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Phoenix Family & Pet Portraits – Partin Family

What fun to go out to the desert and run and play free! That’s exactly what we did with the Partin Family who won a pet portrait session with us, through a giveaway with Dogs of State 48. Avid outdoors and off-roading adventurers, it wouldn’t have sufficed to do their portrait session other than in […]

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Happy Holidays!

To our loyal, amazing and fabulous clients… This may not have been the year we wished for, but one thing is for sure…I am so grateful for you, your families, your pets and all the support you have shown me this year. Without a doubt you have given me reason to continue strong through documenting […]

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Scottsdale Family Portraits – Mirza Family

Yup, it’s that time of year for family portraits, and it is extra special when our dear friend Nadya and her son Zayn are in front of our cameras. We were photographing Nadya for a feature in the upcoming KNOW Women Phoenix publication, and decided to add in some updated family portraits of her and […]

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Scottsdale Family Portraits – Macre Family

Can I just take a moment and point out that little, darling Dorothy stole the show at her family portrait session! This heart-thief sure packs in a lot of personality and charm into her little 5 year old body. Nothing more to say, other than it was a PLEASURE to meet the Macre family and […]

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Branding Portraits – National Hair Loss Association

I recently had the pleasure of photographing CEO Carly Klein of National Hair Loss Association, for the KNOW Women publication. As part of her branding session, she also brought in her NHL staff where I was able to not only photograph new and updated headshots, but also team photos of the entire staff. Why do […]

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Brand Photography – Ginger Clayton, owner of Elontec

Tell us a little about you. I am a mother of 5, wife and I have a granddaughter who is 7.  Family is very important to me and my favorite thing to do is play games, watch movies or go on adventures with them.  I grew up in a small town in Vermont, next door […]

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Author Portrait for Nami Oneda

We are so happy to share that our friend and client, Nami Oneda, has released for first book profiling the K9 teams at the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. We’ve known Nami for many years, taking us back to when her dog Kona, was best friends with Presley, our old studio mascot. Through the years […]

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Brand Refresh Package

Is your brand feeling stale? Maybe your current messaging and brand photography isn’t hitting the mark. To solve this problem, I’m so excited to share that I’ve partnered with Stephanie Riel from RielDeal Marketing on this uber fab Brand Strategy & Photoshoot Package! You’ll get 2 Branding Experts at one low price. Photography Includes: 2 […]

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Brand Photography – Felicia Romero, Fitness & Business Coach

Come meet Felicia! This lady is on fire. Let me tell you. From the moment I first spoke with her on the phone, her energy burst through the earpiece. Her vibrant and outgoing personality equally shines through her dynamite smile, and that is why I’m so excited to share more of her story with you […]

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Facebook Live for KNOW Societé

Earlier this year I was profiled in the KNOW Book Phoenix v3 as a woman to know in Phoenix. I was honored to not only have photographed many of the other women featured, but got to stand right along side of them in my own business feature as well. I have a handful of books […]

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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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