A camera’s been basically glued to my hands since childhood. I didn’t fall in love with photography because of the technical stuff, but because of the way it can make someone light up when they see themselves. That’s what I want for you: to feel beautiful and confident in front of my lens.

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I’m inspired by the Arizona desert, vibrant colors, and people who love out loud.

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McKenna + Prescott // Boyce Thompson Engagement

We’ve been hearing a lot about these two recently, they are a passing subject among our family and friends. Mostly because Prescott is Colbe’s cousin, and also because McKenna is good friends with some of our other sweet brides. So you could imagine we heard about their engagement… everybody who was talking has said something […]

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Grace + Nathan // Salt River Engagement

  After a few emails back and fourth Grace and I found out that we were already booked up on her wedding day, I was so bummed. She decided she still wanted us to shoot their engagements and we could not have been any more thrilled. Engagement sessions are one of our favorite types of […]

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Ashlee + Garrett // Sunrise Canyon Lake Engagement

Ashlee and Garrett were a match made in heaven. Literally. There’s no other way to explain it other than when we were around them it just made since. They have the most easy going, kind hearted, and happy personalities. You can tell from our pictures that we had entirely too much fun together. I always […]

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