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You know those people in your life that just shine and life everyone around then? That is how Jon and Jenny are! They light up the space around them and are so sweet! Their Woods Canyon Lake Wedding at the Spillway Day Use Area started blustery but was absolutely beautiful and full of touchings moments […]

Jonathan & Jennifer’s Woods Canyon Lake Wedding near Payson, AZ

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What do you do when a wave of rain and wind hits mid ceremony? You laugh and take it all in. That’s exactly what Kevin and Nikki did this past weekend at their Cherry Creek Lodge Wedding. There was nothing that could dampen their joy. In fact, I don’t think I saw Nikki’s face without […]

Cherry Creek Lodge Wedding, Young, AZ: Kevin & Nikki

Bride and Groom at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

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Many of Michael and Amy’s big moments as a couple have had to do with National, State, and local parks, so when it came time to pick their wedding venue it only felt natural to pick a park. And, when your last name means “Head of Bridge”…could you really pick a more fitting spot to […]

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Wedding near Payson, AZ: Michael & Amy

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There are times when a couple or family only need a part of a wedding day photographed and I was so happy I could jump in and capture this Gilbert, AZ Backyard Wedding Reception for Porter & Ashley! Rain threatened off and on all day, but everyone just kept their fingers crossed and it worked […]

Porter & Ashley’s Gilbert, AZ Backyard Wedding Reception

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Steven and Yesenia were married last week at The Venue on Main in downtown Safford, AZ. Everything was so well planned, perfectly in place, and calm! As soon as I walked in the doors at The Venue on Main, the excitement ramped up, the adrenaline kicked in, and I couldn’t wait to get my camera […]

Steve & Yesenia’s Wedding at The Venue on Main

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Van and Karley’s Tre Bella wedding was magical! From the sophisticated and beautiful venue there at Tre Bella, to an amazing bridal party of sweet and devoted friends, to the genuine and heart felt vows exchanged at the ceremony, there was magic in every detail and moment! The Bridal Suite at Tre Bella was beautifully […]

Van and Karley’s Tre Bella Wedding

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I have a treat for you! I’ve been sitting on these bridal images for a few weeks so that I could do the full wedding blog all in one go. Shaun and Bridgette tied the knot this last weekend and now I finally get to share them and their celebrations! Bridgette wanted someone green with […]

Bridgette and Shaun’s Wedding

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October, 2020: Rachel and Jaime, I still look back at your wedding and get the warmest fuzzies in my heart! You two were so welcoming, sweet, and amazing. You inspired my Mini Wedding Experience because I knew I wanted with all my heart to work with more couples like you. Thank you for inviting me […]

Jaime and Rachel’s Clifton Morenci Wedding

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John and Maya’s sunflower wedding day started early on a smoke filled morning in the Gila Valley. The sun was just a red ball through the smoke from the California fires. It kept the temperatures lower, which is never a complaint in southern Arizona! The day started early for us at Maya’s home where she […]

John and Maya’s Sunflower Wedding

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Less than two weeks after Roger and Pat’s Engagement Session I got a message from them. “Hey, could you give us a call?” I’d just sent an email about getting wedding details figured out and thought we’d be talking about that. “Roger, do you want to tell her?”“We eloped!!” I cracked up and grinned. I […]

Gila Valley Bridal Session: Roger & Pat