Allie Jorde Creative

17/10/2024

The intro of this song is what being raised in the southwest feels like to me. It sounds like an open sky, being on the back of a horse at sunset, or riding on the bench seat of an old Chevy truck.

I’m heading back into the canyon this week to experience Havasupai, which in all honesty I have some mixed feelings about. The exploitation of sacred land and fragile ecosystems isn’t something I take lately, and to be frank I’m one of those people who will never tell you where I’m adventuring because I’ve seen what a damn geotag has done the deserts I love.

So, if you’re getting out there amongst it this week, don’t be an as***le to mama earth.🤍 (and for all that is good and holy stop geotagging)

15/10/2024

First freeze of the season is in the forecast for this weekend in Flagstaff… does that mean we can bust out the corduroy and fun jackets?

I’ve got availability this month for branding shoots in Phoenix + Flag, let’s go.✨

04/10/2024

A summer of canyons, sleeping under the stars, and good friends.✨

Old 35 mm film in all her glory.

30/09/2024

The most perfect mornings spent in ✨

This Portugal retreat with was particularly magical because it offered so many moments of serenity and stillness. It allowed time for introspection and connection, all with the most beautiful backdrop of the sea.

More stillness, more ooey gooey mornings.

28/09/2024

25/09/2024

No such thing as a bad day spent in the saddle.✨

This spring I photographed a life retreat at the iconic in Tucson and it was pure bliss. Riding horses through the saguaros at sunset with an amazing group of women, there’s just nothing like it.🌵

Hosting an Arizona retreat in 2025? Let’s get you the quality content your business deserves. Send me a message today.✨

24/09/2024

That gal is just meant to shine. ♡

Working with over the years has been nothing but magical. I've watched her grow, move across the country, come back to the desert, become a badass at her job, and fall in love.

Photography brings you to the coolest people.

23/09/2024

Dames in the desert.✨

Last weekend I guided a photo trip for alongside and WOW what a perfect weekend.

We visited the red rocks of Sedona, drank champagne on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset, and explored the sacred land of Page with a visit to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

The group was shooting in manual by the end of the weekend and getting to show people my very own backyard was so special. Thanks for having me, Damesly!

20/09/2024

Waylon's official Instagram launch. I adopted this sweet boy back in early August and since then he hasn't left my side. He's my shotgun rider, hiking buddy, foot warmer, and bestie.

We really don't deserve dogs.

19/09/2024

While I'm immensely spoiled with Arizona sunrises and sunsets, there's another sunrise that stands out in my mind.

Last year I visited the white continent, Antarctica, and on one of our expedition days we had the chance to camp on the continent itself. Camping on Antarctica is different that what you're used to - you essentially dig yourself a shallow grave, climb into a bivy bag (or call it a body bag, they're all too similar), and you sleep out under the clear sky. Since I was there in January, there was only a few hours of what could be considered a sunset between midnight and four AM. We all went to bed around 8 PM, and then the zodiac boats started taking us back to the ship at around 3:30 AM. Everyone on the boat had gone back to their rooms to bag a few more hours of z's but me and another traveler stood on the deck of the ship taking in the sights.

The snow capped mountains that jutted from the sea with its pastel colors lit me up. It was so incredibly silent, as it was every day out there, as the penguins slept. It was surreal to be at the 7th continent, one that I had such little knowledge about.

It's these travel moments that change you.

12/09/2024

The best camera is the one you have on you.🌞

Little snaps from a summer float down the Colorado with good friends, watching some of your dearest friends get engaged.

These photos were taken on a little point and shoot but truly some of my favorite. We howled at the moon and we skinny dipped in the cold river water at the bottom of Horseshoe Bend and slept on the red dirt.

Heading back here this weekend to guide a photo tour and I feel so lucky to share this special little corner of the world with people.✨

27/08/2024

Babe wake up Allie is back from her three month posting hiatus 📞

Sometimes you just need to give yourself an extended Adult Summer Break to unplug and just go have fun - and that’s what I did!

That doesn’t mean I wasn’t shooting & getting creative - in fact over the last couple of months I’ve photographed some of my favorite stuff I’ve ever done. I guess there’s magic in dropping out of the rat race.💫

Here’s a not so boring branding session I did with my absolute GIRL 💕Stevie and I run in super similar client circles and she reached out to me about retreat photography mentorship programs. She absolutely crushed the 6 week program, working on an entire rebrand, learning pricing + language of retreats, and also we just bonded over community rather than competition. She heads to Morocco to photograph a retreat for in a few weeks and I can’t WAIT to see the insane imagery she’s going to create.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to rest and get back to you babe, here it is.🤍

PS I’m booking out through December now, so if you want to shoot in the next couple of months send me a message ASAP and we’ll get you on the books!

