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February 8, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

Engagement Photos in Denver’s RiNo District | Farrah + Andrew

I am so excited to share Farrah and Andrew’s engagement photos in Denver's RiNo District with you! This shoot was a blast, and I love that part of my job as a photographer is traveling to couples. (I keep my travel schedule current on my site, but I’m always excited to add to it for your event. Contact me to talk through the possibilities!)

SO, Farrah and Andrew! Real talk: are you actually models, or what?

man and woman sit against a painted wall in Denver's RiNo art district for engagement photos

TRAVELING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER--LET’S HIT THE ROAD!

I was on the phone with Farrah for a pre-booking consultation to chat about her upcoming wedding in Chattanooga when she mentioned she and Andrew currently live in Denver, Colorado. I joked that they could bring me to Denver for their engagement session. Farrah paused and said, “Ooooo, you could come to Denver?!”

Farrah and Andrew have ties to Chattanooga. They met at UTC and have family in town, so they’ll be “coming home” for their wedding later this year. But Farrah was excited to bring me to Denver. While they’ll have photos in Chattanooga for their wedding, Denver has been especially meaningful to the couple because it’s where they’ve created their first home together. They know that even if they move away at some point, this time of their lives in Denver is recorded for their memories.

man and woman holding hands crossing the street on a sunny day

man and woman holding hands walking on a bricked alleyway between colorfully painted buildings in Denver's RiNo District

man and woman holding hands and laughing on a bricked alleyway between colorfully painted buildings in Denver's RiNo District

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS IN DENVER’S RINO DISTRICT

Since Farrah travels a lot for work, she turned in some flight miles to fly me out to Denver for their engagement photos. I arrived a day ahead of the photoshoot to scout the area and check out where the good light would hit during their session. This is something I always try to do as part of my travel photography work! I was excited to document Andrew and Farrah in Denver’s RiNo District. RiNo stands for River North, and this area of the city is being revitalized and has a really trendy vibe. It’s becoming known as the art district of Denver. You’ll find lots of cool restaurants, brewpubs, and art galleries here, and tons of colorful murals all through RiNo. So this area provided a cool, urban vibe for their engagement photos.

I enjoyed walking through the RiNo District so much I decided Farrah and Andrew’s session should be a bit of a session on-the-go, too! I picked a few streets and alleys where I wanted to take the couple, and we stopped at some places that stood out to them, too.

Man stands behind woman and hugs her over her shoulders and kisses her cheek. She holds his arm against her.

man and woman stand in front of boldly painted brick wall for their Denver RiNo engagement photos

man and woman hold hands and walk in front of boldly painted black and white brick wall in Denver's RiNo art district

man and woman stand looking at each other against tall metal-framed windows and brick building

man and woman holding hands in front of tall metal-framed windows and brick building for Denver RiNo engagement photos

man and woman hugging in front of tall metal-framed windows and brick building for Denver RiNo engagement photos

man and woman kissing in front of tall metal-framed windows and brick building for Denver RiNo engagement photos

man and woman holding hands in front of tall metal-framed windows and brick building for Denver RiNo engagement photos

man and woman holding hands and walking away from tall metal-framed windows and brick building in Denver's RiNo district

Man and woman pose kissing in front of Denver's Il Posto street art mural of a man and woman kissing

man and woman sit against a painted wall in Denver's RiNo art district for engagement photos

man and woman sit on the ground leaning against a brightly painted wall for Denver RiNo district engagement photos

man and woman holding hands crossing the street on a sunny day

After we wrapped up in Denver’s RiNo District, we drove up Lookout Mountain outside of the city. If you’re a Chattanooga local, you’ll know that we’ve got a Lookout Mountain here, and Andrew and Farrah are actually getting married in Lookout Valley later this year! Ha! We kept laughing that they’d have engagement photos on Lookout Mountain in Colorado and wedding photos on Lookout Mountain in Tennessee. Can’t make this stuff up!

