Havasu Falls / Landscape Photography

 

I was lucky enough to have my Dad come with me on this adventure down the canyon and into, what feels like, a completely different world. Once you pass through the little village of Supai and reach Havasu Falls it truly seems as if you’re in a dream. The surreal blue-green water against the colorful canyon walls makes this place one-a-kind. Havasu Creek is fed by springs and its unique combination of minerals and carbonate precipitate create the magical color of the water.

Havasu Falls is the main attraction but Mooney Falls rivals it in beauty and that is just the beginning as you travel further down the Colorado River canyon. The other two falls that make up the big 4 are Navajo Falls and Beaver Falls but the beauty doesn’t end with those as the whole area is magnificent.

It is about a 10 mile hike, horseback ride, or helicopter ride each way so make sure you’re well prepared for this awesome adventure. This area lies just outside of the Grand Canyon National Park and is maintained by the Havasupai Tribe. Havasupai means “people of the blue-green water” and they are intimately connected to their fragile land & water so be respectful and tread lightly. Information to start planning your adventure can be found on their official website. I’d highly recommend camping as opposed to staying at the lodge in Supai Village. Not only is it a 2 mile hike to the falls from the lodge but you’ll also miss out on the magic of camping under those stars surrounded by absolute beauty. Add this place to your bucket lists for sure!

And I’m still waiting patiently for the call to shoot a wedding here one day. Fingers crossed!

My friend Jake Orak sent me on this trek with one of his awesome Ethnotek Bags. Not only is this bag highly functional, stylish, and comfortable, but it also helps support local artisans all across the planet, who hand weave these fabrics. Check out all the goodness Jake and Ethnotek are up to.

 

Havasu Falls seen from the canyon rim above, turquoise water spilling into travertine pools below red sandstone walls

Havasu Falls dropping into its turquoise plunge pool, photographed from the trail above in Havasupai, Arizona

Havasu Falls from the water's edge, bleached driftwood on the red shore and moss-covered travertine beside the falls

Havasu Falls framed by cottonwood trees above the campground, picnic tables on the red sand below

A ribbon of water falling into Havasu Creek above a wide travertine terrace of cascades in the Grand Canyon

Mooney Falls falling in a single column into a turquoise pool ringed by travertine, seen from the rim above

Jackson Tyler Eddy and his dad resting on travertine rock beside Mooney Falls in Havasupai, Arizona

Havasu Creek running through terraced travertine cascades below the red canyon walls of Havasupai, Arizona

A broad travertine cascade on Havasu Creek under a stormy sky, red Grand Canyon walls rising behind

Havasu Creek winding through the canyon past terraced falls, the trail cut into red rock above

A hiker carrying an Ethnotek bag stops on the travertine above Havasu Falls, turquoise water pooling below the red canyon wall

An Ethnotek roll-top bag resting on travertine rock above Havasu Creek, cascades and turquoise water behind

To see more landscape work hop on over to my Landscape Photography Page.

Minneapolis wedding photographer Jackson Tyler Eddy

Jackson Tyler Eddy is a Minneapolis wedding photographer with 17+ years behind the camera, hundreds of weddings photographed, and a place in The Knot Hall of Fame. His landscape work has been featured by National Geographic in its Daily Dozen, and that same artist's eye carries into every wedding he photographs. Available for weddings throughout Minnesota and destinations worldwide.

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