• Just hitching a ride to the next adventure! 💃🏻 Don’t mind me over here living my adventure dreams with my hottie wife. Okay, it’s not quite that glam all the time but I’m ALL about that adventure. It’s always been the intent of New Adventure Productions to eventually only shoot adventure sessions and destination elopements and so I’m putting that out there in the universe and on social media. We are going to scale back on traditional weddings and focus more on destination adventures and elopements with our couples. I LIVE LAUGH LOVE traditional weddings and I’ve got some really epic and beautiful ones this coming year but as we grow, we find new joys in life and my love of travel and empowering couples to do the same is really doing the same. So what does that mean? It means that we’re going to be only taking on adventure destination elopements for the remainder of this year and next year we will only take a few select local weddings for those I’ve already spoken with those booked in. If eloping isn’t your thing, that’s okay. It doesn’t have to be your thing. But if eloping isn’t your thing, maybe an adventure session is. What’s an adventure session? I’ll tell you more about it tomorrow. Drop your favorite vacation spot below in the comments. I want to know WHERE YOU WANNA GO!
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    Just hitching a ride to the next adventure! 💃🏻 Don’t mind me over here living my adventure dreams with my hottie wife. Okay, it’s not quite that glam all the time but I’m ALL about that adventure. It’s always been the intent of New Adventure Productions to eventually only shoot adventure sessions and destination elopements and so I’m putting that out there in the universe and on social media. We are going to scale back on traditional weddings and focus more on destination adventures and elopements with our couples. I LIVE LAUGH LOVE traditional weddings and I’ve got some really epic and beautiful ones this coming year but as we grow, we find new joys in life and my love of travel and empowering couples to do the same is really doing the same. So what does that mean? It means that we’re going to be only taking on adventure destination elopements for the remainder of this year and next year we will only take a few select local weddings for those I’ve already spoken with those booked in. If eloping isn’t your thing, that’s okay. It doesn’t have to be your thing. But if eloping isn’t your thing, maybe an adventure session is. What’s an adventure session? I’ll tell you more about it tomorrow. Drop your favorite vacation spot below in the comments. I want to know WHERE YOU WANNA GO!
  • Your wedding day should be fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We take everything so seriously when we plan our wedding and at first it's exciting and it shortly becomes super stressful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But why are we stressing about the most wonderful day of our lives? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because we want to impress other people. We want to abide by a cultural standard of having to put on this huge show to please others and our own happiness gets put aside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ nope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instead, let's do something something different. Here are a few things you can do to lighten up, relieve the stress, and for you to keep in mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. If you are doing something in your wedding for anyone other than you and your partner, stop immediately. As a culture, we've allowed so many external factors to influence us including our family. If inviting 200 barely acquaintances isn't going to make you happy, then don't do it. Set boundaries early on and stick to them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Keep you and your partner at the center of everything. What is important to you and what is important to them? Find the balance and compromise. It's great practice for your actual marriage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. If the planning feels overwhelming, invest in a coordinator and my wife's wedding planning course, Simple Wedding Planning. (or one or the other). The course walks you through everything you need to plan and run your day. Hiring @emeraldlotusevents to coordinate your day will ensure that you don't have to think about delegating responsibilities and running your own day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. If a traditional day doesn't sound appealing, elope and invest in photo and videography. I'll be there to capture these amazing moments and you'll have so many great stories to share later. That. Is. Enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just remember to do what makes you both happy!
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    Your wedding day should be fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We take everything so seriously when we plan our wedding and at first it's exciting and it shortly becomes super stressful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But why are we stressing about the most wonderful day of our lives? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because we want to impress other people. We want to abide by a cultural standard of having to put on this huge show to please others and our own happiness gets put aside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ nope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instead, let's do something something different. Here are a few things you can do to lighten up, relieve the stress, and for you to keep in mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. If you are doing something in your wedding for anyone other than you and your partner, stop immediately. As a culture, we've allowed so many external factors to influence us including our family. If inviting 200 barely acquaintances isn't going to make you happy, then don't do it. Set boundaries early on and stick to them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Keep you and your partner at the center of everything. What is important to you and what is important to them? Find the balance and compromise. It's great practice for your actual marriage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. If the planning feels overwhelming, invest in a coordinator and my wife's wedding planning course, Simple Wedding Planning. (or one or the other). The course walks you through everything you need to plan and run your day. Hiring @emeraldlotusevents to coordinate your day will ensure that you don't have to think about delegating responsibilities and running your own day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. If a traditional day doesn't sound appealing, elope and invest in photo and videography. I'll be there to capture these amazing moments and you'll have so many great stories to share later. That. Is. Enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just remember to do what makes you both happy!
  • Ready for a truth bomb? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Traditional weddings don't give couples enough time to enjoy the company of one another on their wedding day. In fact, most weddings only allow a couple to be together for about 6-7 hours on their wedding day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are 4 things you can do on your wedding day that will give you an extra 1-4 hours together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Do a first look. Seriously. The only reason we don't do it in the states is because it's unlucky. But the tradition predates our culture and falls back to arranged marriages 2000 years ago. A first look gives you a moment to breathe and appreciate one another away from everyone else. It's just you two. First look moment allows you an extra 15 minutes together. It also allows you to come together soon. This otherwise would be offset by 2-4 hours (ceremony). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Photograph your wedding party before the ceremony. These are important images to have but they can take up a lot of time afterward and if there's an 60-75 minutes between your ceremony and grand entrance you don't have much time. This frees up 20 minutes of extra time for you and your hunny. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Keep the family photos to immediate family and special exceptions. Family photos are a cherished memory that many family members love to have but including extended family takes away from your time together. Photographing immediately family in simple combinations simplifies the process. We can get extended family pictures during the reception in a less formal and time constricted way! Saves 20 minutes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. Schedule sunset portraits. This allows you 10 extra minutes together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spending time together on your wedding day is important. Hands down. If this is a realization that makes you cringe, let's elope instead. You'll save time and get a custom adventure together.
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    Ready for a truth bomb? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Traditional weddings don't give couples enough time to enjoy the company of one another on their wedding day. In fact, most weddings only allow a couple to be together for about 6-7 hours on their wedding day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are 4 things you can do on your wedding day that will give you an extra 1-4 hours together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Do a first look. Seriously. The only reason we don't do it in the states is because it's unlucky. But the tradition predates our culture and falls back to arranged marriages 2000 years ago. A first look gives you a moment to breathe and appreciate one another away from everyone else. It's just you two. First look moment allows you an extra 15 minutes together. It also allows you to come together soon. This otherwise would be offset by 2-4 hours (ceremony). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. Photograph your wedding party before the ceremony. These are important images to have but they can take up a lot of time afterward and if there's an 60-75 minutes between your ceremony and grand entrance you don't have much time. This frees up 20 minutes of extra time for you and your hunny. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Keep the family photos to immediate family and special exceptions. Family photos are a cherished memory that many family members love to have but including extended family takes away from your time together. Photographing immediately family in simple combinations simplifies the process. We can get extended family pictures during the reception in a less formal and time constricted way! Saves 20 minutes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. Schedule sunset portraits. This allows you 10 extra minutes together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Spending time together on your wedding day is important. Hands down. If this is a realization that makes you cringe, let's elope instead. You'll save time and get a custom adventure together.
  • I've never felt such a strong connection to a place like Hawaii. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever visited a place that just made you totally feel free? Like, all the stress and cares of the world were shrugged off your shoulders the moment you touched down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I felt that with Hawaii when we visited in the early parts of 2020. And I cannot wait to experience that feeling of near weightlessness again this Fall and many times to come in the future. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hawaii is made up of over 100 islands but of course the main ones are Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii (The Big Island). Each one has unique and beautiful features and a very different feel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kauai, the oldest of the islands, is lush, green and only accessible on the southern, eastern, and north shores. The western part of the island is mountainous and beautiful and hosts a small military base only accessible by air or water. It's affectionally referred to as The Garden Island. Tourism is lower there and it's best for adventure seekers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oahu, home of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. This is THE island that most people think of when Hawaii gets mentioned. It's the most modern and Western of the islands and homes probably 90% of the population of Hawaii. Fine dining, fashion shopping, lots of homeless people, and home to Dwayne Johnson and his family. Oahu is a spectacle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maui, in my opinion, is a 50/50 split of mainland and Hawaiian. Luxury resorts crowd the shores on the west coasts of Maui. It is charming, beautiful, and very expensive but very perfect for a luxury trip. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Big Island is raw, untamed, and home to the US's only active volcano! Fun fact, the entire population of the Big Island houses less people that live in my county. Home to green, black, white, and red sand beaches PLUS lava flows, and 11 of 13 temperate zones, the Big Island is so epic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which would you visit?
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    I've never felt such a strong connection to a place like Hawaii. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever visited a place that just made you totally feel free? Like, all the stress and cares of the world were shrugged off your shoulders the moment you touched down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I felt that with Hawaii when we visited in the early parts of 2020. And I cannot wait to experience that feeling of near weightlessness again this Fall and many times to come in the future. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hawaii is made up of over 100 islands but of course the main ones are Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii (The Big Island). Each one has unique and beautiful features and a very different feel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kauai, the oldest of the islands, is lush, green and only accessible on the southern, eastern, and north shores. The western part of the island is mountainous and beautiful and hosts a small military base only accessible by air or water. It's affectionally referred to as The Garden Island. Tourism is lower there and it's best for adventure seekers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oahu, home of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach. This is THE island that most people think of when Hawaii gets mentioned. It's the most modern and "Western" of the islands and homes probably 90% of the population of Hawaii. Fine dining, fashion shopping, lots of homeless people, and home to Dwayne Johnson and his family. Oahu is a spectacle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maui, in my opinion, is a 50/50 split of mainland and Hawaiian. Luxury resorts crowd the shores on the west coasts of Maui. It is charming, beautiful, and very expensive but very perfect for a luxury trip. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Big Island is raw, untamed, and home to the US's only active volcano! Fun fact, the entire population of the Big Island houses less people that live in my county. Home to green, black, white, and red sand beaches PLUS lava flows, and 11 of 13 temperate zones, the Big Island is so epic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which would you visit?
  • Move over Harlequin, we’ve got a new cover in town! No, this isn’t the cover of the latest smut romance novel that your grandma was reading. It’s just two gorgeous babes in love celebrating a decade of marriage (and maybe a like a FEW smutty moments but (YOLOmarriageYEET) Why travel for a portrait session? Imagine this. The real world daily grind sucks. It sucks your happiness and joy and brings you back to what reality already has going for you. Which for many of us is cornfields and overly opinionated and heavily undereducated people commenting on the local paper’s Facebook articles. So why not take a trip and commemorate it with some epic portraits? These images were LITERALLY taken on top of a mountain. And hell yeah it was cold and windy. But do they remember the chill? No. They remember that they got to spend their 10 year wedding anniversary adventuring with some nutterbutter photographer who had them drive into the tundra of a mountain for beautiful portraits that their children are going to cherish forever and their grandchildren when that time comes. We, as a generation have an opportunity to create a new culture of images. As the most photographed generation (millennials and now Gen Z and even the iGen when their time comes in 20-30 years) we can create memories that are better than selfies and more beautiful that studio mall Groupon specials. We can mark the good times with something that we and those that come after can truly appreciate. A photograph is worth 1000 words and because it’s the digital age, it’s also worth 1000 years. Imagine Steph and Brandon being able to have their great-x8 grandchildren 300 years in the future look back and see how in love and smoking hot their grandparents were. (In like such a 2300s kinda way of course). Let’s go somewhere.
