Why Couples Choose Adventure Bridal Sessions

coriespruill
Jun 3
5 min read

Why Couples Choose Adventure Bridal Sessions

I often get asked - what is an adventure bridal photo shoot, and why might a couple want to book one? If you find yourself wondering the same things, you've come to the right place. As a seasoned elopement and wedding photographer in Moab, I absolutely love capturing photos of couples living their best, adventurous life. And I'm here to help you do the same.

The thing is, if you're considering an Adventure Bridal Photo Shoot, it's probably because you're someone who wants both celebration and adventure. You don’t want to choose between time with the people you love and a wild, golden-hour moment with your favorite person on a desert cliff. You want your wedding day to feel present and joyful - not rushed or packed with back-to-back photos. You want more than a highlight reel; you want real, honest moments that breathe.

An adventure bridal session gives you that space. It stretches your celebration beyond one day, carves out time for stillness, and invites in the freedom to roam, explore, and chase light together across Moab’s red rock landscape.

In other words, it's more than just a photo session. It’s a chance to live out your love story in a way that’s wild, intentional, and rooted in everything you value - connection, freedom, and a little dirt on your dress.

This session might be perfect for you if...

You believe adventure isn’t just a backdrop.

For you, adventure is your jam, your rhythm, and your favorite way to be together with your person.

You want to be fully present on your wedding day.
Instead of rushing through portraits or missing time with your guests, you can relax, knowing you have a separate session planned for those dreamy desert shots.
You dreamed of eloping in Moab, but it wasn’t in the cards.
Whether logistics or loved ones pulled you elsewhere, this session gives you the chance to live out that dream. You still get to hike in your dress, stand beneath an arch, and soak in the red rock magic you always pictured.
You’re traveling to Moab and want to add to the experience.
Some couples book an adventure bridal session as a standalone celebration - no wedding in Moab, just a deep love for the outdoors and a desire to honor their story in the wild.
You want to “mess the dress.”
There’s something so satisfying about red dust on white lace. This is your chance to let go of perfection, get a little wild, and leave the desert with dirt on your dress and a story in your heart!

So… What Is an Adventure Bridal Session?

An adventure bridal session is a chance to celebrate with each other and simply be - in your wedding outfits, out in nature, with no tight timeline, and no need to choose between time with your people and sunset with each other. Whether you’re reconnecting after your wedding day, reliving the magic in a new setting, or creating something fresh and wild, this session gives you space to slow down - free from the structure of a traditional wedding timeline.

It’s a separate photo session from your wedding day - no matter when or how that happened. Maybe you're getting married here in Moab and want to stretch your celebration across two days. Maybe you tied the knot elsewhere and are traveling to Moab just for this. Or maybe you were married months (or even years) ago and want to mark a new chapter in a place that makes you feel alive.

It’s just the two of you, soaking in the desert sun, letting the wind catch your veil as you explore the red rock landscape.

You can rebook hair and makeup if you want to get glammed up, or keep it simple and let the desert do the styling. There are no rules here - just space to breathe, move, laugh, and be together.

How It Works

There are a few different ways to make an adventure bridal session in Moab happen - and all of them are designed to give you space to explore, relax, and create something beautiful together.

➤ Option 1: Book a Couples Session, regardless of wedding plans.

If you’re not getting married in Moab (or just want this as a standalone experience) you can book a 90-minute Adventure Bridal Session (or Couples Session) with me. We’ll plan it around golden hour, pick a stunning location - think arches, canyon rims, and sandstone fins - and head out to explore. No rush, no rules, just the two of you and the desert light.

Want more time or more locations? Maybe sunrise under the arches and sunset over the canyons? Some couples go big and book a double session, and honestly that’s pretty amazing!

➤ Option 2: Add a Session to your existing Wedding Package.

All of my wedding packages can be split into two days. If you're planning your wedding here in Moab and want both full celebration coverage and a quiet adventure for just the two of you, this is the perfect way to do it. Many couples choose to schedule their adventure session the week before or the day after their ceremony to stretch out the celebration and slow down the pace.

Here’s an example: With my 9-hour wedding package, we might spend 7 hours on your actual wedding day, and use the remaining 2 hours for a golden-hour session in the red rock. You get your full celebration and a private moment together - wind in your hair, dust on your boots, and space to just be.

However you choose to do it, the heart of it is the same: to give you the time and space to celebrate your love in a way that feels right to you. Wild. Joyful. Free. A little messy (especially if it’s windy), and a lot meaningful.

Real Talk: Why Moab Is Perfect for Adventure Bridal Sessions

For outdoor lovers, Moab isn’t just a destination - it’s a feeling. It’s where you breathe deeper, hike farther, and feel most alive. The red rock, the endless sky, the quiet canyons ... they’re part of why you keep coming back. Moab has a way of grounding you and opening you up, all at once. It makes everything feel a little more magical. For couples who find peace in the outdoors and connection in wild places, this is your spot.

Whether you're hiking to an arch in your dress, twirling barefoot on sandstone, or holding hands while the sun sinks behind the cliffs, Moab shows up for these moments in a big way.

So let’s honor this chapter. Let’s celebrate in a way that feels true to you. Let’s make space for something that’s equal parts epic, intimate, and soul-filling.