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FOR STORIES, TIPS and INSPIRATION. Welcome to my favorite corner of this site-where I get to showcase my incredible clients and share their unique and heart-warming stories. If you are a bride-to-be you will find support in your wedding planning process, and if you're looking for inspiration for a future portrait session you've come to the right place! So grab a cup of coffee and sit a while! I'm so glad you're here.

Megan and Jordan’s Stress-Free Desert Wedding

March 2, 2022

A stress-free wedding day in the desert surrounded by the ones they love most. The ones who had raised them, shaped the values they hold dear and loved them unconditionally for their entire lives. A new family was forming, but it was the legacy of the family from which they came that had brought them to […]

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4 Tips For a Stress Free Wedding

February 15, 2022

When you close your eyes and dream up your wedding day, what do you see? Do you see a long, flowing fairytale dress? A stunning venue? A night full of love and bliss surrounded by the people you love most? If you’re like me, you spent (probably too many) hours daydreaming about walking down that […]

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Sha’Dare and Joshua’s Joy-Filled Chateau Luxe Wedding

February 1, 2022

The sun was shining, the sky was as blue as the sea, the veil was sitting perfectly on Sha’Dare’s head, and friends and family were patiently anticipating being witnesses to this stunning couple as they tied the knot. It was the moment they’d be dreaming of their entire lives: their wedding day. The day Sha’Dare […]

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My Top 21 Photos of 2021

January 5, 2022

Happy New Year, AK Family! As we flip our calendars over to 2022, I wanted to do something fun for today’s blog post. 2021 was an incredible year filled with laughter, love, support, and adventures. So many of you – my amazing couples, clients, and families – made this year a memorable one for my […]

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Bold, Elegant Wedding at Soho63 | Clare and Gregg

November 18, 2021

Earlier this fall, I had the privilege of photographing Clare and Gregg as they exchanged vows at Soho63, a historic wedding venue in Downtown Chandler. This event space offered the perfect combination of modern and elegance with natural light streaming in beautifully. The naturally-lit Tribeca Terrace was stunning against the green hues of Clare’s bridesmaid’s […]

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4 Reasons Why You Need to Do an Engagement Session with your Wedding Photographer

November 9, 2021

While it’s not always realistic to have your engagement photographer and wedding photographer be the same person, I wanted to share with you 4 reasons why you should have an engagement session with your wedding photographer if plans allow!

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