I have some blog catching up to do! This is one wedding in a series of awesome weddings over the past couple months. I'll be posting them as quickly as I can.

We're off to Colorado this weekend to shoot at the prestigious Arrowhead Golf Club. Look forward to some wonderful location shots from that one!!

In the meantime, enjoy Olivia and Chris' shots from Desert Mountain Resort. An incredible day with an incredibly beautiful couple.!!




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This was a "hot" shoot on a few different levels. Tarin and John are not only a super hot couple but it was a record breaking 110 degrees this day in the middle of May. Needless to say we were melting by the end of it all. I give so much respect to T&J for pushing through the session and going along with my crazy ideas that started out as jokes and ended in really cool images (ie. the shot of them in the bushes). There is a lot to be said about the love these guys have for each other.
I tried to push the envelope with a few different toning techniques throughout the slideshow to compliment the scenery. I especially loved the great shapes and textures we were able to find in the city. As well as the ruggedness of the powerlines in the images at the end of the day which added an interesting framing and visual element. I hope you enjoy their slideshow as much as I enjoyed making it!!! And as always, feel free to leave feedback in the comment section below.




Here are some of my faves from the session:












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Cheryl and Rob, you are the essence of fun! Thank you for your willingness to take some risks, jump around, and roll in the grass. It paid off in the images. And Rob, I've never seen someone pop a champagne cork, bounce it off of a tree and hit them in the stomach. Definitely a day to remember. :-)










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I wanted to show a wide range of feelings for these images. BriAnne was so willing to experiment with different lighting and techniques. I hope you enjoy the result!






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These are images from a shoot with Sarah Cornwell, owner of SB Collections. She creates stunning jewelry for everyday wear and weddings. Here are some featured images from the bridal jewelry session.
The dresses were generously donated by Twirl Boutique and the veils were from Meghan Lawlor Collections.

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A few weeks ago I was given the privilege to speak at a Beauty Night sponsored by Bright Event Gallery and Imoni Events.

The focus was on educating brides about the wedding day and how to look your best with tips and tricks from the different wedding professionals.

Among the speakers were:
Linda Wagner make-up artist
Jennifer Thye from Imoni Events
Claudia from Claudia's Pearls
Erin from Destiny's Bride
and Myself

It was an extremely informative event and I was happy to receive some great feedback and emails from attendees.

Here are a few photo highlights...

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I love this series of images I took of my mom the other day in front of her playhouse. The playhouse is a mini-house a family friend built for us as a gift when we were younger.

Here are her words when I showed her the images:
There is something about the playhouse that makes me so happy and playful. Life must always have somewhere to play.

I get a lot of creative inspiration from my mom, who I'm so proud to say is one of the most creative and fun people I know. I am so honored to have her as my mom.

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Wedding Location: The Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley
Florist: The Flower Studio

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I'm going to be speaking at the upcoming Beauty Night for Brides.
If you are planning a wedding, be sure to check it out. It's going to be extremely informative.
I'll specifically be talking about how to find a photographer who is right for you, wedding time-lines based on the light, and tips to looking good in front of the lens.
Also speaking will be a hair stylist, make-up artist, and wedding coordinator to discuss the wedding from their perspective. If you're interested, give them a call as space is limited.

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