NAU Graduation Portrait Session {Isabella}

Every now and then we get to meet an Intern that really impresses us and Isabella is definitely one of those ladies.  We got to know Isabella throughout 2011 while she was an Intern for KD Event Designs.  We would see her work through the day of a wedding, always with a smile, while she managed the success of an event.  Whether she was clearing a table, setting up an escort card display, running to find needle and thread for a bride, or checking with the couple to see if they needed any assistance at the reception, she did it professionally, enthusiastically and with an effortless positive attitude.



Isabella is reaching a milestone this week when she'll be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.  Given Isabella's talent and dedication, we can only imagine what successes she'll accomplish in the future.  












Here's what Kim, of KD Event Designs, has to say about Isabella:
"Isabella is a very creative, sweet and organized individual.  She excels at staying on task under pressure, which is a critical trait needed in the Event Planning and Design field.  I'm very lucky to have her as an asset for my business.  Her future holds many possibilities and I am excited that she has decided to stay with the KD Event Design team for 2012."




Congratulations Isabella!  We look forward to working with you again and wish you the best for your exciting future!
Melissa & Kristen

Let it Snow! Holiday Snow Session with the Mead Family {Family Photographer}

Meet Kirsten, Don, Kendall & their sweet puppies!


Kendall has a way to make her Dad bust out in laughter!




Kendall and her Oro, super cute!


Oh Maggie, you are such a beauty!


There are so many things I love about this photo, how Kirsten and Kendall are laughing, how Don is out of breath from playing with the dogs...a great moment!


Beautiful ladies!


It was cold, but so pretty at Thorpe Park, thanks for being such great sports!

Meet Cracker Jack! {Pet Photography}

Cracker Jack is a lucky rescue pup that has a very loving owner Carol and a fantastic home and yard to play in!






He loves to dig!


Sweet boy!

Rustic Outdoor Engagement Session Featured on Sparkle and Hay {Jules and Thomas}

Thank you to Sparkle and Hay for the beautiful feature on Jules and Thomas's engagement session.  This couple is so sweet and we can not wait for their amazing wedding May 2012 in New Orleans! Congratulations Jules and Thomas, enjoy your engagement!!

Summer Engagement Session {Elizabeth & Karl}

Elizabeth and Karl have known each other for over 30 years, recently reconnected, and are getting married in Las Vegas in November! What an amazing story!?!

Their evening shoot on the mountain provided a gorgeous glow!

Elizabeth and Karl have so much fun together, they are like two little kids, so cute!

So sweet!

Elizabeth & Karl we are so happy you found one another, congratulations! -Melissa & Kristen

Flagstaff Engagement Session Sneak Peek {Caitlin & Ryan}

Here is a sneak peek at Caitlin and Ryan's summer engagement session.  They could not have picked a prettier time to do this shoot, look at all the ferns and wildflowers! 

The beautiful meadow with the aspen trees and view of the San Francisco Peaks is where the couple will be getting married over labor day weekend. We were pretty excited to see the many  amazing photo possibilities with this location.

Caitlin and Ryan are so in love, they just smiled and giggled the entire shoot.  We are looking forward to September and can't wait to capture their special day!

Sedona Wedding Sneak Peek {Jen & Nick}

Here are a few shots from our June 4th wedding in scenic Sedona, AZ.

Jen had gorgeous colorful flowers for the bouquets. Amy at Bliss Extraordinary Floral was so creative with the individual flower bouquets for the bridesmaids!

Jen and Nick had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Sedona Heritage Museum and then had their reception at Agave of Sedona.

Congratulations to Jen & Nick and we hope you had a fantastic time on your honeymoon in the Bahamas. More photos to come soon!

Lipan Point Grand Canyon Wedding - Emily & Tim

Kristen and I love doing elopements, especially at the Grand Canyon! Tim and Emily road tripped with four family members to Northern Arizona from Oklahoma to have a small intimate wedding at Lipan Point in the Grand Canyon National Park. Emily brought some wedding Voodoo dolls from New Orleans and her grandmother's Bible. Her simple and elegant bouquet was designed by Flagstaff Floral.

Sometimes at weddings, things run behind. I always tell the bride not to worry about it, because, ultimately, the wedding will not occur without her! On this day, Tim's dad, who had the wedding dress, made the wrong turn in the park and was a bit late. So, we had to improvise as to where Emily put her dress on. Luckily, Emily was a great sport and she and her sister used the back of the museum as a dressing room!

Although the couple had intended to get married an hour earlier, this just goes to show that sometimes, mistakes happen to us for a reason. I think the light was just perfect and it really set the romantic mood for the ceremony.

Even though I live only 70 miles from the Grand Canyon, and have been many times, I'm always taken aback as to just how beautiful it is. What a beautiful place to start a life together.

Congratulations to Emily and Tim! We hope you had a fabulous honeymoon and had a safe journey back to Oklahoma!