Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Sedona, Arizona.

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Sedona. FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

• Do I need a permit to get married in Sedona at Cathedral Rock or Bell Rock? +

  Yes, most public-land ceremony locations in Sedona require permits. Cathedral Rock requires a Coconino National Forest commercial filming permit + City of Sedona Special Events Permit. Bell Rock has similar requirements. Lead time is typically 30-60 days. We coordinate the permit pull as part of the wedding planning workflow so it's handled, not a surprise.
• What's the difference between a Sedona elopement and a Sedona wedding? +

  Mostly group size and structure. 'Elopement' typically means 1-15 guests, ceremony-only or ceremony + intimate dinner, private red rock location. 'Wedding' typically means 20-100+ guests, full reception, resort or private estate venue. We shoot both, same photo + film coverage approach, scaled to event size. Most Sedona inquiries are elopements; the destination market really lives in the intimate-ceremony space.
• Can you handle multi-day Sedona destination weddings? +

  Yes, most Sedona destination weddings are weekend-long affairs (welcome dinner Friday, ceremony + reception Saturday, farewell brunch Sunday). We provide full-weekend coverage and stay close by, usually at the same resort or a nearby property, so every event from welcome through farewell gets full presence. Travel + lodging included in destination quotes.
• 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 Humboldt, Mendocino, and Del Norte Counties. Eureka, Arcata, Trinidad, Ferndale, Mendocino, Crescent City, the Avenue of the Giants, and beyond. Travel further into Northern California is regular. International destination weddings are considered case-by-case.
• How far in advance should we book? +

  Most North Coast wedding dates book 6–12 months out. Peak season (May through October) fills 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? +

  Many weddings across the North Coast, redwood-canopy ceremonies in the Avenue of the Giants and Founders Grove, coastal vows in Trinidad and Mendocino, Victorian elopements in Ferndale, ranch weddings across Humboldt, and barn-and-vineyard ceremonies further inland. 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 North Coast location: the bluff where they got engaged, the redwood corridor where they had their first hike, or somewhere new together.
• 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.