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Royal Palms Resort & Spa is truly a gem of a venue in the heart of Phoenix, full of endless opportunities to host a luxurious Arizona wedding that you’ll never forget. With a variety of gorgeous ceremony and reception spots, stunning Mediterranean-inspired design, and a team of dedicated wedding professionals there to support you every […]

Engaged couple standing on the bridge of Chicago river walk

POV you send a desert gal to the East Coast for a Chicago winter engagement session in downtown and you have two things – a frozen desert gal and an EXTREMELY happy gal. Nothing gets the inspiration flowing more than shooting in a location that is vastly different than home. Olivia and Leon were on […]

You’re looking for a venue that can showcase the beauty of the desert but mix well with a modern theme. Well, look no further. The Paseo Venue in Apache Junction is the perfect place for your modern wedding. This may possibly be one of my favorite venues in the valley. Many couples are beginning to […]

Sedona is know for its red rock views and hiking trails but tucked away in the canyon just outside of Sedona is Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek wedding venue. For those who are looking for a mix of Flagstaff and Sedona, this is the prime location for you. At Orchard Canyon you’ll find the grand […]

Bride and groom at ceremony at The Scott Resort

It is no secret that Arizona is the place for a Spring or Fall destination wedding at a gorgeous place like The Scott Resort wedding venue. Here we are known for our cacti, hiking trails, and generally neutral weather. There are many places to get married here in Arizona, each with their own unique style, […]

Ceremony at a Lake Tahoe wedding at Mitchell's Meadow

Amy and Tim’s wedding—as well as their Scottsdale wedding venue—is a celebration that’s stayed at the top of my mind. Their wedding, which was held at El Chorro, is a historic venue engulfed in the beauty of the Camelback Mountain desert landscape. The details were so elegantly refined—the entire celebration was simply stunning.  But don’t […]

baby bubble bath with mom

Motherhood Session at Home There’s something so special about this age – right before the baby starts walking and becoming more mobile. There are a lot of snuggles, sweet bath times, and one on one time with mom. Baby is dependent on you still but starting to become so curious about things around them. It […]

If you haven’t been already, the Grand Canyon is hands down one of the most magical places in Arizona. Sadie and Dylan decided to do a Grand Canyon Elopement after 2020 had thrown all sorts of twists and turns into their original wedding plans. Like many couples, they battled with the decision of postponing, eloping, […]

This modern wedding at The Wigwam was a slice of heaven after a year of hectic reschedules due to the pandemic. Alex and Desiree had to unfortunately move their wedding date twice to keep their family and guests safe during COVID-19. We were all sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipating to see […]

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