Sedona & Flagstaff, AZ Video
WEDDING, COMMERCIAL, and LIFESTYLE FILMMAKER. SERVING NORTHERN ARIZONA AND BEYOND.
Meghan and Clay were married at Tlaquepaque in Sedona, AZ. These two were so kind, genuine, and excited. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a bride smile and laugh so much. Clay (my husband's name too!!) had the best reaction to their pronouncement as husband and wife. His eyes got big and his draw dropped- making Meghan giggle. Watch for this in the film. I just adored this wedding. Film above, preview below.
Hannah and Nick’s wedding was unforgettable. I will never forget how after their first look, he pulled out his guitar and surprised her with a song he wrote just for her. It was absolute magic. Full film above, preview below.
Allie and Blaine came from Louisiana to get married at the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ. Allie told me that she had always wanted an adventure elopement, and Blaine had always wanted a church wedding. This was a perfect compromise.
Photographer Katrina Wallace and I worked together on this beautiful micro-wedding. We started with getting ready footage and photos at the Hilton Sedona Resort followed by a dreamy first look at Bell Rock. After getting gorgeous photos and video, we headed to the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The gates closed behind us, and we had the incredible views at the Chapel to ourselves. Right at sunset, they had their ceremony. Pink and purple clouds were visible through the windows during their intimate wedding.
Full film above, preview below.
Natalie and Eduardo were married at one of the prettiest venues in Sedona- Red Agave Resort. A few minutes before the first look with Natalie’s farther, a monsoon came through. It rained, poured, and hailed for a good hour, delaying the ceremony. Through it all, Natalie stayed very calm and cheerful. Eduardo hung with his little boys and groomsmen, and he never stopped smiling. I’m so grateful for flexible couples!! The rain stopped, leaving behind the moodiest, prettiest skies, and the show went on. One of the most memorable wedding moments of my career happened during the reception. Natalie surprised Eddie by serenading him with At Last, and it was stunning. As soon as the first few notes came out of her mouth, my jaw dropped. Preview above, full film below.
Sky Ranch Lodge is one of my favorite venues. It’s exhilarating to be up on the hill, right in the center of Sedona, overlooking the city and the red rocks. Brittany and Mike were married with their closest family and friends on a beautiful, sunny day. They started off with a private vow exchange in the gardens. I love this option for couples who want to write their own vows, but don’t really want to share them in front of everyone. There are many reason to do this- some don’t want to sob in front of everyone, others feel they are too personal for everyone to hear, and some are scared of public speaking. Do whatever you want on your wedding day!!
The private vow exchange was then followed by a beautiful ceremony, sunset portrait session at the vortex (Sky Ranch shuttles us there, which is so conventient), and then a killer dance party. Congrats Brittany and Mike! Film above, preview below.
Rachel and Bob got lucky with the snow on the red rocks. It never sticks around Sedona for long, so they hit the jackpot. To kick off their wedding day together, we started with a first look and portraits at Tlaquepaque and then headed over to Agave of Sedona. I loved their love story- the two met playing kickball. Rachel kicked and as she was running to base, she tripped over her feet and totally wiped out. She got up and laughed and kept going, and Bob found this entire thing completely endearing and immediately wanted to know more. Proof that often we aren’t attracted perfection, but to humility and humanity. Film above, preview below.
I met Maggie and Greg at a Flagstaff coffee shop to talk about their wedding vision. As soon as Greg started talking about highlining in his wedding attire to Maggie waiting in her gown, I knew it was going to epic, and I got really excited.
They eloped with their closest family and friends on top of a mountain with some of the best views in Sedona. Greg absolutely nailed his walk on the highline to Maggie, and their vision became a total reality. There was a tarantula, a rainbow, a whole lot of Chacos, and the most supportive family and friends. After, we headed down the mountain by headlamp to a festive pizza dinner in the parking lot. An ideal day for sure.
Full film above, preview below.
You never know when true love will find you.
Audra and Rob’s wedding at Seven Canyons Golf Club was so beautiful. This is an incredible venue packed with great views, a friendly staff, an epic ceremony location, and a fabulous reception area. Full film above, preview below.
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.
I grew up in Tucson, AZ, and I now live in Flagstaff, AZ. I had never been to Cornville, AZ until this wedding, and it knocked my socks off. As soon as I arrived at the D.A. (Dancing Apache} Ranch, I was in love. This is an unbelievable venue. It has weeping willows, huge sycamores, cottonwoods, a pond, goats, a stunning cabin, and a homey, yet elegant feel. Incredibly, this is all nestled in the middle of the Arizona desert.
This venue was also perfect for Nate and Holli. Holli originally planned to get married in Sedona, but couldn’t quite find a venue that fit what she was looking for. She told me that as soon as she drove down the dirt road on to the DA Ranch property, she immediately knew it was the place. Nate and Holli both have a long, loving history with horses and this spot complimented them beautifully.
Holli went to college at the University of Arizona. During the toasts, her dad told the crowd that each year after classes let out, she would pack up and drive to Estes Park to wrangle horses. At the end of the summer she would return to AZ and tell her family “I am never marrying a cowboy.” Nate and Holli then met at a horse event here in AZ. It took a little time, but after their first real date, the rest was history. Apparently, her dad said, there are exceptions.
Watch the full film below and see their beautiful wedding unfold:
