37.0° N · 110.1° W
Red rock, first light
a desert at dawn.
The details
Couple
Maya & Sam
Venue
Horseshoe Bend rim
Location
Utah, USA
Date
November 2025
Season
Late autumn
Guests
Their dog, Juniper
We met in the dark on a canyon rim with a thermos and a nervous dog. When the sun came up the whole landscape caught fire, and Maya and Sam read their vows with sand in their shoes.
Wind, sand and a very good dog
Juniper carried the rings in a leather pouch and took her duties extremely seriously. She is now in more of the gallery than either of the couple’s parents.
“The wind took her veil twice. The third time we let it go.”
— Maya & Sam
With thanks
The people
who made the day.
Planning
Desert Vow Co.
Florals
High Desert Blooms
Dress
Vagabond Bridal
Hair & makeup
Canyon Glow
Film
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