Packages and Pricing

Bold & adventurous Wedding days

Let’s build your favorite day yet!

wind blowing veil during Sedona rock climbing Elopement

Hi! I’m Shannon Durazo

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

Are you ready for a nature-filled wedding or an epic elopement adventure?

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.

Contact me to get started!
Shannon Durazo standing in the Sedona Red Rocks

Years Of Experience

Weddings & Elopements Photographed

Collective 5 Star Reviews

“Shannon provided exactly the experience and photos we envisioned for our wedding day. From our first video call, it was evident that her approach and personality were a great fit for us. She guided us through planning, and we chose a hike, helicopter ride, ceremony, and reception. She gave us multiple location options for our hike and ceremony based on our preferences, which each included relevant information like distance, slope, popularity, and views. She made sure we were completely prepared for our day by providing a list of tasks we should complete ahead of time, logistical reminders, and packing suggestions. Throughout the day, she kept us on schedule and informed of traffic and trailhead popularity, which allowed us to pivot to a different but equally amazing ceremony location to avoid the traffic and the crowds. We were relaxed and comfortable the entire day. The photographs she provided exceeded our expectations, capturing both planned and spontaneous moments beautifully. Overall, we cannot recommend Shannon enough. She was on top of her game all day and is a wonderful human to spend the day with.”

~ Katie & Matt

“We are so so happy with our experience with Shannon and Stratus Adventure Photography! We planned the elopement in very short period of time and she helped us pick out the perfect locations to what we had envisioned. Shannon was totally open and understanding to our photography preferences and we really felt like she understood our vision. The actual day was seamless and so much fun. Shannon took some time to talk with us before we said our vows to calm our nerves and make sure the moment was perfect. We felt very comfortable throughout the whole day and would do it all over again in a heartbeat! Not to mention the most important part…. THE PHOTOS ARE INCREDIBLE! They are everything we ever wanted and we really admire looking at them every chance we get. We cannot recommend Shannon enough!!”

~ Rosa & Tanner

“Shannon, we LOVE you!!!
We met Shannon for our adventure Engagement shoot and instantly knew we needed her to be by our side for our wedding day!!!

If we could get married every year just to hang out with you and take gorgeous photos and hike amazing trails, we would!!!

Every time we look at our wonderful photos, we will be reminded of our incredibly special time with Shannon!!!
Thank you!!!”

~ Meagan & Rick

“Shannon was simply amazing through our whole process. My husband and I reached out to her as Sedona is her playground. She helped us do research on locations to decide where would be the perfect place for us to hold our special day with a small group of family and friends. She was such an amazing human to have be a part of our day and capture everything we saw and didn’t get to see.

We had so much go wrong, but the one thing that didn’t was having her make our day unique and getting those memories on print forever. Her style is very true to color which is incredible with Sedona as your backdrop. The beauty of our day and the scenery all wrapped in one was perfection! You will not be disappointed one bit for letting her tell your story!”

~ D & T

Included in Every Stratus Adventure Elopement Package

  • Access to my Guided Workflow & Planning Guides, including multiple planning calls to walk you through a Streamlined Planning Process from start to finish to create your uniquely you elopement experience.
  • Online Planning Portal and Wedding Checklist, to keep everything organized and easy to find.
  • Custom Location Research, Vendor Recommendations, Activity Ideas, and Timeline Planning, because no two elopement days are the same.
  • Behind-the-scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone at the end of the day through AirDrop or a Dropbox link, so you can relive and share the raw moments right away.
  • Online Gallery with Unlimited High-resolution Downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient Professional Print Lab for easy ordering, and Quick Sneak Peek turn around time.
  • Custom Album Design and proofing by assistant Meg is included in every package. She will help you design and order the album of your dreams! (there is no obligation to order an album.)
  • No Added Travel Costs my travel is always rolled in.

Elopement Packages

Local pricing covers Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico

Two Day

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who would like multiple locations with greater time/ distance between them or want to maximize epic activities that require more time to prep for like hot air balloon, helicopter, climbing, horseback riding, etc. Many couples spend one day celebrating with their family, and one day exploring as just them.

