Michelle interviews adventure wedding photographers Abbi and Callen Hearnes. They live in their van full time and they shoot everywhere - most often at Yosemite and Moab. Their photos are OFF THE HOOK. And yes, we still think that saying is relevant.

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The Hearnes found out fast that as soon as they committed full time to their photography and hit the road (literally), they were on a fast track to success. The go above and beyond - again, literally - to make these photos happy. Their clients love the adventure, the Hearnes love the adventure, and the photos are filled with life and joy and smiles...all against a ridiculous backdrops of high elevation, extreme rock formations, and huge sky. The photos are high drama, but so grounded. Absolutely breathtaking!

Here’s the blurb on their website:

We are a husband and wife destination wedding photography team with an emphasis on epic landscapes and grand adventure. Our photography style is romantic, timeless, and true. We strive to capture your wedding day in an authentic way, creating photos filled with emotion and beauty. We are outdoor enthusiasts inspired by windy mountain tops, rocky deserts, towering forests, and striking coastlines. We believe there is no such thing as bad weather if you have the right attitude. Our couples prefer a peaceful, relaxed wedding day with an emphasis on their love for each other and for the outdoors.

We are nomadic wedding photographers living on the road full time, which allows us to serve the west coast, southwestern desert, rocky mountains, and the pacific northwest. We have simplified packages that include travel fees for weddings in Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming. We are no strangers to long drives. You might see us in Yosemite National Park one weekend for a sunrise wedding, followed by a canyoneering elopement in Moab, Utah a few days later. We have updated passports and are willing to travel anywhere in the world.

A lot weddings that the Hearnes shoot are elopements. Some have a few guests...but most are just the couple and an officiant. They hike up to the spot (hike included in the photography package!), get married, and hike back down. Amazing photos to commemorate the occasion!

Tips:

Research your national park permit requirements

Don’t check your dress

Know what it takes to be a ‘legal’ marriage - every state is different

Make sure the shirt/jacket coordinates with the dress (if applicable)

Callen and Abbi are full time explorers. There aren’t two other people who know Yosemite like they do - so the location knowledge is what makes their photography packages so invaluable. We are in awe.

Links we referenced

Our episode with Stephanie Lam - former bride and current podcast host and producer: http://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/a-wedding-day-story

The Hearnes instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehearnes/

The Hearnes website: https://thehearnes.com/more-info

The Moab retreat company mentioned: https://www.wildsolretreats.cQuotes

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