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In a world where weddings have become grand affairs, filled with lavish details and extensive guest lists, the allure of eloping has grown stronger. An elopement is not just a hurried escape; it’s a deliberate choice to focus on the core of your union, stripping away the frills and fanfare to create an intimate celebration […]

Embracing Intimacy: A Guide to Your Perfect Elopement

Your wedding day is a culmination of dreams, a celebration of love, and a day you’ve envisioned with clear skies and sunshine. However, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans, especially in the mountains. Rain or stormy weather on your big day may not have been part of the script, but it doesn’t have to ruin […]

Navigating Poor Weather on Your Wedding Day

Las Vegas Red Rock Canyon Elopement Photographer

Las Vegas Wedding Photographer | MGM and The Grove Clare and Matt decided on a Las Vegas wedding across the pond from their hometown of Manchester, England. They contacted me several months before their wedding. Unfortunately they were victims of a photography scam. Once they put down the deposit the “photographer” stopped responding. They reached […]

Las Vegas Outdoor Garden Wedding | The Grove

wedding first look in woods

You may be hearing about a trend where the bride and groom see each other before the wedding. What?! But isn’t that bad luck?! I think we can all agree that a lot of weddings these days aren’t traditional. Brides wear colored dresses, couples get married in art museums and dogs are ring bearers. As […]

Should You Do A First Look at Your Wedding? | Ross Kyker Photography

Forge Social House Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

Boulder City Nevada Forge Social House Spring Wedding Nicole contacted us on Tuesday to see if we were available for their Sunday wedding in Boulder City. Talk about last minute! We happened to be available and I’m so grateful we were. This couple was so laid back and sweet it was a pleasure photographing their […]

Forge Social House | Las Vegas Wedding

las vegas engagement photograper lake mead

It seems like whenever someone mentions a Las Vegas Wedding or Engagement, most people think of the bright city lights, modern architecture or maybe even the Bellagio Fountains. What most people don’t know is the incredible landscapes that surround the Las Vegas Valley! Just 30 minutes outside the strip is an almost otherworldly location! It […]

Las Vegas Nevada Wedding | Engagement Photographer

Phoenix Arizona The Butte Marriott Wedding Photographer

Scottsdale Wedding at the Marriott at the Buttes Phoenix, Arizona Wedding Photographer We met these two in Phoenix, Arizona and during their consultation they told us they loved to hike and be outdoors. The soon to be groom was an avid hiker and told us that one of his favorite mountain ranges was the 4 […]

Marriott at The Buttes | Phoenix Best Wedding Photographer

Las Vegas Fremont Street Engagement

Las Vegas Nevada Engagement | Wedding Photographer When we were contacted by this sweet couple their only request was they wanted fun, edgy photos in Las Vegas but not on the strip. So, we headed for some urban vibes over in the arts district of downtown Fremont St. There’s a ton of amazing graffiti and […]

Anya + Hans | Best Las Vegas Engagement Photographer

Superstition Mountains Phoenix Arizona Engagement Photographer

Phoenix | Scottsdale Arizona Engagement Photographer We are always willing to take couples photos anywhere they ask, but, given the choice we will always choose the desert with those massive beautiful mountains in the background. Plus, have you ever seen a sunset in the Southwest? If you haven’t you are seriously missing out! Especially in […]

Patrick + Be | Best Phoenix Engagement Photographer

Aruba destination wedding ceremony

We could not be more honored to have been hired as the wedding photographers for this destination Aruba wedding. This couple was so laid back and easy going. They came in off their cruise ship got ready, did their first look, got married, did their wedding portraits, danced for an hour then got back on […]

Aruba Wedding | Best Destination Wedding Photographer

The Windmill Winery Arizona Photographer

Country Wedding Phoenix Arizona Photographer Cowboy boots, 10 gallon hats, wrangler jeans, a slice of wood branded at the ceremony and a puppy. This wedding was country, unique and awesome! This group was so much fun to photograph and the wedding was set at a beautiful winery with a rustic barn and a cotton field. […]

Cheyanne + Tyler Country Wedding | Best Phoenix Wedding Photographer

Superstition Mountains Arizona Engagement Photos

Scottsdale Arizona Engagement Photographer When we first met Heather she was in need of a wedding photographer. After a just a few minutes of speaking we all knew we were the perfect fit for their big day. They had no special requests for their engagement photos. They fully trusted us to do what we do […]

Superstition Mountains Engagement | Best Phoenix Engagement Photographer