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We yearn to learn about each of our couples and adore sharing their photos and stories on our blog! Grab a soft blanket and some cocoa. Maybe a snack too. You might be here for a while!

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When you think of Arizona, the word “farmland” doesn’t really come to mind. Cacti, javelinas, lizards, sure. Orchards and livestock, though? Huh? For our European-inspired elopement shoot, though, that’s exactly where we were: a grassy plot of land, equipped with hay, animals, and even an abandoned historic Chevy pickup. You probably know by now that […]

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One of the most common pieces of love advice we’ve heard is that you only find love when you’re not looking for it. When someone’s single, that can be really disheartening: by not looking for love, hoping that it will come to you, doesn’t that mean you’re still looking? The core of it is solid, […]

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Romance comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to be all about weddings or engagements. We’re here to celebrate the love that people find with each other, never to judge them, whether they’ve been together one year, five years, or decades. There’s something great to find in every romance, big or small. For Bry and […]

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If you’ve followed us for more than, well, five minutes, you know that Alli and I have both loved weddings since we were tiny tots. You probably know, too, that we love the couples we get to work with. And we love art. And photography. We talk about this stuff a lot. You have to […]

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We’ve been asked before what inspires us to be wedding photographers. It’s not the most traditional profession, after all, and it takes a certain sort of person to be able to get to know couples day in and day out to feel like part of the family. It’s pretty simple: love inspires us. Sure, there’s […]

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Champagne is normally used to toast mid-wedding speeches, but for Ashley and her bridesmaids, it flowed early! They made the most of the last few hours at Bella Rose Estate before Ashley was to lace up her dress and exchange rings with her soon-to-be husband Michael, kicking back in satin noir robes while they sipped […]

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AJ and Erin’s love story sounds like that of a romantic comedy: they were friends for 10 years before they ever kissed. 10 years! We know you’re supposed to marry your best friend, and, well… they’re definitely ready to do that. Their kiss, 10 years in the making, brought about their love connection and gave […]

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When people get married, it’s customary to give them four things: something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Jessica and Ysidro’s venue’s patio was light and airy, with a pillowy ceiling making it all feel like a campout instead of a building in the middle of Phoenix, and amidst all the white and […]

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Once in a while, we get the honor of doing someone’s anniversary photos. They’re a little different from wedding shots since the event has already been done, but they’re no less special. This time, we had the opportunity to do Angel and Yalcin’s 23rd anniversary photos (holy cow! congrats!). They’ve never done professional photos before, […]

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Fridays are usually when we celebrate the weekend. Sure, you might do a little cleaning, or run an errand or two, but there’s a reason “TGIF” is part of our language: it means you get time to relax. This particular Friday, though? October 5th, 2018? This one was special. We talk about special days here […]

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