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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Rachel + Chris // Gilbert Temple Wedding

Rachel and Chris’s Gilbert Temple wedding was absolutely stunning. One of my most favorite parts was her wedding dress. Guess where she bought it? She didn’t. She MADE it. With her own two hands. When we asked her how long it took her to make she told us she wasn’t very quick because she had […]

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