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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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Missy was an absolute delight to work with for her Payson AZ Senior Photos! She was full of joyful smiles, bubbly energy, and total beauty! She was looking for a location a little different from the normal forest or Green Valley Park photos, but wanted an area that still showed off the beauty of where […]

Payson Senior Photos: Missy

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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

Bride and Groom at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

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Ethan and Emaleah’s Payson AZ Engagement Session was probably the windiest session I’ve ever done here in Payson. Not quite the windiest ever, but probably top 5. And let me tell you what: these two are tough, take such good care of each other, were so patient as we worked to find the light AND […]

Ethan & Emaleah’s Payson AZ Engagement Session

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Green Valley Park in the heart of town is the perfect place for Payson family photos. The Payne family came to town for family photos and we loved walking around the park, rolling down the hills, and looking at the ducks that are always there. We’ve done Jackie and Andrew’s family photos on their family […]

Payson Family Photos at Green Valley Park

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Drew is a Valley based Realtor for EPIC Home Realty, and recently made the trip up with his Adventure Buddy Vanessa for some headshots in Payson AZ. I loved how laid back, kind, and friendly Drew was. Just what everyone needs in realtor! Need help deciding on what to wear for your own headshots in […]

Headshots in Payson AZ: Drew with EPIC Home Realty

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Vanessa spent part of her childhood in Rim Country, so when it came time to grab some updated headshots to celebrate a new business, a birthday, and some amazing personal milestones, she new that Payson AZ Headshots was a must on her list! Vanessa is hard working, fun, and friendly. I could feel the happiness […]

Payson AZ Headshots: Vanessa

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Live in the Phoenix Valley but want something other than desert? That’s exactly what Van and Karley did for their Payson AZ Engagement Photos! They escaped the sun and heat and came up here for their forest engagement session, and we had a blast! When Karley let Van know they couldn’t meet up for their […]

Payson AZ Engagement Photos: Van and Karley

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Shooting Payson family photos in monsoon season is always a gamble. My friend and I were watching the radar closely and sent Marco Polos back and forth while she curled her hair, wondering if we were going to be able to actually shoot that evening. Thankfully the rain lifted in town and once we actually […]

Payson Family Photos

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This session had been on my bucket list for years. Finally, during my business break in 2019, I knew it was finally time to do a personal photo project and get a couple out in the Prickly Pear Blossoms!

Payson AZ Couple’s Photos: Eric & Liesl

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