Lily & Alexi

Lily and Alexi are a great couple from Phoenix that came up to Flagstaff for some engagement photos. I can't even begin to tell you just how wonderful they were to work with! I wish I could have seen my face when Alexi told me he had arranged for us to go up on the rooftop of the Monte Vista! I really thought I was going to cry. They were a photographer's dream; sweet, in love and up for any of my ideas. Although they kept denying it, I suspect they have been super models in a previous career. I'm sure you won't disagree after you look at the photographs! A couple of their images will be on display at my show this Friday at the First Friday Art Walk at the Shoe's-n-Such store. Alexi and Lily, Thanks for the great afternoon and Congratulations!!

Here's the video!


And some of my favorite images from the afternoon:

Michelle & Jimmy-Flagstaff, AZ

Michelle and Jimmy were married at her grandmother's house in Flagstaff, AZ. Michelle was a beautiful bride! I absolutely loved her dress and the little tux that her little boy, Landon, wore for the day. Watch their slideshow here! Here are some of my favorite images of the day:

Backlighting a dress is my favorite way to photograph it.

Michelle has beautiful eyes; they are almost amber in color.

I love this photo of the little boy who pulled Landon down the aisle in a wagon.

And here's the wagon!

Here's one of Landon in that little tux I was talking about:

Michelle's dad was a real cowboy! I really like the hat!

The cake was made by one of the family members.

And finally the happy couple! Thanks for having me and congratulations!

Flagstaff Wedding with Sierra Blanco

I had the pleasure of working with Kevin of Sierra Blanco Photography this past weekend as a second shooter. Kevin was great to work with and he has a great connection with his clients. It was a unique wedding in that we had three different settings to shoot in; the Radisson Hotel for getting ready and the reception, Pine Canyon Golf Course for group shots and the Catholic Church of the Nativity, a beautiful catholic church downtown Flagstaff for the ceremony. Here are some of my favorite images from the day:

Here are a couple of Desiree right before she went downstairs to meet the groom. I love using natural light whenever possible. She was an absolutely beautiful bride!

The ring pillow was made out of lace from Desiree's grandmother.

Here are a couple from our time at Pine Canyon Golf Course. If you have the opportunity book your wedding here! The scenery was breathtaking and we couldn't have asked for better weather. It was overcast and the clouds added so much to the images.

This is the couple's daughter. What a beauty!

The reception was a lot of fun! Everyone had fun dancing, especially these little sisters:

I've been experimenting with slow shutter speeds and using my flash during dancing. I love the movement that's created by this type of image.

And finally, the happy couple! I love how in this photo they are surrounded by family and friends. Congrats! Thanks for having me Kevin!

Peighton Isabella Hope

When mom, Jenn, called me to do this newborn shoot, I was very excited! I had done Jenn's maternity photos back in April and I was looking forward to meeting this little girl. Peighton Isabella Hope arrived on August 13th weighing 7 lbs, 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches. She was such a beauty! She was a little over a week old when I met her and she stayed awake for our entire photo shoot! Her mom told me she slept for hours after I left. I think being a Super-Model wore her out! Welcome to the world little Peighton!

Flagstaff Wedding

I got to help out Jamelle with a wedding this past weekend in Flagstaff. It's always awesome to work with other photographers! Hellen and Keith were married downtown at the Federated Methodist Church. It's a beautiful old church established in 1906. Hellen and Keith opted to see one another before the ceremony so we arranged for a private meeting for them. It still captures the amazing looks on each of the faces of the couple.

I love this one of Keith as Hellen and her bridesmaid are sneaking out of the side door of the church.

Here's Hellen when Keith was told to turn around and look at her:

After the ceremony the minister blessed the rings. Here's a bird's eye view of the blessing. I thought this was really special.

Here are some photos of the couple after the ceremony. We walked over to the Flagstaff Library lawn. It turned out really pretty!

I really like the intentional lens flare photos.

I LOVED Keith's MINI! I would really like to have one oneday!

There wasn't a shortage of cute kids there either! I love these two little girls and they really liked being in front of the camera!

Finally, here's one of the happy couple outside the church. Congrats guys!

A little glamour in Flagstaff

Where Teva, cruiser bikes and Patagonia rule, people of Flagstaff hardly ever get dressed up. Well, I think everyone needs a little glamor in their life, right? At the same time, I needed, desperately, to learn how to use my new, nifty pocket wizards and a video light. My friends, Kim (Wedding Planner and Interior Designer) and Angie (Massage Therapist and mom to Nathan Jr), were kind enough to help me out. It was also fun just to goof around with the girls too! Thank you, thank you, thank you guys! I was hoping to give them both some images that were, as Kim would say, "just fabulous". This post also announces my new BIG images on the blog and a new look overall! Kim and Angie, you guys are the best and I hope you like them!

I love the warm light of a video light! We had all the lights in the room turned off and just this warm light flowing over Angie.

Pocket Wizards are awesome! However, I was VERY close to giving all three of them to our dog as a chew toy until last night! Turns out all I needed was a little patience and some friends with me cheering me on. I love this photo of Kim; she looks so urban!

We were joking after the session that this looked like an ad for a spa!

Kim keeps telling me that she's going to refuse to wear a veil when she gets married. She looks beautiful so she better just plan on it!

The green background was perfect for Angie's complexion. She has a beautiful profile!

Kim's a pro at modeling! She stared into the light for me for a long time! I hope she can see today:)

I love it when Kim flashes a natural smile!

Thanks again to Kim and Angie! You guys are the best for helping me out!!!