Man and woman stand in a tall grass field near snow. They hold hands and press their foreheads together as the sun sets

Man sits in tall golden grass with woman cuddling on his lap. She hugs one arm around his shoulder and leans toward him.

Man sits in tall golden grass with woman cuddling on his lap. She holds his cheek and kisses him.

#ItsAJeepThing

For engagement sessions, I invite couples to bring something that’s special to them or something that is part of their everyday life together. Lots of people bring food or a pet, but Farrah and Andrew wanted Andrew’s Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk incorporated into their photos. The couple has really bonded over road trips and camping trips in their car. Andrew even proposed in it! It’s been a huge part of their relationship, and I love that they see it as a way to continue adventuring together in the future.

Another thing they brought were DINOSAUR SOCKS. Remember that “Rawr! It means ‘I love you’ in dinosaur” meme? Sometimes when they’re in a hurry, Andrew and Farrah will text each other a dinosaur emoji as a quick “I love you.” A moment please to acknowledge how super cute and quirky this is.

Man and woman sit in the open hatchback of their Jeep. She sits between his legs as he hugs her.

Man and woman sit in the open hatchback of their Jeep. She sits between his legs and turns her face to kiss him.

Man and woman sit in the open hatchback of white car. She sits between his legs, her hand reaching behind her to his face.

Man and woman sit in the open hatchback of their white car. She sits between his legs as he hugs her.

Man and woman sit in the open hatchback of white car. She has her legs over his lap. They wear white, dinosaur-printed socks

DENVER, CO LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

Following engagement photos with Andrew’s Jeep, the couple did a quick outfit change at a coffee shop up on Lookout Mountain. Then, I took some photos of Farrah and Andrew against some of their favorite mountain views. Not downplaying Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain views one single bit, but these Colorado mountain views are jaw-dropping! We hit the jackpot with golden hour and blue hour (right after sunset), and these two are absolutely gorgeous in their Denver mountains.

Man in dark suit hugs and woman in long maroon dress stand at an overlook between coin operated binocular machines.

Man in dark blue suit and woman in long maroon dress look at each other and smile.

Man in dark suit and woman in long maroon dress stand on large rocks with rolling grassy mountains in the background

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress kiss in a grassy field on Colorado's Lookout Mountain for engagement photos

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress stand in a grassy field on Colorado's Lookout Mountain for engagement photos

Man in dark suit twirls woman in maroon dress in a grassy field for engagement photos on Colorado's Lookout Mountain

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress kiss in a grassy field on Colorado's Lookout Mountain for engagement photos

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress in a grassy field for engagement photos on Colorado's Lookout Mountain

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress hug

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress press foreheads together in front of Colorado mountain scene

Man in dark suit and woman in maroon dress kiss, her hand and engagement ring on his shoulder

Man in dark suit wraps his arms over woman's shoulders from behind. She holds her hands over his at her chest.

Man in dark suit hugs and woman in long maroon dress in front of Colorado mountain scenery

Man in dark suit and woman in long maroon dress hold hands in the middle of the street on Lookout Mountain in Colorado

Man and woman hold hands and cross the street overlooking the mountain view from Lookout Mountain in Colorado

Man in dark blue suit and woman in long maroon dress hug overlooking the mountain view from Lookout Mountain in Colorado

After wrapping up their photos on Lookout Mountain, we drove into town, grabbed tacos and margaritas, and just hung out. We used this time to finish planning their wedding timeline, and I shared a few Chattanooga vendor recommendations. I really like being able to help couples in this regard and share some of my own wedding expertise!

Andrew and Farrah, I loved getting to hang out with you in the Denver area! Thanks for bringing me out for your engagement photos. I can’t wait for your wedding in Chattanooga later this year!

Did you know my most frequently booked wedding photography package includes an engagement session?! Professional engagement photos are a great opportunity for you to get used to being in front of a camera. Whether you want formal or relaxed portraits, this session allows for a photoshoot without the additional pressure of the wedding day timelines and busyness.

Whatever your vision is for your engagement session or your wedding, I’m here to capture the details. As your wedding photographer, I know just how much this day matters to you, and I am so excited to document it. Contact me today so we can start planning together!

Hi, y'all! I'm Rachael Crowe of OKCrowe Photography. For couples booking me from out-of-state, bringing me to your place for photos is always on the table. I love being a travel wedding photographer as much as a hometown Chattanooga wedding photographer. If you liked Farrah and Andrew's engagement photos in Denver's RiNo District, check out Liz and Andrew’s winter elopement in Zion National Park. Liz and Brock’s couple’s portraits in Joshua Tree National Park is another one for inspiration! If you’re planning a destination wedding in Chattanooga, check out Jim and Emily’s destination wedding blog for ideas!

Published by Rachael Crowe in Engagements, Travel

January 18, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

DUMBO Brooklyn Engagement Session | Emily + Jim

I was planning a summertime New York City vacation when Emily and Jim’s request to book me for their Lookout Mountain Destination Wedding hit my inbox. The couple, originally from the Southeast, now lives in New York City, so I contacted them about doing a “portfolio-slash-engagement session” while I was on my trip. These two were totally on board with modeling for me! I hope you enjoy their DUMBO Brooklyn engagement session photos.

Man and woman sit on large rocks near water with New York City scape behind them

Southeast Meets Northeast

Emily and Jim met while attending Auburn University in Alabama about 7 years ago. They now live in New York City in a ridiculously stylish studio apartment. While planning their wedding, they decided to return to their roots in the Southeast and have a Lookout Mountain “destination wedding” in Chattanooga. You can see photos of their wedding on my blog.

So, back to New York City and this stylish couple. First, we met together at their apartment. I was excited to take some at-home photos of them before our walking portrait session in Dumbo. We chatted about their wedding plans and what they still needed to line up. Planning a destination wedding is tricky, and I was happy to help them with Chattanooga wedding vendor recommendations.

Woman sits on man's lap in front of a large black and blue painting as they laugh. They're surrounded by large plants.

Woman sits on man's lap in front of a large black and blue painting as they cuddle. They're surrounded by large plants.

Man and woman cuddle, holding hands

Man and woman hold hands and cross the street in a zebra-striped crosswalk

Woman in flowing, white sundress holds hands with man in blue floral shirt and white trousers as they walk down the sidewalk

DUMBO Brooklyn Engagement Session

After getting some ideas nailed down, we left their apartment, picked up some champagne, and began our photo adventure in New York City's Dumbo area. Emily works in fashion, and I loved the dress she chose for this shoot! Side note: I’ve sort of always wanted to use the phrase “works in fashion” in a real life scenario.

Sooo, by the way, DUMBO stands for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass,” something I’m really glad I Googled. Ha! Got a little bit nerdy researching Dumbo Brooklyn, too. The bridge in these photos is actually the Brooklyn Bridge, not to make things more confusing. Also, Brooklyn Bridge engagement photos in Dumbo New York City...is this my real life?!! I’d love to shoot in New York more, so if you live there or you want to travel there for a session, I’m already on board. *WINK*

We popped the champagne at golden hour in the streets of Dumbo and walked along the edge of the water. New York City is absolutely huge. If you’re looking for where to have an engagement session in New York’s Dumbo neighborhood, just walk down the street! You'll find so many little nooks and crannies and sidewalks and side streets for amazing photos. It’s unreal.

The weather was a dream, not too hot and not too cold, and look at that perfect perfect golden light. I heard that a gorgeous New York City sunset is rare, so I felt especially lucky to have one during Emily and Jim's session.

Man and woman stand in front of glass door refrigerators with various types of wine and champagne

Man and woman hold hands and walk toward waterfront. Sun shines through her white cotton sundress.

Man and woman hold hands and walk between black metal fencing.

Man and woman hold hands and walk in front of a black, metal fence along waterfront. New York City skyline is behind them.

Man and woman pop open a bottle of champagne in Dumbo New York City with Brooklyn Bridge in background

Man sprays champagne on a cobblestone street of Dumbo Brooklyn while woman places her hand on his shoulder, laughing.

Woman in strapless white sundress drinks champagne from the bottle while man watches during Dumbo Brooklyn engagement session

Man and woman hold hands, smiling at each other, while walking down brick street with Brooklyn Bridge in the background

Shadowy side street leads to the Brooklyn Bridget lit with sunlight

Man's arm with silver watch and woman's arm with simple, large diamond ring. Brooklyn Bridge in the background.

Man and woman kiss on a brick street with Brooklyn Bridge in the background

Woman bends backward while man stretches to plant a kiss on her throat

Man and woman run down the sidewalk next to cobblestone street near the Brooklyn Bridge

Man carries woman on the sidewalk during their engagement session in Dumbo Brooklyn near the Brooklyn Bridge

Man and woman hold each other on the sidewalk during their engagement session in Dumbo Brooklyn near the Brooklyn Bridge

Man and woman kiss on the sidewalk during their engagement session in Dumbo Brooklyn near the Brooklyn Bridge

Man and woman cuddle on large rocks at the East River in New York City

Man and woman holding each other under the Brooklyn Bridge during Dumbo Brooklyn engagement session

Man and woman stand gazing at the sunset under the Brooklyn Bridge during Dumbo Brooklyn engagement session

Man and woman stand on large rocks next to the East River under the Brooklyn Bridge during Dumbo Brooklyn engagement session

Man and woman stand gazing at the sunset under the Brooklyn Bridge during Dumbo Brooklyn engagement session

Man and woman cuddle on large rocks beside the East River in Brooklyn New York City

Man and woman sit on large rocks next to the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge behind them

Man and woman stand under a tree looking at each other, their arms looped around each other

Man holds woman in white sundress near water with New York City buildings in the background

Man kisses woman's shoulder while they sit on large rocks waterside with New York City scape in background

Man and woman cuddle on large rocks waterside with New York City scape in background

Man and woman hold hands and walk along large rocks waterside with New York City scape in background

Man twirls woman in white sundress near water with New York City scape behind them

Woman cuddles man over his shoulder during golden hour

Woman cuddles man from behind during golden hour in front of New York City scape

man and woman walking hand-in-hand toward the Brooklyn Bridge

How to feel comfortable with your wedding photographer

I had so much fun giving these two cues during our shoot. As a photographer, it's awesome to work with a couple with an easy-going, fun-loving approach to the portrait session!

I know I’ve said it before, but the trust between a photographer and couple is such a big deal. Some of that comes naturally, just a relaxed chemistry between the three of us, but oftentimes the trust develops from sessions like this one before the actual wedding day. Especially if you’re nervous in front of cameras, it’s so important to become at ease with your wedding photographer!

I always like to invite couples to meet with me for coffee or dinner or a drink before the BIG WEDDING DAY because it helps us get comfortable with each other. It’s nice to be human together for a little bit and establish a bond over common interests outside of the pressure of such an important day. So, yeah. Fill out the form and let’s grab coffee. 😉

If you’re thinking about a couple’s session or engagement portraits--in Chattanooga or New York City or the other side of the world--I’d be thrilled to photograph you and your boo. Contact me, your friendly Chattanooga wedding photographer, so we can meet up and grab that drink.

If you loved looking through Emily and Jim’s “portrait-slash-engagement” photos, you might also be inspired by Liz and Brock’s Joshua Tree adventure shoot. Not sure what to wear to your engagement session, I’ve got you covered!

Published by Rachael Crowe in Engagements, Travel

Tags: Chattanooga engagement photographer, couple's session, New York City wedding photographer, Tennessee wedding photographer

December 9, 2019 — Comments are off for this post.

Zion Winter Elopement | Liz + Andrew

This wedding day totally affirmed my love for offbeat, out-of-the-ordinary weddings! Liz and Andrew’s snowy Zion winter elopement was so incredible that I can’t wait to experience more elopement days with my engaged couples!