COVERAGE

14 hours of photography coverage split between 2 days- One 8 Hours and one 6 hours

PRICING

Local AZ | CO | UT | NM – $6800

  • 14 hours of coverage split between 2 days, One 8 Hours and the next 6 hours – so you can do it all!
  • Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
  • Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
  • Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone at the end of the day through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
  • Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
  • Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
  • Custom album design
  • 2 Custom Art Designs- double exposures, GIFs etc.
  • My travel

Full Day

Most Popular

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who want to snag the best lighting at BOTH sunrise and sunset (yup, time can be split on the same day!) This is my most popular package because it works well whether you are eloping with guests, or as just the two of you and love the idea of more than one location for a variety of gorgeous backdrops and activities on your day.

COVERAGE

8 hours of photography coverage- Can be split between Sunrise and Sunset

PRICING

Local AZ | CO | UT | NM – $5300

  • Up to Eight (8) hours of Coverage- Can be Split on the Same Day for Sunrise/ Sunset**
  • Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
  • Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
  • Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone at the end of the day through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
  • Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
  • Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
  • Custom album design
  • 1 Custom Art Designs- double exposures, GIF etc.
  • My travel

Half Day

WHO IT’S FOR

For couples who are eloping as just the two of them with one main location that isn’t crazy to get to or aiming for an adventure-light day with 15 or less guests at a gentle access location. It’s enough time to cover the main highlights and beautiful portraits out in nature, while keeping more of the day private for just you.

COVERAGE

5 hours of continuous photography coverage- cannot be split

PRICING

Local AZ | CO | UT | NM – $4300

  • Up to Five (5) hours of Continuous Coverage-
  • Exclusive Stratus Elopement Guide & Planning Workflow which includes multiple planning calls to walk you through the process from start to finish.
  • Custom location research, vendor recommendations, activity ideas, and timeline planning
  • Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone at the end of the day through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
  • Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering
  • Sneak Peeks within 2-3 Days
  • Custom album design
  • My travel
I’m ready to book my discovery call

“Shannon made us feel comfortable and the entire experience was completely customized to our vision. I felt in touch and updated prior to the big day. She also helped with planning our elopement, which was extremely helpful! She is extremely familiar with the Sedona area, which made her a perfect photographer. Shannon is also genuinely kind and personable, which made her the perfect person to spend our wedding day with!”

~ Allexis & Robert

“I don’t think any other photographer could capture the scenes that Shannon envisions. She is incredibly dedicated and scouted out locations around Lake City, Colorado ahead of time, even offering to bring a chainsaw if there were any downed trees between us and the shots we wanted. She is knowledgable, up for adventure, and incredibly kind. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

~ Laura & David

“From the first contact through receiving our elopement pictures Shannon was amazing! She was always responsive, made everything EASY, and our pictures were more amazing than we could ever imagine.”

~ Lindsey & Jonathan

Local Weddings

Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico

Packages start at $4300, Clients typically spend between $4300-$5300

If you are dreaming of a wedding day that reflects your love of the outdoors and emphasizes experience and connection above all else, I would love to help bring your dream wedding to life.

From those heartfelt moments as you get ready to the chaos of the dancefloor—and everything in between—your wedding day story is told artfully while making your guest feel comfortable and at ease to be themselves.

  • No added travel fees throughout Arizona, Utah, Colorado & Northern New Mexico
  • Condensed coverage (6 Hours)- Multi-day options available
  • Custom-built packages include options for: a second photographer, engagement session, day-after portraits, additional time, multi-day options, Heirloom Albums, Custom Artwork, and more!
  • Vendor recommendations and timeline planning assistance
  • Behind the scenes videos/photos sent straight to your phone at the end of the day through AirDrop or a Dropbox link
  • Online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads, personal printing rights, and a convenient professional print lab for easy ordering, quick sneak peek turn around time
  • Custom album design included in every package
inquire with me to learn more

Awards & Publications:

Winner of the Elopement Legend Awards
Featured on Zion Brides
Featured on Insider Magazine
Featured on Wandering Weddings
Featured on What if We Elope
Featured on The Photog Journal
Featured on Trends Magazine
Featured on Brides & Weddings
Featured on Gay Weddings & Marriage Magazine
Seen on Wedding Rule
Featured on A Northwoods Wedding

Creating one-of-a-kind days filled with everything you love, and nothing you don’t is my specialty.

I can’t wait to adventure with you!

The Process

01

Book Your Discovery  Call

First, book a discovery call to connect and see how we click. Having someone you trust and who makes you feel comfortable is a HUGE part of your overall wedding day experience.