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    Move over Harlequin, we’ve got a new cover in town! No, this isn’t the cover of the latest smut romance novel that your grandma was reading. It’s just two gorgeous babes in love celebrating a decade of marriage (and maybe a like a FEW smutty moments but (YOLOmarriageYEET) Why travel for a portrait session? Imagine this. The real world daily grind sucks. It sucks your happiness and joy and brings you back to what reality already has going for you. Which for many of us is cornfields and overly opinionated and heavily undereducated people commenting on the local paper’s Facebook articles. So why not take a trip and commemorate it with some epic portraits? These images were LITERALLY taken on top of a mountain. And hell yeah it was cold and windy. But do they remember the chill? No. They remember that they got to spend their 10 year wedding anniversary adventuring with some nutterbutter photographer who had them drive into the tundra of a mountain for beautiful portraits that their children are going to cherish forever and their grandchildren when that time comes. We, as a generation have an opportunity to create a new culture of images. As the most photographed generation (millennials and now Gen Z and even the iGen when their time comes in 20-30 years) we can create memories that are better than selfies and more beautiful that studio mall Groupon specials. We can mark the good times with something that we and those that come after can truly appreciate. A photograph is worth 1000 words and because it’s the digital age, it’s also worth 1000 years. Imagine Steph and Brandon being able to have their great-x8 grandchildren 300 years in the future look back and see how in love and smoking hot their grandparents were. (In like such a 2300s kinda way of course). Let’s go somewhere.
  • How do we serve our elopement clients? Did you ever get that feeling that maybe planning a big wedding wasn’t exactly what you wanted to do? Maybe you thought about it but you were too scared to go through with it. I mean, come one! Where do you even BEGIN?! I’m glad you asked because I’ve got the answer here. Yesterday, I spent an hour in the evening talking with my clients, Emily and Adam, who have now rescheduled their wedding for the 3rd time. Instead of having to reschedule another time, they decided to do something different and after seeing my images at the Salt Flats, they decided they wanted to elope there too! So what did I do for Emily and Adam? 1. Researched a date and delivered ideal times of the year. The Salt Flats flood in the winter and are dry in the summer. They wanted the dry to be able to invite their family and friends. 2. I connected with local vendors in the area to send them referrals. Many items are already handled from their previous plans but a quality hair and makeup artist was needed as well as rentals. 3. I found some great places for them to stay and referred them to some quality AirBnB stays. 4. I sent them fun places to visit, see, and things to do in advance. In fact, we are photographing them the day before their wedding with a little adventure session and trial hair and makeup run. 5. I also applied for the permits for their wedding location and am waiting on final approval. If you’re considering doing something wild, spontaneous, but still want to have some control and sanity with it, let’s talk. An elopement doesn’t have to be unorganized and scary. It should be romantic, adventurous, and organized.
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    How do we serve our elopement clients? Did you ever get that feeling that maybe planning a big wedding wasn’t exactly what you wanted to do? Maybe you thought about it but you were too scared to go through with it. I mean, come one! Where do you even BEGIN?! I’m glad you asked because I’ve got the answer here. Yesterday, I spent an hour in the evening talking with my clients, Emily and Adam, who have now rescheduled their wedding for the 3rd time. Instead of having to reschedule another time, they decided to do something different and after seeing my images at the Salt Flats, they decided they wanted to elope there too! So what did I do for Emily and Adam? 1. Researched a date and delivered ideal times of the year. The Salt Flats flood in the winter and are dry in the summer. They wanted the dry to be able to invite their family and friends. 2. I connected with local vendors in the area to send them referrals. Many items are already handled from their previous plans but a quality hair and makeup artist was needed as well as rentals. 3. I found some great places for them to stay and referred them to some quality AirBnB stays. 4. I sent them fun places to visit, see, and things to do in advance. In fact, we are photographing them the day before their wedding with a little adventure session and trial hair and makeup run. 5. I also applied for the permits for their wedding location and am waiting on final approval. If you’re considering doing something wild, spontaneous, but still want to have some control and sanity with it, let’s talk. An elopement doesn’t have to be unorganized and scary. It should be romantic, adventurous, and organized.
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    I’ve been thinking about Hawaii lately.
  • We serve all peoples! Living in the 21st century has allowed us many opportunities. We are seeing technology advance. We are connecting with new individuals so much easier. We are seeing more people feel comfortable in their own skin. That means that we want (and must) meet the world where it is. That means serving all people, colors, genders, and sexualities. We are inclusive, loving, and servant-heart photographers and wedding professionals who will always have your back to make sure your wedding/elopement day is the best. Do you love this mural? It’s actually in downtown Las Vegas across from one of my favorite Vegas breweries, @nevadabrewworks What’s so cool about Vegas? Everyone is welcome! So if you’re looking for a badass place to elope or host your engagement session. Oh, and if you want us to come to Vegas, you’ll be in for a treat because we have some amazing places we LOVE taking our clients! Want to learn more about Vegas, check out our “How to Elope in Las Vegas” blog on the site. And if you are someone who is concerned if your wedding vendor serves inclusively, look no further! We are here for you!
