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Authentic. Cinematic. Elopements Anchored in Adventure.

Elopements aren’t about running away — they’re about choosing presence. They strip the day back to what matters most and create space to actually live the moment. Often, that means stepping into the landscape — hiking a little farther, slowing down under wide open skies, and letting the adventure shape the experience.

For years, we’ve been helping couples craft elopements across New Mexico and the Southwest that feel intentional, grounded, and deeply personal.

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WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO ELOPE

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WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO ELOPE ✷

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Take the wild road to forever

Let’s be honest — for most couples, the wedding day can feel like everything but the dream they imagined. Even with the most stunning venue and the best planner money can buy, the day often turns into a whirlwind of timelines, expectations, and production. Somewhere in the chaos, the beauty of the occasion gets swallowed up.

Behind the smiles and the champagne, many couples quietly admit they wish they’d spent less on the spectacle, and more on what actually mattered: being present, together, in a moment they’ll never forget.

when you strip it all back, this day is really about one thing: two people choosing each other — making a lifelong commitment to love, adventure, and the unknown.

That’s what we want couples to experience. The fullness of that moment. The freedom of just them. No distractions. No timelines. Just an unforgettable adventure into the wild — where the only thing that matters is the promise they’re making to one another.

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THE PROCESS

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THE PROCESS ✷

THE PROCESS

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    Establish a budget

    Decide your “all-in” comfort zone — including outfitting, coordination, food, lodging, photo, video, florals, and design. Once we know your range, we can build something that fits beautifully within it.

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    Pick a Date

    Nothing becomes real until there’s a date. Circle it. Everything else starts falling into place from there.

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    Choose accommodation

    Is this an overnight adventure? Picture yourselves glamping under the stars, tucked in an Airbnb, or relaxing at a boutique hotel. Your choice sets the tone.

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    Find your setting

    Where do you imagine your story unfolding — desert, mountains, forest, ocean, canyon rim, or riverbank? We’ll help scout something extraordinary and one-of-a-kind.

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EPIC LOVE STORIES

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TOLD IN THE WILD

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EPIC LOVE STORIES ✷ TOLD IN THE WILD ✷

ADVENTURE ElopEments

Once you’ve chosen your date and general location, we’ll help you handle the rest. From planning and permitting to styling, coordinating, and capturing every moment, we make your elopement effortless. Whether it’s a simple afternoon adventure or a multi-day experience, your story deserves to be told beautifully. 

All photo & video packages include:

  • 4 hours to full day on-location shooting with 1 shooter.

  • Help with planning, permitting & timeline.

  • Vendor coordination for food, florals, cake, etc.

  • Photo Deliverables: Min 350+ high-res color edits + B&W duplicates + some analog (35mm / polaroids)

  • Video Deliverables: Teaser Film, Highlight Film, Ceremony / Vows & Toasts if there's a small group.

  • Private gallery with full access downloading, streaming & printing.

  • Travel & lodging fees may apply.

We’re the only team we know capturing **both photo and video simultaneously - solo** at this level during adventure elopements. Our galleries speak for themselves. Photo only packages starting at $2500