02

Secure Your Date

Did our call feel like the perfect fit? The next step is to get your date secured. I only accept a limited amount of weddings and elopements each month so I’m able to give my couples the best service possible.

03

Craft your Experience

Once you are booked, we will begin crafting your ideal day, from location scouting, vendor recommendations, timeline assistance, and laying out the important details that mean the most to you.

04

Enjoy Your wedding day

Then when your wedding day arrives, I will be your photographer, hype woman, stalker-azee and personal problem solver so you get to live in the moment and enjoy your day together.

05

Relive your memories

I will send you fast turn-around sneak peeks so you can share your excitement with your loved ones. Then I will carefully edit each image so you can relive your memories- through your online gallery, in print, or through one of our custom albums.

I’m Ready to book my call!

What it looks like with me on your team:

You aren’t just another client if you choose to work with me. I’m fully invested in your experience. I will work to get to know you, what you value, and who you are as a couple, and then use that knowledge to artfully tell the story of your day.

How, you ask?

Before your wedding, we’ll connect over the phone or Zoom to dive into your story and uncover the parts of the day you’re most excited about—and even the ones you’d rather breeze past. I’ll craft a game plan tailored just for you, focusing on the experiences that mean the most and ensuring your favorite memories are captured in a way that feels natural and true to who you are, all while leaving space for those spontaneous, unplanned sparks of magic.

Answers to common questions

That’s what I’m here for. I will ask questions and go over a customized timeline that fits what you are dreaming up. If you are still at the very beginning stages of planning and unsure of locations and activities, we can always begin with a smaller package and add on more time as we fill in the details.

This is a great question, because sometimes these two can have overlap depending on your specific needs.

Elopements and Micro-Weddings *may* have a venue for a portion of the day, but a limited guest list of 25-50 guests. The flow of the day is more laid back and there are less of the traditional timeline elements.

I book out 12-18 months in advance for prime months. But don’t let that scare you away from reaching out. Depending on my schedule, I have been able to squeeze in couple’s as soon as the same week in some cases. The great thing about specializing in non-traditional weddings is that they fall on all days of the week, not just weekends!

Choosing an elopement or wanting adventurous nature portraits does not mean you have to hike a mountain! There are plenty of gorgeous gentle access locations available.

There are a couple ways to handle the legalities. If you want to do it all together, I am happy to sign your paperwork for you if you prefer private vows to a ceremony. You can also handle the legal part back home and do the ceremonial part out in nature to avoid the stress of having to get a license during your trip. That said, I know fabulous officiants in the Sedona area that I highly recommend, or can help you find one in other locations as well.

This depends on your location, amount of people, and setup. If you are interested in a State Park, National Park, or BLM land, plan on needing one. This also affects how much planning time you will need, as they can take 30-60 days depending on the land manager. For many National Forest lands a permit is not needed for small elopements without setups (arches, benches, free standing decor).

Sure is! You benefit from my spread-out family 🙂

While I mostly work in Arizona and Utah, I have family members living throughout Colorado (where I moved from) and New Mexico. I love an excuse to pop in for a visit- so it’s a win-win in my book!

I help with location research, timeline creation, vendor recommendations, packing lists, gear items, etc. I give guidance, but it’s up to you to contact your preferred vendors and book your travel. Because I’ll be focused on documenting your wedding, I can’t be the one providing “day-of” planning or assistance (like vendor coordination or dinner set-up). If you’ll need an extra set of hands, adding our day-of coordinator is recommended.

Believe me when I say this is the rule, not the exception.  Most people feel this way, including almost every couple you see on my site.  

Don’t worry- I’ve got you.

I will watch the way you interact, and guide you with activities that bring out real emotions and connect you to each other.  The joy and connection you feel for each other are what make great, flattering photos.  We will make sure to grab a few of the standard portrait style shots, but the vast majority of our time will be spent capturing you being you.

Absolutely!  I 100% want to meet (and photograph) them.  I do suggest having a family member or friend available to help with them so you can relax and be present during portraits without them.

I do not offer mini sessions or super short elopement coverage. If you want less time than what is listed above, the price does not change.

Not sure what would best fit your needs? No problem! Let’s chat and I am happy to talk you through what you are sure of, and help fill in the gaps where you are not.

Start your Adventure Here!

  • Local Elopements and Weddings begin at $4400
  • Local Adventure Sessions begin at $1250
I can not wait to get to know you!