I am silly and genuine. I want to capture who you really are together and will guide you creating memories and moments, not stiff posing.
Photography is the only time machine that exists
planning
I will be there every step of the way, from suggesting the right permitted location for your unique elopement to creating a secret location for a quiet exchange of vow in a symbolic ceremony. I will make sure that your proposal location makes sense for the time of year and visitation flows and ensure that it is an epic surprise unfolding with a matchless backdrop.
Knowledge
All of my Grand Canyon clients get indepth national park information. Elopement specific info including permits, musicians, cupcakes, fur rentals and more.
Secret spots, lodging and restaurant recs, all of the current to-do's park programs and events like Grand Canyon Celebration of art and the Star Party.... AND LOTS of silly Grand Canyon tour guide stories, stats, geology and ecology, i just can't help myself.
Images
EEEK! Sneak Peeks! 10 edited photos with in 48 hours (that's FAST!) 30-day full gallery turnaround. You can download high res images and I'll keep your gallery link active for 1 year.
edits
I really want my editing to reflect HOW the day felt and looked. They will be colorful and rich. I think there is a lot of trendy editing out there and I never want you or the Grand Canyon to look muted. I want to show all of your colors and want the drama of sunsets and the pinks and purples of the canyon to come through in the images.
team
Nobody does anything great alone.
I have the most amazing connections. From the fabulous Sarah Kay, she is the most amazing wedding Mary Poppins. She will noodle around and get to know you in a way maybe your closest friends only do. She will suggest different details to make your elopement really personal and sincere to you. I have a list of videographers and super 8, drivers from Flagstaff so you can enjoy and relax... and much more.
YOU'RE MY PERSON IF you want an intentional and meaningful experience
YOU'RE MY PERSON IF you want to feel small in an epic landscape
You're my person if you want to be immersed in the moment
I go above and beyond just photographing your moments. Depending on who you are and what experience you want to feel, I am going to call in my team. I am your cupcake wrangler, musician talent scout, we are going to do things in a leave no trace way that fills your soul with light and love.
This is so much more than photography.
Tyler & Amanda
Terri was incredible! It was such a fun time doing a photo shoot with her in beautiful Sedona. We LOVE all of the photos. She was very thoughtful in where she positioned us and made sure I didn't have my hair out of place or anything. The golden hour lighting was epic. And she even knew where to take us away from the crowds so we could have photos without other people around while still capturing the beautiful scenery. She is so knowledgeable about the area and shared so many interesting tidbits about Sedona. She even went above and beyond and gave us recommendations of what to see and where to eat. We are so thankful for our photos from Terri!
Terri was amazing! The photos she took of my engagement in Flagstaff were stunning, and she totally went for my fiancé’s crazy plan! She even gave us an extra photoshoot we didn’t know we were getting and I’m all around so happy. Thanks Terri:) -Sierra
matt miller
Terri did an amazing job for my proposal at the Grand Canyon. From start to finish she was very professional and helpful. She came up with an easy-to-follow plan on how to execute the proposal and offered many helpful tips. Afterwards, we took engagement photos at the sunset at a few PRIME spots in and around the Grand Canyon. Terri is a guide at the Grand Canyon meaning she is very knowledgeable on the area. The photo quality speaks for itself. Very good shots. My fiancée and I couldn't be happier!!
So glad I found Terri for my proposal photos. I had no idea what I was doing at first, and she explained everything so well. Her suggestions were so helpful, and she helped us have such a special trip. And the photos came out beautifully! -hayden
Sunrise or Sunset
top secret locations ( x2)
A flawless surprise plan
Broll video - a cell phone video
Option to walk below the rim - distance shots
Tips and Tricks
Dinner Reservations - Grand Canyon
Local area info and a list of things to see and do the following day
guaranteed 30-day turnaround
high-res downloads of all edited images
1.5 hour proposal $950
Sunrise or Sunset
A top secret location
A flawless surprise plan
Broll video - a cell phone video
Tips and Tricks
Dinner Reservations - Grand Canyon
Local area info and a list of things to see and do the following day
guaranteed 30-day turnaround
high-res downloads of all edited images
1 hour Proposal $800
photography is the only investment that never loses value
1.5 hour Elopement
starting at $1,800
Sunrise or Sunset
one location
intimate and up-to date location*
ideas, attire, permits
officiant recommendation
floral recommendation
hair and makeup recommendation
Lodging + Dining recommendation
Broll video - a cell phone video
go-to vendor recommendations
guaranteed 30-day turnaround
highres downloads all edited images
Some "story telling" coordination first look and champagne toast
2.5 hour Elopement
starting at $2,300
Sunrise or Sunset
2+ location
intimate and up-to date location*
ideas, attire, permits
officiant recommendation
floral recommendation
classical musician recommendation
hair and makeup recommendation
Lodging + Dining recommendation
Broll video - a cell phone video
go-to vendor recommendations
guaranteed 30-day turnaround
highres downloads all edited images
Some "story telling" coordination first look and champagne toast
writing vows into booklets
changing in a tent on location
gift exchange
dinner reservation - for 8 or less
I promise you, it's worth it.
