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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Caroline + Mike // Salt River Maternity Session

Caroline and Mike’s session was my very first portrait and maternity session since having our Baby Lola! It was so fun to get to relate to pregnancy now that I’ve been through it myself! Maternity sessions were some of my absolute favorite before, but now?! I love them even more!! Caroline and Mike aren’t just […]

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Jess + Alex // Superstition Mountain Maternity Session

Jessica was one of our fabulous 2017 #ShelbyLeaBrides, so when she contacted me and asked if I could take her maternity photos I couldn’t say YES fast enough! She wanted beautiful desert scenery in her photos and we got her just that by going to Lost Dutchman State Park at Sunset! I love how many […]

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Ashley’s Maternity Session // Mogollon Rim

When Ashley emailed me saying she was hoping for a snowy maternity session I couldn’t respond “YES!” fast enough! I LOVE getting to go up to Northern Arizona! The day before our session together we were super excited because the weather predicted snow. It was the perfect situation! During our drive up the mountain we […]

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