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Spring Portraits

We’re having the most amazing spring wildflower blooms in Arizona right now due to all the rain from earlier in the year. Give us a call or email us to schedule a session to take advantage of these gorgeous settings!

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Corporate Headshots

We were honored to provide a headshot station for one of our long-time corporate clients. This is the 7th year this client has brought their national sales team to Las Vegas for an annual conference, and each year we have set up a station and provide their 500+ attendees a brand new headshot. We’ve talked […]

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Happy New Year!

Sending you all fond wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

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Gathering Humanity and Asylum Seekers

Each year we choose a few organizations to partner with working in humanitarian endeavors. One we were introduced to earlier this year was Gathering Humanity. You may have learned about them from our previous posts and social media sharing. But if you’re unfamiliar with them, they work to serve others in the Phoenix-metro area, primarily […]

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New: Drone Photography

Last year I took a trip to Iceland with some girlfriends, and 2 of them brought drones with them. Drones are the new aerial quadcopters that are getting a lot of press and attention. Never did I think it would be a tool I would need, nor want. That is until I got to experience […]

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Studio Self Portraits

Every so often when I set up my studio for clients, I tend to leave all the lighting where it was and experiment for a few days afterwards. Typically because no one else is around, I tend to jump in front of the camera and test the lighting. On this particular day, I took one […]

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Fozia’s Celebration

A big congratulation to Fozia for completing a second residency in her journey as a physician. Born and raised in Pakistan, she completed her medical studies there, then continued on with her residency and further training here in the U.S. It wasn’t until more recently after her 2 sons had reached a certain age, that […]

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Equestrian Styled Shoot

Since moving to Arizona, I’ve been on a quest to expand my portfolio in new and exciting ways.  One area of interest which has been with me for quite some time has been equine photography.  I have no experience riding or owning a horse, however if you’ve followed along on my social media channels, you […]

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Yasmin in Jordan

As I mentioned in my last post about travel portraits in Jordan, I’m so lucky to get to travel around the world with 6 uber fabulous female photographers.  Not only do we share a passion of photography and travel, we also value having our own portraits captured in these unique locations around the world, after […]

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Travel Portraits in Jordan

I feel so lucky that I can combine so many of my passions and interests together and when it all comes together I feel like I can reach the moon.  The most recent of these occasions was a trip I took just last month to Jordan with my little group of female photographers.  Having gathered […]

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I believe in real moments and chasing sunsets. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments.

I believe in creating images that demand to be printed—framed in fine art materials and displayed as the heirlooms they're meant to become. My approach is both editorial and intimate, capturing not just faces but the emotional landscape of your life. Each portrait is thoughtfully composed to reveal your authentic story while honoring the beauty of the world around you. Your journey is extraordinary and entirely your own, and I'm here to preserve it with the artistry it deserves.

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