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Most of the couples I photograph ask me, can our family come? Can we have friends there? I totally see where they’re coming from! My family means everything to me and there’s no way I could have eloped without them. If you are really close with your family and friends and want to have them at your elopement, not only is it possible to bring them but it’s actually a ton of fun! Imagine having your family experience a beautiful national park wedding and super fun day with you! It will bring you all closer together and you’ll be able to share those memories forever. I’d say about half the couples I photograph bring family so it’s a common thing and something that more and more people are doing!

Are you thinking of eloping in or having your wedding in the desert? The desert is my favorite place in the world and you will love having your wedding in some of the most unique landscapes in the world. I’m mainly talking about Utah, (where I live) Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and some of California. Here are some tips from somewhere who’s lived in the desert for almost a decade!

A big question I get a lot is, “How can we find a private spot for our elopement?” After all, it’s not ideal to say your vows and share emotional moments together with a bunch of people talking around you, babies crying, other people trying to take pictures of the landscape and watching you. Most people elope in or near national parks and they can get quite crowded, but after photographing lots of elopements I’ve gotten quite good at finding sweet spots that are completely tourist free wherever I go! So here are my top tips for finding a private, remote, but still beautiful spot for your elopement or small wedding!