Real love, real adventure

If the thought of having a huge wedding, inviting your Dad’s coworkers and cousins you never see doesn’t sound appealing to you, you are in the right place. Your wedding day should be filled with your favorite activities centered around you two, a day you will forever dream about. As your Utah adventure elopement photographer, I’ll help you ditch the unrealistic expectations, plan your adventure and stay grounded through every moment.

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Utah Adventure Elopement Photographer

Wanderlust (noun):

The insatiable urge to explore the world, chase sunsets, and find new places that make your heart race. It’s that feeling of being drawn to the unknown, where adventure and stunning landscapes come together to create stories you’ll never forget.

We help adventurous couples curate and capture their dream desert elopements in Utah so they can feel connected and present without the stress of a traditional wedding.

Eloping isn’t about taking shortcuts. It’s about having the freedom to create something that feels true to you. I specialize in helping couples plan and capture desert elopements that prioritize connection and adventure in the stunning landscapes of Utah. With my experience being a Utah native, and passion for the outdoors, I’ll make sure your day is absolutely something you fall in love with.

From planning assistance to capturing every cute-sie moment, I’m here to make your elopement stress free and fun like it should be! Together, we’ll create a day that is all about your love story. Free from yucky receiving lines and packed with breathtaking views. Whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of loved ones, I’ll help you feel present for every moment of your epic adventure.

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Proof elopements are way more fun…trust me.

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Meet Your elopement photographer

HEY– I’m Abby Judd

I capture elopements in nature, so that you can experience a relaxed, authentic day that helps you feel at ease and truly present, just as nature helped me find confidence and peace through my struggles with anxiety.

I’ve been taking pictures since I was just a little girl! I’ve photographed over 100 weddings and found my true passion in guiding couples around Utahs beautiful desertscapes.

Not only am I here to capture and document your love story, but also hold your hand through complicated permits, guide you through unfamiliar locations and help build your dream day.

XO Abby

To put it bluntly, Abby was everything we could have ever asked for, and more!
We were visiting the area from New England and have never been to Zion. I wanted a proposal photographer that knew the location, and could assist us in the photo shoot as we never had one done.
Abby assisted us in finding the right location, time, and posed us perfectly for the entire shoot! She goes above and beyond for her clients and you can tell there is a deep personal love for what she does.
Not only that, but her photos came out amazing, and we will cherish them for the rest of our lives!
Give Wanderlust & West a shot, you will absolutely not regret it!
Adam Mcdonald

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Wanderlust & West captured our day in the most beautiful photos;
the details and natural beauty of the outdoors and cherished moments! Literally could not have asked for a more cheerful and personable photographer, she was the best and could not have asked for an easier time or anyone more reliable. Thank you Abby!
Cassidy Shafer
Abby absolutely blew us away with our wedding pictures!
I was nervous at first as I did not see her work or meet her in advance since our wedding coordinator scheduled her. She made the day fun and relaxing, there wasn’t a single picture that we weren’t happy with. Turnaround time was also exceptional! We had sneak peaks within 24 hours and didn’t have to wait months to get our pictures back. I highly recommend Wanderlust & West.
Kacey Brooks
Abby did SUCH a good job on our photos!
I will love them forever and I’m so glad she captured them for us 💕
Sidney Mortezazadeh