Don't worry about the Weather

Sometimes I have couples that worry if their special day will have beautiful weather or not. Like, what happens if it's raining or snowing???

Well, let me tell you... I get some of the most dramatic shots on days with bad weather. Dramatic weather produces dramatic situations which creates dramatic shots! Couples usually end up in awe at the results and realized that the bad weather was really God blessing them on their special day.

In other words... God made their special day really, really special!

Here's some of my shots of a recent wedding on a rainy and snowy day.

Surprise Adventure Engagement Shoot

One of our absolute favorite type of shoots are our Surprise Adventure Engagement Shoots. Since it is very common for couples nowadays to hire a photographer to capture them at a beautiful destination, it makes it the perfect opportunity for the man to propose to his lady without her knowing it. So here's how it goes. Nitzia and I take the couple on our normal adventure shoot, walking them around and capturing them in the beautiful Sedona red rocks. Then when we make it to our last stop high up on a dramatic vista... the magic moment happens! So at the end of the evening, they have so many great shots of them. Since we're already with them and not hiding behind some bush or rock... we're able to set up our professional outdoor lighting and capture the whole wonderful surprise professionally. Couples are ecstatic with the results!

Al and Jessica are one of our recent couples we took on a Surprise Adventure Engagement Shoot. They are two of the sweetest souls Nitzia and I have ever met. To see the pure joy on Jessica's face when Al pop the question was an experience we will always cherish. Just take a look at these amazing pics!

Secret Slick Rock

The most Iconic mountain in Arizona is without a doubt, the majestic Cathedral Mountain in Sedona, Arizona. From a photographer's view, it's a masterpiece and one of the most photographed mountains in North America. When composed through the lens, there is nothing else to confuse the eye. It's simple and stands alone in the huge Arizona sky. It's striking red glow at sunset is unlike any mountain you've seen. So when you compose a couple in the picture with it... it's the perfect backdrop.

When you look at images on Instagram, you'll notice many of the pictures have too much in them, which drowns out the couple with too many colors or objects. Being that there is only one color to compete when you're standing in front of Cathedral Rock, it's easy to contrast against the vivid majestic red and deep blue sky. With being such a romantic spot, it's no wonder couples love this magical location for their special elopement or occasion. It's also a great spot in Sedona to watch the sunset. Just check these few images below we shot of a couple for their special day. A storm was passing by on this particular evening. So even though we didn't have our normal sunset... the drama of the sky and puddles to play in made up for it!