Dead Horse Point State Park Utah Engagement Session

When Adam and I visited Moab, Utah, we advertised wanting to photograph some couples while we were there. Cody and Wendy had just gotten engaged, so they were super excited to work with us and capture some Dead Horse Point engagements! They were able to get a sitter for the kids and join us for sunset one evening in Dead Horse State Park.

We had never explored this part of Moab before, so Cody showed us around a bit. Dead Horse is one of their favorite places, so it was really special to document them there! They are also both really well educated about the Leave No Trace principles, which was awesome. Cody talked a lot about the fairy shrimp living in dried up potholes and puddles. I knew about microorganisms living in the soil, but I hadn’t heard of fairy shrimp before. They’re tiny microorganisms abandoned by the ocean that hatch when the spring rains come. It’s pretty cool actually!

Anyway, we had an awesome time getting to know each other and carefully exploring the landscape at Dead Horse! Enjoy their sunset engagements below.

We love exploring Utah and capturing couples here. We usually try to make it to Utah in the “off season” when the temperature is cooler. In 2023, we’ll be in Utah at the beginning of May. But check out our Travel Schedule and inquire if you want to go with us to Utah!

Not only do we love this Dead Horse Point engagement, but we also love exploring other parts of Utah such as Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and parts of Northern Arizona.

Check out some other desert galleries:

Desert Canyons & Aspen Tree Elopement in Moab Utah

Horseshoe Bend Arizona Elopement Portraits

Southwestern Utah Boho Elopement

Antelope Island Arizona Desert Couples Session