Katy & Ryan // Chapel of the Holy Cross Sedona Elopement

Katy and Ryan eloped at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Ever since moving here 4 years ago, I have been anxiously awaiting my chance to film here. COVID seemed to keep cancelling them. Finally, my opportunity came with Katy and Ryan. One of the wonderful things about getting married here is the privacy. They close the road to visitors during the wedding so you have the place to yourself. The views from the church property are stunning. The only thing to keep in mind about this location is that it is impossible to capture the views through the chapel windows during the actual ceremony, because to do so, you would have to expose for the cliffs, making all the people completely silhoutted, and flash photography is not allowed. This is not much of an issue to me though, because after the ceremony you step outside and can get all the red rock shots your heart desires. This historic Sedona building is so unique- there is really nothing like it. Congrats to Katy and Ryan! Preview above, film below.

Gina & Dylan // Sedona Micro Wedding

Gina and Dylan were married at Lover’s Knoll with a few of their closest family and friends. Their vows were so sweet and tender, and it was clear that they were over the moon to start a life together as husband and wife. This is an example of a wedding where I was there for approximately 90 minutes, and we were able to create magic! Some couples only want me there for the ceremony and portraits after, and this can absolutely work.

Preview above, full film below.

L'Auberge de Sedona Elopement // Melanie + Jason {Sedona & Flagstaff Videographer}

Melanie and Jason came from Canada to elope in Sedona. The day threatened rain and snow, and (the amazing) Hailey Golich Photography knew they were hoping for sunshine and heat, coming from Canada and all. However, we assured them that cloudy skies create the best lighting for the redrock, especially when shooting in the middle of the day like we were. The cloudy skies delivered, and we only felt a few sprinkles. Once again, the wedding gods held off the rain until the sun dipped below the horizon, and then it poured in Sedona and snowed on my drive back to Flagstaff.

Jason and Melanie were married on the banks of Oak Creek on the L’Auberge de Sedona grounds. The creek creates an incredibly intimate feel, making everything else fade into the background, as all you can hear is the sound of rushing water and the words of the ceremony. I also was able to capture high quality audio through the officiant’s mask and with the sound of the creek, which I was excited about. After the ceremony, we left L’Auberge to head to a gorgeous red rock location. Because of the clouds, we could shoot everywhere. We weren’t hunting for shade or backlight, but could shoot every view and angle. This was my last wedding of 2020, and it was such a satisfying way to end the season, complete with my icy, white knuckle drive home.

Note: Jason and Melanie did not want any audio in their wedding film. They did receive a full ceremony film, which I do not publish online. Film above, sneak peek below.