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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS

It was a pleasure to be asked back to be a featured photographer again for KNOW Women publication v4. I not only photographed and documented 30 local female business owners and high-level executives from the Phoenix area for KNOW Women, but was also featured myself. Founded in Phoenix, KNOW Women has expanded internationally throughout the US and into […]

Sometimes those in-between years can be awkward and we don’t feel right in our own skin. These teens years are where we try new things, see if they feel right to us, and we then adjust course bit by bit. It’s a crucial time to establish grounded thinking in our youth, showing them their potential […]

What happens when you take a young ingenue and up-and-coming model, out to the desert to play? You get magic. A session where the stars aligned, from the planning, to the wardrobe, to the lighting, to the blooming desert. Such a pleasure to work with talent that is still growing and blossoming right in front […]

As Mother’s Day approaches this weekend, I wanted to share the story of a unique woman I recently met, a lady named Susanna. I met Susanna through Lighthouse Charities, of which I’ve partnered with to create portraits of local refugee families. Susanna, her husband Ibrahim and their darling 2 children, Amos and Lea, were the first family […]

Hi Friends and Clients! We are officially into 2017 and we do hope it is treating you well. In the past we have periodically looked for volunteers for personal projects that are outside of our typical client jobs. You can see some of those unique Signature Sessions here on the website, where we’ve collaborated with […]
BEHIND THE LENS
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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