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Planning your own Palo Duro Canyon Wedding or Elopement? All photos are taken by Oklahoma + Texas based wedding and elopement photographer Mel, The Turquoise Lens. I am here to help with all things elopement photography and planning! Palo Duro Canyon Wedding or Elopement – How to Plan If you came here because you are […]

Palo Duro Canyon Wedding

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Palo Duro Canyon Wedding

Palo Duro Canyon Wedding

What to Wear for your Western Engagement Photos Let me start off by saying, wearing whatever makes you feel the most comfortable is always what is going to look the best. I am just here to help give you some inspo for your western engagement photos. Here, you will find a mixture of dressier outfits […]

Outfit Ideas for your Western Engagement Photos

western engagement outfit ideas

Outfit Ideas for your Western Engagement Photos

Outfit Ideas for your Western Engagement Photos

Texas Elopement Locations Here is a list of the locations you will see on this post, highlighting some of the best Texas Elopement Locations. You will see a variety here from red dirt canyons to rocky mountains. All photos by: The Turquoise Lens How to Elope in Texas Palo Duro Canyon State Park Elopement | […]

Texas Elopement Locations | How to Elope in Texas

Texas Elopement Locations | How to Elope in Texas

Texas Elopement Locations | How to Elope in Texas

Boise Photographer Em + Si reside near Boise, Idaho so we got to explore some beautiful countryside out at Anderson Ranch Reservoir for their 7th year wedding anniversary photos. I so enjoyed getting to be a Boise area photographer for a few days and explore all of Idaho’s beauty. I have been photographing Emily and […]

Anniversary Session at Anderson Ranch Reservoir | Boise Photographer

Anniversary Session at Anderson Ranch Reservoir | Boise Photographer

Anniversary Session at Anderson Ranch Reservoir | Boise Photographer

McKinney Wedding Venue: Stone Crest Venue Nestled in the rolling hills of McKinney, Stone Crest Venue offers a blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. With its exposed wooden beams, grand chandeliers, and sweeping views, the venue creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for couples looking for a classic and refined wedding venue experience. North […]

McKinney Wedding Venues | Stone Crest Venue

McKinney Wedding Venues | Stone Crest Venue

McKinney Wedding Venues | Stone Crest Venue

Planning your Oklahoma Elopement: Stunning Locations for Your Intimate ‘I Do’ Oklahoma’s wide-open landscapes, rugged charm, and golden sunsets make it an incredible place for an intimate elopement. Whether you’re dreaming of exchanging vows beneath towering bluffs, beside a peaceful lake, or on rolling prairie land that stretches for miles, this state has no shortage […]

Oklahoma Elopement | Planning Your Elopement in Oklahoma | Updated 2025

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Oklahoma Elopement | Planning Your Elopement in Oklahoma | Updated 2025

Oklahoma Elopement | Planning Your Elopement in Oklahoma | Updated 2025

Engaged + now on the hunt for the perfect Oklahoma Rustic Wedding Venues? I am here to help! As a wedding photographer with over 7 years in the industry, I have compiled a list of the best rustic wedding venues in the state. You’ll get a peek into what each of these venues has to […]

Oklahoma Rustic Wedding Venues | Ultimate Guide

rustic wedding venues in oklahoma

Oklahoma Rustic Wedding Venues | Ultimate Guide

Oklahoma Rustic Wedding Venues | Ultimate Guide

The Brooks at Weatherford Wedding As a wedding photographer of nearly 8 years, I can tell you, The Brooks at Weatherford is a premier north Texas wedding venue. Offering unique architecture, an open air chapel and reception space, getting ready suites for both the bride and groom, and so much more. Located just an hour […]

The Brooks at Weatherford | North Texas Wedding Venue

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The Brooks at Weatherford | North Texas Wedding Venue

The Brooks at Weatherford | North Texas Wedding Venue

If you’re dreaming of a cowboy engagement session that perfectly captures your western lifestyle, Cody and Breck’s Texas engagement shoot is sure to inspire you. Set against the wide-open landscapes of Texas, their session featured everything that makes country love stories so special—sunset skies, loyal animals, and an undeniable bond between two people who share […]

Cowboy Engagement Session | Cody + Breck

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Cowboy Engagement Session | Cody + Breck

Cowboy Engagement Session | Cody + Breck

Wedding Day Timeline Brides, let’s talk timelines and planning your wedding day timeline. This is something that as a wedding photographer of over 7 years, I help my brides with. But there are some things you can keep in mind too, as the bride. What time does the sun set? Where to start? First you […]

Wedding Day Timeline | Timeline Tips for a Stress-free Wedding Day

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Wedding Day Timeline | Timeline Tips for a Stress-free Wedding Day

Wedding Day Timeline | Timeline Tips for a Stress-free Wedding Day