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Arizona Snowbowl summer wedding celebration
Feb 19, 2026
Arizona Snowbowl summer wedding celebration
Feb 19, 2026

Teresa and Eric’s wedding day felt relaxed all the way through. One super big reason for this is they both chose to have that kind of wedding celebration. I know that sounds obvious. But it really is a choice to take time to breath, laugh and smile your way through the day.

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Feb 19, 2026
Downtown Flagstaff and Buffalo Park Engagement
Jan 24, 2026
Downtown Flagstaff and Buffalo Park Engagement
Jan 24, 2026

Should you include an engagement session as part of your wedding photography package? If your’e asking me, I’d say “yes!” Being engaged is a pretty amazing time for two people who’ve decided to commit to each other. To be each other’s support, partner and life-long companion. It’s a little magical. It really is. So documenting your relationship as you head into marriage is so worth it. And super fun!

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Jan 24, 2026
Lovely Summer Wedding Celebration at the Gardens at Viola's in Flagstaff
Jan 23, 2026
Lovely Summer Wedding Celebration at the Gardens at Viola's in Flagstaff
Jan 23, 2026

Northern Arizona boasts some pretty awesome spots to get married. High on my list is the Gardens at Viola’s in Flagstaff. Who doesn’t want to get married in the middle of a beautiful flower garden?!

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Jan 23, 2026
Elegant Stonebridge Manor Wedding in Mesa, Arizona
Jan 22, 2026
Elegant Stonebridge Manor Wedding in Mesa, Arizona
Jan 22, 2026

While there were a lot of moving parts to this beautiful Stonebridge Manor wedding in Mesa, Arizona, the day really felt effortless and relaxed. Why? Because Taylor and Brett had a rock solid timeline in place with plenty of time built in on the chance things got behind shcedule.

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Jan 22, 2026
2025: a year in wedding photos (plus some headshots, families, etc.)
Jan 11, 2026
2025: a year in wedding photos (plus some headshots, families, etc.)
Jan 11, 2026

Once again, I was lucky to photograph some amazing weddings and families over the past year in places like Flagstaff, Sedona, the Grand Canyon and beyond.

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Jan 11, 2026
Daniel and Miranda - Baby Bell Rock Engagment Session Photography
Feb 23, 2024
Daniel and Miranda - Baby Bell Rock Engagment Session Photography
Feb 23, 2024

Engagement photos are awesome. Simple statement, right? But, they really are. It's not every day you schedule a photo shoot with the one you love. We should probably do it more often. I met these two for a sunset engagement session in Sedona at Bell Rock.

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Feb 23, 2024
Summer Flagstaff Forest Wedding at Arboretum
Jul 28, 2023
Summer Flagstaff Forest Wedding at Arboretum
Jul 28, 2023

Lucy and AJ's wedding at the Arboretum at Flagstaff was the kind of magical forest summer wedding I love to photograph and be a part of.

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Jul 28, 2023
Spring Sunset Sedona Family Photgraphy at Bell Rock
Mar 20, 2023
Spring Sunset Sedona Family Photgraphy at Bell Rock
Mar 20, 2023

Why book a family photo session in Sedona or the Grand Canyon? I think these photos answer that question pretty easily! The further we get away from a specific time period, the hazier our memories get. It’s true! Family photos are a document of a moment in your family’s life. They convey so much feeling.

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Mar 20, 2023
Flagstaff Arboretum Wedding Photography and Downtown Reception
Feb 10, 2023
Flagstaff Arboretum Wedding Photography and Downtown Reception
Feb 10, 2023

Fall weddings in Flagstaff are just plain beautiful. And Flagstaff Arboretum weddings at that time of year are the best.

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Feb 10, 2023
Raquel and Jarrod Part Two: Sky Ranch Lodge Sedona Wedding Celebration
Jan 26, 2023
Raquel and Jarrod Part Two: Sky Ranch Lodge Sedona Wedding Celebration
Jan 26, 2023

This was a Sedona wedding day for the books! So full of fun, laughter, heartfelt emotions, friends and family. And, it was their second wedding in about four weeks!

