Slot Canyons, Sand Dunes, and a Yurt Under the Stars
When Erica and Luke reached out, they told me they were down for literally anything when it came to exploring Zion—and that kind of energy always gets me excited. I mentioned a few lesser-known locations I had recently scouted on a spring trip with my husband, places I hadn’t photographed a couple at yet but had a good feeling about. One of those spots was a remote slot canyon we off-roaded to and found completely empty. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be the perfect spot for an elopement.
When we started planning their day, I laid everything out for them—the early start, the hikes, the drive to the slot canyon—and they were 100% in. On top of that, they booked the coolest place to stay: a yurt with a skylight right above the bed so they could fall asleep under the stars. It was such a solid mix of comfort and adventure.


