By the time you arrive, the hard part is already done. What's left is the morning, the red rock,
Sedona Elopement Photographer
and nothing else to think about.Elopements from $3,800 · Photo + Video from $4,700 · Travel included
Permits handled · Film, digital & video · Travel included — no surprise quote
Why Sedona
Most people picture Cathedral Rock — the shot that shows up on every search result, with a line of hikers waiting their turn at the overlook. That's not where we go.
Sedona has spots that don't make the top ten lists. Quieter places where the red rock still frames everything, the light still does what it does at golden hour, and there's no one else in the frame. Finding those is part of what I do before you land.
Most locations here don't require a permit — but the ones worth going to have their own access considerations, crowd patterns, and timing logic. Spring and fall are the quietest seasons. Sunrise is almost always the right answer. And getting into most areas requires a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass — something I sort before the day begins.
Sedona rewards the couple who wants somewhere that feels nothing like a backdrop. The red rock doesn't perform for you. Neither does this kind of morning.
What's Handled Before You Land
Planning an elopement in Sedona from out of state means trusting someone who actually knows where to go, when to be there, and what to do when the parking lot at your first choice is full at 6am. That's what you get when you work with me.
Location scouting — I know which spots hold up in photos and which ones don't, where the light lands at each hour, and the places that don't show up on the maps most couples find.
Permits — handled, confirmed, and documented before you arrive. No surprises at the trailhead.
Timeline — built around your light, your location, and your day. Not a template.
Travel — included in your base price. No separate quote, no add-on conversation.
SEDONA ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
The Adventure
Six hours, two to three locations, photo and video — a full cinematic elopement day with every detail handled. This is the package most of my couples choose.
The Adventure
6 hours · Photo + Video · Full planning included
$4,700
STARTING INVESTMENT
A full cinematic elopement day. Your vows, your locations, your day in motion — captured and handled, end to end.
6 hours of photography coverage
Cinematic highlight film (3–4 min)
Coverage across two locations
Permit research & application
Day-of timeline planning
Vendor recommendations
100+ edited high-res images
Sneak peek within 24 hours
Private gallery — 18 months access
Unlimited consultations
SMALLER DAY
From $3,800
Photo-only coverage for intimate Sedona elopements
EXTENDED DAY
From $6,300
8 hours, multiple locations, extended cinematic film
CUSTOM
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Multi-day adventures, two-photographer coverage, or destination add-ons
BEFORE YOU PLAN
Sedona Wedding Elopement: What to Know Before You Plan
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Parking anywhere in the Sedona Red Rock area requires a Red Rock Pass ($5/day or $20/annual). Some of the most popular ceremony locations — like Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock — are on National Forest land managed by the Coconino National Forest, which may require an additional Special Use Permit for ceremonies depending on group size and location. I'll help you determine exactly what's needed and make sure everything is properly arranged before your day.
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Yes. Every elopement here includes full planning — location scouting, timeline, permits, and logistics — not just the photography. You tell me your vision and I build the day around it.
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I focus on small ceremonies — couples, immediate family, maybe a handful of guests. If you’re picturing something larger than that, let’s talk specifics on a call so I can tell you honestly whether I’m the right fit.
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March through May and October through November are ideal. Spring brings mild temperatures (60–75°F), occasional wildflowers, and clear skies. Fall is equally beautiful with golden cottonwoods along Oak Creek and cooler air. Summer (June–August) brings extreme heat — temperatures regularly hit 95–105°F — and afternoon monsoon storms that can make outdoor ceremonies unpredictable. That said, monsoon light is some of the most dramatic I've ever shot in. Winter is genuinely lovely in Sedona — cool and quiet, with occasional light snow on the red rocks, and far fewer tourists than any other season.
SEDONA, ARIZONA
Tell me where you want to stand.
Wherever you’re traveling from, I’ll take the planning off your plate — permits, timeline, and the light — so the day is yours to be in.