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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Spring Break 2017 // Solana Beach California

Spring Breaks are made for beaches. I just can’t imagine going anywhere other than the beach! Since we are just 5.5 hours from Solana, it’s one of our favorites! It’s been our third trip to the San Diego area since we were married so we have gotten pretty good at figuring out what we like […]

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