Kelso Dunes Wedding Photos

MOREY + JASON // WEDDING IN YUCCA VALLEY, CA AND KELSO DUNES // CALIFORNIA

It’s hard to contain my level of excitement when I was approached by Jason to shoot his wedding. He happens to be a very talented photographer and own one of the coolest studios in town, Ambient Plus Studio.  So needless to say I was beyond flattered.  Then talk of desert adventures ensued, and I was already counting down the days for our journey out to Cali.  First up on the list, an hour hike up Kelso Dunes with posse in toe.  Let me just spell it out for you..changing on top of dunes, hiking with gear and wedding dress and tux, heat, wind, wind vortex, SAND VORTEX, oh and did I say WIND yet!?! It was absolutely insane and there were countless times we all had to stop and just get pummeled by waves of sand. But somehow through numerous hand signals we were able to brave it and create something one of a kind.  Next up was a 4am wake up call for bride and groom on their wedding day to head out to Joshua Tree National Park at sunrise.  I’m pretty sure only a fellow photographer would be on board for this.  It was just awesome. But beyond all the heart explosions I had from collaborating to create such unique images, the wedding itself was a delight. Small, intimate, only their closest, to witness their joining of lives. A ‘picnic in the desert’..family and friends witnessed them say their vows as the sun set over the mountains in Yucca Valley. It was dreamy to say the least.

 Kelso Dunes + Yucca Valley, California

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  • ​Wedding d​ress designer – ​White by ​Vera Wang
  • ​Bridesmaid’s Dress – Badgley Mischka (McCann), Ralph Lauren (Martha Ann)
  • Bridal accessories – ​Earrings: ​BHLDN​, Brooch/Cameo (on bridal bouquet): heirloom – great grandmother’s brooch/mother’s cameo
  • Shoe​s – Bride: Free People, Bridesmaid: Very Volatile, Los Angeles
  • Jason’s Suit – Kenneth Cole
  • Flowers – Cactus Flower Florist and Farms, Yucca Valley, CA
  • Venue – Thunderbird Lodge Retreat, Yucca Valley, CA (backed up to Joshua Tree National Park)
  • Hair – Nicodemus Flores
  • Make-up – McCann LeFeve
  • Engagement ring – heirloom piece, bought at Cynthia Findlay Antiques in Toronto, Canada
  • ​Bride’s wedding band was designed by Joseph Meadows at David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry ​
  • Groom’s wedding band – designer: Chris Ploof (also purchased at David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry)