Monthly Archives: October 2013

Confessions of a Wedding Photographer

A wedding day is a day full of hyped emotions, in every way, so it’s only natural for some crazy accidents, situations, and funny stories to occur…. Like this one: I was gathering a bridal party together for some photos, when I saw something fall to the ground from a groomsman’s pants pocket. I took...

Thrifty Thursday

  It’s nearing the end of October and I get to wear shorts! The evenings get a little colder now so I am also able to wrap up in a sweater too: ) THIS is why I moved down here…. This first summer in Arizona felt soooo long, even when I escaped to Michigan for...

Double Exposure

Before every wedding day, I make a few goals for myself. I find that this keeps me always learning, always growing, which is so so so important in the creative industry. I recently learned about the double exposure feature in the Canon 5d Mark3. I have had this camera for a while now, but continue...

My Most Embarrassing Moment

*reposted from 2011* I held the lyrics to The Little Mermaids song, “A Part of Your World,” clinched within my clammy hand……  the paper becoming a little more soggy with each passing second. A small Philippino man was called to the stage. He takes the microphone, and belts out a Josh Groban tune:  “YOU RAISE ME UPPPP...

John

Last week, my brother pointed out that I share the same birthday, October 9, with THE John Lennon! I have always felt a connection to his lyrics and his quotes…. I can’t help but feel honored to share something with this great man!!! “When I was five years old, my mother always told me that...

Flagstaff, Arizona Wedding + Braden and Alicia

  I don’t think I would ever get tired of starting a wedding day with a cabin in middle of the woods! I love when a wedding day is surrounded with adorable babies!! Remembering Mom by wearing her ring: Dad seeing his daughter for the first time: Braden proposed to Alicia on this mountain!! That...

Salt River Engagement + Carly and Matt

  The next time you will see photos of Carly and Matt, it will be in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico as they become husband and wife!! I am SO excited they have invited me to come along to experience and capture that monumental time in their lives!

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