"I am madly in love with humans, especially the UNIQUE BOLD ones WITH A MAGICAL TOUCH OG GLAM & Style. Because it is ever so Refreshing and beautiful to be UNIQUE. To do things differently than others. To see things in a rare light. To me....This is such gold to carry."
Be UNIQUE. Be Adventurous. Be artistic. Be Sultry. Be bold In Love. Be Bougie AF. BE GLAMOUROUS. Be untraditional!!
Xo MEgan
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Aloha...I'm Megan!! Your newest adventure friend with a camera for your luxury elopement, outdoor wedding & engagement photography based in Scottsdale Arizona and Southern California. I focus on documenting real connection with a touch of sultry and give space for moments that cannot be scripted to happen naturally - finding inspiration in letting your guard down, your values, legacy, and unique sceneries and landscapes. Your experience is a collaboration between us...photographing not just how it looked, but how it felt and that this is where the true magic lies. There will not be any cheesy boring poses but guided portraits creating poetic art to tell your story. I also celebrate all forms of love - you are welcome to be as open and free with me. I can’t wait to hear about your love story and get this badass wedding adventure started!!
Your destination and Scottsdale Arizona luxury wedding & elopement photographer advocating for you doing whatever the F you want for your day...your love, your adventure, your love story!!
Word On The Streets...Love From Past Couples
Molly & Kyle
Megan is an AMAZING photographer!! From our initial phone call, I knew she was going to be so much fun! Megan was wonderful at checking in throughout my planning process, seeing if I needed any help. From giving directions for photos to dancing with us during the reception, she kept it professional and fun! Megan made it a priority to make sure my husband and I were comfortable and happy. She truly cares about your happiness and what kind of look you are going for. I am 100% going to work with her in the future!
Bridal Boudoir
Engagements
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Adventure Sessions
Elopements
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Weddings
Real Love Stories!!
Raw & Poetically Beautiful
GRANDIOSE OR MINIMALIST, ADVENTUROUS OR NOT, YOUR STORY IS WORTHY OF BEING BEAUTIFULLY DOCUMENTED!!
Crafting unique AF wedding and elopement photography experiences because your love story is freaking MAGICAL!!
How you get married MATTERS!!
Reasons why to elope or have a smaller luxury wedding
Does an elopement or intimate luxury wedding feel more like you than a bigger and in traditional venue? My short reason why my couples decide to elope are because they want to have meaningful authentic connections with all those attending, strip away pressures and obligation to please family with a big traditional wedding with guests you don't even know, want to have unique experiences and desire a celebration rich with adventures, belly laughs and romantic soul. But here is a list of reasons too...
1. A "Just Us Two" Experience
Just you two...and me haha. No stress. Wildly romantic. 100% focusing on just each other and creating the EXACT experience you've always wanted...leaving room for spontaneous moments!!
2. Truly AUTHENTIC
You deserve to be authentic on your wedding day and not putting on a "show" for guests. You can say your vows in an intimate wedding celebration the way you want and make your own rulebook for how the day goes.
3. Less Drama
Families are complicated...I know from experience with my own traditional wedding...especially with joining two together sometimes. Whether you have a supportive and close relationship with your family or not, having an intentional guest list OR a "just you two" experience will provide less drama on your day. Your wedding is YOUR DAY...do what makes you happy and make it ONLY about you two...it's not selfish...it's your day.
4. Value Experiences + Explore New Places + Adventuring
With a smaller guest list you get more options to have EPIC experiences and grand adventures. You will have more money to spend on things you truly want rather than ones you must have like in a traditional wedding. For your small wedding you can put your money towards the dress of your dreams, the bouquet you truly want, food you actually want to eat with possible a private chef and not buffet style dry chicken...yes I said it haha, higher end decor you couldn't get with your budget with a higher guest list, go on private adventure excursions/tours such a 4x4ing-air balloon-private yacht-hiking-helicopter ride-wine tasting-island hoping-etc. And if it's just you two the possibilities are ENDLESS!! Also, most National Parks and unique venues with amazing views have a limit on the guests you can have...so this is definitely a PLUS. Also having a destination elopement or crossing off a bucket list location is easier to plan.
5. Not Being The Center Of Attention
Everyone has their own authentic version of who they are and for some that doesn't include a big traditional wedding. Let me say this...YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A TRADITIONAL BIG WEDDING. If you two are more identifying as private and introverted, eloping and micro weddings gives you the freedom to have a simple, comfortable, care-free, relaxed and more "lifestyle" looking wedding.
6. Amazing & Epic Photos
You care so much about remembering your day and want to document all the intimate moments of you two having THE BEST TIME of your lives being your truest self. Getting married in a beautiful scenic area is much more relaxing and breathtaking than stress rushing around a venue on a strict timeline taking tons of static poses with guests you may not even know trying to get to your own couples sunset portraits. Elopements and small wedding provide a co-created loose scheduled timeline and no people pleasing with traditional wedding day "family" posed portraits. Let's get the moments you truly want...no judgement!
A photographer that feels like a friend and welcomes space for you to be uniquely YOU!!
Pouring my heart and soul to storytell and document your epic destination wedding, intimate wedding with a few loved ones + friends, or the vibe of let's GET MARRIED NOW courthouse elopement! I'll capture all the big feelings and smallest details with the people you love. My promise to you is that your experience will NOT BE BORING COOKIE CUTTER - you'll get those sultry artistic emotion filled photos all while having THE BEST F'ing time!!
All Elopement & Wedding Packages Include The Following:
+ An 8x8 custom storytelling album because your love story is so freaking unique and needs to be PRINTED!!!!
