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Elopement wedding ceremony in nature at sunset.

Hayli & Ben

Shawn created our perfect dream adventure elopement in Tuolumne Meadows! It exceeded anything we could have ever imagined for our special day. He made the coordination and planning from across the globe the easiest process, provided several location options, timelines, and references to choose from in the months leading up to our day. Shawn really made the entire process seamless for my husband and I, and took out every bit of stress from the equation so that we were truly able to enjoy our surroundings and just being together in the moment.

 

The day of the elopement couldn't have been more picture perfect. He took us off the beaten path to some of the most incredible views we've ever seen. The pictures were BREATHTAKING! I still get the biggest smile looking at these photos over and over again. Shawn is truly so talented! My husband and I have already discussed planning a Yosemite trip for vow renewals one day down the road on the condition that Shawn be there to capture it all over again! Truly a once in a lifetime experience with an awesome, down to earth person as our guide! 1000% Recommend! ~ Hayli

samantha & anthony

Shawn was an absolutely exceptional photographer for us! His incredible talent in taking photos left us completely astonished. His passion and enthusiasm for Yosemite is unparalleled; it was a great pleasure to have him as our guide through the park, allowing us to discover beautiful spots that may have otherwise gone unseen. We would highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking to capture special moments in this magnificent place! Lovely human with a lovely talent!!! ~ Samantha

Wedding photo of bride and groom under the stars.

Molly & alex

We had an amazing experience with Shawn. He went beyond our expectations in both the experience of the photo shoot and the finished product. I am afraid of heights. Yet in the name of love I agreed to do a photo shoot on some of Yosemite’s iconic Cliff tops. Shawn was so calm and supportive it really made a huge difference in how the evening went. He has a unique ability to capture light and incorporate a landscape into couples photography. We strongly recommend his services! ~ Alex

Colorado backpacking elopement wedding ceremony

Audrey & Wes

Shawn and Brittany were amazing to work with for our mountain elopement. Leading up to the day, they were easy to communicate and plan with and had amazing ideas for how to document the day. We had an overnight backpacking trip for our wedding so they went above and beyond to plan the logistics of the trip and get all the photos that we wanted.

During our day, Shawn and Brittany approached our day with so much mindfulness with every detail. We talked through where the lighting from the moon would be, where sunrise would give us the best views for our morning vows, what specific spots were important to us, etc. For anyone who feels a little awkward being photographed, Shawn was the best hype man and did an amazing job taking pictures that felt natural and didn't make us feel posed. Our photos turned out exactly as we dreamed and we couldn't be happier! ~ Audrey

Wedding photo of bride and groom under the moon and stars.

Jay michael & Belem

We were blessed to have Shawn Reeder capture our Yosemite Elopement. Never have I met anyone that enjoys their job more, and it definitely shows in his photos. We highly recommend. ~ Jay MIchael

Adventure elopement on top of a granite dome.

Hayli & Ben

Our entire experience with Shawn was easy and fun. His extensive knowledge of Yosemite NP was invaluable to help us choose locations to shoot and also get married. He even helped us find a celebrant (Donny Alexander - another great human). A few phone calls and emails before hand to lock in the details was all it took then on the day the time flew by. A truly amazing experience to get married on a granite dome in a national park at sunset that would not have been possible without Shawn.

 

I don’t really like being in pictures but Shawn made us both feel comfortable and the entire session felt natural and fun. Shawn got the pictures of our special day turned around in record time and we were blown away by his work. I can not recommend him to you highly enough. If you are thinking about a wedding in an area that Shawn cover’s definitely reach out to him. Thanks for being such a big part in making our special day truly memorable and being able to share it with our families. ~ Ben

diane & Kevin

My wife - Diane Horm - and I worked with Shawn Reeder in October 2019 to plan an adventurous photo session in Yosemite National Park that included several sessions. We all did a fabulous hike up an old fishing trail to Cathedral Lake in the High Country, and we also had our photos taken at sunrise overlooking Half Dome from Glacier Point and sunset photos taken at Taft's Point overlooking El Capitan. We also took some great shots one afternoon in the meadows across from El Cap.

The experience was fabulous - the photos remain a treasure, as do our memories of hiking with Shawn and enjoying his company as he shared his experiences in and around the Park.

