Let them be Kids - {Phoenix, AZ Family Photographer}

I love my community of friends, runners, and neighbors.  The Momma of this amazing group of people is a fantastic runner and I got to know her while training for marathons earlier this year.  This family is fun, kind and you can tell they really love each other.

The kids were perfect and I really had a blast taking their pictures down by the river.  I love it when I get the chance to capture kids just being themselves. 

These two handsome young men are also celebrating a birthday soon.  By the time we got to taking their pictures it was towards the end of our session and they were ready to run.......so that's just what we did!  I love their faces and the way they play and look at each other.  

R Family, thank you for letting me capture your family this year.  I had so much fun and wish you the happiest of holidays!

Be Mine.....Forever - {Phoenix, AZ Wedding Photographer}

I met these two lovely ladies about a year ago and it has been such a blessing to watch their relationship this year.  Love is simply a beautiful thing. These two decided to tie the knot in a private ceremony  a while ago and have a wonderfully fun reception at their new home.  I cannot tell you how excited I was to be part of their night of celebration.

Their night was magical.  From the friends and family that came to support them to the fact that the Chicago Cubs won the game that sent them to the World Series!  It was a WINNING night!

I love first dances.  There is something so special about watching a newly committed couple bask in the glow of a quiet moment spent in each other's arms.  It's beautiful and reminds everyone who is watching that love really is the most beautiful thing.

How special too that they got to do a Father/Daughter dance together.  There was so much joy out there on the dance floor.

I am so grateful that I have a hubby who will pick up my camera and let me be in a few shots. Me and the girls had a blast dancing the night away.

Shannon and Bethany, thank you so much for letting me capture this special night for you.  I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.  Congrats to you both!