couple standing in pine tree forest in fall in Arizona

Boyce Thompson Arborteum engagement photos

downtown Phoenix same sex couples photos

couple at sunset kissing Arizona engagement photos

stormy monsoon engagement photos at Salt River

NATURAL & GENUINE ARIZONA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

You’re engaged! Congratulations! To love others is why we are here, I think. I love documenting all types of relationships and love in an authentic, natural and relaxed way because that’s when your personality and unique relationship shines through! I know it can be awkward being affectionate and showing your love in front of the camera, but I promise that it’s fun with your person by your side! I pose people in a natural way by giving you prompts and things to do which bring out those natural laughs and real emotion. Arizona has all sorts of amazing locations to choose from- from beautiful deserts and mountains, to pine forests, cool urban cities and cute bars and cafes. I love chatting with my couples to find out some of their story and recommending locations that resonate with them. In home engagement sessions are also a fantastic choice- no magazine worthy decor required, I promise! In home sessions are also great if you have pets that may not be super cooperative at a session outside your home. I love documenting not only you and your partner, but your furry friends too.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum Engagement Photos | Danielle & Mauricio

This family is one of my favorites! I shot Mauricio's brother's wedding at the Phoenix Art Museum and his other brother's engagement photos at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Now it's Mauricio's turn and I am so excited for their Desert Botanical Garden wedding coming...

Krista & Zakk’s Salt River Engagement Photos

I have an interesting and ironic story with these Salt River engagement photos. Krista is a meteorologist for an air traffic tower in Virginia. We scheduled their engagement session in monsoon season. For those of you who aren't familiar with Arizona's weather, is the...

Phoenix Warehouse Summer Engagement Session | Sierra and Brian

I'm still waiting for Arizona to cool off. It's October, and the weather is still hanging onto those 90+ degree temps like a clingy ex-boyfriend that just won't let you go. Are you as ready for the cooler fall temperatures as I am? Sweater weather soon, please!...

Arizona Engagement Photos

Arizona Engagement Photos What are engagement photos? Engagement photos are photos taken after you have proposed and are engaged! They celebrate your relationship before the big wedding day. Many people think that engagement photos are photos taken of the actual...

Can I have my dog in my session or wedding? Phoenix Lifestyle Photographer

Today's National Puppy Day, so I thought I'd extoll the benefits of having your dog(s) at your wedding/ photo session. Yes, a thousand times, yes, you can have your dogs in your Phoenix portrait session or wedding. Please do! I'm one of those crazy dog people who talk...

Benefits of Professional Engagement Sessions

There are a lot of “shoulds” when planning a wedding. The wedding industry is constantly trying to tell people what is proper, what is traditional, what they should be doing, what they shouldn't be doing. In reality, almost anything goes when planning a wedding. Want...

ARE ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS INCLUDED IN YOUR WEDDING PACKAGES?

Yes, a complimentary engagement session is included in most of my wedding packages. You can always hire me for your engagement session, and if you love your session, hire me for your wedding & I’ll deduct the cost of a session from your wedding package if it includes an engagement session!

DO YOU TRAVEL FOR ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS?

Yes, I am happy to travel outside of the Phoenix area for sessions, especially engagement sessions! Exploring Arizona is one of my favorite benefits of being a photographer.

DO YOU SELL DIGITAL FILES?

Digital files with the rights to reprint are an option with your engagement session, and are always included with wedding packages.

CAN I HAVE AN UNDERWATER ENGAGEMENT SESSION?

Absolutely! Check out my underwater page for more info. Underwater engagement sessions are a unique twist on the traditional engagement session and a great way to beat the heat in the summer.

ARE YOU LGBT FRIENDLY?

Yes! I firmly believe that love is love. I have shot 4 same sex weddings which you can check out on my blog. I welcome all types of clients from all types of backgrounds, preferences and religions (or not) with open arms and hope that one day we live in a world where that isn’t even an issue and couples don’t have to worry whether they will be judged for any of their personal choices and identifications.