+ A mix of fun & playful guided posing and those Vogue worthy editorial poses ;)
+ A gallery delivered with a mix of digital and nostalgic 35mm film photography
+ Customized location idea list if needed
+ My VIP vendor suggestions & unique wedding activity ideas
+ Permit assistance if needed
+ Included TRAVEL FEE...no need to stress about paying any additional fees later
+ Complimentary ordain services...I can marry, sign and mail your license for you!!
+ And a kick ass new adventure friend to be there to document your most epic story!!!
Small Wedding & Elopement Packages & Pricing
INQUIRE HERE!!
Small Wedding packages (100 guests or less) start at 5600 for 8HRS
Elopement packages (up to 12 guests) start at 2800 for up to 4HRS
** Custom packages can be made based upon budget as well, so ALWAYS inquire and we can try to make something work!
And if wanting a done for you elopement I highly suggest contacting me about my All-Inclusive Elopement "Just Us Two" package including me as your semi-planner + photographer, my assistant, my ordainment service, complimentary professional hair & makeup artist, bouquet and/or boutonniere, wedding permit & location research & assistance, custom adventure activity list, and more - message me to get your custom quote!!!! **
Couples session starting at 660
Let's put the iPhone away and give selfies a break and focus on the romantic shit. I'm here to document your sweetest moments you want to remember for a lifetime. The look on your face the moment you partner proposes and shocks the F out of you, having your engagement session in the most beautiful location lookin HOT AF - hello Vogue magazine worthy - YAAAAAASSS!!!!, to keeping the romance after the I Dos with your anniversary or even maternity session.
Includes:
+ A mix of fun & playful guided posing and those Vogue worthy editorial poses ;)
+ A gallery delivered with a mix of digital and nostalgic 35mm film photography
+ Client questionnaire
+ Activity, location suggestion +scouting & adventure planning assistance
+ Professionally edited photos by in-house pro editor
+ Storytelling online gallery of 40+ images
+ List of pro vendors to enhance your experience
+ Option to add professional Hair & Makeup Artist
Adventure, Proposing and Engagement Session Packages & Pricing
Word On The Streets...Love Letter From Past Couples
Kaya & Campbell
Megan is a ball full of energy! She will have you laughing and smiling with every shot. The best part is she’ll hype you up to ensure you’re your at the peak of your confidence. She takes time and pays a lot of attention to detail! If you need a photographer with high energy and able to navigate any type of climate Megan is your got to! Pictures turned out better than I could’ve asked for!
Go ahead...make your dream outdoor wedding a reality!!
HELP, I’M SHY
Please, don’t. Making you feel comfortable, like freaking badass STARS and helping you get into the groove is my number one talent. I'll talk you up and give you lightly guided movement poses as well as dramatic Vogue staged poses. Best of both worlds...I got’chu 😘💋
DO YOU TRAVEL?
HELL YAAAAAAASSSSS!!! Where are we going??
CAN WE SEE A FULL GALLERY?
Yes you can! Upon inquiry there will be a link to go check out previous couples beautiful stories I have documented.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A REASON TO DO A ENGAGEMENT SHOOT?
No but it will help build the bond between us and you'll know how I direct you two before your elopement!!!
WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK OUR ELOPEMENT - WEDDING - ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION?
I generally book out 4-12 months in advance. If you have a special date that's will be a popular time to get married...hello fall in Arizona and SoCal...it might be wise to book as soon as you can in order to avoid if I get booked by another couple. It's never too early to get in touch and reserve your date.
HOW MANY IMAGES DO I GET FROM MY SHOOT?
I shoot for quality but also I don’t put a cap on what I capture. You'll get an average of 40-80 per hour in a online gallery with all your high resolution images to download without any watermarks and printing rights. The photos are ALL YOURS!
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PHOTOS BACK?
It depends on the time of year and how much work I have booked. In general…I usually try to delivery your final engagement/boudoir images around 4 week mark or less and your elopement/weddings around 6-8 weeks. This may feel long, but 1) I can be booked each month, so when I edit shoot/weddings in the order it was captured, there’s usually 2-3 or so ahead of you. 2) I am a perfectionist with editing process. Because of this, it’s not immediate that you get your photos back. I make sure your skin looks amazing yet still naturally YOU. I edit out bruises & light blemishes. This is definitely not a copy and paste type of editing process. I can and do offer RUSH editing if you need your photos asap (2-4 weeks) and we can discuss this during your consultation for an extra fee. If you have a specific date you need your photos by, make sure to communicate with me and I will let you know if you should add RUSH Deliver to your package.
WHAT IS THE BOOKING PROCESS?
A signed agreement and $1000 deposit locks in your date and the remaining balance is due 30 days before your elopement-wedding date. Payment plans are also available!!
TELL ME MORE ABOUT DOING A BRIDAL BOUDOIR PHOTO SHOOT!!
Awwww I freakin' love these as they are such an empowering session as well as a fun gift to your partner. OR...you can opt for doing a cozy "getting ready" lifestyle couples boudoir photo shoot on your actual elopement or wedding day - a bubble bath/a fun breakfast together/a spicy putting on your wedding attire before going to say your I Do's. For more info on this just ask in the inquiry message form and check out my boudoir page - www.chasingsunsetsandvows.com/boudoir 😏
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Wedding & Elopement Photographers in Sedona, Scottsdale, Arizona, San Diego, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Oahu, Hawaii, & Maui.
Chasing Sunsets and Vows is a wedding and elopement photographer in Sedona, Scottsdale, Arizona, San Diego, Los Angeles and Hawaii specializing in storytelling meaningful, vibrant, and editorial photos full of genuine connection and emotions. Photographing adventurous couples sessions, micro weddings and honeymoons in Oahu, Maui,, Flagstaff, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Grand Canyon, Ventura County, Big Sur, Redwood National Park, and available for travel to other destinations.