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meet Amanda

"For me, wedding photography is more than just capturing moments. It’s preserving the start of a legacy. It’s allowing my couples to relive the best day of their lives. It’s making friends and family." 

"It’s knowing how to bustle a dress when no one else does. It’s being able to expect the unexpected. To step in when others step out. To lend an ear and a shoulder when a loved one suddenly passes away. A hug and high five as you celebrate down the aisle. It’s more than just snapping pictures. It's more than just money in the bank. The experience I provide is more than just a photographer. It’s what I was meant to do."

Desert Botanical Garden Maternity Session

Maternity

Mike + Mary | Maternity

Desert Botanical Gardens Maternity Session One of my favorite things about working in the wedding industry is getting to watch families grow.  I’ve gotten to work with some amazing couples over the years as well as vendors – who I like to call Friendors!  I met Mike YEARS ago during an open house at Windmill […]

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Wedding Tips

How Bridesmaids Can Affect Your Timeline

There are several things that can throw a timeline off, but today we’re going to touch on our favorite friends – the bridesmaids.  There’s nothing like entering a getting-ready room full of women, and being greeted with hugs and excitement!  It really starts the day’s vibe off great and makes the entire day run so […]

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Wedding Tips

What Not To Forget On Your Wedding Day

Happy Wednesday, Friends!  I wanted to get back into the swing of blogging tips for my couples and thought what better way than to start off my “Wedding Wednesday” post with, what not to forget on your wedding day!  Let’s be honest, planning a wedding can be SUPER stressful, so my aim is to make […]

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Engagement

Ashley + Shane | Engaged

Waddell Engagement Session One of my favorite things about photographing couples in the desert is that GLOW!  Oh my gosh – that golden hour glow didn’t disappoint on this engagement session!   Ashley and Shane met around 1st grade at church.  They didn’t really have eyes for each other until Freshman year of high school […]

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Husband Kissing Wife, Burgundy, Green, Pink Bouquet, Wedding Rings

Wedding

Miah + Zach | Married

My favorite part of weddings is always the details.  The flowers, specifically – which is how I know Miah!  She is Jacquie’s daughter, who owns TWW (Thee Wedding Warehouse, Home of EnDearing Flowers) with my other favorite person Kathy – who I love working with as well.   Kathy plans the weddings, Jacquie provides the […]

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Engagement Ring on Blush floral, Bride holding colorful bouquet, Bride and Groom smiling, pink, blush, red and orange florals

Wedding

Shelby + Sam | Married

Fort McDowell Adventures | La Puesta Del Sol Wedding Shelby and Sam originally met during college in the fall of 2014.  Things didn’t start to take off with them until a year and a half later, in Panama City Beach, Florida, when Sam ran into Shelby.  This time it was for good!  One month after […]

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Bride and Groom at Stonebridge Manor

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Traci and Derik | Married

A Stonebridge Manor Wedding Derik and Traci met at work. He worked for the city of Mesa then and was her driver when she was in the city working.  (Pretty fancy )  So there they were, driving around town and Derik formed a bromance with her male coworker, who was also in the vehicle.  He […]

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terracotta wedding at Sanctuary at Camelback

Wedding

Celeste + Josh Married

A Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain Wedding Josh and Celeste met on October 7th, 2017 at the one and only Texas A&M University. That’s when Josh finally learned the true meaning of football spirit! Josh and Celeste got to talking and soon found out they would both be at the Austin City Limits music festival the […]

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Bride and Groom Kissing at Gainey Ranch Ceremony Site, Wedding View, Bridal Shoes, Gold Wedding Band and Engagement Ring

Wedding

Katie + Cole Married

A Gainey Ranch Wedding Katie and Cole met a few years ago through mutual friends.  They instantly hit it off and have been inseparable ever since.   Christmas Day, Cole proposed to Katie.  Her ring was the last present under the tree!  Once they started planning their wedding, they decided on the perfect venue, Gainey […]

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Bride and Groom portraits at Shenandoah Mill

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Shenandoah Mill | Lisa and Mike

New Year’s Eve Wedding at Shenandoah Mill Mike and Lisa met at a Starbucks.  They started talking about soccer and quickly learned they were around the same soccer life/people.  Being that they both have three kids of their own who all played soccer, it was crazy to learn their paths never crossed before.  After dating for […]

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