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Jan 26, 2023
Intimate Flagstaff forest elopement, private vows and first look
Jan 25, 2023
Intimate Flagstaff forest elopement, private vows and first look
Jan 25, 2023

Intimate elopements in the forest surrounding Flagstaff are really beautiful. This one was no different.

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Jan 25, 2023
Vintage Flagstaff Arboretum Wedding with Weatherford Hotel Reception
Jan 12, 2023
Vintage Flagstaff Arboretum Wedding with Weatherford Hotel Reception
Jan 12, 2023

This was a really fun Flagstaff Arboretum wedding! The sheer amount of laughter throughout the day made for one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had documenting weddings anywhere in Arizona and beyond.

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Jan 12, 2023
Over 100 awesome 2022 Arizona wedding, engagement and family photos
Jan 5, 2023
Over 100 awesome 2022 Arizona wedding, engagement and family photos
Jan 5, 2023

It’s 2023! Crazy. Another year has come to an end and that means it’s time to take a look back at some of my favorite images of 2022. I’m so fortunate to be a wedding, engagement and family photographer in Arizona! I feel like it’s such a privilege to document such important moments in my clients’ lives.

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Jan 5, 2023
Family and Newborn Photography on the south rim of Grand Canyon
Aug 14, 2022
Family and Newborn Photography on the south rim of Grand Canyon
Aug 14, 2022

Watch out! We’ve got serious cuteness going on here. I met up with Amy, Dave and their little girl Macy at Yavapai Point on the south rim of the Grand Canyon for a family photo session a little while back.

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Aug 14, 2022
Elegant Scottsdale Royal Palms Garden Wedding and Outdoor Reception
Aug 13, 2022
Elegant Scottsdale Royal Palms Garden Wedding and Outdoor Reception
Aug 13, 2022

Early springtime weddings are the way to go in and around Phoenix. Hopefully not super hot during the day and really pleasant at night - perfect for an outdoor reception and dance party.

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Aug 13, 2022
Sunrise Suprise Sedona Proposal and Engagement Session at Bell Rock
Aug 12, 2022
Sunrise Suprise Sedona Proposal and Engagement Session at Bell Rock
Aug 12, 2022

I love photographing marriage proposals! It’s a magical, crazy moment. Nathan and Amelia planned a sunrise start to their day with plenty of hiking on the agenda. I arrived at Bell Rock in Sedona about 15 minutes before they arrived and walked up on the red rocks to a spot where I could see them coming.

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Aug 12, 2022
Bohemian Springtime Garden Wedding in Sedona Along Oak Creek Canyon
Aug 11, 2022
Bohemian Springtime Garden Wedding in Sedona Along Oak Creek Canyon
Aug 11, 2022

Some weddings are so unique, so one of a kind, so reflective of the essence of the two people getting married - and this is one of those.

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Aug 11, 2022
Downtown Flagstaff and Buffalo Park Creative Engagement Photography
Jul 29, 2022
Downtown Flagstaff and Buffalo Park Creative Engagement Photography
Jul 29, 2022

Should you have an engagement session? I’d say “yes!” How often do you intentionally schedule a portrait session with the one you love to create long lasting memories? If you’re like most people, not often. It’s really worth it.

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Jul 29, 2022
Surprise Horseshoe Bend Proposal and Engagment Shoot at Sunset
Jul 23, 2022
Surprise Horseshoe Bend Proposal and Engagment Shoot at Sunset
Jul 23, 2022

I love shooting photos in northern Arizona. One super iconic spot is Horseshoe Bend. Witnessing someone propose to their partner on the cliffs high of the Colorado River is pure magic. It’s a privilege to document these kinds of life changing events. I always just fold into the moment. The emotion is so strong!

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Jul 23, 2022
Little America Flagstaff Spring Wedding in the Pines with Dance Party!
Jul 21, 2022
Little America Flagstaff Spring Wedding in the Pines with Dance Party!
Jul 21, 2022

Amanda and Sebastian’s wedding day was an amazing celebration from start to finish. So much joy, laughter and love all day long! Their wedding took place at Little America hotel in Flagstaff. It’s kind of a hidden gem.

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Jul 21, 2022
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