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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Brianna // Thatcher Senior

Brianna’s senior session was such a stunner, and so is she! Her and her sweet mom and sister came up from the Gila Valley to visit family up here in the Valley and for her Senior Pictures! I was so happy they did! We had so much fun exploring the land around the Salt River! […]

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Taylor // College Senior + Sweetheart Session

I am always over the moon excited for all of our college graduates! It’s such a huge accomplishment! Taylor is graduating from Central Arizona College. She’s one of the sweetest girls we have gotten the chance to work with. She has grown up rodeoing and because of that she brought a few of their horses. […]

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Brielle // Salt River Senior Portraits

Remember Tessa and Arch’s beautiful backyard wedding? Well Tessa’s fabulous sister Brielle is graduating high school and I got to be the lucky photographer to take her pictures! Brielle is a senior at Perry High school and has plans to attend BYU in the Fall. Brielle loves to be outside and near water, preferably the […]

Seniors

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