Q: Do you only work at Grand Canyon?
Q: Do you do family photos at Grand Canyon?
Q: How do I get an Arizona marriage license to get married at Grand Canyon?
Q: How do I find services like florals, wedding cakes, hair ect?
Q: How much does the Grand Canyon wedding permit cost?
Q: When do I need to apply for a permit?
Q: WHAT ARE THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR GRAND CANYON WEDDINGS?
Q: At What location should I propose at Grand CAnyon?
Q: How can I find a secluded proposal location at a busy national park?
Q: Should I do a sunrise or sunset engagement proposal?
Depending on the season, I usually recommend sunset for proposals. I’ve done a ton of both and sunset seems the easier one to orchestrate but sunrise has its potential for magical photos as well. One thing I will say is, if you are NOT a morning person, I don’t recommend sunrise. For sunrise photo sessions, it’s imperative to be on time. The proposal will happen before the sun actually rises, leaving the sunrise for portraits and easier communication. It get’s bright quickly and there is nowhere to hide from the sun in the desert so usually I work quickly at sunrise. I know a few locations that keep open shade for longer than most. Sunset can be a bit easier, I use some shrubs to hide the direct sun as it’s setting and feel like it can be a bit more of a relaxed engagement session. Usually I’ll try to do two or more locations for variety in a sunset proposal shoot.
Should I do a sunrise or sunset engagement proposal at Grand Canyon?
Well, luckily YOU don’t have to. I’ve lived and worked at Grand Canyon since 2009. I’m up there all the time so as visitation fluctuates seasonally and economically, I know the best spots to get away from others. However, my plan hinges on me blending in with the crowd and looking like any other tourist with a camera around my neck, so I choose locations that are still visited, have small parking lots and people that come and go but don’t stop for too long.
Q: How can I find a secluded proposal location at a busy national park?
It’s so hard to say! Every season changes light, influx of tourism or lack of, road closures due to snow or otherwise. Some times of the year you can see the sun set over the rim of the canyon in some locations, and other times you can’t. There are a great many bends and folds at the canyon rim that sometimes obscure the sunrise or sunsetting over the rim from your view. So it would be pretty hard for you to plan this yourself but luckily, the Grand Canyon is home to me and I know every bend and fold and can help guide you in the location and the perfect plan for your surprise proposal.
At What location should I propose at Grand CAnyon?
At the South Rim some locations are available year-round and some are seasonal. Grand Canyon’s North Rim is only open seasonally from May-October.
South Rim locations are - Rim Worship Site, Pima Point, Grandeur Point, Shoshone Point, Moran Point and my personal favorite, Lipan Point.
North Rim locations are - Cape Royal Amphitheater and Point Imperial.
Each viewpoint has it’s own personality and some can offer a more private ceremony location than others and some are more visible by other tourists. Some locations are accessible for the winter and some are permitted for the winter but vulnerable to road closures.
I am here to guide you in making the most educated decision based on what your needs are and if you will be accommodating lots of people for the wedding or eloping, just the two of you.
Q: WHAT ARE THE PERMITTED LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR GRAND CANYON WEDDINGS?
Technically, weddings at Grand Canyon can be planned up to a year in advance or as little as 4 months in advance.
Right now, permits are super fast! You could probably get one for a week and a half out.
You might not need a permit at all. Symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals often don't require permitting. You can read your vows anywhere that the public is allowed or have a ceremony at a location not listed as a permitted location. You just are not allowed to legally fill out paperwork and be married at any non permitted location.
Q: When do I need to apply for a permit?
Depending on the type of marriage ceremony or elopement that you are planning, I can help wrangle and connect you to all of the appropriate vendors including catering if it’s permitted in the location that you choose.
How do I find resources/services like florals, wedding cakes, hair and makeup and officiants or ministers for my Grand Canyon wedding?
AZ marriage licenses must be obtained though Coconino County Courthouses in Flagstaff, Page, Williams or Fredonia on the business day before the wedding is to take place.
If you are from AZ you can apply a month in advance online.
How do I get an Arizona marriage license to get married at Grand Canyon?
Although I am not currently advertising for family photos at Grand Canyon, occasionally I still accept family sessions, maternity sessions and senior portraits. Mostly I am working to specialize in couples photography but happy to help with other kinds of portraits when I am available. I also have an associate photographer to take on family photos when I am busy with elopements and proposals at the canyon.
If you are from AZ you can apply a month in advance online.
Do you do family photos at Grand Canyon?
Though Grand Canyon is my most favorite national park an the one that I know like a friend, I have worked shooting proposals, engagements and some family photos in Arched National Park, Death Valley National Park, Grand Teton National Park. I want to try to be as green as I can and also as much of an expert as I can in one place, so I am mostly working in Arizona as a photographer and taking photos at Horseshoe Bend, Sedona, Flagstaff and Saguaro National Park.
Q: Do you only work at Grand Canyon?
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