STARTING AT $3500

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RECENT ELOPEMENTS

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RECENT ELOPEMENTS ✷

A bride in a white wedding gown and veil riding a black horse inside a rocky cave.
A bride and groom standing in a grassy field with a large, reddish-brown rocky cliff in the background.
A couple sitting on a rock ledge overlooking a winding river in a canyon at sunset.
A couple sits on a colorful blanket in a natural rock formation, embracing. The woman wears a white lace dress, and the man wears a brown suit.
A bride and groom holding a wedding prayer book during their ceremony, with the bride dressed in a white lace gown and the groom in a brown suit.
A close-up of a couple touching foreheads, the woman with blonde hair and turquoise earrings, and the man with long dark hair and a beard, holding each other's faces gently.
A man and woman standing beside a white Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV in a desert landscape with rocky hills in the background. The woman wears a wide-brimmed hat and long black dress, while the man has long hair and beard, sunglasses, and casual clothin
A couple in wedding attire standing in a white off-road vehicle with a mountain in the desert behind them.
Couple in wedding attire standing inside a natural rock formation, with the sky visible through a large opening in the stone.
Wedding dress, shoes, and climbing gear hanging on a rock wall.
Two people, one in a yellow top and the other in a white dress, walking on a sandy rock formation under a large natural arch in a desert landscape with reddish-orange cliffs and a partly cloudy sky.
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Bride and groom standing barefoot on a desert rock at sunset, exchanging vows with officiant reading from a book.
A bride and groom standing on rocks in a desert landscape at sunset, embracing, with mountains in the background and the moon visible in the sky.
A man and woman riding bicycles on a dirt trail in a dry, open landscape with hills and sparse trees under a cloudy sky.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, embracing outdoors at sunset in a desert landscape, with the woman holding a large bouquet of flowers.
A bride and groom standing on a rocky ledge during sunset. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers and is wearing a white wedding dress, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit and a brown hat, standing close together.
Two people rock climbing on a steep, sandy-colored rock face with safety harnesses and helmets, with trees in autumn colors in the background.
A smiling man and woman sitting on a rocky surface outdoors with large red rock behind them. They are wearing helmets, sunglasses, and hiking gear, indicating they are engaged in outdoor adventure or rock climbing.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire standing on a small rug in a desert landscape with red rocks and trees in the background, during the daytime.
A man and a woman lying in the back of an open truck in a desert area, holding hands, and smiling at each other.
Two people in orange space suits standing on rocks in a desert landscape with a large rock formation in the background.
A couple dressed in orange space suits, standing on a desert-like landscape with rocky formations in the distance. They are embracing, and the man holds a flag that says "MR + MRS." He is kissing the woman's forehead, and they both are smiling.
A couple dressed in formal attire stands on a rock ledge in a desert canyon at sunset, sharing a kiss with sunlight illuminating the scene.
A couple stands on a rock in a desert canyon; the woman is wearing an ornate, gold-embellished dress and leans into the man's back, who is dressed in a suit, with her hand on his shoulder and her head resting on his shoulder.
Couple having a picnic by a lake with mountains and evergreen trees in the background, during sunset.
A couple having a picnic by a lake with mountains in the background. The woman is in a white dress with a veil, and the man is in formal attire. They are sitting on blankets with a picnic basket nearby.
A couple is standing in front of a white tipi tent outdoors, with the man holding a woman in his arms. There's a dog standing on a colorful rug in front of them, and wooded trees are visible in the background.
A large white canvas tent set up outdoors surrounded by trees, with two rugs and a pair of boots at the entrance, a bottle on the ground, and a cozy interior with a bed, pillows, and small side tables.
A man and woman on horses in a desert at sunset with a visible moon in the sky.
A happy couple dressed in wedding attire, walking barefoot on a sandy landscape at sunset, with the sky in soft pastel colors.
A colorful hot air balloon with striped patterns in red, green, beige, and black is about to take off in a desert landscape with a clear sky. Three people are standing near the basket, and a white vehicle is parked nearby.
A couple in wedding attire stands close and embraces inside a rustic cave, with a small fire on a piece of wood in front of them and warm lighting creating a romantic atmosphere.
A couple stands on rocky terrain with a desert landscape, wearing vintage-style clothing. The woman wears a white dress and wide-brimmed hat, while the man wears a white shirt and black pants, with a long beard and hat. Their reflection is visible in
A man and woman holding hands in a desert landscape with red rock formations; the woman is dressed in a long white lace dress and a wide-brimmed hat, and the man in a white shirt, black hat, and suspenders.

