This week has been a weird and exciting one. Weird because it’s been filled with some growing pains. I’ve had a chance to chat with several wedding professionals who have been in the field for a while now. Some over a decade. And they are all professionals I respect. Many of the wedding photographers I've connected with are artists that inspire me. The exciting part about this week was that I finally feel like I’m making a bit of a breakthrough, pushing through this stagnant

During my conversations with wedding planners recently, I’ve learned that booking a wedding photographer is one of the first items on bridal checklists. Many soon-to-be-brides actually book their wedding photographers before their venues, or even before finding their dress! That’s terrific because it means that photography is important to them. The ideal client : ) But once you’ve found the artist for you, the one you want to capture all those amazing moments, here is somethi

It was well over 100 degrees when I met with Matt and Emily to shoot their engagement session at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. We were in a bit of a time-crunch pickle as Matt was only in town briefly, and was headed back to Texas the following day. Usually, I really push for engagement shoots to be outdoors. The lighting is so much kinder to the skin, the backgrounds are muted and natural looking, and you don’t have to worry about the weird shadows that bad fluorescen

Recently, when I’ve met with my brides-to-be, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the informed questions they have for me. They ask a lot about my processes, my style, whether or not I have second shooters, etc. One of the questions that often get’s skipped, though, is my level of ability to post process an image. A lot of people hear the word “photoshopping” and they cringe: “Now way! I don’t want to look fake in my wedding photos!” But really, when you are talking about the p

When I first sat down at a little coffee shop in Mesa to meet Jen and her mom Susanne, I was pretty much sold. We were meeting to see if I would be a good fit as their wedding photographer, and on my end, I knew from the start that it was a perfect match :) I instantly fell in love with their warmth and laid-back style. Jen is stunningly beautiful, but there is an ease about her that makes her really approachable. A dream client for any wedding photographer! Jen’s mom told me

This is the story of Jenny and Dane. A wonderful couple who planned their wedding in the blistery mountains of Alaska, and ended up saying their “I dos” on a luscious tropical cliff, overlooking a turquoise bay in Kauai. Jenny has a natural ease and classic grace about her that translated perfectly into a stunning, elegant wedding. You would think that the stress of planning a wedding a world away, on her own, would frazzle any bride, but not Jenny! She found the venue, the c

This past week, while working in post, I found myself thinking a lot about sunset shots. A lot of brides love them, and I do too! They are incredibly romantic and human skin loves that rich, buttery light, just before the sun dips. But I’ve also seen a lot of “contrived” sunset shots while exploring wedding galleries and I have to tell you, I’m not a fan. When I say contrived, I mean not natural looking. I don’t mean HDR toning, fish-eye lenses, or anything that dramatic. I a