Stratus Adventure Photography
Hi! I’m Shannon Durazo
A storm-chasing, cloud loving, trail-racing, adventure-seeking, peak-bagging, butterfly-stalking, dog-rescuing, off-roading, world-travelling, boy-mom-ing, wife to a real life ninja… owner of Stratus Adventure Photography…and I would love to be YOUR Wedding Photographer!
Stratus Adventure Photography
that’s an unusual name for a wedding photographer, where does it come from?
Have you ever gazed at the clouds, imagining the shapes are dragons in castles or bunnies, or birds? As a kid, I’d dream up epic adventures in the sky—limitless and free. When naming my photography business, my son, my cloud-dreaming buddy, suggested a cloud theme. It stuck.
That boundless spirit now inspires my work, reminding me daily: anything’s possible. It’s the same vibe I bring to my couples—dream big, be you, and let the sky be your limit!
Outdoor Wedding & elopement Specialist
The outdoors are my happy place, so my favorite weddings of all sizes are ones that incorporate nature and views of gardens, deserts, mountains, the ocean- or anything and everything in nature. This is where I shine! I am willing to climb a hill, lay in the dirt, or wade through freezing water to get “the shot” you have been dreaming up. And if you are feeling extra adventurous and want to hike or off-road on your wedding day, I’m your gal for that too!
I freaking love love!
Yes, I realize this sounds super cheesy and a bit cliché, but I truly love LOVE! I am forever grateful to be able to do what I do, spending my time helping couples celebrate one of the happiest moments of their lives.
I consider it a privilege and an honor to be tasked with documenting your story, and I take that responsibility very seriously- while still having a great time!
what makes me stand out…
I grew up in the outdoors, and your safety matters to me. I am Wilderness First Aid, CPR and Stop the Bleed certified.
I am a proud wife, mom, and daughter of first responders. I unapologetically support first responders and the jobs they do every day.
A few personal tid-bits…
My favorite adventure with my husband Rigo was our trip to Alaska. We toured the Inner Passage, visiting glaciers, fishing for salmon, kayaking to remote islands, hiking to alpine lakes, and watching bear mommas and eagles hunt during the salmon run.
I LOVE being a mom. Like annoyingly, overly involved- booster mom kind of love being a mom. This boy (now a young man) is a physical piece of my heart walking around outside my body, and I could not be more proud of him.
I come to photography after a career in the Aerospace and Defense industry where I worked on incredible, dream fulfilling projects. I am eternally thankful for a boss who believed in me and supports both my passion for space and exploration, as well as my photography and adventures here on earth.
I’m a crazy dog rescuer of more challenging dogs that others have thrown away. I currently have 2- Luna, my Staffy mix who was dumped at a local park; and Rey, my Double Merle Aussie who is deaf, has one eye, and is more than a little crazy from zero socialization as a pup. This summer we lost my soul Dog Vinny (black pup in picture) to degenerative myopathy. I’m still learning how to exist without him day by day.
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Strong Marriages make our World a better place
I believe that when people find a partner in life, it is not only good for them, but our world as a whole. We as humans are not meant to be isolated. Having steady love, trust, and companionship gives us a support system to be bold. Knowing what it feels like to be loved completely allows us to love others completely, and the benefits for everyone- our children, family, friends, co-workers, and strangers. I think we have all heard the phrase- “hurt people hurt people”. I believe the opposite is also true- “loved people love people.”