Justin and Monica’s love story is one of those that happened so specifically and uniquely that you know it was divine intervention. Monica is from the Philippines, but was living in the States at the time. She decided to travel to Hawaii to visit her friend. Well that friend happened to have a friend. Justin. […]

The way that Chris looks at Christine… I could barely handle it. He looks at her like she is not just the only woman in the room, but the only woman on the planet. And Christine gazes back at Chris the same way. As they shared their wedding day, they went from tears to laughter […]

As I walked up to the Apache Junction, Arizona, ranch of Christy’s best friend that would host her wedding, I knew this was going to be the country wedding Christy and Jason dreamed of.  I was also greeted by a giant Great Dane who desperately wanted to be a bridesmaid.  There were horses, dogs, friendly […]

I arrived at the Phoenician Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, completely giddy because well… we were doing bridal portraits at the Phoenician.  For those of you who haven’t been there, go please. They have beautiful areas with waterfalls, flowers, lit up cactus’, and marble steps that have equally as marvelous names like Orchid Springs, Palace Steps, […]

When I walked into the Embassy Suites where we were going to do Madison and Rich’s first look, I was so happy to see an entire indoor garden with fountains, bridges, and flowers.  It was a secret hidden world waiting to be discovered! As we were getting ready in Madison’s room, Rich’s Father knocked on […]

As a photographer, words often fail me.  Which is why I have my camera; to express the things my words lack.  Today is one of those times.  Blogging is an exercise of faith for me, much like marriage is for the couples I capture. I try to put my heart out there and capture what […]

Shahida (who goes by Sabby) and Shane are so much fun to be around. The first time I met them for our engagement session, they were finishing up their pints at a bar in Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix.  So of course, for their brunch wedding, there was beer, guava and mango mimosas, and a […]

When I walked into the Japanese Friendship Garden in downtown Phoenix, I knew the wedding was going to be good.  Despite being in the middle of Phoenix, and in a desert at that, there is a little enclave with trees, bamboo, water falls, and gardens where you can go to enjoy the beauty of your […]

When I pulled up in front of a tiny white cottage straight out of a fairy tale in downtown Gilbert, and opened the door to find Miranda and her bridesmaids in the cutest robes drinking champagne, I knew it was going to be a good day.  Miranda was surrounded by her best friends and Mom […]

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Nothing could be truer to a couple like Lynzie and Justin.  When Lynzie was diagnosed with complex medical issues, she was not sure that […]