I’ve been looking forward to Becca and Jake’s mini golf engagement session from the moment that they mentioned it. Their wedding this October is going to be so cool and I am still nerding out over their vision. So when it came time for engagement session planning, I wasn’t the least bit surprised that their idea was just as unique. Planning a photo session around an activity is a great way to break the ice and warm up to being in front of the camera!   Getting to Know Jake and Becca Jake and Becca met via an online dating app when they lived in Pittsburg, PA. For their first date, they we ..read more

Linden and Eric have a contagious energy about them. Over the past 9 years of their relationship, they spent a lot time together in downtown Tucson; so finding a venue in that area just seemed fitting. Their spring wedding at Stillwell was the perfect mix of city spirit and romantic garden vibes.   A Hotel and AirBnB Downtown Both Eric and Linden found places less than 5 minutes from their wedding venue to get ready at in the morning. Linden and her girls were at a cute AirBnB tucked away in a small neighborhood. Eric and his guys chose a more traditional route: a modern and quiet hotel ..read more

Two years after getting married, Denise and Travis had a winter vow renewal in Tucson to celebrate becoming husband and wife. In 2021, while navigating life as a dual military couple in the Air Force and dealing with the pandemic, they had a simple courthouse wedding ceremony. “We were questioning whether we really needed to have a formal wedding and reception,” Denise explained, “But we don’t get to see family often enough! So we decided that, yes, it’s important to celebrate with our family and friends, even two years later.”   A Morning Apart Travis and Denise chose to host their vow ..read more

Just before Christmas, Eliza and Keaton scheduled their winter engagement photos with me. Since Keaton’s flying schedule can vary quite a bit, they wasted no time in picking a date. Keaton had just returned home from several days of flying and Eliza was excited to start off the New Year getting photos together!   Getting to Know Keaton and Eliza Eliza and Keaton met in 2015 while at college in California. A couple years later, Eliza enrolled in graduate school at the University of Arizona. While she was in school, Keaton moved to Florida to fly for a private company. Eliza graduated in 20 ..read more

Renata and Vincent’s engagement session made me feel like we were back in Spring as opposed to being a few weeks away from Winter. Vibrant outfits and warm weather brought some fun, beautiful color back into the desert landscape. They claimed they were both shy, but we talked the entire time and Vincent let his “goofball” personality shine! Renata loves his craziness and says he makes her smile every day.   Getting to Know Renata and Vincent Just after high school in 2015, Vincent and Renata attended orientation for new students at the University of New Mexico. A few months after meeting ..read more

Lora and Mike knew they wanted to feature a desert landscape in their engagement photos. There was one important caveat though– it had to be a dog-friendly location. Their Irish doodle Charlie is very important to them; having her included in photos was a must! Sweetwater Preserve was the perfect spot. The trails are lined with towering saguaros, beautifully expansive views, and lots of four-legged fur babies getting some fresh air.   Getting to Know Mike and Lora Mike and Lora met each other back in 2018 via the online dating app Bumble. Their first date started with a visit to a brewer ..read more

On a windy October afternoon, Breanna and Tony’s closest friends and family gathered in Tucson to celebrate with them. Lots of hard work and preparation had gone into their Westin La Paloma wedding, but, when the day finally arrived, all Tony and Breanna cared about was that they were finally marrying each other. Their elegant and rustic wedding day featured a private First Look, witty and personal vows, and a reception full of lively dancing.   Getting Ready at the Westin Resort As I was heading towards the bridal suite, I saw two well-dressed guys walking towards me in the parking lot ..read more

Occasionally, I receive wedding inquiries from couples getting married in Tennessee. Even though I’ve relocated to Arizona (for now– thanks military life lol), I still travel back to TN frequently to see my friends and family. When Crystal initially reached out to me, I wasn’t available for her date. But, after trying to balance a hectic family schedule, she and Michael decided to change their date. Crystal reached back out to me and I was available. She was so happy to able to have me as her photographer and knew I was just as excited as she was! Getting to Know Michael and Crystal Crystal a ..read more

It’s been a little over six months since I spent the day with Dane and Sam on Mt. Lemmon for their engagement session. And now I got to kick off my crazy fall wedding season with their beautiful emerald and burgundy wedding at the Stillwell House in downtown Tucson. They were just as fun and laid-back as I remembered them, so excited to become husband and wife.   The Vibe and Inspiration There are a lot of choices that go into planning out your wedding day. One of the first things that most couples think about is the fun stuff like colors and decorations. Dane wanted to do something diff ..read more

Lily and James live up in Phoenix, but are really drawn to the saguaro-filled desert of Tucson. The Gates Pass area certainly delivers on those iconic cacti and is always a beautiful backdrop for photos!   Getting to Know James and Lily James and Lily met each other in the scary and intimidating world of online dating! Lily said she’s beyond grateful that they found each other amongst all the digital craziness. Lily is a nurse and James works in the IT field. They’re both fans of Italian food and have 3 adorable cats: Piggy, Coco Bean, and Franz. James describes himself as a hardcore nerd ..read more