Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Flagstaff. FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

• What's the best time of year for a Flagstaff wedding? +

  Late September through early October delivers aspen-color and the most consistently beautiful weather. June (post-snowmelt, pre-monsoon) and August (post-monsoon) are also strong. Winter weddings (December-March) are increasingly popular for couples wanting snow-covered pine ceremonies, but they require snow-passable venue access and backup contingencies.
• Can we combine Sedona and Flagstaff in a destination wedding weekend? +

  Yes, and many couples do. Flagstaff and Sedona are 45 minutes apart via Oak Creek Canyon (one of the most beautiful drives in the country). A common pattern: rehearsal dinner Friday in Sedona, ceremony Saturday at Snowbowl or Hart Prairie, reception back in Sedona. We coordinate both cities for full-coverage multi-location weddings.
• Do guests need to worry about the altitude in Flagstaff? +

  It is worth planning for. Flagstaff sits at 7,000 feet and the Snowbowl venues run above 9,000, and guests flying in from sea level will feel it, especially older family members. We plan timelines with that in mind: shorter portrait walks, shade and water staged near the ceremony, and golden-hour locations that do not require a hike. It is a small thing that keeps the day comfortable, and most out-of-state couples have not thought about it until we bring it up.
• What does a wedding package include? +

  Wedding coverage starts with photography or videography and scales up to full-day cinematic films. Most couples book the full photo and film package, cinematic motion plus editorial stills delivered together. Aerial drone coverage is available as an add-on for outdoor venues. Every package includes a planning consultation, day-of coverage, and a fully edited gallery delivered within 6–8 weeks.
• Do you travel for destination weddings? +

  Yes. Tex Kelly Productions covers weddings across Yavapai and Coconino Counties. Prescott, Prescott Valley, Sedona, the Verde Valley, Jerome, Flagstaff, and beyond. Sedona red-rock ceremonies and destination elopements are a regular booking, and the studio handles the City of Sedona and Coconino National Forest permits. Travel further across Arizona is routine; international destination weddings are considered case-by-case.
• How far in advance should we book? +

  Most Northern Arizona wedding dates book 6–12 months out, and Sedona's peak red-rock seasons (spring and fall) fill earliest. Reach out as soon as you have a date, even if the venue isn't locked in yet. Tex can often hold a tentative date for two weeks while you finalize.
• What venues have you worked at? +

  Weddings across Northern Arizona: red-rock ceremonies in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, historic vows on Whiskey Row and the Courthouse Plaza in Prescott, granite-and-water portraits at Watson Lake and the Granite Dells, ranch weddings out in Chino Valley, and pine-country ceremonies up around Flagstaff. Send your venue when you reach out and Tex will share work from there if available.
• Do you do engagement sessions? +

  Yes, engagement and proposal sessions are a separate service. Most couples who book the wedding film also do a pre-wedding engagement session at a meaningful spot: the red rocks where they got engaged, the Granite Dells at golden hour, or somewhere new together across Yavapai or Coconino County.
• How do we book? +

  Send an inquiry through the contact form or call (707) 382-1108. Tex replies within 24 hours with availability and a tailored quote. Once we lock details, a signed agreement and 25% deposit reserves your date. The remainder is due before the wedding day.