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 […]

Portraits

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Wedding Wire 2018 Couples’ Choice Award Winner!

We are so excited about our second year of earning the Couples’ Choice Award from WeddingWire! We have received this award because of our wonderful clients leaving incredibly kind reviews of our work on our wedding wire account. Reviews really do mean so much to us! We are so grateful for each and every one […]

Weddings

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Alex // Tempe Town Lake Senior Session

Alex’s dad and mine have been good friends for the longest time and when we moved back to Arizona I’ve had the opportunity to take pictures of her and her sweet family a handful of times! Alex is just as beautiful on the inside as she is outside! She’s incredibly talented and so so sweet! […]

Seniors

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