# Wildfire Wedding Photography Josh Newton Shot Cool Wedding Photos in Front of an Oregon Wildfire By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-wedding-photos References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366321/Couple-Defies-Raging-Wildfire-Takes-Stunning-Wedding-Photos-Amid-Blazing-Flames/) & [joshnewton](http://joshnewton.com/) This series may entail some very cool wedding photos, but the photographer and his subjects had to participate in some risky business to capture them. The newlyweds, April Hartley and Michael Wolber, were in the midst of their [wedding ceremony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding) at Rock Spring Ranch in Oregon when a Two Bulls wildfire broke out not too far from them. [Firefighters arrived](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters) on the ceremonial scene to advise them to leave the premises, but upon leaving the couple and their photographer Josh Netwon took advantage of the [unusual backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues) for a more memorable wedding scrapbook. The photos truly represent the couples passion and dedication to each other -- for better, for worse and even for times when mother nature acts out against them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Adventure Weddings:** The trend of couples seeking unique and adventurous wedding locations creates opportunities for photographers and vendors to provide innovative services in capturing these one-of-a-kind moments. - **Immersive Wedding Experiences:** Couples are embracing the idea of creating memorable and unconventional wedding experiences, opening doors for creative professionals to offer immersive and extraordinary services. - **Unpredictable Backdrops:** The demand for wedding photos with unexpected and captivating backdrops like wildfires allows photographers to showcase their skills in capturing dramatic and meaningful moments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Photography:** Wedding photographers have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and adaptability by capturing unconventional and unexpected wedding scenes. - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can leverage unique locations and unpredictable backdrops to create immersive and unforgettable experiences for couples who seek something outside the traditional. - **Outdoor Venue Providers:** Outdoor venue providers can tap into the trend of adventurous weddings by offering unique and picturesque locations that provide memorable backdrops for couples seeking unconventional experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md) - [$290 Leap Year Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/290-leap-year-weddings.md) - [Crowdsourced Wildfire Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-watch.md) - [Unique Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Whisky Shot Garters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-garter.md) - [Co-Branded Wedding Invitation Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-invitation-suite.md)