The coordinator and florists; Bloom + Blueprint, made sure each and every detail was in perfect order, from the perfect bouquet to champagne welcome before the ceremony to succulent place cards. Each moment of their day was beautiful and elegant. I had such a blast photographing this wedding I wanted to include it here.
Read MoreAll of the following images were photographed and edited by me with my custom presets and edits. I love the vibe of film but it’s slightly impractical for a wedding, so I edit my images to reflect the feel of my favorite Kodak portra film or black and white dramatic images. Here’s a peek at a previous wedding I photographed with Amber back in March 2019 at the Wright House in Mesa
Read MoreSometimes I can’t believe it’s real life and people trust me with their most precious memories, like damn, that’s special. Here’s a look at their session, I could not have asked for a more beautiful sky or better weather. Throw in some adorable humans and you have a successful family sesh.
Read MoreI always make my families and couples walk around and explore. I find that I capture the in between moments more organically and posing doesn’t feel so forced. I also try to capture images of dad as much as mom when he’s at the session as well.
Read MoreI didn’t have a first look at my wedding. I wanted to be super traditional and we didn’t talk to each other or even text the day of. I’m not sure if I would do it differently looking back if I knew then what I know now. But I like to think the photographer in me would be able to convince my former youth the benefits of a first look.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following along you know I photographed one of my best friends’ wedding recently and I’ve decided to break each major album into sections similar to how I deliver images to clients so my potential clients can get a more in depth look at wedding coverage, not just the top 10 images I took all day. Here’s a peek at Mike and Stephanie getting ready.
Read MoreI’ve known Stephanie for years, and when she told me she was getting married I knew I wanted to capture the day for her. So I did. These are the main details from their wedding. I like to usually post one blog gallery per wedding but since this was so special I decided to break it up into galleries, like I deliver; Details, Getting Ready, First Look, Ceremony and Reception.
Read MoreI love Halloween and October, the cool weather brings all the spooky vibes and fun dress up memories from my childhood. I took the kiddos out thrifting for costumes and accessories, went through the house to find all the decorations we already owned literally packed a suitcase and rolled out to the desert.
Read MoreKrista and Patrick got married on February 23, 2019 at the Arizona Historical Society in Tempe, Arizona. It was the most unusual weekend, as it had just snowed in the desert and the snow cap mountaintops were visible from the courtyard of their venue.
Read MoreI know not every woman wants to be on camera when it’s birth time, and I totally respect that but dang a Fresh 24 is as close as you can get.
Read MoreOne of my favorite women is expecting, AGAIN! This time we decided to do a mini in home session since they’ve just purchased a beautiful new to them home in the mist of some serious construction and renovations…
Read MoreMargot was born within 30 minutes of the phone call from her daddy and actually closer to 15. Emily is a nurse in Nurse Practitioner school and as a home birthing mama of two myself, I was confident we could have handled the unassisted birth if necessary.
Read MoreWhen Justin’s sister asked if I was available to photograph their engagement party, I quite literally almost jumped for joy. It’s always the most gratifying feeling when previous clients call you for important events again!
Read MoreTrue Story. Melissa and I have been friends since middle school. Though all of life’s twists and twirls, we have managed to stay connected over the years. When Melissa asked me to take maternity photos for her first baby I knew I couldn’t miss out on capturing her in her goddess glory.
Read MoreIt’s my opinion and vision that each of us has a fierce goddess buried deep within. As we move through this world sometimes she becomes lost, scared, tired, but to call her out and see her reemerge is my life’s work. Henna does this, even if it’s just a temporary reminder.
Read MoreWhen Savanna asked me to take her photos in celebration of her graduating ASU, I cold hardly contain my excitement! I love senior session and honestly documenting the pure joy of accomplishing a big task is what I live for as a photographer.
Read MoreThis past weekend I documented an evening with two of my favorite engaged humans. When Stephanie asked me to be her wedding photographer I knew I couldn’t say no. because if I did, I’d be at their wedding we’d both judging anyone else trying to capture their special day. {kidding!…sort of}
Read MoreI know I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, I love births. They’re just so sacred, a new life is here and on this planet and we can honor that by documenting how they got here. I love watching the strength of a mother surface and her first few moments with her new human.
Read MoreWhat husband and wife duo don’t need their own album cover? I mean, come on.
Read MoreWhenever I’m documenting a family, I try to capture the in between, not just when I have them slightly posed or prompted but those moments the kids are ‘mis’behaving or mom feels like she needs to fix their hair, that’s the connection I want to capture.
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