Opportunity meets planning: Forest Highlands Flagstaff!

As a wedding photographer, I get to travel all over to capture beautiful wedding days. I absolutely love what i do and one of my favorite things when I'm at a new location, is to spend some time scoping out unique spots for the bride and groom time. 

Usually the wedding venue itself is great, but sometimes there are hidden gems just waiting to be found. 

This was definitely the case with Brad and Vanessa. They got married in Flagstaff at the beautiful Forest Highlands. When I got there the evening before their wedding, I made it a point to drive around the massive golf course to see the location since it would be my first time getting to shoot there. When I asked the concierge for tips on beautiful spots to take photos, he said there was a bridge down the road but it took a drive to get to it.. I took the long winding drive and upon scoping it out I * KNEW* this was the place I wanted to take Vanessa and Brad for their bride and groom portraits!!

Luckily I have the most amazing and trusting clients and they were on board!

 So during out B&G time we made the drive and they were wowed when we turned the corner to this beautiful landscape! 

It was absolutely the perfect backdrop for their wedding photos. It took a little effort to get there, but boy was it so colorful!

(Thanks Andi Kuenn for the behind the scenes photos!)

I love when taking the extra effort really pays off for my clients! Seeing Vanessa and Brad spend their first moments as husband and wife here in this beautiful place, was a great memory in and of itself! Thanks for trusting me and letting my vision come to life!! : ) 

Want Jenn to capture moments just like this on your wedding day? See if your date is open! 

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Foxboro Ranch Wedding | Flagstaff, AZ Photographer | Brad and Vanessa

Brad + Vanessa

"When I look back on our big day, there are so many things that stand out to me. But one of my absolute favorite moments is one that sticks out first. Brad and I had just walked down the aisle together. I looked at him and told him how unbelievable his vows were and that I knew how special they were going to be. He looked at me and said, well I didn't think I was going to cry up there but man when I saw you walking towards me, in that dress... and he looked straight at me and started crying and said, you just look so beautiful. It was our first moment as husband and wife and it's a moment I hold so close to my heart. It still gives me goosebumps when I think about it. " - Vanessa

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Brad and Vanessa, thank you so much for letting me be a part of capturing you story.Your Foxboro wedding in Flagstaff went of without a hitch, the scenery was perfect, the people were so kind and it was truly an honor to be there to capture such a special day.  I wish you so much love and great memories throughout your life together as man and wife. -Jenn 

"I think most people will agree Vanessa had one of the most beautiful dresses the world has ever seen. No husband bias – that thing was stunning. I think every Groom or soon to be Husband knows that his Bride is going to look beautiful walking towards them in white – but, what you don’t prepare for is the explosion of emotion that comes with seeing your bride for the first time. Nobody will ever look more gorgeous, ever, that moment solidified Vanessa as the most breathtakingly beautiful bride in history." Brad

 

There were so many special moments that day – Obviously, the first second I saw Vanessa coming down the aisle, it was a life-changing, air-gasping, tear-producing, heart-melter. Walking down together after our first kiss was moment I will never forget. But as the days go by, Vanessa and I find ourselves talking about the smaller things; the dances and songs, moments with family and the beautiful scenery. Everyone was so happy that evening, it felt like no matter where I turned there was a smiling face sharing in the fun and loving atmosphere. 

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