DESERT ROVER

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DESERT ROVER ✷

Luxury all-inclusive adventure elopements in the four corners & beyond

Packages including photo & video + all the things ranging from $7,500 - $20,000

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LUXURY MEETS RAW WILDERNESS

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LUXURY MEETS RAW WILDERNESS ✷

The Desert Rover Experience

Where luxury meets raw wilderness. These are turn-key, extreme adventure elopements designed to shatter every expectation.

In collaboration with Ramond Linam of Desert Harbor Retreat, we craft one-of-a-kind journeys that blend meticulous planning with untamed wonder. Centered in the Four Corners, but limitless in reach — your adventure can happen anywhere on Earth.

  • Your journey begins with an Experience Architect — a personal guide to design 12-48 hours of unfiltered joy, adventure, romance, and connection. Every moment is crafted with intention and wild beauty.

    • Full-day photo, video & drone coverage with Shutterfreek.

    • Professional hair & makeup for the entire day.

    • Florals including bouquet, boutonniere & bespoke ceremony styling.

    • Elopement cake.

    • Licensed officiant.

    • Gourmet culinary experience.

    • Luxury glamping accommodations.

  • From rustic hot soaks fed by mountain springs to sunrise balloon rides, off-road adventures, hidden-canyon hikes, fishing, paddleboarding, or cave exploring — every element can be tailored to your vibe.

Perfect for couples seeking to extend their day into an epic honeymoon, exploring the wild beauty of the surrounding landscape.

For those who crave something completely off-grid and one-of-a-kind, this is your invitation to step into a cinematic love story — complete with fine dining under the stars, luxurious glamping, and a barefoot first dance in the sand.

Because truthfully — no one does adventure elopements like we do. Period.

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EXPLORE DESTINATIONS

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OUR VIBE

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Style & Delivery

First and foremost we are story tellers.  Over time we've realized that we not only have a knack for taking quality photographs, but we also a natural talent to connect with people in ways that allow them to feel comfortable and natural. We work extremely hard to get to the most picturesque locations & vantage points possible so that each photo becomes a literal piece of art.

While our editing style continues to evolve and refine, we prefer to emulate more of a film look.  We lean toward warmer, light grain, deep, moody film tones without compromising natural looking skin or skewing natural colors too far from what makes them beautiful in reality. We avoid fleeting editing trends and stick to  producing clean images that will stand the test of time and look as good 50 years now as they do today.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✷

FAQS

  • We aim to deliver a small batch of highlight images within 48 hours of your wedding — a quick glimpse into the magic of your day.

    Full photo galleries are typically delivered within 6–12 weeks, depending on the season. (Fall and winter weddings may take a bit longer since they’re our busiest editing months.)

    Highlight films follow a similar timeline, while complete video collections are generally delivered within 6–10 months, depending on our production queue.

    We intentionally pace our edits to protect creativity and avoid burnout — ensuring every story receives the attention, emotion, and artistry it deserves. When it’s your turn, you get our freshest eyes, fullest heart, and most inspired work — exactly how your story should be told.

  • We do detailed touch ups on every event with the top 100-200 "framable" images. 

    However, if something isn't going to be gone a month from now we're not going to remove it, slim it, reduce it or augment it.  We encourage people to be comfortable in their own skin no matter what.  Will we slim a double chin that's looks unflattering in a hysterical laughing shot that we know you'll love....sure!  Will we remove skin blemishes....yes!  We'll even do some minor slimming on the serious keepers.  But we not make someone look like something they are not in real life.  Even as photoshop gurus, there's a point where it can do more damage than it does good. 

    We will ALWAYS make sure you look your very best.  That you can count on!

  • We always start booking dates typically a year in advance. We are typically booked for the year by January/February of that year. If you feel a connection with our style and our approach to telling wedding stories, we should chat sooner than later! But you never know. Never hurts in inquire.

  • Although we don't claim to be fashion stylists, we do try to keep our Pinterest boards up to date with what we think are the cutest, most current wardrobe combinations. We alway recommend that our clients create a idea board for their session. It’s a great way to bounce ideas off of us, and to make sure we’re on the same page going into the shoot!

