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A little bit of Glam F*ck Yeah |Styled Shoot | Phoenix, AZ
Exploring Phoenix has been an adventure for me. Going from having trees, and rain and lakes everywhere and being able to shoot outside all year round (almost) this Arizona Summer has really caught me off guard. Luckily, I was able to meet a group of amazing creatives willing to practice a new method of photography with me in a fun, alternative styled wedding shoot.
Camille & Kaitlyn | Chicago love meets West Seattle | Seattle, WA
On the first HOT summer day (but not summer) in Seattle, Camille and Kaitlyn embarked on a special journey in their whirlwind relationship in West Seattle, Washington. The mission? To celebrate their truly enduring love and commitment by renewing their vows at Lincoln Park. There were tears, smiles, love and all the vibes on this special day.
Taylor & Rachel | Mesa Arts and Culture Center | Mesa, AZ
Taylor and Rachel's engagement and family session at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona, was nothing short of silly with a little bit of chaos. When I first met Taylor and Rachel one of the first things they said to me was that they did not want the typical Arizona Desert vibe. So we brainstormed and thoroughly and came across the Mesa Arts Center.
Pullapalooza 2023 | Rain City Fitness | Seattle, WA
Rain City Fitness' Pullapalooza Deadlift Party 2023 was an extraordinary event that aimed to raise funds for two Washington based 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations: UTOPIA and Lambert House. Not only did we, as a community, successfully support these important organizations, but it also provided an incredible opportunity for people of all backgrounds to participate on the platform. The event showcased lifters of different ages, colors, sizes, and identities, creating a truly inclusive and empowering atmosphere. BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A SPOT ON THE PLATFORM
Kelly & Charlie | Classy in Queen Anne Session | Seattle, WA
Kelly and Charlie's engagement photoshoot in the Queen Anne area of Seattle was simply stunning. The modern and elegant vibe of the area served as a picturesque backdrop for their session, while the playful couple brought their own creative touch to the shoot. From the iconic Kerry Park with the iconic Seattle landmark, THE Space Needle in the background…
Erica & David | Engagement | Joshua Tree NP, CA
In today’s blog we’re gonna dive into my Joshua Tree Adventure with Erica and David going over both engagements and wedding decor!! So, our original goal was to achieve a dreamy-editorial look with some Pinterest vibes thrown around, but of course our creative minds started wandering so we decided to lower our blissful expectations a wee bit by letting go and just have a BLAST!! This turned out to be one of the best photoshoots to date, but before I tell you why, let me tell you a bit about Erica and David.
The Mini Blog Series: "Peace, Love & Desert Dust" | Arizona & Beyond
WE ARE HERE!! We have officially finished the moving process and are now starting the metamorphosis from concrete jungle dwellers to desert nomads!!
Lifetime Moments With Photography: It's Story Time!! | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
Despite the coffee-crazed, box stuffing, and stress-filled week before our bittersweet departure from the PNW, I had the utmost pleasure of photographing one of the most deserving families….
The Mini Blog Series: 3 Reasons Headshots Are VITAL | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
First, let’s start from the beginning, what is a headshot? Well, a headshot is a professionally captured photograph of a person from the shoulders up, the photograph is cut or cropped in order to give focus to the person, not any product one is selling or background details. You’re probably thinking “okay so what’s the difference between a headshot and a portrait then?” The difference between a headshot and a portrait is distinguished with the model being camera aware and often looking directly at the camera with minimal posing and slight variations of facial expressions such as smiling with or without teeth and relaxing the mouth for a more neutral look.