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Photojournalist of adventure and experiences
Photographs are the visual journal of your life, so when I take pictures of you I’m documenting your entire experience. I love taking pictures of the landscape you’re in, the journey to our destination, and the love you have for the people you’re with.
desert wedding and elopement photo + video
I specialize in the Zion, Moab, and Lake Powell area in Southern Utah, but I travel!
Utah + Arizona + Colorado + Wyoming + Montana + New Mexico + Nevada + California + Oregon + Washington
benefits of my packages
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This guide contains ALL the info you need to know about locations in the desert and across the country. This guide will tell you which spots are good for ceremonies, which spots are private, the hiking distance and logistical details of each spot, what lighting is best for each spot, and more.
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I offer faster turnaround times than the industry average. I remember how excited I was to get my own wedding photos back and I want to deliver your photos to you as quick as possible. I send you 48 hour sneak peaks to share with family and friends right away!
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I have a vendor list complete with everything you need for your wedding. They are people I’ve personally worked with and know do a good job. I have all their contact info and website information on this list. Currently this list contains: 2 officiants, 2 hair and makeup artists, a wedding planner, live ceremony painter,live acoustic guitar player, 2 horseback riding vendors (1 company and 1 private owner), a catering and charcuterie company, wedding rental company, helicopter tour company, ATV/offroad rental company, custom cake shop, a bakery, and an Etsy vendor with aesthetic Zion wedding invites.
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I shoot on 35mm film, polaroids, super 8, and drone to give you lots of different looks and options for your wedding photos!
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I offer consultation with me throughout the whole process to give you peace of mind! Found an airbnb that you’re not sure about? Message me and I’ll tell you if it’s located in a good area. Want to know where to eat? I know all the local gems. Any question you have I’ll do my best to answer and help you with.
Zion
Zion
Zion National Park // The land of majestic cliffs, red rock, waterfalls, + more
Moab
Moab
Moab // The land of vastness, offroading, red rock cliffs, and arches.
lake powell
lake powell
Lake Powell // The land where desert meets water, grand cliffs, slot canyons, + cliff jumping
offroader | tour guide | desert explorer | photographer | basketball player | snowboarder
kelsea callister
build your custom desert experience
10 years of experience
I have 10 years of experience in the area! I’ve created a custom map of Utah with over 300 spots, full of remote cliffs, desert valleys, hidden rivers, forests, hidden pools in Zion, and tons of other cool spots for you to visit!
wedding consultation included
I have an amazing team of vendors I work with! I can get you an officiant, hair and makeup artist, florist, baker, live acoustic guitar player, wedding rentals and more! Let me help you have a seamless wedding experience with trusted vendors!
35mm film, polaroids, drone photography. super 8 film.
I offer lots of different photo mediums, vintage 35mm film, a whole package of polaroids, amazing drone photography, and vintage super 8 films.
landscape oriented
You are obviously the most important part of your wedding day, but I was a landscape photographer before anything else and I always focus on capturing the amazing area you’re getting married in. I’m a wide and epic landscape photographer so you’ll have amazing photos of both you and the beautiful desert!
adventure aesthetic
Adventure Sessions
Already married? Want a cool tour before/after of the area when you get married here? Want engagements or just cool pictures of you when you visit? Adventure sessions are a great way to still get amazing pictures if you don’t have a wedding booked!
Polaroids and film photography
I LOVE polaroids because they are snapshots of your experience that are real ane that you get to take home right away! With polaroids and film cameras you are getting the raw moment with no guarantees how the picture will turn out. It’s a lot of fun! I shoot with film and polaroids frequently and offer them in a lot of my packages!
Contact me
Southern Utah tour and photographer combo
It would be expensive to hire a tour guide and a photographer separately. Tour guiding companies will charge anywhere between $150 per person - $1000 + per person depending on the tour. A photographer would be anywhere between $100 - $800+ per session depending on who you hire. I drastically cut these costs by offering both services in the same session! I am already very passionate about showing people this amazing area, but I bring my camera with me to take amazing photos as well!
Book an Adventure Elopement
Book an Adventure Session
I love travelling!
Even though I specialize in Utah, I love to travel! My husband and I have been to a lot of different states, and we always find cool spots to explore, camp at, and hike! The outdoors is my entire lifestyle, and I’m pretty good at finding sweet places wherever I go! If you live in a different state, I will come out to you and create a custom adventure just for ya!
300+ Spots
I’ve created a map of over 300+ spots in Southern Utah, plenty of locations to choose from!
Fun Locations Around Zion National Park
Mojave Desert Scenic Byway
Joshua trees are actually really sweet! The Mojave Desert Scenic Byway takes you through old highway 91 and out through Gunlock. The desert landscapes and views are some of my favorite. Desolate, remote land and a lot of hidden gems make this one of my favorites.
Smith Mesa
This mesa is everything! It has a panoramic view of Zion and Kolob, it takes your breath away! I’ve been slacklining up here, camped, and gone offroading! It has rolling green fields with lots of cattle which you would not expect going on top of a desert mesa!
Oak Grove
Oak grove is a drastic change from the desert scenery that most of Southern Utah has. It has tall pine trees, lots of green, pinecones, and the trailhead to Signal Peak, which is the tallest peak in Washington County. It’s one of my absolute favorite spots to camp!
Kolob Canyon
Absolutely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. Towering red rocks, canyons, and creeks surround you. This is a super underrated part of Zion National Park.
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