Info — Haley Nord Photography- Utah Desert Wedding & Elopement Photographer

AND ANSWERING SOME
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

getting down to brass tacks

Planning a little wedding or elopement can feel daunting, I’m here to help! I’ve been a wedding photographer for over 8 years now and I want you to have a day that feels true to you.

Here you’ll find answers to some questions I get asked often, and a little more detail about what it’s like to work with me as your elopement photographer.

heart pounding love and beautiful western vistas

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WITH ME, YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT THE NERVES OF WHAT’S NEXT.

I’m here to help guide you through the process of choosing a location, bringing in vendors to realize your vision, and cultivate a timeline that’s in line with how you want to spend your day together.

Do you have ANY OTHER questions? SEND ME A MESSAGE!

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answers to IMPORTANT questions

how would you describe your style?
My style is really driven by two things- landscape and nostalgia. It is so important to me that when you look back on the images that we created together that you can FEEL the impact of the promises you’ve made to each other and how sacred that is.

I love documenting engagement shoots where we do something you love- fly fishing, drinking whiskey around a campfire, rock climbing, etc. My hope is that you can look back on your engagement and wedding photographs and remember how special this time in your life was, and how special it was to share those moments in the most beautiful places on earth.
what’s important for you as a wedding photographer?
I am a firm believer that while the grand and epic adventure shots are really cool, the most meaningful photographs are the ones between you and your loved ones. Those quiet moments before you head to your ceremony, holding your lover’s hands, etc. I think allowing plenty of time to soak in each part of your wedding day lends itself to these kinds of moments and photographs!
do you travel?
A big resounding, yes! I’ve been traveling my whole life, for work and fun. There are a few areas I’m consistently in: Moab, Zion, Santa Fe, Escalante, to name a few. If it’s dusty and has cactus, I’ll probably be there.

I do travel outside of these areas as well and have traveled from Canada to Europe to South America, the list goes on. Reach out if you have somewhere specific in mind or need a buddy to brainstorm a beautiful place to get married.
we’re awkward as heck. help!
Ok, so this isn’t a question so much as a common concern nearly every couple voices to me when they first reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I have good news, you don’t have to worry about what to do with your hands! I will guide you through every step of the way from planning a day that allows you plenty of time to do things you enjoy doing (eating cake, horseback riding, canyoneering) so that we get plenty of natural and candid photos.

When it’s time for posed portraits, I will tell you exactly what to do, so you feel totally at ease with your person. And honestly, what’s more fun than hanging out with your human, making out and getting beautiful photos?
will you drink whiskey with us?
Hell yes. After all of your photos are taken, I love to sit down and actually enjoy a minute with you two. Most of my engagement shoots and elopements end with a campfire and some stargazing. Bonus points if it’s High West- I’m happy to bring along a bottle of Campfire!
CAN WE BRING OUR PUPS?
YES. Dogs are my favorite thing in the world, I’m one of those intense people with an Instagram just for their doggos.
(Hello @releasethebassethounds) Depending on logistics, we can have them there the whole day/part of the day, whatever you’d like. And yes, Roland and Jane can come along if you want.

Elopement Day Timeline

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9:00 AM

Spend a slow morning getting ready together, sharing coffee & writing your vows.

Head out to a beautiful landscape to share your vows and experience the place together.

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

Come back and enjoy a first dance, cake, and a beautiful dinner together. Time for champagne!

Testimonials

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Kendelynn + Erin

Haley is seriously the best! There are not enough words to even begin to describe how lovely she was to work with! Her passion for her craft really shows and from the jump she was kind and communicative. She used her vast knowledge of the Moab area to help us pick out the perfect spot for our shoot. On the day of our shoot she made us feel like we were old friends. We immediately felt at ease around her and had tons of great laughs and great conversation. As someone who doesn't normally love to be in front of the camera she made me feel like a natural. My partner and I couldn't stop gushing to each other about how much fun we had had during our shoot. Our pictures where really just the icing on the cake. When my partner and I first looked at them we both cried because they were so beautiful. Haley did such a spectacular job capturing our love. We will absolutely be finding a way to work with her again in the future!!

Shannon + John

When my partner and I were looking for a local photographer to capture our elopement, we were lucky enough to find Haley. What stood out about Haley before we even got to know her was (a) her work which if you’ve seen it speaks for itself (b) her passion and respect for the environment and context she photographs in and (c) her tremendous professionalism and expertise in what she does.

As we moved forward with planning the details of our elopement she truly helped us both plan and capture a special day far beyond our expectations. From scouting a gorgeous location, assisting with vendors to incorporate unique details and being so generous with ideas of ways to make our day even more special - she is truly an elopement expert. On the day of our elopement itself, Haley was such a positive and calming presence and she magically offered the perfect balance of offering guidance and letting us just live in the moment while she captures it. Haley is responsive, communicative and inspiring every step of the way and we can’t recommend her enough! I’m already trying to think up other reasons to get to work with her again.

what’s the process like?

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Get To know each other

After inquiring, you can schedule a call on my calendar & I can walk you through exactly what it would be like to work with me. I’ll share some of my ideas, but most importantly I like to take this time to get to know the two of you and your story of how you arrived at this point together. From here, we can start daydreaming your day together.

Create Your elopement experience

Through our time working together, I will walk you through the process of choosing a location, selecting vendors who resonate with you, and planning how we will spend your elopement day. I have questionnaires & guides that I’ll share with you, as well as you having access to my call calendar so we can talk through details on the phone as much as you need to feel comfortable during the planning process.

Your elopement day is here!

One month out, we will go over the final details of your day, solidify the timeline, and make any arrangements that still need to be made. The day of is all about you two soaking up the experience we have planned together and enjoying the moments as they unfold. I love to help with the planning beforehand, because it allows you to be as present as possible the day-of when we have already thought about the little details.

Relive your day through photographs

After your day, you’ll receive a handful of photographs that you can use to announce to your friends and family, and you’ll receive your full gallery in 6-8 weeks. You have full access to your digital files, and to my professional print shop where you can order a variety of prints and albums for yourself or your people! After this, I always love to stay in touch.

“She was a stealth ninja during our ceremony and we didn’t even notice she was there but she still somehow managed to capture all the most beautiful details and moments.”