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AZ threw her best at us with a massive forest fire and crazy temperatures, but we were finally able to make this Anniversary Session on the Mogollon Rim happen, and it was one for the books for sure! Chest Waders, Tiger Balm, Balancing on stumps, cliff edges, one gorgeous couple and their cute fur baby…how could it not have been a blast?!

Anniversary Session on the Mogollon Rim: Kyle & LauraMae

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Megan reached out to me on Instagram about a very special session. She and her husband, Kelvin, were heading north of Payson to The Strawberry Inn for a weekend getaway before surprising their families with some big news. Megan knew exactly her vision for the session and shared the vibe she was going for. This […]

Kelvin & Megan at The Strawberry Inn

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While Covid means a lot of changes to life, it didn’t change that I love being able to show my appreciate and love for people through photography. As a Thank You for all the help the Redford family gave us when I was so sick while pregnant with Molly, I offered Payson AZ Senior Photos to Seth, their graduating son. I was so excited when he took me up on the offer and was game for a new spot in Payson that I was wanting to shoot at!

Payson AZ Senior Photos: Seth

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I met Roger and Pat in and around Silver City for their engagement session and I don’t know if the colors of the murals or their smiles were brighter! It would be impossible to be bored around these two as fun and joy gushes out of them!

Silver City NM Engagement: Roger & Pat

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Living in the forest in the Southwest, fire emergency is always a worry snd having an evacuation prep list takes a lot fo the worry and chaos off my mind. Especially in the heat of the early summer before the monsoon rains have come. And that’s exactly where we are right now. To boot, there […]

Evacuation Prep List for a Family

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Donald and Terena were married in a sweet family centered backyard wedding in Payson, AZ. This wedding was a full on family affair with the decorations, flowers, centerpieces, hair, makeup, and meal provided by family and friends of the bride and groom. It really was amazing to see the two families come together to create […]

Donald & Terena’s Payson AZ Backyard Wedding

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I have the sweetest Mt Graham Wedding to share with you! Do you remember my sister in law Abby and her fiance Jacob from their gorgeous Sonoran Desert Engagement Session?! Well Abby and Jacob were married last week up near the top of Mt Graham at a Columbine Cabin, and it was absolutely beautiful! When […]

Abby and Jacob’s Mt Graham Wedding

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The day of the engagement session a winter storm hit. Temperatures dropped, the wind picked up, rain and snow pelted down, and Terena’s dreams of a spring look to her engagement photos were disappearing. We decided to postpone for 24 hours and you’ll never believe the difference just a day can make in Arizona in the Spring!

Pine AZ Engagement: Donald & Terena

Sonoran Desert Engagement at Sycamore Creek

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When Abby asked for engagement photos in the Sonoran Desert my heart did happy dances! Springtime in the desert is absolute magic! So much green, life, and beauty. Jacob and Abby got engaged just before the world went crazy, and they have handled all the changes and upheaval with such grace and positivity! These two are so good together!

Sonoran Desert Engagement: Jacob and Abigail

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I know…when it comes to choosing a photographer you have a plethora of options. Does it really matter who you choose as long as the price is right? I think it does!

I’ve written this series to walk you though how to find the best photographer for you!

Style & Posing, Tips for Finding the best Photographer for You!