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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.

Emma and Zach’s Downtown Engagement Session

January 13, 2022

You can live somewhere for years and somehow forget to explore your own backyard. Thanks to Emma and Zach, the three of us had the opportunity to wander around downtown Phoenix while shooting their engagement session! I don’t always shoot in downtown Phoenix, so this was a real treat for me! We found so many […]

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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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How To Turn Your Photos Into The Perfect Gift

November 25, 2021

When it comes to finding great gifts for the special people in your life, it can be difficult to find ones that are both thoughtful and something that the person will actually be excited to receive. With the holidays around the corner, I have the perfect gift suggestion: utilize your professionally taken photos to check […]

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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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Surprise Engagement at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

October 30, 2021

This couple got engaged while visiting Arizona! The beautiful Sanctuary Camelback Resort and Spa was the perfect backdrop for this life altering moment.

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