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There is a story to every wedding, and this Mesa Temple Wedding has so many fun layers. It was a day to remember for sure! When we lived in Payson, Cameron taught an early morning religion class for the high schoolers, and Emma was one of his students. It made this wedding all the more […]

Josh and Emma’s Mesa Temple Wedding

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You know a couple has to be awesome to be willing to meet up in the forest for their Payson Engagement Photos, and then follow their photographer another 30 minutes down dirt roads to get to the location. Chris and Sam were absolutely delightful! I loved getting to introduce them to one of our favorite […]

Sam & Chris: Payson Engagement Photos

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Donnie and Miranda had a beautiful cabin wedding in Heber, AZ with their family. It was a sweet evening with them and their family celebrating their marriage. They booked my mini wedding and split the time between their Payson engagement session and the wedding coverage. It was the perfect coverage for them and their day! […]

Donnie & Miranda’s Cabin Wedding in Heber, AZ

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Allie and Dan’s Desert Botanical Garden Engagement Photos in Phoenix are definitely on my favorites list! These two handled the 105 degree weather like champs and the desert glowed for them in return. It was a beautiful evening with these two. Dan and Allie both were so easy to visit with and instantly warmed up […]

Daniel and Allie’s Desert Botanical Garden Engagement Photos

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John and Randee’s #FinallyFerguson Klondyke AZ Wedding was full of family, friends, sweet details, gorgeous weather, and fun! Everyone came together at the Canyon View Ranch to celebrate the day and this sweet couple. Everything felt relaxed, natural, and full of celebration! Bridal Details Anyone else love the depth that boots add to a flat […]

John and Randee’s Klondyke AZ Wedding

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Tired of knowing you need business photos to use online, but feeling overwhelmed? I was too. So I made myself a plan to cut the paralysis and make DIY business photos and content creation easy and I’m sharing it with you! An Outline Made Just for You I’ve laid out a series of “assignments” that […]

Master Your DIY Business Photos: An Easy Outline for Small Business Owners

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Some time ago Align Album, the company I use to create the gorgeous Legacy Albums, featured one of my sample albums on their blog. And somehow I never shared that here!! Doh! Let’s remedy that right away! Align’s blog post about Austin and Tatum’s Legacy Album: The story behind today’s featured album is very touching. […]

Legacy Album: Austin and Tatum’s Cabins on Strawberry Hill Wedding

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When snow and muddy roads kept us from their first choice in locations (but I sure tried to get in there!), we shifted plans and used another favorite location for Donnie and Miranda’s Payson Engagement Photos. The Bluff! It never disappoints…but sometimes it does take casualties. A moment of silence for the shoe that didn’t […]

Donnie and Miranda’s Payson Engagement Photos

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“Oh my gosh! I love these! Thank you for capturing my work at the wedding!” and “Thank you for my branding images!” often quickly turns to…”but now what do I do with these?” for business owners. Ever wondered how to use images to boost your business once you’ve received them from a photographer? I’ve got […]

Unlocking the Power of Wedding and Branding Images to Boost Your Business

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This Downtown Phoenix Wedding was full of firsts for me, and I LOVED every single minute of it. Working with Antonio and Sabrina has been a delight in every possible way. Sabrina is organized, full of joy, and on the ball. Antonio is calm, open-hearted, and supportive. They are a powerhouse of a match! The […]

Downtown Phoenix Wedding: Antonio and Sabrina