Highly recommended - would do it again, perhaps for our fifth anniversary in 2024! ~ Kevin

Jen & Fab

Shawn Reeder and Brittany Colt know how to capture the beauty and emotion of your special day in stunning detail. Their expert eye for composition and lighting, combined with their warm and friendly approach, create a relaxed and enjoyable experience for couples. With a portfolio of breathtaking images, this talented duo is sure to provide you with memories to last a lifetime. Highly recommended! ~ Fabricio

Aspen & Justin

We loved our pictures we got back. True professional when it comes to grabbing the pictures and taking you through it all. Makes for a truly remarkable experience that you won’t forget. ~ Aspen

Ahwahnee ledge wedding.

emily & Brad

My wife and I are SO happy with the work that Shawn and Brittany did for us. They took the time to get to know us and made us feel very comfortable. I really don’t like getting my picture taken btw but I really enjoyed it with them. We had an experience totally unique to us and received tons of compliments on the photos! VERY satisfied with our experience. ~ Brad

Teresa & Lobsang

Shawn was wonderful. He was easy to work with, responsive, and reliable. We had problems with weather on our chosen day and he offered to let us finish our time another day. He is encouraging and has ideas for locations. He knows Yosemite like the back of his hand and does the scouting ahead of time, and knows all kinds of off the beaten path locations for great scenes. Look at his photos for the evidence! ~ Teresa

schuyler & BRIAN

We had Shawn photograph our wedding in 2007. I still scroll through his images of those gorgeous days on the coast of Maine. Shawn has many gifts; among them an ability to capture intimate images without intrusiveness, an eye for the natural world and capturing a human emotion within vast landscapes, and last but not least, Shawn is a genuine human who loves love! I cannot recommend a better photographer or a kinder person! ~ Brian

shelley & Brent

We have always loved Shawn's photography and when he was available to take our wedding photos they turned out to be completely amazing. I would highly recommend him to be your photographer any day! ~ Shelley

Emily & Brad

I can’t recommend Shawn and Brittany high enough if you want the most INCREDIBLE photo memories of your wedding. They made everything feel so natural and really caught the way we felt in those moments. Everyone that’s seen our photos are basically speechless at how beautifully they came out. Both of them have amazing talent and experience photographing some of the most beautiful places on earth. They are truly gifted. Thank you for making our day that much more amazing. ~ Emily

allison & keith

Shawn took our engagement photos in Yosemite and shot our wedding. He was fun and kind to work with, and provided the most beautiful high-quality photos. I would recommend him to anyone. ~ Allison

SCHUYLER & BRIAN

Shawn’s photos truly capture magic. He photographed our wedding weekend and it was the best wedding decision we made, besides each other, that is :) ~ Schuyler

Bride and Groom kissing on a cliff edge in the mountains.

Laura & Kevin

This is such a delayed review and should have been written oh so long ago. In 2018 we got married in Yosemite and knew we needed the moment captured perfectly. Shawn did just that and so much more. He was such an integral part of our day beautifully capturing both the moments of the celebration and our adventures throughout the park afterwards. Additionally, it was so much fun working with Shawn. He exudes kindness and joy truly playing such a critical roll in making our day special and capturing a lifetime of memories. ~ Laura

Matthieu & Priya

Shawn and his partner were fantastic and very flexible to our schedule. They also recommended a few adjustments based on their knowledge of the area which came in very helpful. Would 100% recommend! ~ Matthieu

A wedding couple standing on top of a mountain kissing during sunset

Lori & Stephen

One word comes to mind - breathtaking!! There is truly no other way to describe the experience on our special day. The moment we met Shawn and decided to have our wedding at the top of Half Dome, he was instrumental in the design of our special day. We originally had a plan in mind but then he made us realize how we could make it so much more magical, and that we did. His expertise in climbing and knowledge of Yosemite was invaluable. And ultimately Shawn shot the most beautiful, breathtaking moments with the sunset behind us. That was one of the best day of our lives. Since then, we have proudly shared these photos with so many families and friends over the years and have some beautiful pictures on our house. We are so grateful for Shawn for this amazing day! ~ Lori

Julia & Damon

Shawn is an exceptional photographer and a wonderful person to share your wedding day with. My husband and I got married in October of 2020. Shawn helped us to have a magical wedding experience even though we were juggling covid shutdowns, forest closures that included our selected ceremony site, and extreme wildfires with smoky conditions. Shawn was such a calming and supportive presence that none of these potential challenges took away from our joy and looking back at the photos fills me with nothing but gratitude for our special day. The photos are gorgeous and we have them hanging all throughout our house. Shawn Reeder is simply the best! ~ Julia

Shelley & Brent

Shawn is a talented photographer! He has so much experience. He handled the photography at our wedding in 2009 at beautiful Minaret Vista. What stands out with Shawn is the balance between the focus on his subjects while highlighting the natural scenery. ~ Brent

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Please be in touch through the Contact Page if you’re looking for your adventure elopement wedding photographers
in Yosemite, The Eastern Sierra, California, the Western US, the Southwest, the Dolomites, the PNW, & beyond.

You can also check out Shawn & Brittany’s landscape photography and films at ShawnReeder.com and BrittanyColt.com.
As well as their Private workshop offerings at Outdoor Photo Experience.

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