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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS

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 […]

We are over the moon excited to share the news…please help us welcome our new Studio Mascot, Zayn! He’s a goldendoodle from a local breeder from here in Arizona and we couldn’t be more happy. Just like we’re welcoming him with new portraits, we would like to invite you to bring your four-legged family member […]

I recently took a 6 day, exploratory trip down the Oregon Coast. (You can see a full blog post of that trip on my travel photography website). I’ve been fascinated with returning to that area since I made a quick day-trip from Portland about 2 years ago. So when the opportunity arose to return and […]

Each year I'm honored to donate portrait packages to local charities to raise funds and bring awareness to critical issues that affect us all. One such charity is Smiles for Survivors helmed by local dentist Dr. Olya Banchik, which aims to provide support for breast cancer patients and survivors. Often times cancer patients who undergo […]

January typically is a slower month for photography studios, but not us! We've been plugging away with plenty of shoots and even attending our first conference of the year. It's been a lot fun working with such vibrant and fun families, and has even given me a few ideas for new types of sessions and […]
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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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