  • If you know you're getting married in a year or less, the best time to do your engagement session is now! Not only will it help you be ahead of the game with announcements and such, but it will also give you some marketing power for your big day to keep your social feeds poppin'!    

  • Usually, we say yes. Seeing each other before the ceremony doesn’t take away from the magic of walking down the aisle—it just helps you relax and be fully present.A first look gives us time to capture portraits early, so you can spend more of your day celebrating with guests instead of posing for photos. Plus, those private first look moments? Always unforgettable. Highly recommend.

  • If it's for a large Wedding....FREEK YES!  We highly recommend having a planner, coordinator, or designer that can help you do what you would never be able to do on your own. Despite our best efforts, stress shows in photos. The least amount of stress you have going into your wedding day, the better. A rock star wedding coordinator can take so much off your plate, and can keep the pace, flow, and style of your wedding in check. Let us help make recommendations of the best ones in the biz!

  • Yes! Our premium photobooth is the Mercedes of photobooth’s. It’s extremely mobile, works in all environments, prints unlimited beautiful 4X6 images and saves all the digital negatives which we edit and provide as part of your final image collection.

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  • Most of the weddings we do these days are destination weddings in locations that require us to travel. There may or may not be an additional fee, depending on the package, location, and scenario. In other words, if it's in our best interest for portfolio purposes to offset the travel costs, we're more than willing to do it. Generally speaking, we do not charge additional travel fees to locations within a 90 mile radius of Farmington, NM.

  • Of course! We are not a one size fits all company, and although we have tried to put together what we feel are perfect varying levels of coverage, we quite often will custom tweak a package to fit specific coverage or budget needs. The best first step is to let us know exactly what you want!

  • We are booking weddings at least a year in advance and recommend that if you're getting married anytime between June and October, to consider booking sooner than later. We are close to being completely booked for the following year by November - December.

  • The best time to have your ceremony depends entirely on much time you will need for photos before dinner. If you are not planning on having a first look, you will need at a minimum of 1 hour for all family, wedding party, and formal photos after the ceremony. In that scenario we are racing to get everything covered before you check in to the reception. There are pro and cons to first looks, but they alway afford more time for photos, and an earlier check in to your reception. If possible, we ALWAYS try to sneak the couple out just after they eat for some gorgeous golden hour shots.

  • A 25% deposit is required to reserve a date on our calendar. Deposits are non-refundable. If for any reason you need to cancel your wedding, or reschedule for a date that we do not have available, if we have done your engagement photos as part of your package, you will be charged for that session on top of the deposit. 

  • We can hire as many shooters as you'd like for your Wedding but the reality is we've got it covered.  Over a decade or testing second shooters and we've come to the conclusion that we do a better job covering your event together than we do with more hands in the cookie jar.  If you've booked with a package that included 2 people, it is always just Katie and I.

  • We try to! Drone footage is the coolest. It really will depend on time opportunity and weather, but we generally always try to get some drone footage. If you are willing or want us to fly a drone during your ceremony…we’re all about it!

  • Yes! This happens more than you would think. Weddings are an expensive investment and sometimes it takes time to figure out exactly what your budget is for photography & video. If you know you want to work with us, it is smart to book your date and then decide soon after exactly what type of coverage your want.

LOVELY WORDS

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LOVELY WORDS ✷

Julieanne & Daniel

“Paul & Katie, I’m still pretty suspicious that you all aren’t real and I just had an Alice in wonderland experience. I’m missing you guys- hoping you’ll be hiding behind a cactus when I’m on a walk! Alex and I are sooooo happy with these pictures. They’re so special for us especially when Alex was asked to take off his shirt. Pretty sure that was the happiest moment in his life. From the few grainy Instagram story footages that I’ve seen, the pics from the big day are unreal too! You guys are magicians from what I can tell.”

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