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 2016 // Solana Beach California

Colbe and I were able to find a tiny break in both of our crazy schedules that actually matched up! It was a miracle! So we made a dead sprint to the beach. One of the many things I love about Arizona is that it is only 5.5 hours from one of our favorite beaches […]

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