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If you’re wondering how to host your very first styled shoot to expand your portfolio and have an extra flow of income, this is the guide for you! Hi, I’m Heidi Straus, a professional wedding and destination photographer based in Minnesota, originally from South Africa! I’m here to help guide you through hosting your very first styled shoot and many more after that! I’ve hosted over 20 styled shoots in the past 3 years and 4 Safari Retreats in South Africa. It is one of my greatest passions and I love networking with others in the industry!

How to Host Your First Styled Shoot

Bridesmaids standing next to the bride in their colorful spring mismatched bridesmaids dresses, holding their colorful spring bouquets next to their sides

If you want to know how to elope in Glacier National Park in the beautiful mountains of Montana, you’ve come to the right place! Montana is probably one of my absolute favorite places for elopements! In this guide, I will show you exactly how to elope in this gorgeous place!

How to Elope in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park elopement couple standing in the water at Lake MacDonald with the Mountains in the background

If you’re wondering how to elope at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona with the gorgeous red and orange canyons in the background, you’ve come to the right spot! Horseshoe bend is one of the easiest spots to elope! Let me guide you through exactly how you can elope here!

How to Elope at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona

Elopement couple walking towards the edge of a cliff at horseshoe bend in Arizona. The bride is wearing an open back, flowing chiffon wedding dress.

If you’ve ever been to The Grand Canyon, you know it’s absolutely magnificent and almost impossible for our minds to grasp! It is simply out of this world for lack of better words! I was lucky enough to capture Jaydon and Kelsee’s beautiful Elopement at the Navajo Point outlook in the Grand Canyon. As these two said their vows to each other, overlooking the valleys of the Grand Canyon, taking in the slight breeze as the sun went down, I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day! Here are some tips to help you plan your Grand Canyon Wedding!

How to Elope at The Grand Canyon

Elopement couple walking on the edge of a cliff in The Grand Canyon

If you’re looking for the perfect venue to have a very special, intimate wedding in the twin cities- look no further! The Hewing Hotel is the perfect place! With a rooftop lounge, private dining restaurant, 124 charming hotel rooms and a hot tub overlooking the beautiful skyscrapers – there’s no better place to tie the knot in Minneapolis.

Hewing Hotel Wedding in Downtown Minneapolis

Minnesota Wedding Couple in Downtown Minneapolis at the Hewing hotel

If you’re wondering how to elope on the North Shore in Minnesota, look no further! I have created the ultimate guide on eloping on Minnesota’s North Shore! There are so many gorgeous spots along the North Shore with so many amazing things to do and places to see! Let’s dive in!

How to Elope on the North Shore in Minnesota

Elopement couple getting married at Silver Bay Beach in Minnesota on the North Shore