Hello Illinois Winters! I forgot already how chilly it can be there. I’m spoiled rotten here in Arizona but I wouldn’t have missed Sonya’s wedding for the world. Plus we got lucky and it wasn’t really all that bad once the sun came out to play. Sonya and I are long time coffeehouse friends, we have […]

Have you seen the most recent issue of Phoenix Bride & Groom yet? It’s beautiful AND featuring this recent and unique wedding I was honored to photograph! Check out the just married feature on page 156-157 to get a closer look at Justin & Amanda’s story! {Amanda Breed and Justin Reed | October 28th 2015}  PHOENIX BRIDE AND […]

Love is in the air, and 50mph winds… This shoot was literally a whirlwind but we enjoyed the fall weather and finding covered spots to protect from the windy gusts. So glad the leaves were still beautiful and it was actually pleasant 62 degrees out.  Altogether we had an amazing shoot & I just can’t WAIT […]

We all do it. We practice the walk-try not to trip, remember the right line, and bend at the knees so you don’t pass out! The real treasure of the rehearsal, however, is the chance to connect with those you love before the bustle of the big day- oh and having FUN! The tradition of the rehearsal is […]

It’s been so long since I’ve gotten quality time with my friends back in normal Illinois. Every time I’m there I’m working working working. Weddings take a lot of time and energy leaving not much left. So I am always excited when friends book me, because then I know I’ll get to see them! So of course […]

Meet Micah, the newest handsome little Dalton. I was very excited when Sarah reached out for Micah’s one year photos. because I had not met him yet. It’s rare that I’m in Normal but I was there for a wedding so we got to snag this mini session 🙂 He gave us a run for […]