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 […]

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 […]

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 | […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
