Moab Whispering Oaks Wedding // Delane & James

Delane and James came from North Carolina to get married in Moab, Utah. They had planned to get married in Arches National Park, but if you’ve been to Moab in the last few years, you know how incredibly packed it can get. The day before their wedding, Arches reached max capacity during the day and the NPS was restricting entry. Last minute changes were made and permits acquired, and instead of getting married in the national park, they were married at an equally beautiful spot on BLM land.

One unforgettable moment from this wedding was the cake cutting. Right after they put the slice on the plate, Delane grabbed a handful and smashed the cake in his face (see pic below). It was a bit shocking and hilarious.

I also loved watching the kids dance with their dad and new step mom. It’s a beautiful thing when families are blended. So much love to you, Delane and James!

Amber & Justin Hoodoo Moab Wedding {Destination Wedding Videographer}

I had the opportunity to return to Moab, Utah to film two back to back weddings. Moab has a huge place in my heart, as I lived there for over 9 years. I love going back, as it is where I worked for the National Park Service and where I began my videography career. I spent endless days on the trails and in the rivers and truly love it.

Amber and Justin road tripped from Arkansas to get married at this incredible location. I’m pretty sure they hit some crazy spring blizzard in New Mexico, so we were all relieved when they arrived safely. Come to think of it, I hit a gnarly blizzard on the Navajo reservation on my drive too. March has the most unpredictable weather!

The reception after the ceremony was at Hoodoo Moab, which was under construction when I moved to Flagstaff. It was a lovely location for all the family and friends together and celebrate and for everyone to rock out to their favorite country jams. Amber changed into the most glamorous white jumpsuit for the reception and was a master at the air fiddle. I’m so grateful to meet such incredible people from all around the country. Full film above, preview below.

Under Canvas Moab Wedding // Claire + Jeff {Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab videographer}

Claire and Jeff. Where to even begin? About a year ago, my bff Angela Hays Photography told me she had a bride that wanted us to travel to the Dolomites in Italy, July 2020. I love shooting with Angela and doing so in Italy sounded like a total dream. We immediately started planning.

Claire and Jeff are both fighter pilots for the US Air Force. Claire was stationed in Italy and Jeff in Vegas. Getting married at a vineyard near Venice and escaping to the Dolomites for a couples’ session after was the perfect plan. And then COVID-19. Italy suffered so much devastation in Italy and Claire was there through it all. We were hopeful that things would settle down by summer. In Italy, things did get better, but in the USA, they got worse. We were holding onto hope even into early June until it was clear that no one from the states would be traveling to Europe for a very long time. We were all a little/lot crushed.

Claire and Jeff were planning to get married on July 4th, Independence Day, and decided this day was non negotiable. They changed their plans to Under Canvas Moab in Utah, and the wedding was AMAZING. The day of the wedding, we went rafting together on the Colorado. That evening there was a beautiful ceremony and dinner at Under Canvas Moab. There was also a full moon rise that I will never forget. The next day, we headed up to Canyonlands for a magical couples session. Claire and Jeff were so gracious, cheerful and just grateful to be getting married, no matter where they were. They are already on new assignments abroad, so fitting it in during a pandemic was no easy feat.

Claire and Jeff also had the greatest family and friends, and it really was an honor to be with them all on the 4th of July. There were so many distiguished pilots, armed forces, and veterans there. Thank you for all your service!

Preview above, full wedding film and river film below.

This place is unbelievable. Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab wedding videographer.

An incredible evening in Moab. Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab wedding videographer.