Liz and Andrew are the coolest, most easy-going and fun couple! We traveled to Zion National Park for their last-minute elopement. Even though it wasn’t what they had originally planned, the day turned out to be so beautiful and so them.

Groom dips bride for a kiss in front of red cliffs as snow falls around them. Brides veil streams behind her.

Traditional wedding plans become untraditional elopement plans

Liz had been following me on social media for awhile after she’d seen me in action shooting some of her friend’s weddings. When she and Andrew got engaged, we started chatting back and forth about their May wedding plans. While they had considered eloping, they knew that their families would be sad about not being included. I gave her some tips and encouraged her to go with her gut and be untraditional, but she was still hesitant.

A little while later, when I was unable to attend a bridal show, I passed my tickets to Liz. She and Andrew walked into the show, and they immediately felt waves of overwhelm (holla if that’s you!). They turned right around and walked out! In that instant, they decided that they would elope instead, so they went home and cancelled all of their wedding plans.

Bride and groom standing close to each other, his hand caress her neck while they laugh

Bride and groom high-five each other, laughing as snow falls around them.

Planning a last-minute elopement

I was in Maine for a session when I got her email telling me that they were cancelling their May wedding and had decided to elope in Zion National Park the following month. I was like “WAIT...Hold up! WHAT?! Can you get married in Zion National Park?” After some quick research, I replied to her email with, “Uhhhh….I can shoot your elopement in Zion! And I’ll help you plan it!”

With only three weeks’ notice, we planned their whole elopement together: I bought my plane ticket, got permits to photograph inside the National Park, and sorted out a local officiant. Side note: Getting to add--and then check off--Zion National Park elopement photography to my bucket list was awesome!

Snow dusted cliffs and valleys of Zion National Park

Bridal party hikes under huge red cliffs to Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park

Zion National Park winter elopement

Also known as: Getting married in a snowstorm!

When I landed in Salt Lake City, I met up with Liz and Andrew and a few of the friends they’d invited out. Everyone was welcoming, easy going, and so chill. While they went skiing and snowboarding, I ran a few errands and picked up Liz’s bouquet.

On elopement day, we woke up super early to drive the five hours from Salt Lake City to Zion National Park. It was snowing hard on the way there, and quickly turned into a blizzard. Luckily, I come prepared for any weather situations, so I had thick socks, hand-warmers, extra gloves...you name it!

Once we arrived to a private property just outside of Zion National Park, we were struck by the gorgeous views. We met the officiant we’d hired, and Liz and Andrew got dressed--in the cold and snow--on either side of the car so they wouldn’t see each other. The best part about an outdoor elopement in the winter? When you can pull up the hem of your dress to reveal your thick, wool socks and hiking boots underneath!

Bride and groom driving a curvy road toward red cliffs

A friend buttons the back of bride's strapless lacy dress next to a car

Bride stands in her strapless lacy gown beside black car holding her veil high overhead

Bride dressed in lacy gown, long veil, pink fur coat and snow boots prepares her bouquet with friends

Bride in strapless, lacy dress holds her bouquet with other arm open wide. She lifts her gown to reveal snow boots

Bride and Groom First Look Surprise

The couple wanted to do a private first look, and, as I was telling Liz to go tap Andrew on the shoulder to signal to him to turn around, her eyes lit up and she said, “Can I slap him on the ass?!” I busted out laughing and said, “OMG, yes!” She responded with a “Hell yeah!” and smacked him hard! His reaction was sooo funny! He laughed and then teared up in the same moment.

The officiant led us to the ceremony spot, and their elopement ceremony was so sweet and very super chill, just like them. It really fit their personalities so well, which was extra special. I loved being part of this wedding-turned-elopement for so many reasons, but these incredible moments when everything just feels...right...that’s what it’s about.

Groom stands overlooking a cliff. Bride walks toward him for their private first look before a snowy Zion elopement ceremony

Groom stands overlooking a cliff. Bride wearing lacy strapless dress and long veil walks toward him for private first look

Bride wearing lacy strapless dress and long veil sneaks up on groom for first look and slaps his butt

Bride and groom see each other for the first time, laughing and admiring how each other look in their wedding attire

Groom laughs when ride pulls up the hem of her strapless, lacy wedding gown to reveal high wool socks and snow boots.