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    We serve all peoples! Living in the 21st century has allowed us many opportunities. We are seeing technology advance. We are connecting with new individuals so much easier. We are seeing more people feel comfortable in their own skin. That means that we want (and must) meet the world where it is. That means serving all people, colors, genders, and sexualities. We are inclusive, loving, and servant-heart photographers and wedding professionals who will always have your back to make sure your wedding/elopement day is the best. Do you love this mural? It’s actually in downtown Las Vegas across from one of my favorite Vegas breweries, @nevadabrewworks What’s so cool about Vegas? Everyone is welcome! So if you’re looking for a badass place to elope or host your engagement session. Oh, and if you want us to come to Vegas, you’ll be in for a treat because we have some amazing places we LOVE taking our clients! Want to learn more about Vegas, check out our “How to Elope in Las Vegas” blog on the site. And if you are someone who is concerned if your wedding vendor serves inclusively, look no further! We are here for you!
  • Get you a squad that rocks! Choosing a wedding party is super important to having a stress-free wedding day. Here are some thinks to consider when asking your besties to stand up with you. 1. Are they reliable? You can't have Vanessa flaking out on your wedding day. Leave the flakes to show up 5 minutes after the ceremony started so they can get awkward glances from all your attendees who showed up on time. 2. Can they afford it? Weddings are expensive and dresses can be too. Don't be unkind to a friend who is broke. Resentment can run deep if you're asking your girls to pay for more than a bridesmaid gown. The bachelorette party, wedding gift, dress, shoes, and overnight stay can easily climb to $100s or even $1000s of dollars. 3. Are these people supportive? Like really really supportive. I've witnessed firsthand bridesmaids who treated their bestie just plain awful on their wedding day. If you've got a toxic friend who has a flair for drama, they may be best left for the invite+1 group. 4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are these the peeps who will grow old with you, vacation with you and your partner to Hermann, Missouri to drink wine or take summer trips to Vegas? Or are these friends slowly fading out? If the answer is leaning toward the latter, leave them as a guest. You'll always love the memories but weddings are about that day and the future! I loved getting to join these gorgeous gals in the desert of Las Vegas this February. They had all been together, supporting one another, and even standing up with one another in each other's weddings. It was an honor and privilege to see such amazing friendship. Get a good squad and your wedding day will be that much better!
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    Get you a squad that rocks! Choosing a wedding party is super important to having a stress-free wedding day. Here are some thinks to consider when asking your besties to stand up with you. 1. Are they reliable? You can't have Vanessa flaking out on your wedding day. Leave the flakes to show up 5 minutes after the ceremony started so they can get awkward glances from all your attendees who showed up on time. 2. Can they afford it? Weddings are expensive and dresses can be too. Don't be unkind to a friend who is broke. Resentment can run deep if you're asking your girls to pay for more than a bridesmaid gown. The bachelorette party, wedding gift, dress, shoes, and overnight stay can easily climb to $100s or even $1000s of dollars. 3. Are these people supportive? Like really really supportive. I've witnessed firsthand bridesmaids who treated their bestie just plain awful on their wedding day. If you've got a toxic friend who has a flair for drama, they may be best left for the invite+1 group. 4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are these the peeps who will grow old with you, vacation with you and your partner to Hermann, Missouri to drink wine or take summer trips to Vegas? Or are these friends slowly fading out? If the answer is leaning toward the latter, leave them as a guest. You'll always love the memories but weddings are about that day and the future! I loved getting to join these gorgeous gals in the desert of Las Vegas this February. They had all been together, supporting one another, and even standing up with one another in each other's weddings. It was an honor and privilege to see such amazing friendship. Get a good squad and your wedding day will be that much better!