Adventure and Vow - Elopement Photographer

Adventure and Vow - Elopement Photographer Washington Adventure Wedding Photographer capturing wildly connected elopement days.

Adventure and Vow® is a husband and wife team that photographs adventure elopement weddings. We are capture epic wedding days in Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona and Alaska. We believe your wedding day should be an intentinal expression of yourselves connecting to you, your partner and the environment.

3/3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ELOPE IN MOAB 🏜️We’ve covered how to get here.We’ve covered when to come.Which leaves the...
08/31/2026

3/3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ELOPE IN MOAB 🏜️

We’ve covered how to get here.

We’ve covered when to come.

Which leaves the really fun question:

Where the hell do you actually get married?

Because “Moab” isn’t one location.

There are millions of acres of recreation land surrounding this little desert town!

Top 4 Moab locations:

Dead Horse Point puts you 2,000 feet above the Colorado River with views so massive that more than one of our couples has told us they think it beats the Grand Canyon.

Canyonlands gives you enormous views in every direction and somehow still feels quieter than you’d expect from a National Park.

BLM land is where our hearts are.

This is where you can leave the pavement behind, take the 4x4 somewhere wild, say your vows without a crowd watching, and stay out after dark beneath some of the clearest skies imaginable, by the fire.

And then there’s Arches National Park.
Iconic? Absolutely.
Private? Not exactly. 😂

And honestly?

Some of our favorite places around Moab aren’t places we publish at all.

They’re locations we’ve found over years of hiking, backpacking + off-roading here. We save these for our couples because part of keeping a place special is knowing when not to geotag it.

So when we help you choose your ceremony location, we’re not just asking: “Which view do you like best?”

We’re asking:
Do you want to hike?
Do you want your dog there?
Are guests joining you?
Do you want complete privacy?
Do you want to Jeep into the middle of nowhere?

The questions that matter.

Because the best elopement location isn’t necessarily the most famous one.

It’s the one that lets you have the kind of day you actually came all the way to Moab for.

If you’re dreaming about eloping in Moab, reach out to us.

We’ll help you take the giant, overwhelming idea of “we want to get married somewhere in the desert” and turn it into a day that feels completely like you, from choosing the right location and building the experience around it to being there to capture the quiet, ridiculous, beautiful parts of it all.

You can elope in Moab almost any time of year.That does not mean you should. 👀The difference between choosing March vs. ...
08/28/2026

You can elope in Moab almost any time of year.

That does not mean you should. 👀

The difference between choosing March vs. July can literally be the difference between wandering a quiet trail in 60° weather… and trying to enjoy your wedding day while it’s 105°, the rock is radiating heat back at you, and you’re circling for parking in wedding clothes.

Timing matters so much here.

Late Feb to early March is one of our sleeper favorite time periods. Cooler, quieter, and sometimes you get snow-capped La Sals towering behind the red rock.

April brings warmer days + incredible night skies, but strong winds.

May is when the desert starts showing off: longer evenings, warm weather and wildflowers tucked into all that orange.

Then there’s Jeep Week.
Our advice? Don’t. 😂

Thousands of off-roaders descend on Moab, lodging disappears, parking gets wild, and we quite literally leave town that week and head into the desert elsewhere.

July through September?
We will probably try to talk you out of it. Triple-digit heat + wedding clothes + sun-baked sandstone is not exactly our definition of a good adventure.

But October and early November?
✨ That’s the good stuff.
Warm days. Golden desert color. Fewer people. Cooler evenings. The kind of weather where you can actually slow down and spend the whole day outside.

And if crowds really aren’t your thing, winter Moab is wildly underrated.

There isn’t one universally “best” month to elope here.

There’s just the month that creates the kind of day you actually want to have.

Save this before you pick your date. 🏜️

See ya in Moab friend's 🙌🏻👀

Moab is one of those places where the logistics can either disappear into the background… or quietly take over your enti...
08/27/2026

Moab is one of those places where the logistics can either disappear into the background… or quietly take over your entire elopement.

Because the desert is BIG.

The airport you choose changes your drive by hours. Where you stay can put you right next to your ceremony location, or leave you crossing town before sunrise.

None of this makes Moab difficult to elope in.
It just means the best days here have are planned out very well, which is where our expertise comes in 🙌🏻

A few important logistical basics.....

✈️ Getting to Moab....
Your airport choices are Salt Lake, Grand Junction or Canyonlands. Factor in your drive time, car rental options, costs and over all flight options. If you can, we recommend flying right into Moab.

✍🏼 Legally getting married in Moab...
You can get your marriage paperwork online actually! Saving you time and worry during travel. However, you can also pick up paperwork in person in the Moab clerk office, which in this small town is quick + easy.

⛺️ Where to stay...
While Moab isn't known for the cutest Airbnbs there are lots of stay options. Most of our couples opting for Under Canvas®, Red Cliffs Lodge Moab or Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection.