Groom wearing a blue suit with red polka dot tie and pocket square laughs with bride

Groom wearing a blue suit with red polka dot tie and pocket square holds bride wearing a strapless lace gown and long veil

Bride and a few friends hike up a large rock toward scraggly pine trees and shrubs

Bride and groom walk to the edge of a cliff to exchange vows, her veil streaming behind her

Bride and groom hold hands and exchange vows on a cliffside while two friends witness

Bride and groom hold hands and exchange vows on a cliffside in Zion

Bride and groom hold hands and exchange vows during their elopement ceremony on a cliff while a few friends watch

Bride and groom hold hands and exchange vows on a cliffside in Zion

Bride and groom kiss on the edge of a cliff with a foggy snowy sky

wedding rings perched on a wild cactus in Zion National Park

Bride and groom holding hands on the rocks of Zion National Park, snowy fog rolling over the red cliffs in the background

Bride and Groom Portraits at Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park

Also known as: Bride and groom portraits in a white-out!

After the ceremony, we did some group portraits and then headed into Zion National Park. By this point, it was snowing pretty heavily. Originally, we’d planned to hike to Angels Landing, one of the top 3 viewpoints in Zion, but the snow and wind were crazy. So I did some quick research, and we found another overlook that was a shorter, safer hike.

We grabbed our things and hiked over to Canyon Overlook. When we arrived at the overlook, it was a whiteout! As in: we couldn’t see more than a few feet in front of our faces. The ground was also very slippery, which definitely leveled up the “adventure” part of “adventure wedding photography.” Ha! After we took some photos and enjoyed the magic of winter in Zion, we hiked back to the vehicles and headed back to Salt Lake City....then onward home to Chattanooga.

Groom stands with groomsmen, arms crossed in front of them, with the snowy hills of Zion National Park in the background.

Groomsmen hold the bride across their arms, the snowy hills and cliffs of Zion National Park in the background.

Bride and groom, wearing hiking boots, stop for a kiss next to rock cliffs.

Bride and bridesmaid pull up their dress hems during snowy Zion hike to reveal their hiking boots.

Bride and bridesmaid at the bottom of red cliffs hiking to Canyon Overlook

Bride and groom pose under red cliffs with icicles around them.

Bride and groom kiss at the bottom of red cliffs at Zion National Park.

Bride and groom pose at the bottom of red cliffs at Zion National Park.

Bride and groom hiking a snowy trail to Canyon Overlook as snow falls around them.

Bride and groom hold hands and look at each other at Canyon Overlook as snow falls around them.

Bride and groom hold each other in front of red cliffs as snow falls around them. Brides veil streams behind her.

Groom stands behind bride, his arms wrapped around her shoulders and her hands holding onto his hands. Snow falls around them.

Bride stands on a snowy trail with the red cliffs of Zion behind her. She holds her bouquet at her side.

Bride and groom kiss in a snowstorm, her veils swirls around their shoulders.

Bride and groom stand in the snow with the red cliffs of Zion National Park behind them.

Bride in lace gown looks down at her bouquet of white and purple flowers and greenery. Her dark hair is dusted with snow.

Bride stands in the snow with cliffs barely visible behind her. She tosses her bouquet over her shoulder into the cavern.

Considering a Winter Elopement in Zion National Park?

Liz and Andrew’s elopement was one really long, awesome day. While it was challenging because of the weather, it was very special and perfectly them. I’m really glad they decided to do what felt true and right for them, including skipping the traditional wedding for an elopement.

Zion has some amazing hikes and unparalleled iconic viewpoints, even during a blizzard. One thing to know, however, if you’re considering a winter elopement: you may not have the same views as other times of the year. That being said, as long as you’re prepared for the cold and snow, a Zion winter elopement is totally worth it.

