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Adventure Elopement Photographer: co-crafting & documenting amazing elopement experiences in the wild Elopement Photographer. Available worldwide.

05/12/2026

❤️🍾🌅🌊

04/22/2026

Every day should be Earth Day. 🌎 This is our only home, yet we take her for granted and abuse her. May we wake up and learn to take better care of her today and everyday. I encourage you to make small changes wherever you can to help. Buy less plastic, reuse anything you can, shop at thrift stores. Don’t support fast fashion. It may seem small but the more who do these things, the bigger the impact! 🫶🌎🌲🌊🌼🐝🌿🏔️

04/20/2026

When my friend Gail asked me to come photograph her elopement in Florida, I could not say yes fast enough. She and Rob got married in the backyard of their Santa Rosa Beach Airbnb surrounded by their closest family and friends, then spent the evening doing karaoke and bar hopping around town. Such a genuinely fun way to celebrate.

Stay tuned because we also did a separate beach session that I will be sharing soon!

03/27/2026

The only time a man is allowed to scream at me.

03/09/2026

Last Friday, I had to say goodbye to my very best friend, Vincent Salvatore. My heart is shattered. 💔
I know some may not fully understand, but being single, living the nomadic life for a time, and living far from family, Vinnie was my one constant. My baby boy. My adventure buddy. My soul dog. He wasn’t “just a dog.” He was woven into my entire life.
I adopted him at 8 months old. He’d already been through 3 homes. He was fierce, and had trouble trusting people, but I loved him regardless. At home with me, he was the best dog in the world. He just didn’t love everyone, and honestly, I can relate. I’m so proud of how far he came. I truly believe he was brought to me because others may not have given him a chance and the life he deserved.
Losing him now, I am angry. He was only 5½. We should have had so much more time.
Vinnie developed Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). In April 2024, he had two back surgeries and bounced back fast. In September 2024, another rupture, another surgery, and again, he bounced back like the strong boy he was. We had a full year of living seemingly normal lives. Then, on our usual walk last week, he wanted to turn around and I knew something was wrong. This surgery went well, but the disc had ruptured so violently it triggered a condition called Myelomalacia, a softening of the spinal cord that in dogs is often fatal. There have been cases where the paralysis stops at the back legs, so we had hoped he’d be that lucky. We spent his last couple days together in a hotel near the vet, hoping for a miracle that sadly did not come. It was spreading too far up his little body. I then had to make the hardest decision of my life. His final hours were spent sunbathing in the grass, as He devoured a big chocolate ice cream cone 🍦. He crossed the rainbow bridge sleeping peacefully in my arms.
I’m so thankful for the time we had. We traveled through 20 states, explored countless trails, and saw so many stunning views together. The loneliness ahead feels immense.
Run wild and free, my sweet Vinnie boy. Say hello to your brother Maximus. You are both my sweet angels. 🪽🐾
I love you. I miss you. Always.

02/16/2026

Dennis and Jill brought me to tears with their beautiful love story. It was such an honor to help them create a beautiful little ceremony for just the two of them on their visit to Arizona.

01/14/2026

Two years ago, Clarissa and Levi hired me for their sunrise adventure elopement on Doe Mountain, just the two of them, their moms, and their sweet daughter. After their ceremony, we spent the day exploring some of Sedona’s most magical spots together, and it was truly unforgettable.

So when they reached out early last year to ask if I’d come back to photograph their two-year vow renewal, this time with a bigger celebration surrounded by friends and family, It was a Hell Yes!!

They held a heartfelt ceremony at L’Auberge de Sedona, followed by a beautiful dinner and reception to celebrate their journey so far.

I feel incredibly honored that they brought me back to document another chapter of their story. Celebrating with them again was such a joy. ❤️✨

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving I wanted to express gratitude towards all the joys being a photographer has brought me over the years 🍂

From intimate family portraits to first looks, and beyond, I am so thankful for everyone who has let me capture a part of their journey.

Working emersed in community and nature is truly a privilege, I can’t wait to see where Vinnie & I end up next!

11/22/2025

Spending time outdoors feels especially peaceful this time of year, a welcomed distraction from holiday chaos.

As more of us wander the trails for that perfect photo, let’s give the land a gift by choosing to adventure responsibly.

Photos last forever — footprints shouldn’t

To learn more about the Leave No Trace mission visit:
https://lnt.org/

11/12/2025

Absolutely insane to see the Aurora Borealis this bright down here in Arizona! And on 11/11 😍✨🔮

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P. O. Box 20242
Sedona, AZ
86341

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https://joyandwander.com/

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