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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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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Caitlin + Jake Christmas Photos

Remember these two sweet faces? I took Caitlin and Jakes engagement photos this past Summer. When I got the text of Caitlin asking if I could take some Christmas pictures of them I almost jumped out of my seat. I was so excited and I had the perfect idea that I had been dying to […]

Engagements

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Nikki + Carson // Mogollon Rim Engagement

Nikki and Carson decided to beat the hot summer heat here in the valley by heading up the mountains. Colbe and I were thrilled! We carpooled up together and during our drive it started POURING! We decided that these engagements were going to happen, rain or shine! We ended up with both! 

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