Extra PS- swipe for a surprise 😉

04/07/2024

When I think of the US I think of my family. My great grandparents coming from Europe on one side, my grandmother coming from Puerto Rico on my mother’s side.

I think of my dad, a third generation farmer, who spent so much of his life tending to the land. Walking the fields of barley with him as a child, or him digging up potatoes and checking his crop. I think of an old farm dog running behind the truck, swimming in the canals on a hot summer day.

I think of my mom. An all around cowgirl, a world champion cowgirl at that. I think of my youth where every day I was throwing a leg over a horse, riding around ba****ck with her. I think of alfalfa hay on trailers, of fairgrounds that I spent so much of my childhood at.

I think of good people when I think of the US. I think of my godfather who is the best example of a follower of Christ. Who doesn’t judge, who doesn’t shame others, but who walks humbly with the Lord.

I think of living so close to the Mexico border, how often I switch to speaking Spanish here in Phoenix. How beautiful it is that two cultures and languages live amongst each other.

I still believe deeply in my country. I used to holler from the rooftops about all of its faults, but with every year I’m more grateful for all that it’s given me. Particularly that little blue book that allows me to cross borders without the bat of an eye.

She is flawed, deeply so, and our options of presidents are a disgrace to the the inhabitants of the nation. But alas, I love this land. 💫

Happy 4th, yall.

29/05/2024

Desert mama Anna, dancing around the desert last night. Something special about these warm summer nights where the trailheads are empty and the sun is golden. We saw mule deer eating the jojoba brush as Anna, Bo, and little Sonny hung out and climbed rocks. Sessions like these fill my soul, just a family hanging out in their favorite landscape.💫

23/05/2024

I feel the most me when I'm running around an empty desert road with a cowboy hat on and my cheap orange sunglasses.

Taken somewhere between Santa Fe and ABQ with my girl

22/05/2024

My girl Martha from .co 🤍 One of the kindest and most talented souls I know! Not only is she just a wonderful human, she is also a wildly talented MUA! We've all sat down in the chair before to get glammed up and afterwards thought something along the lines of, "Holy s***e I look like a clown with this much makeup on." But let me tell you, Martha crushes it every. damn. time. She can do everything from subtle glam (my faaaavorite for photo sessions and what I recommend to all of my clients) or something bold and avant-garde! If you're in the Phoenix area looking for your new bestie glam gal, Martha is IT!

21/05/2024

⚡BORING MARKETING IS DEAD.⚡

Such a fun shoot for , a company changing the way influencer marketing is done. Also, bless indoor studios with AC as these summer months in Arizona approach, for real.

Ready to get fresh branding and breathe new life into your brand? Head to my website and fill out the contact form to start working together now.

20/05/2024

Sweet, slow, summertime.

19/05/2024

Walks through the garden of in the Sacred Valley. There were seven gardens on property, all designed and modeled after a different chakra, and the love that was put into the land was so visible. If you're looking for a retreat center I hiiiiiighly recommend this spot!

18/05/2024

THE AJC SHOP IS LIVE!

Prints are available for immediate download and let me tell you, there are going to look SO good in your house! Digital download for $50 and print with who you'd like (but you'll see my suggestion for Framebridge) in the description. I can't wait to see where these babies go!

17/05/2024

Hey babe, it's Allie. Your new retreat BFF. I've been living this travel life for over a decade, photographing my personal trips, retreats, and group travel and having a damn blast. I've been to all seven continents (many of which for work) and I fall in love with humanity a little bit more every day. Whether we're hanging out in Sedona or trekking through the jungle - you tell me where and I'll pull up with a big ass backpack full of cameras and vibes. Can't wait to see you sooooooon!

16/05/2024

One of my favorite trips was the Taos retreat a few years back. It was the perfect long weekend where we hiked, swam in glacial lakes, did all the yoga, and just enjoyed the local nature. Suzanne is a master of relaxation and adventure, and always allows her attendees to choose their level of involvement. Not to mention she's my favorite yoga teacher, ever. It goes to show, sometimes the best trips don't have to be extravagant, across the ocean jaunts, but rather close to home.

Do you have your next retreat booked?

15/05/2024

A little beach bliss with .am.anna.krishtal at in Costa Rica. Sisterhood, sunshine, and a whole lotta freedom. Hosting a retreat in 2024 and want to find out how you can have me there for free? Send me a message to get started!

14/05/2024

It's not a until I have everyone chanting, "Butts, butts, butts!" on a beach somewhere. 😉

Hosting a retreat and want to find out how you can have me there for free? Send me message to start chatting and let's make some magic!

13/05/2024

just glowing. Now her sweet babe is here, but there's something so special when it's just mama + baby.