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Hey, friend! My name is Clayton and I'm a fun, artsy nerd who loves to tell love stories.

I've been an emotionally driven artist my entire life, and after photographing my first wedding in 2007 I fell in love with everything about wedding photography. From the carefully selected details and how they reflect the couple, to the countless personalities I navigating ensuring everyone is have a great time… I love it all!

What I love most though is getting to tell your story the way it you want it to be told: authentically and beautifully.

Here’s the real tea: Your wedding day will be an incredible rush of emotions and fleeting moments (mine certainly was!). After the confetti has settled, the whole day will feel like a blur, and you’ll wonder if you even attended your own wedding!

As you return to ordinary life, I’ll be working hard to curate, process, and deliver your images so you can relive every single memory of the day forever. And not just the memories you’re excited for, but the moments you didn’t even know happened! Your mom crying as she hugged a new relative after the ceremony, the way your spouse looked at you as you were laughing with your bridal party, or your grandparents dancing for the first time in years.

These are my favorite moments to photograph.

This is why I am a wedding photographer…
…because I care about every single moment and your peace of mind.
…because engaged couples everywhere deserve better and I was made to do this.
…because your story matters and no one else cares to craft it like I can.

I want couples who aren’t afraid to feel, who value time with friends and family, and find beauty in the raw imperfect nature of all of us.

If this is you, I encourage you to contact me using the button below. I limit bookings to promote the highest level of service, so reach out soon to ensure your date is available.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Lux Everlasting

Addie
Addie Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Artistic Wedding Photography

Clayton and Jordan of Lux Everlasting photographed our June wedding and were absolutely incredible to work with from beginning to end. Clayton was so easy to work with, we immediately knew we wanted to work with him after our first initial consultation! To start, he took gorgeous engagements photos at a personalized location and promptly shared the photos with us. On our wedding day, he made my husband and I, my wedding party and all our guests feel at ease with their laid back but professional style. Clayton beautifully captured everything from our big day - from the artistic details to the emotional speeches to the dance floor, he got it all! He has an amazing artistic eye and documentarian style that truly reflected the joy of the day. I highly recommend Lux Everlasting and couldn't be happier with our photos and video!
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Alison Sent on 02/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I don't have the words to describe what an amazing job Clayton (and Jordan) did with not only our engagement photos, but our wedding photos as well. They made sure to capture every special moment throughout our wedding day in such a beautiful manner. Clayton also has such a personable and inviting personality which makes it so easy to be comfortable and pose naturally while he's behind the camera. He made sure to get all of the portraits we requested, as well as the ones we forgot to ask for (he's just that on top of things). When we took our wedding party photos after the ceremony, Clayton made sure to work efficiently so we weren't too late to the reception, but also made sure we were all still having fun. He even came to the house my husband and I are currently living in to take photos of me being carried over the threshold in my wedding dress. I can't praise the work highly enough. Clayton was also very speedy in getting our photos and wedding video back to us after the ceremony-I think it only took him like three weeks max! We have received so many compliments on our photos, and have been having the most difficult time deciding which ones to print to have in our home! (They're all so good!) If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will capture every precious moment while making sure everyone is having the most fun, look no further than Lux Everlasting. You will not be disappointed. Clayton is the best, that's all there is to it.
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Abby Sent on 12/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have asked for a better experience or photos. They made our wedding party comfortable, were willing to the locations we wanted and captured our day perfectly!
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Cassandra Sent on 12/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Clayton and his team made our wedding day all the more memorable. They captured every moment, and quickly followed up with us after the wedding with a timeline of when to expect our photos. They were spot on with their delivery date promises! Another plus is Clayton's fun and relaxed personality, as well as incredible talent. He truly pours his heart into everything and his passion for photography really shines. Our family and friends couldn't stop complimenting on how amazing the Lux Everlasting team was during the wedding, and how impressed they were by the photos. I couldn't have agreed with them more. My advice to anyone who may be looking for a photographer is to not look any further. You really will not regret making Lux Everlasting part of your big day!
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Christina Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Some of these questions are premature
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Victoria Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Clayton & his team were everything we were looking for as far as their compassion & friendliness. They were very professional & made sure our day was absolutely perfect !
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Carrie Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Clayton is awesome. We found him at a bridal show but by the time our wedding vow renewal came he was a friend. His photojournalist eye is amazingly creative and his ability to tell your story is so unique. I would choose him again in a heartbeat. Probably the best vendor choice we made with our wedding. He made me look and feel beautiful on our special day. There was not one picture in our package that we didn't love. His personality puts everyone at ease on at stressful day. He gets shots you didn't even realize he was taking and he's not afraid to be silly to get the flowe girls and sign bearer to laugh and smile. He remembered everyone's names and was just spectacular. Hire him! You will have zero regrets!
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Bryan Sent on 11/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Clayton and his crew helped make our wedding day and incredible experience. They were there to guide us every step of the way. They really took the time to get to know us as a couple and our personalities. 6 months later my wife and I are still amazed at how beautiful everything looked through Clayton's skillful lense! He captured every special moment of our day! The highlight film was more then we could have imagined and we watched it so many times (my wife still cries each time). We had friends and family commenting all day about how professional, entertaining, and skilled Clayton is. Clayton and his team were so accommodating throughout the entire day, they even carried my wife's shoes! I would highly recommend Lux Everlasting to anyone, they are by far the best out there. We will cherish our videos and pictures forever.
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Sabrina Sent on 11/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing! Clayton is beyond talented and he was able to capture every moment of our day! Look no further for a photographer for your event!
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Jamal Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Lux Everlasting to do the photography and video for our wedding was hands down the best decision we could have made. Clayton and Jordan were absolutely terrific to work with - professional, responsive, and fun! Everything turned out perfect, and we cherish our photos from our wedding day so much. They are truly great people doing outstanding work!
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Lux Everlasting frequently asked questions

Lux Everlasting includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Lux Everlasting includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Lux Everlasting offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lux Everlasting offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Lux Everlasting offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Lux Everlasting is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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