Victoria & Scott

A classic desert elopement begins


Victoria & Scott began their day with a beautiful and emotional first look within the garden pathway at JW Marriot in Summerlin, Las Vegas NV.

Groom waiting for bride during first look at JW Marriot Las Vegas
Bride smiling walking up to groom awaiting her during the first look at JW Marriot Las Vegas
Bride tapping groom on the shoulder during the first look at JW Marriot Las Vegas
The groom seeing his bride for the first time during first look at JW Marriot Las Vegas
Groom spins bride to see her dress and look at her while smiling at JW Marriot Las Vegas

the adventure elopement


Soon enough, we were on our way to the ceremony location - the Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed. After a short drive off the beaten path, we met with our officiant Gayane Melikyan. If you have not heard of her, she is one of the most genuine, professional, and calming officiants in the Las Vegas area. Moments later, we began our preparation for the intimate wedding ceremony.

Bride's bouquet with rings and photo engraved charms of family members.
Bride and groom at their ceremony site with officiant at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Bride looking at groom while listening to officiant and holding grooms hands with desert backdrop.
Close up of brides hand grabbing rings from ring box at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Close up of grooms hand over brides shoulder putting on her ring at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Groom kisses brides hand after placing her ring on at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Close up of brides hand placing grooms ring on his finger at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Groom gazing at bride during ceremony at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.
Bride and groom close their eyes as the officiant prays over them during ceremony at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vega
Black and white of bride and groom holding hands during ceremony at Jean Roach Dry Lake Bed in Las Vegas.

ending the evening


The sun has already set and the colors in the sky are fading. Before we wrapped everything up to head back home, I had one last shot in mind that I had been dreaming about all day long. After talking with Vitoria & Scott about the idea, they were ecstatic. I laid down some towels for them so the dry lake wouldn't get them too dirty and had my Mavic Air 2 take flight. We were able to get this shot nailed in just a couple attempts and absolutely love how it turned out.

the end