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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Meets Forest Vibes Flagstaff Wedding
Feb 15, 2022
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Meets Forest Vibes Flagstaff Wedding
Feb 15, 2022

Kennedy and JD’s wedding day in Flagstaff started at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic church and we made our way up the mountain for some rad forest photos. But, we also stopped downtown to make some cool portraits before ending up at the High Country Conference Center for their reception

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Feb 15, 2022
Early Morning Magical Elopement at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona
Jan 28, 2022
Early Morning Magical Elopement at Bell Rock in Sedona, Arizona
Jan 28, 2022

It’s a very one-of-a-kind experience eloping up high on the red rocks in Sedona. And to have your wedding ceremony take place as the sun is peeking over the tops of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, creating a fantastic sunrise, is taking the experience up a big notch.

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Jan 28, 2022
Flagstaff Wedding Venue Spotlight: Serendipity in the forest
Jan 25, 2022
Flagstaff Wedding Venue Spotlight: Serendipity in the forest
Jan 25, 2022

If you’re reading this, you probably recently got engaged. Congratulations! Time to start planning. There are so many options for wedding venues in Flagstaff. One of my favorites in town is Serendipity.

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Jan 25, 2022
West Fork and Cathedral Rock Sedona Intimate Elopement Photography
Jan 24, 2022
West Fork and Cathedral Rock Sedona Intimate Elopement Photography
Jan 24, 2022

When it comes to getting married in Arizona (or anywhere for that matter), there are so many options for where and how to go about it. Jason and Angela chose an autumn elopement alongside Oak Creek on the West Fork trail near Sedona and it was intimate and beautiful.

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Jan 24, 2022
Raquel and Jarrod Part One: Grand Canyon Sunrise Elopement Photography
Jan 7, 2022
Raquel and Jarrod Part One: Grand Canyon Sunrise Elopement Photography
Jan 7, 2022

Sometimes everything just falls into place and you get married as the sun rises at the Grand Canyon. Not really! Every wedding takes specific planning. Even an elopement. And Raquel and Jarrod took that to heart!

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Jan 7, 2022
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