We’re Now Offering Drone Footage for Wedding Films!
The most recent addition to our gear is our new drone! To celebrate, all of our wedding film packages now include aerial footage at no additional cost, weather and location permitting.
I am a filmmaker, photographer and visual artist living on a mesa near Joshua Tree National Park. My husband Jim and I are co-owners of both The Quail & The Dove—where we create unique and artistic wedding films—and Apple Canyon Designs, a creative studio specializing in web design, commercial photography, and video.
The most recent addition to our gear is our new drone! To celebrate, all of our wedding film packages now include aerial footage at no additional cost, weather and location permitting.
Want to win a FREE epic desert elopement? We’ve partnered up with an amazing team of vendors to give away an Ultimate Desert Elopement for one lucky couple dreaming of running away to Joshua Tree! The winners will elope on November 12th, 2017 in Pioneertown, CA.
As wedding filmmakers, you don't really expect your films to go viral ... but turns out, it can happen!
One of our favorite weddings we shot last year was recently featured on The Knot! Check out the Knot’s post, An Edgy, Landscape-Inspired Wedding at Havasu Springs Resort in Parker, Arizona to see the feature. It was also included in their post, 50 Wow-Worthy Weddings Across All 50 States, as their pick for Arizona.
Planning your wedding without a wedding coordinator? A little upfront planning will help make your wedding day smoother and make sure that your videographer and photographer can get straight to work capturing your day and won’t need to ask too many questions
Not only is the Joshua Tree Inn a beautiful spot to get married, it is one of the more affordable wedding venues in the High Desert. Built in 1950, this hacienda-style inn has long been known for the warmth, charm, and comfortable lodging it provides for guests visiting California's extraordinary Mojave Desert.
No matter who you hire to shoot your wedding film we want you to have a great experience and get the best film you can. Here are some of our tips of what to look for and what questions to ask when you are looking for a wedding filmmaker.
Guest Post by Celene de Miranda, Desert Wedding Officiant, Joshua Tree. Celene is an ordained, non-denominational wedding minister who lives here in Joshua Tree. We love her approach to wedding ceremonies — and weddings in general — and invited her to share some of her thoughts here on the blog.
If you’re looking for a magical, mystical and otherworldly wedding venue, you'll love Dream Catcher Ranch. Tucked away in the high desert near Joshua Tree, this secluded venue boasts epic views, starry nights, and guest houses that feel like they are straight out of a fantasy world.
No matter the location, lighting or weather, part of our job is meeting any challenges on your wedding day and coming up with creative solutions! However, if you follow these tips it will help make your wedding film be the best it can be and avoid any problems. These tips will also make your photographer happy and your day go smoother.
Out on Amboy Road, not too far past the sign that says “No Services for 90 Miles,” you’ll find Tower Homestead Ranch. If your dream wedding includes wide open spaces, mountain views and old west vibes in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, this family-owned guest ranch in Twentynine Palms just might be the perfect venue for you.
We have a soft spot for weddings in Idyllwild, California — I grew up there, and Jim lived there for his first 7 years in the US. It is such a beautiful, friendly mountain town and a great place to get married. We’ve put together a collection of local vendors and venues in or near Idyllwild to help you get started planning your mountain wedding day.