Just for the fun of it

This video is not photography related but absolutely cracks me up. A friend sent it to me and said it reminded her of my birthday party.

Kevin & Marissa's Engagement Shoot

Yesterday I shot Kevin & Marissa's engagement photos at Freestone park in Gilbert. I felt like I was shooting for a magazine with how gorgeous and comfortable in front of the camera this couple is. Their wedding is next November and I'm so excited to be a part of it.

Kevin & Marissa brought their adorable Yorkshire Terrier, Lola, along for part of the shoot. I couldn't stop smiling and laughing at how cute she was. It was all I could do to keep shooting and not stop and cuddle her.





Here's some more of my favorites of Marissa & Kevin. I love how the colors turned out. I don't really think of Arizona as having Fall colors but they showed up in these photos:


I love this tree. Again--great colors:




Gotta love the bridge shot:



Check out the ring:




SUCH a cute couple! Thanks for a great shoot guys--can't wait for your wedding!

Alex & Ryan's Engagement shoot

Last weekend I shot Alex & Ryan's engagement photos. I got a little behind with blogging and most everything this week with Thanksgiving and then catching a cold. But I had so much fun with them! I'm excited to finally share these with you. Alex and Ryan are such a cute couple and so laid back and fun to be around. They are getting married in May and after shooting their engagement photos, I'm really looking forward to the wedding!

We shot at the Scottsdale Civic Center. When we got there we found that the entire thing was taken over by an Arts and Crafts festival but we worked around and with it. Here's some fun shots from around the festival:




This beautiful swan was hanging out in the lake and I had to get a shot:


Here's some more shots from the park area:





We decided to walk around Old Town Scottsdale and shoot at some different locations there:




We came across a cool historic car show and shot by their favorite old Chevy:

After grabbing some dinner we took advantage of the city lights to get a few fun night shots. This is one of my favorites:


Alex & Ryan--you guys are great! I can't wait for the wedding!

Day trip to Mexico

Some of my extended family is in town for Thanksgiving from across the midwest - 7 aunts & uncles and 8 cousins. I've been trying to take some time off to spend with them this week since I don't get to see them often enough. Yesterday we took a day trip over to Algodones, Mexico. We ate at a taco stand and I walked around doing some street photography while everyone else shopped. We were in a very touristy border town area but it was still fun to walk around and see some of the culture. I love all the bright colors and old textures.

Here's a guy who was working extremely hard in the heat to entertain the tourists and get some tips:

I found myself photographing a lot of gates, chains and locks that day. Here's a few of my favorites:




Some more bright colors:


As I was walking by these locals asked me to take their photo:



Another fun shot:


This little boy was so cute and loved having his photo taken:


On the drive home I got a cool shot of the sunset:


It was a great day shooting just for the fun of it.

I hope you all have an excellent Thanksgiving!

Scott & Melissa

Last Sunday I shot Scott & Melissa's wedding. I had so much fun with these two. They were so easy-going and comfortable around the cameras. They also have amazing taste and their wedding was unbelieveably stylish and beautiful.

Before I go any further, I need to give a shout out to my friend and fellow photographer, Stuart Thurlkill, who helped me out by 2nd shooting with me at this wedding. He is super-great and talented. He also shot a number of my favorite photos below :). THANKS Stuart!

Ok, on to some of my favorites. How lucky am I that I get to shoot such beautiful brides!?
Unbelieveably gorgeous!



Here's Melissa's sister trying out a new hair-styling technique--cute! :)


I loved the color Melissa chose--yellow:


The mother of the bride was trying SO hard to hold it together as the wedding began:


The bride coming down the isle. Notice mom in the background :)


Fun shot of the groomsmen during the ceremony:


The wedding was at Desert Mountain Chiracahua Clubhouse in north Scottsdale. It was such a breath-taking venue:


Married!




The band kept the party going and was very entertaining:


One last shot of the couple:


And the beautiful venue:


Melissa & Scott--thanks SO much for including me in your wedding. It was amazing!

Click here if you'd like to view the slideshow!