Backpacking had been on my mind for years. I just never got the chance—until fall of 2023. And if you’re going to take your first steps into the backcountry, there may be no better place than the Grand Canyon. I planned the trip with my cousin Soni and her husband Scott. They’ve hiked the canyon…
Some stories are years in the making—woven together slowly, through time and friendship and a little bit of fate. I’ve known Melissa since the days of lockers and lunch lines, back when we were both just kids growing up in Minnesota. We shared a circle of friends, and I was actually in the same grade…
When magic calls, you gather your soul sisters and follow the fire. Ash, the wildly talented woman behind Desert Sage Hair and Makeup, and I have been dreaming up something powerful for a long time now. A Sedona-based experience for women who crave more than just beautiful photos. This isn’t about trends or filters or…
The DiFiore family made the trip from the Phoenix area for a little weekend getaway in Sedona, and they decided to make the most of their time here by booking a family photo session—and I’m so glad they did. We met at one of my favorite locations, Secret Slickrock, which offers some of the most…
Chantelle and Chris are the kind of couple who thrive where the trail ends and the wild begins. Bonded by their love for trail running and a deep connection to the outdoors, it only made sense that an adventure elopement would be part of their love story. I first met these two about a year…
Some stories feel like they were written in the stars—Kelly and Mike’s is one of them. These two grew up in the same town, went to the same high school, and shared years of memories. Mike always had a quiet crush on Kelly, but life had other plans. They each walked separate paths, built families…
A golden sun dips behind Sedona’s crimson cliffs. The air is warm, still, glowing. You take your partner’s hand, eyes misty, and say the words that start your forever. The moment feels perfect—because it is. But here’s the thing no one talks about when it comes to elopements: behind every magical, effortless-looking day is a…
Once upon a fall day in the red rocks of Sedona, Val and Sam set off on their wedding adventure—and it was nothing short of magical. I knew I was going to love these two from our very first discovery call. They’re a fun-loving couple from Wisconsin (close to where I grew up!), and we…
Alysha and Adam, fellow Minnesotans, decided to turn a trip to Arizona with their closest friends into something unforgettable—an intimate elopement surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Lost Dutchman State Park. The Beginning of the Adventure When they first reached out to me, they weren’t entirely sure where they wanted to exchange vows. But after…
Some adventures are worth the wait, and for me, Havasupai had been at the top of my bucket list for years. So, when my friends David and Amanda (@rollinboles) invited me to join them on a trip to this breathtaking oasis hidden deep in Arizona’s Grand Canyon, my answer was an easy and immediate yes!…