WINDy Season

This isn’t just a desert; it’s the HIGH desert, so there’s also a chance of very strong winds during any season. They can be biting cold or hot as the summer day, but are epic in their own right… just be prepared and ok with this. Don’t worry, I’ll help with that too.

FALL & WINTER

This time of year is always beautiful and somewhat unpredictable. There’s the chance for extra cold mornings and nights, and a light rain to a heavy downpour (it’s not often, but it certainly happens).

The coldest temperatures seem to happen in late winter between January and February; the luckiest of winter explorations will include some snow in Joshua Tree.

SPRING

Spring is when the desert is most lush and you can find green grasses and the most beautiful blooms. Again, there’s chances of rains, storms, and all the wind. But there’s no denying the extra beauty that’s brought to the desert between about March and May each year.

SUMMER

I think I might be one of few, if any that say you CAN get married out here in the summer; we’re just going to plan it completely differently than if you elope at any other time of the year.

It’s hot. Yep, it really is. 105-110F is typical. 114 is when it gets extreme. But! It’s a dry heat, and it really does make a difference. I’d take 100+ degree dry heat over 80 degree humid heat any day.

Evenings can be HOT, but a warm, early morning ceremony right at sunrise is something you’ll never forget. Then you’ll want to be mostly indoors** for the rest of the day, which is perfect for lounging around in a desert airbnb. AC is a must; pool a bonus. And sunrise is when you might just be able to take a dip in that hot tub.

**Summer weddings ain’t no thang if you’ve spent some time at Burning Man.

Pretty much. Joshua Tree is a small town nestled between Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley. I live on 3.5 acres in a remote area of Twentynine Palms. The east (and less busy) entrance to JTNP is here and just 25 minutes from my front door.

Yes, for every single image I deliver to you, you get a naturally edited, vibrant photograph that is true to color, with good contrast and no trendy filters.

When a specific photo calls for it, I will convert it to a beautifully toned black and white.

Occasionally I will bring an image into Photoshop for head swaps (like, if someone is blinking, I will essentially copy and paste their head from a similar photo).

For my fellow photo nerds that are wondering, I do all of my editing in Lightroom besides the Photoshopping mentioned above.

You will receive 30-50 edited photos per hour of coverage, and usually more than that.

All of your photos will beautifully tell the story of the day you got married, including scenic photos of the desert and flora and whatever magic the sun and/or clouds were up to that day.

In photos of you, if I can’t discern the absolute best expression, I will include a variety so you can pick which photo of yourself that you love most.

For sure. I have an ever-evolving, updated list of local businesses and vendors, and especially how they are operating under the current local COVID regulations.

Once we’ve agreed to work together with a signed contract and paid retainer, my research and knowledge will be all yours!