealing away with just the two of you right after your first moments as husband and wife? The photos flow so naturally because the magic is already there in the commitment.

M'kenna + Tyler

This Arches National Park elopement was incredible! The lighting was gorgeous, I loved the relaxed mood and the warm summer morning.

Lexie + Andrew // Moab Wedding Photographer

I love photographing a couple before their wedding day. Getting comfortable in front of the camera is such a big part of taking engagement photos. Getting to work with Lexie and Andrew prior to their wedding and then again on the big day made everything seamless. These two unique and beautiful people were amazing to work with.