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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Brigham // Perry High School Senior

I absolutely love Brigham’s sweet mom, so when she asked us to take his senior photos we said yes in a heartbeat!! Her and Brigham wanted a desert feel in his pictures so we went out to the San Tan Mountains!  Boy senior sessions are so fun now that I’m married to Colbe! Colbe visit […]

Seniors

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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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