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Minnesota Photography :: Summer Beams

Just a photo for fun. The sun was working its magic at the lake during our summer vacation to our family getaway in Minnesota.

Jessann :: Phoenix Maternity Photographer

Beautiful Jessann asked me if I would capture her first pregnancy on camera a while back. How could I resist. She is family after all. We were lucky enough to hold the session at her Mom's house. Wood floors, gorgeous decor and amazing window light. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Phoenix Wedding Photographer :: Keri + Christian

Keri was referred to me by the Mother of the Bride from my very first solo wedding. I can't tell you what an honor that is to get a referral off of my first wedding. Thank you Sandra.

I met Keri and Christian for the first time at a coffee shop in Tempe and I instantly knew they were going to be fun to spend a wedding day with. They didn't disappoint at all. They were both so happy all day long and who could blame them. The weather was perfect and their family and friends were so much fun. They danced more than any group of guests I've seen in a long time.

Please meet Keri and Christian.

Thanks for hiking through the desert for me Keri. You guys look amazing.

Gorgeous golden light during the ceremony.

Fun Details

Keri's Grandmother's locket was attached to her bouquet.

Keri disappeared for a while and came back and surprised Christian with a choreographed belly dance routine complete with drums and supporting dancers. It was super sweet. Then she darted off and put her wedding dress back on just like a pro.

Scottsdale Portrait Photographer :: Brittney Anytime Session

Brittney and I met at DC Ranch Market Street in Scottsdale, Arizona for a fun "anytime" session to celebrate her upcoming 21st birthday. I took some belated grad pix of Brittney a couple of years ago and she wanted something a little more grown up looking. Umm... I think we nailed it. Great job Brit. It was a lot of fun. I hope you love your pix!

Thanks to my son Dane for helping with the reflector and holding jackets and shoes. I couldn't have done it without you.

Phoenix Photographer :: Photog Shootout

I am always reading blogs or tutorials trying to improve my art and when a seminar comes along that is a little out of the norm, I really get excited to participate. Christy and Jasen from Studio Moirae and Andy Andrews from Muse Photography teamed up with Rob Nicholson from Humbled Eyes Photography in Delaware and hosted Rob's Photog Shootout Seminar. We walked around the downtown Phoenix neighborhood near Studio Moirae and practiced techniques in composition, posing and use of flash. Its great to get to meet new photographers in the area and spend time with others I've known for a while.

Here are some of my favorite images from my day. Thanks to Jennifer and Lauren for their great model work.

Pink

Here is a sneak peak for new parents, Kim and Jordan. It was a blast spending time in their home and seeing how excited they are about the arrival of their baby girl. The nursery is almost ready and the glider rocker has been warmed up. We included their first baby, Soda who was pretty nervous at first but quickly became a serious diva.

Congratulations Kim and Jordan. As a parent of three, I can assure you that this new chapter of your lives will be absolutely wonderful. Thanks for inviting me in and allowing me to capture this moment that can never be repeated.

A Long Overdue Post

January was such a crazy month that I didn't take the time to post all of my holiday sessions. This was my first year really going after family portraits specifically for holiday cards and gifts. It was a blast. Although most people get pretty stressed during the holiday time all of my subjects were full of holiday spirit along with myself and we all had great fun together.

The {P} Family was my first session of the holidays. Mindy was a great friend in high school. We even went to senior prom together. Well not together-together. She had her date and I had mine. Anyway, it was awesome to meet her wonderful husband and adorable little girl. We held our session at The Secret Garden where her and Ken were married 5 years earlier.

Jenny and her cute little guy met me at Saguaro Ranch Park for a fun session at the farm yard. We captured this beautiful image in the cornfield on a gorgeous fall evening.

Our first official family photos of the new {H} Family. Also at SRP, we found out that pre-holiday time is a very busy time for family photos at the park. We had to wait our turn to get popular backgrounds. It was worth it.

The {H} Family have taken their holiday pix at their home for years now and this is the first time we took advantage of their beautiful view of the McDowell Mountains. We used off-camera strobe to add an almost studio quality to the image.

Miss {B} was an amazing subject. I kept telling her dad what natural posing talent she has.

... and her big sister. They are very cute together.

I know you've seen this little subject before. One of my stars...

Another subject I shoot often. My lovely niece's and with Mom and Dad this time.

Here is the {S} family. We shot at their home in Cave Creek on a stormy night. We had to run out between rain showers and deal with the wind but in the end we had some really nice sunlight to work with. And what about those dogs. I've never worked with dogs that posed so well.

The {P} Family was all together in early December and wanted a group shot that they haven't had in a long time.

Again, little {B} with Mommy and Daddy. I love how happy she looks getting her family squeeze on.

Check out the {D} Fam. Mom did a great job of coordinating their colors. It worked beautifully with our surroundings at the Cibola Vista Resort and Spa.