When John and James began planning their fall wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort, they knew they wanted something that perfectly balanced natural beauty with unexpected celebration—and that’s exactly what they created. Their November wedding day was filled with golden desert light, heartfelt moments, and one of the most memorable reception surprises I’ve ever witnessed. Getting […]

John and James’ Fall Wedding at Gateway Canyons Resort

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November 13, 2025

Wedding

One of my favorite things about being a non-traditional wedding photographer is getting to help couples where traditional planning blogs fall short. Having hosted a camping wedding myself, I have been in your shoes! However at that time, I had never seen another couple camp for their wedding before, and now I have helped a […]

Complete Guide to Planning a Camping Wedding

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July 11, 2024

Planning

Katrina & Frank's Elopement near Gateway

This is your comprehensive guide for how to get married at Gateway Canyons Resort – a hidden gem and luxury desert oasis settled along the Utah and Colorado border. Learn everything you need to know and consider before getting married at this red rock resort: What is Gateway Canyons Resort? Gateway Canyons Resort is a […]

How to Get Married at Gateway Canyons Resort

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February 22, 2024

Planning

Nancy & Dereck's Elopement at Gateway Canyons

It is officially desert season again, and I am loving it! After Nancy & Dereck’s elopement at Gateway Canyons, I’ve decided this might be my favorite time of year there (though I’ve not seen the fall in Gateway yet and I suspect that’s pretty incredible!) The two got ready at their casita on the resort […]

Nancy & Dereck’s Elopement at Gateway Canyons

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December 1, 2022

Nancy & Dereck's Elopement at Gateway Canyons

Elopement

Katrina & Frank's Elopement near Gateway

If you love the Moab vibes but love privacy and self-solemnization even more, Gateway Colorado is the spot for you! This hidden gem is off-the-beaten-path enough that it’s rare to see many other people while you’re there, but the views rival Moab’s desert red-rock! Plus, no officiant or witnesses are required here in Colorado. Katrina […]

Katrina & Frank’s Elopement near Gateway

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July 18, 2022

Elopement

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