Groom stands behind bride, his arms wrapped around her shoulders and her hands holding onto his hands. Snow falls around them.

How to include family and friends in your elopement

Liz and Andrew’s concerns about upsetting their family with an elopement are legitimate. Many couples face this same worry. But just because you elope doesn’t mean you can’t include your family and friends in celebrating!

Besides inviting a select few family members or friends to attend your ceremony, consider a post-elopement reception for the whole crew at home. This is the direction Liz and Andrew took. A few months after their Zion winter wedding, they hosted a reception in Chattanooga, Tennessee with their family and friends. This way, everyone they loved back at home still got to spend time with them, celebrate their marriage, and enjoy a killer party!

You guys know I will travel wherever you want to take me for your elopement or wedding. I’m down to photograph pretty much any destination wedding or just about every adventure elopement you could imagine.

If you’re thinking about planning your own elopement, CONTACT ME, your friendly Chattanooga wedding photographer, and I will help you plan!

If you loved this Zion winter elopement, you might also like Liz and Brock’s couples session in Joshua Tree National Park. Looking to stay a bit more “local” to Chattanooga with your destination wedding or elopement? Check out Bridget and Alex’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee!

Published by Rachael Crowe in Featured, Travel, Weddings

Tags: Chattanooga elopement photographer, Chattanooga wedding photographer, Destination wedding photographer, National Park wedding, Tennessee wedding photographer

September 21, 2018 — Comments are off for this post.

Liz and Brock | Joshua Tree Adventure Session

First of all, Joshua Tree National Park in California is a DREAM! Doing an adventure session in Joshua Tree... even better. This is one of my favorite sessions of all time, and I'm super excited to share the photos.

Liz and Brock were one of the winners of my west coast session giveaway (keep up with my travel schedule for more giveaways). Both of them work for Disneyland now, but they met a few years ago when Brock's band was touring and visited Liz's hometown. Like every teenage fantasy, Liz caught Brock's eye from the stage and they ended up talking after the show. He friended her on Facebook, and they begin dating shortly after. Liz is also a talented SFX Makeup Artist and you can check out her work on Instagram!

Joshua Tree National Park is known for the giant branching yuccas, known as Joshua trees. They are the funny looking plants in these photos that don't quite look like a tree but aren't exactly a cactus or bush. More like something you would find in a Dr. Seuss book, they are pretty peculiar (which you know I love!). I was also told Joshua trees symbolize the strength and beauty that can arise from dysfunction, which is very cool. Joshua Tree National Park is also known for fan palm oases, seasonal gardens of cholla and ocotillo, and massive rock formations that attract avid rock climbers. Definitely a must see in the national park system.

I had the best time photographing Liz and Brock's couples session in Joshua Tree. I would love to come back for more photo sessions, so if you know someone interested in eloping or looking to book a photographer there, I would be so grateful if you would share my contact info! Sessions can be booked by emailing HelloRachaelCrowe@gmail.com.

Published by Rachael Crowe in Engagements, Travel

Tags: Chattanooga engagement photographer, couple's session, Destination wedding photographer, National Park wedding

May 20, 2017 — Comments are off for this post.

Andrea and Jimmy | Jacksonville Wedding with Husky Puppies

There are some photos that are outdone by the story of love that is woven throughout. The love that this couple shared can be felt in each photo. Andrea and Jimmy’s love for each other shone brighter than the rich, vibrant colors that they chose for their special day. From the shenaniganry of getting ready to the first look to a sparkler finish, the joy of the bridal party, the families, and those attending were unforgettable. One of my personal favorite moments was when they stole a sweet moment during the reception to cuddle. When I spied their embrace, it showed a sneak peek of their happy future together.

Thank you, Andrea + Jimmy for allowing me to photograph your incredible day.

Congratulations!

Assistant Photographer: Ruthie Martin
Venue: Epping-Forest Yacht & Country Club

Published by Rachael Crowe in Travel, Weddings

Tags: Chattanooga wedding photographer, Destination wedding photographer