Brittany and Brent’s micro wedding at Lost Dutchman State Park Cholla Picnic Site was a desert adventure with pure, untamed vibes. An intimate crew of friends and family cruised in on a party bus from Scottsdale, outsmarting parking chaos to dive into the Superstition Mountains’ wild views. In a simple yet elegant lace gown, Brittany shared a first look with her girlfriends and sister on a desert trail, all laughs and hype. Brent caught his first glimpse of her as she walked the aisle (there may have been a few tears), kicking off a heartfelt ceremony.

A short sermon set the stage, framed by Floral Theory’s epic flowers in white, dusty rose, and mauve framed against the sage greens and purples of the desert behind them. Handwritten vows, a ring exchange, and a killer first kiss had everyone feeling the love. They snagged portraits amid saguaros and jagged peaks, blending flirty grins with deep, soulful looks. The party rolled to Tash at Talking Stick Resort, where Brittany’s dad opened the evening with a prayer. Dinner, speeches, cake cutting, and dog-named drinks—a nod to their pups back home—kept it Brittany’sHer six-year-old nephew stole the show at dinner with pillow fights and kid energy. Once the DJ lowered the lights, the group owned the dance floor, rocking the desert night.

From dusty trails to an energetic dance floor, Brittany and Brent’s day was all them—raw and free. Their photos freeze every laugh, glance, and wild moment, ready to spark memories of their fearless love for years.

Brittany & Brent’s Lost Dutchman State Park Wedding Day Vendors:

Hi! I’m Shannon Durazo

A former project manager turned your Phoenix elopement photographer, go-to problem solver, and Adventure Buddy

Are you ready for a nature-filled wedding or an epic elopement adventure? Let’s make it unforgettable. I’m here to do more than take photos—I’m here to help you create a day that feels as incredible as it looks. From scouting jaw-dropping locations and sharing vendor recommendations to crafting timelines that catch that golden-hour magic, we’re building more than a wedding day; we’re creating art while putting your experience first. Whether it’s hiking a mountain, off-roading to a secret spot, or chasing sunsets, we’ll make memories as unique and extraordinary as your love story.

I specialize in capturing both intimate elopements and weddings in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Northern New Mexico.

Shannon Durazo standing in the Sedona Red Rocks

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