Zion wedding and elopement photographer
Guiding soulful couples through intentional experiences ~rooted in ritual, adventure, and joy~
crafted in the wild heart of zion
Overwhelmed by Wedding Planning in Zion?
meet your Zion
planner + photographer
Hey there, my name is Kate, Zion is my home.
You’re not alone.
Between logistics, permits, and expectations, it’s easy to feel lost—or like your vision doesn’t quite fit the mold.
At The Wild Within Us, I help couples who crave something deeper transform their wedding into a ritual—an intentional, breathtaking experience that honors love as a sacred journey.
As a Zion local with over a decade of experience, I guide you every step of the way. From personalized planning to soulful elopement photography, I curate an experience that’s effortless, luxurious, and rooted in meaning. You’ll feel held, seen, and completely at home in the wild.
This is more than a wedding—it’s a transformation.
It’s a day of deep connection and joyful adventure, preserved in artful images that become heirlooms—rituals you’ll return to, year after year, as you celebrate your love.
Zion Wedding and elopement resources
Lost in the Logistics? Visit the BLOG for inspiration and insight on all things Zion.
real Love stories I’ve helped plan and document
Chris & Sondra
East Zion Sandstone Cliffs
Chase & Andrea
Gooseberry Mesa
Kyle & Courtnee
Canyon Overlook
Justin & Alison
Kolob Terrace Road
Whether you’re planning an elopement in Zion National Park or mapping out the trip of a lifetime, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. From ceremony logistics and permits to finding the best trails, hidden gems, and post-hike tacos—I’ve got you.
This blog was built for you—the couple who wants to experience Zion with intention. Inside, you’ll find everything you didn’t know you needed: local insights, expert tips, and honest guidance to help you plan a wedding day (or weekend) that actually feels like you.
Gooseberry Mesa
1000% HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Katie was everything you could ever want in an elopement photographer and so much more. She wore so many hats during our wedding planning process, from connecting us to vendors, to vetting various Airbnb locations, to creating wedding planning resources, and helping us create the timeline for our wedding day.
She will almost be more excited for your big day than you will. She makes the entire experience as stress-free, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. We look back on our wedding with zero "I wish I had done that" thoughts because of Katie. She has a way of finding photos, especially candids, that are absolutely breathtaking. She will guarantee you get everything you want from your photos and then some.
We absolutely loved Katie--she is the best :)
Michaela Scotchie
Kate went above and beyond for us, and I’m not talking just about how she rock climbed down a canyon to get my bouquet when it dropped! She was amazing from the first moment I spoke to her and we cried on the phone together. She has such a heart for people and God has given her also the gift of capturing beautiful moments through the lens of a camera. We fully plan on using her again on our anniversary for a safari adventure with our RZR.
kolean and Blake
My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Zion summer 2021. We got connected with Katie through a friend and decided to jump on the experience. It was incredible. Katie took care of everything after a couple of meetings over the phone. We got to parts of Zion we would have never known about had it not been for The Wild Within Us. The locations were beautiful, the hikes were fun, and the campsite Katie put together for us was even better when we woke up the next morning to see the lake view. It was a very hot day so Katie was also cognizant to change up our plans to be in locations with better air movement and shade to keep us cool. The photos turned out stunning! We recommend an adventure with The Wild Within Us to anyone and everyone. They can cater to whatever you want your experience to look like and have all the talent to deliver the photos. We love them!
Katie and brandon
Kate with The Wild Within Us is more than just an elopement photographer, she's a curator of experiences! We thoroughly enjoyed every step of the process working with Kate from the initial phone call to the day of our elopement. She is charming and thoughtful and beyond what we expected, truly! She not only planned a PERFECT elopement day for us by scouting locations off the beaten path & away from crowds, but she had amazing recommendations for our whole trip that made it the experience of a lifetime! So thankful to have found such a lovely and talented human to share our special day with!
carly and anna
ALL LOVE IS WELCOME AND CELEBRATED
Nature doesn’t discriminate, and neither do I.
The luxury of living is a gift given to all of us from the universe. I believe the way we treat others is the gift we can give back.
My purpose on this earth is to show that all love deserves to be acknowledge, documented and celebrated. They should be printed as tangible heirlooms, marking time and making meaning; proof of a life well lived.
Race, religion, orientation, and identity—
all are welcome.
RITUALS TO RELIVE
Race, religion, orientation, and identity—
all are welcome.
All LOVE stories are welcome
and Celebrated
This is important so lets repeat it:
THE STORIES I TELL
Every story, every moment, it’s your time to shine. Here’s what makes my heart beat the hardest.
couples
ELOPEMENTS
weddings
How we bring your ritual to life
In three heartfelt, effortless steps.
01. Reach Out
Let’s chat and dream together.
02. Curate Your Day
I’ll guide every detail, from permits to photo magic.
03. Celebrate
Show up fully present—
your adventure begins.
You and I are earth, our adventure awaits
Let's create some magic together