I say it a lot, that I love my job, but some days I do love it more than others.  Melissa and Victor were one of those couples that made me really love my job.  They just  ” got ” me and it made it so easy to work with them.  For those of you who have worked with me, you know I love having fun and making my clients laugh.  I will dance, tell silly jokes and just do about anything to keep you smiling the entire time we are shooting.  In fact.. many people leave with sore faces and ribs from laughing so much.. That is how our photo shoot was with Melissa and Victor.  Even these self proclaimed, un-photogenic, awkward in front of the camera clients ( which they were NOT)  turned into be such a FUN couple to work with I can’t wait to laugh and cry with you at your wedding!

Emma Beyer - aw so pretty :)

Philip Hawkins - Great photos. Really like the shot with the sun coming over their shoulders!

Gina McKinley - Fabulous Pictures - You two look so happy!! I just love the first picture and I'm the prejudiced family friend :)

Alex Charfen - Melissa you two look awesome and so happy. He is one lucky dude, you are extraordinary.

Melissa Yost - We had a GREAT time with you Justine - you really made us feel comfortable and both of us HATE being in pictures. Thank you SO much for the fantastic job you did!!

Sue Ellen - and I am kinda the other mother of Melissa. You did an incredible job of capturing Mel and V. They love. You can see it in every photo. Great job...

Debbie Yost - GREAT photos! Incredible couple....of course, I might be a bit prejudiced because I'm the mother of the bride! :-) You caught them as they are Justine....in love with each other, casual, real, no pretense. It's going to be an amazing wedding and I'm thrilled they chose you as their photographer!

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I shot Jessica for her Senior portraits a year or so ago, and was thrilled when her mom asked me to shoot some family photos.  we decided, after much debate, to head toward the Intercontinental Monte Lucia for their fabulous colors and architecture.  Here are some samples of the day

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So to say Brad is a Packer’s fan is a HUGE understatement.  So much so.. that Brad replaced the Bible with ” The Packer Way” Book.  This was no ordinary wedding folks, it was all out craziness, fun and laughter.  There was no stiffness to the day, and aside from the ceremony, traditional was not something I would tag this wedding with.  Ashley and Brad are just so much fun to be around, always laughing, and having a great time.  I enjoyed being witness to your Special day!

Ashley Ralph - Justine, these are fantastic. Such a tease. Can't wait to actually get the rest of them. Going crazy over here!!!!

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This is the second session that I have had with these two.  Tina really wanted to incorporate her dog into the shoot, which is something we weren’t able to do the first go around.  We decided to shoot in Tempe Town lake.. and were almost rained out TWICE for the re shoot.  But we decided that even though it was pouring that day, somehow the sky would clear and we would have an hour to get out shots in.. and guess what!  It was sunny and gorgeous!  Here’s a sample of what we got

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So we are in the middle of switching servers and somehow poor Laren and Garretts original blog post got lost somewhere.. so I  am sorry to them if they think I forgot about them   Although I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon and not checking for pics, lol .  Lauren and Garrett are just the sweetest people and it is so apparent how much they love one another.  The moment Garrett saw Lauren come down the aisle to become his bride, he swelled up with tears.  It was so touching to see a groom genuinely emotional at the thought of the new life he is stepping into.  Lauren shed her share of tears as well , but it is the image of her tearing apart her boquet before the ceremony that I will remember.  She will have to tell you the story, but it was comical to say the least, lol   Enjoy the previews and CONGRATS!

Ashley Gain - Justine, These pictures are soooo pretty! I love the one of just the bride looking back at you! :) You capture their moments sooo well! :)

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