There are some love stories that do more than unfold in front of the camera. They shape the way you see, create, and dream. Becca and Zakkary have been that for me. Over the years they have become nothing short of my muses, the kind of couple who inspire me to push deeper into the art of storytelling. When they chose to elope on the alkali flats of Nevada, I knew it would be unforgettable.

The desert does not bend easily to anyone’s vision. It is raw and relentless. Which is exactly why their stylized decor was so striking. Soft, intentional details, filled with texture and thoughtful color, stood in dramatic contrast against the stark white expanse of the flats. It became art set against nature’s blank canvas, and the tension between the two created a backdrop that felt cinematic and surreal.

The most beautiful detail of the day was not in the decor. It was their daughter, Sophie. She was not only present but woven into every step of the celebration. From walking hand in hand across the endless horizon to being wrapped up in their vows, Sophie was part of the story, not as a witness but as a central thread. Their elopement was not only about two people committing to each other, it was about a family choosing a wild, intentional, extraordinary way to mark their love.

As the sun sank lower and the sky turned that impossible shade of Nevada pink, the desert stretched endlessly around us. Yet for them, the world had narrowed to three. Photographing it was not just a privilege, it was a reminder of why I chase love stories across wild places: because some connections are too powerful to be contained by walls.