Or you could wake up at a quiet remote campsite. Getting ready by your jeep. Get married as the sun rises over the La Sals, overlooking layers of desert feeling free, peaceful and ridiculously happy.
That’s the version of Moab we love.
Not just showing up at a pretty overlook.
Actually experiencing the place.

Our team put together our full Moab elopement guide with the practical things we’ve learned from spending years photographing, scouting, driving, hiking + exploring out here.

The thing is though, you don't even need to read the guide because I'll be with you each step of planning.

Because the planning should make more room for the adventure, not become the adventure.

Save this one if Moab is calling you. 🏜️

"We cannot thank Traci and Bill of  enough! After 29.5 years together, we decided to elope! We wanted to do something ju...
08/26/2026

"We cannot thank Traci and Bill of enough! After 29.5 years together, we decided to elope! We wanted to do something just for us, celebrating our relationship and doing what we love.

We wanted to combine a destination that already held special memories with making new ones on our repeat travels to the Hanksville/Moab area.

When looking for an elopement photographer, it came down to two companies. I mulled over websites and social media for weeks—browsing images, reading reviews, and checking galleries.

I chose Adventure and Vow because they stood out above the others. Their photo galleries are simply stunning! We were impressed not only by their use of angles, light, shadows, reflections, and natural framing, but also by how they captured quiet, tender moments.

As for the "how to elope" side of things; everything I could think of or had questions about was already answered on their website and social media platforms: travel tips, packing lists, atmospheric and seasonal weather recommendations, local vendors, and ceremony permits. Their platform left me without any lingering worries or questions. This attention to detail made my decision very easy...,,

Our journey started with Traci and Bill in September 2025 and we had our cliff side sunrise ceremony in May 2026. The planning process was very smooth, relaxed, and felt like catching up and chatting with old friends.

They crafted a detailed 2-day timeline that included quiet hikes, private vows at sunset, Milky Way and starlight photos, a sunrise ceremony, sunset photos, a lunch reception with family, and even time for naps; having this beautifully crafted schedule was priceless.

The days flowed like a dream, keeping everything on track while allowing us time to relax, be fully present in the moment, and create memories to last a lifetime. I don’t think I’ve ever seen my husband smile as much as he did on those two days!

Beyond the locations we already loved and wanted to include, Traci and Bill suggested new locations based on our conversations during the online meetings and the client questionnaire forms. We wanted somewhere private, stunning, and colorful—and they delivered it all.

When the joys of your life as a couple are equally split between mountains and the sea, what better place to elope than ...
08/25/2026

When the joys of your life as a couple are equally split between mountains and the sea, what better place to elope than Alaska?

Deb and Sean love traveling and wanted an elopement day that felt intimate and like a comfortable space to share emotional words.

So they came to Alaska, for the first time!

We landed on Seward so they could experience the mountains, glaciers and fjords all in a day.

They spent the morning slowly getting ready in their cozy cabin in the forest, sharing a first look privately with mountains views.

For their ceremony we chartered a boat over to a private beach, the most incredible views along the way. They were able to share their vows, with only each other hearing the words and the sea waves brushed the shore line.

From there, we hopped on a helicopter to go across the bay looking down on everywhere we just were, to going over the mountain ridge spotting mountain goats and even a wolf!!!

We landed by, imo, what is the best glacier ice feed lagoon there is where they shared a lovely lunch overlooking the views with tasty locally prepared snacks.

They paddled together around the ice, admiring the glaciers as they floated and the color of the water. For their wedding day, alaska gifted them the most stunning sunny day I've ever seen.

As the day was slowly coming to an end they popped into Flamingo Lounge for celebratory drinks and a lovely relaxed dinner. It almost felt like they were stepping into a scene form one of their favorite movies directed by Wes Anderson.

To end the evening we re-joined at the beach near their stay to watch sunset over the mountains peaks and spend some time reflecting on the day. The bonus treat? Watching salmon in swim around the glacier fed stream. A perfect alaska ending to the wedding day!

This day was so peaceful, beautiful, joyful and beautiful. It was fun getting create with two fellow creatives! Thank you so much Deb + Sean for trusting us with your day and letting us witness your love and joy. Congrats!!!! ❤️✨🥰🫶🏼

08/25/2026

Go behind the scenes on a Seward alaska elopement day exploring the mountains and coast from boat, helicopter and kayak!

We got so lucky with the best alaska weather I've ever seen, perfect blue bird day to mountain goats, a wolf, glacial ice floating in the water and eagles!

Visiting alaska for the first time on your elopement adventure is no bette ready to do and get the entire experience documented.

You'll be back for anniversaries, trust me, this place is an addiction.

Want help planning your own Alaskan elopement???

Reach out! I already have so many epic ideas I can't wait to share with you!

Keywords: alaska elopement photographer, Seward alaska elopement, Kenai fjords elopement, alaska elopement photographer

The desert is full of secrets. Sure there's the famous vista view points, watering holes and famous features everyone se...
08/24/2026

The desert is full of secrets. Sure there's the famous vista view points, watering holes and famous features everyone seems to know about.

However, when Bill and I both went to the desert for the first time we didn't expect what we saw. We were basically thinking sand dunes, flat rock and just dried up lands.

Instead we found peace, adventure, starry nights, slot canyons, privacy and never ending joy. The deserts a place that'll remind you how fragile your life is, how non-existent you are in comparison to millions of year old rock formations that are just as colorful as the sky.

In the desert you can have it all, you just have to pick the right nook. From mountains, water, rock, hiking, off roading, climbing, kayaking and more.

This little nooks of wonder, they're my favorite. If you're welling to get off the beaten path you can find them everywhere.

When you tell us you want privacy for your day - we know just the place here.

When you want to bring family to your elopement, we know the place that can sustain it.

When you say you want to see the stars - we've see the darkest skies with the brightest stars out here.

The desert is truly a special, magical place to get married on a lifetime adventure ✨

We can't wait to help you discover this incredible play ground on your wedding day, just reach out ❤️

"How big do you love me?""Wrangells National Park big"As our 5 year anniversary approached we knew we wanted to do somet...
08/21/2026

"How big do you love me?"
"Wrangells National Park big"

As our 5 year anniversary approached we knew we wanted to do something special to celebrate.

The cards fell that we would be in alaska on our anniversary.

No where better.

We started planning in the way we plan every alaska trip - where can we go this year that would be new to us?

We chose Wrangell's National Park because it came highly recommended, we were stoked to check off another national park and be in the wilderness.

When it came to specifically planning our anniversary, we focused on the same thing we ask our elopement couples to focus on, their story and their bucket list items.

We decided to take a small plane out to a wilderness drop. Relating to our story in that small plane elopements are often my favorite to capture, but also our flight see tour around Denali is one of our favorite memories. The bucket list item comes into location and doing a back country drop.

We did an overnight backpack near a glacier fed lake where we could float in our kokopelli. This relates to our story because we try to backpack every trip here and we always take our pack raft to glacier fed lakes!

With each year around the sun and husband and wife we grow, things change, there's highs and lows. Each year is mile stone, each year deserves reflection and celebration. So while we didn't feel it was time for us to do a vow renewal we decided to read letters to each other.

Most of Bill and I's favorite adventures involve a sufferfest of sorts, but this felt like a real treat. While still in the back country, surrounded by grizzly bear prints we got to feel relaxed and just enjoy the surroundings.

I'm so thankful for the life we have built together.
Changes are coming on the horizon for us (more on that later), but I'm so excited to walk through each phase of this life together.

The adventures.
The daily moments.
The work.
The emotions.

"5 years feels like no time at all, but also like all the time. In some ways nothing has changed, but the wrinkles and gray hairs tells me has. May those serve as a reminder to us to always slow down and really soak in our time together." ❤️

There are a hundred reasons Alaska feels different from anywhere else I’ve ever been, but the glaciers might be the one ...
08/18/2026

There are a hundred reasons Alaska feels different from anywhere else I’ve ever been, but the glaciers might be the one I can never quite put into words.

Some of this ice has existed for tens of thousands of years.

And yet, it is never still.

Glaciers shift.
They crack.
They carve into the mountains.
Meltwater gathers into impossibly blue lagoons.

The landscape you stand on today may quite literally look different a year from now.

Which means there is something incredibly surreal about choosing one of these places for your wedding day.

You’re standing on ancient ice, surrounded by a landscape that has been forming for thousands of years and experiencing it during this tiny window of time when these places are still relatively accessible to us.

I have never seen anything else like glacial blue. It feels almost unreal in photographs, but in person it is somehow even more beautiful: quiet, soft, peaceful.

The kind of place where everything else seems to disappear for a while.

Glaciers are also changing rapidly. They are retreating, reshaping, and disappearing. So the glacier you experience on your wedding day is, in a very real way, a place that will never exist in quite that same form again.

Maybe that is part of what makes an Alaska elopement feel so meaningful.

Not just traveling somewhere beautiful.

But choosing to mark one of the biggest moments of your life in a landscape that reminds you just how extraordinary and fleeting our time here can be.

If getting married surrounded by glaciers has been living somewhere in the back of your mind, consider this your sign.
Come experience Alaska with us. 🏔️🧊

08/18/2026

Day 2 sharing epic elopement experiences we're waiting on a couple to do in places we love to photograph....

Today, we're still in Alaksa - because truthfully we could do at least 20 of these in this state ✨

We're talking about the K2 flight around Denali, the tallest mountain in the United States.

Seeing this mountain up close and personal is an experience that'll move you and never leave you.

Your tour plane lands in the "amphitheater" on a glacier with an incredible view of the mountains. A perfect place for your ceremony!

Want to stay even longer?! There's a luxury chalet where you can stay the night and even bring guests along.

Talk about wedding experience like no other, transport to a completely different world, wrapped around glaciers, quiet and prestine mountain's.

Tag your partner, let them know you have a unique elopement idea in mind in Alaksa!

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