How to Plan an Intimate Backyard Wedding (And Why It Might Be the Most Meaningful Choice You Make) There is something incredibly special about getting married in a place that already holds memories. While traditional venues are beautiful, there is a different kind of magic that comes with inviting your favorite people into a space […]

Arizona Wedding Photographer, Wedding, Weddings

June 18, 2026

How to Plan an Intimate Backyard Wedding | Arizona Wedding Inspiration

There are some wedding days that stay with you forever — and Morgan + Joey’s wedding at Schnepf Farms’ Big Red Barn was absolutely one of them. Not only was their day overflowing with emotion, intentionality, and the sweetest kind of love, but they also got married on my own wedding anniversary… which honestly felt […]

Wedding, Weddings

May 14, 2026

Schnepf Farms Big Red Barn Wedding

First of all—huge congratulations are in order! Getting engaged to your best friend is such an exciting time, and if you’re here, chances are you’re searching for the perfect place to take engagement photos in Arizona to celebrate that brand-new ring. One of the best things about planning engagement photos in Arizona is the variety […]

Couples, Engagement

January 9, 2026

Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Arizona

Sometimes the most magical sessions happen when the weather doesn’t go according to plan. This engagement session at the Superstition Mountains took place on Easter Sunday — the rainiest day of that year here in Arizona. Instead of clear skies, we were met with moody clouds, soft light, and even a rainbow that stretched across […]

Couples, Engagement

August 22, 2025

Rainy Day Engagement Session at the Superstition Mountains

There’s something truly magical about maternity sessions — they capture a fleeting but sweet season in a family’s story. Recently, I had the joy of photographing this beautiful mama to be and her growing family at the Salt River, surrounded by trees and golden Arizona sunset light. The result was a gallery full of warmth, […]

Maternity

August 19, 2025

Sunset Maternity Session at the Salt River

If you’ve ever thought about doing an Arizona destination elopement in the White Tank Mountains – this ones for you. Ally and Shayne traveled all the way to the White Tank Mountains in Arizona from Canada to say I do in an intimate ceremony. When we first chatted she shared that their family comes here […]

Wedding, Weddings

June 18, 2025

Arizona Destination Elopement in the White Tank Mountains

Are you ready to see the dreamiest woodsy family session? Flagstaff is the home of big trees and woodsy vibes for us in Arizona, and it is honestly one of my favorite places to adventure to for photo shoots. The Aspen trees create such gorgeous texture in photos, and there’s never ending shade- which is […]

Family

September 27, 2023

Dreamy Flagstaff Family Photos

Sedona is known as a place of healing, and a place of peace. Which makes it the perfect place to document new beginnings. When Travis reached out about doing his engagement photos in the red rocks I knew I had the perfect place to do so. Crescent Moon Ranch is absolutely beautiful, with views of […]

Couples, Uncategorized

September 24, 2023

Red Rock Sedona Engagement

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