Here to Serve
Hi, I’m Jayla! I’m a nomadically based luxury wedding photographer who specializes in intimate and destination weddings. I believe that weddings should be all about the celebration of your love in a place that makes your heart flutter surrounded by those you love most. As a luxury wedding photographer, I craft intentional artistry that documents love as it is by connecting with my clients in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and loved. More than just taking photos, my heart lives for serving my clients. I am so happy that you are here and I cannot wait to get to know you!
Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer
Where luxury meets adventure
From personal experience, I know how valuable it is to connect with your wedding photographer. When you feel connected and trust your photographer, it allows you to simply sit back, relax, and be present. As your photographer it is so much more than showing up to take photos, it is showing up to serve, love, and celebrate you. This is why I have prioritized creating an experience that allows you to connect and build a relationship with me before your event so I’m not just showing up as “the photographer” but also as your friend.
When your favorite people come together to celebrate you in a destination that’s meaningful to you, magic happens. I am a strong believer that your destination is one of the most valuable parts of your day because it creates the atmosphere for your whole celebration. So pick a place that excites you, that is meaningful to you because it will pour over into your whole experience and make it that much better! Wherever you choose, know I’ll be there for you!
One of the most important parts of my business is artfully preserving and telling stories. When you look back at your wedding photos, I want you to feel like you walked into an art gallery of your wedding day that fills you with happy nostalgia remembering some of life’s most treasured moments.
services
elopements
Weddings
couples
Starting at
$3,000
Starting at
$750
Starting at $5,700
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AS SEEN IN:
The Experience
I believe that being a photographer is so much more than just showing up and taking photos, it is connecting with my clients in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and loved. That kind of connection starts the moment you inquire. Upon inquiring, we’ll set up a call to get to know each other and talk all about the big dreams you have for your wedding!
01 | Connection
a step-by-step guide to what it really looks like to work with me
For those that opt-in for an engagement session, we will start planning the session of your dreams and create a shoot that truly captures the essence of you, your love, and the things you love most!
02 | the Engagement Session
Two months out from your wedding, I will send over a little questionnaire that helps me understand the vision you have for your wedding photos and covers other important questions so I can come into your big day ready to document away! You’ll have plenty of time to fill it out while getting even more excited for the celebration of your love.
03 | Wedding Questionnaire
2-4 weeks out from your wedding, we will jump on one more final call to go over the questionnaire and cover all the need-to-know information about your wedding day. My hope for you is that you leave this call feeling confident that I am fully prepared to come into your day, ready to serve you and document your day to its fullest.
04 | Pre-Event Consult
This is the day we’ve been anticipating for all too long now, it is time to celebrate your love! I will be there for you every moment of the day, ready to not only capture all the special moments but to serve you however I can. Let’s put on those party shoes and celebrate!
05 | It’s Time to Celebrate
Whether you’re staying a few more days to continue the celebration with your loved ones or are headed out on your honeymoon, it’s time for you to sit back and enjoy the destination. While you continue to create more special memories, you can expect to receive a sneak peek of your wedding photos within 24 hours of your special day.
06 | Enjoy the Destination
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RESOURCES
As a seasoned destination wedding photographer, i have put together my experiences into knowledgable guides to help you plan your dream luxury destination wedding. these guides cover destinations From the beaches of Cabo san lucas to the tops of the rocky mountains to the desert of southern Utah! Plus, i've included a few tips on how to plan the perfect multi-day celebration and a list of my preferred luxury destination wedding vendors!
- Erin & Jalen
"These are everything we dreamed of and more."
"Jayla. We are speechless. These are everything we dreamed of and more. You crushed it. The day and the whole trip was such a blur. We're so grateful for all of these to look back on and help jog our memory. We waited to look through these together when Jalen got home from work today and I bawled like a baby the whole way through (especially during Jalen's reaction as I walked down the aisle -- I didn't have a great view of him as I walked down and I was totally bummed out that I missed that tear-jerker moment in real life, so WOW am I thankful to have photos of his reaction. And the ones of our people and puppy in attendance -- SO STINKING SPECIAL). We seriously can't wait to see the rest! Thank you for everything! We are so beyond grateful!"
- Andrea & Kyle
"she IS A TRUE GEM IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORLD WHO PUTS EVERY BIT OF HER SOUL INTO HER WORK."
Jayla was absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I hired her before our wedding for our engagement photos and, ultimately, for our wedding day. We interviewed several photographers and decided to go with Jayla due to her warm and vibrant personality. She was punctual, professional, friendly, and easy to get along with. She has delivered my absolute favorite photos to reminisce on and somehow perfectly captured our love for each other. Her photos are true reminders of our special day. I have recommended her to several friends already and will continue to recommend her services. Book her while she’s available because she is a true gem in the photography world who puts every bit of her soul into her work.
- Katelyn & Joey
SHE HAS A GIFT FOR CAPTURING THE EMOTION AND HOW THE DAY REALLY FELT
"[We] Can’t recommend Westward Up enough! In July Jayla captured our sunrise wedding in Rocky Mountain National Park. I was on the unorganized side of things as a bride so I worried about working out details with a photographer. Jayla made everything so easy. In all areas she was extremely professional, asked so many good questions to get us on track with photos, and met with us beforehand to have a clear plan. The day of the wedding she made the photos so easy by giving clear and easy to understand instructions and prompts. The photos turned out better than we could’ve ever expected. Sometimes I find myself feeling like photos of different events in my life didn’t do the moment justice but that was NOT the case at all with our wedding gallery. She has a gift for capturing the emotion and how the day really felt. 6 months out I still look at our wedding photos every day because I just can’t believe how perfect she captured our love. A few days after our wedding we got tons of sneak peek pictures to reminisce on the day while on our honeymoon which was an awesome bonus. If you’re looking for an amazing photographer JAYLA IS YOUR GIRL!!!"
- Amber & Tanner
"I’ll start by saying; Jayla is the most talented photographer I have ever seen! Hands down. Her work is absolutely phenomenal! What she captures on the camera is stunning. Jayla photographed my husband and I’s wedding in Tulum, and it exceeded all of our wildest dreams. She captured the most pure and magical moments from our special day. we are forever grateful! Not to mention she graciously gave us an amazinggg deal. Not only did she capture our day and love so perfectly, but she also was so helpful on our phone calls with helping me figure out details for the day and what I wanted, she was very laid back, and she helped put me at ease because I knew I could trust her. We loved working with her so much, she is such a fun, adventurous, creative, kind hearted, and wonderful person. I feel like she can sense a couple’s personality and is able to adapt and capture photos in a way that matches and vibes with each couple so well and unique to them. If you ever get the amazing opportunity to have Jayla as your photographer, DO IT!! You will not regret it, she really is one of a kind!"
"WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL!"
stories from some of my favorite destinations:
INTIMATE cabo san lucas wedding
Tara & Brandon invited their closest friends and family to join them in Cabo San Lucas to celebrate their love and officially tie the knot! Their beautiful celebration took place at the stunning Hard rock hotel Los cabos and it couldn't have been a better setting. from the rooftop ceremony space that overlooked the vast ocean waters to the poolside reception space that was surrounded by cacti gardens, this stunning resort perfectly pulled in the pulled in the desert seaside of Cabo san lucas to create a stunning venue....
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