Paige and Sebastian are both really gifted artists and for this engagement session, I wanted that to be a focal point. I found us this unique Airbnb in Prescott, Arizona. Working at a leisurely pace, the three of us just created together and I love the results.

AirBnB sessions are starting to become a staple in my business. I really love working in an environment where my subjects are interacting with the space together. Barbara and Pani actually found this place themselves (I hadn’t even heard of Oracle, AZ before this) and I think they nailed the look for this shoot. The clients that get the most out of their experience approach the creative process with a sense of collaboration.

If you haven’t been to Zion National Park, you are missing out on some of the most breathtaking views that the Southwest has to offer. Jake and Dominique joined me in Utah for their engagement session in the park. This was also my first time staying at the Zion Mountain Ranch, which made for a great secondary location. I have stayed there for every Zion trip ever since.

Gilbert and James reached out with a basic idea of what they wanted for their engagement photos and they were open to suggestions (Music to my ears). Whenever I shoot in Sedona, I often opt to drive up the Oak Creek Canyon as opposed to joining the crowds on the popular trails leading to mountain vistas. The canyon is woefully under appreciated. You can’t go wrong the crystal clear waters of Oak creek meandering through massive blueish gray boulders and framed with by the Ponderosa Pine trees.

Canyon Lake is one of my favorite locations in Arizona. With it being nestled back inside the Superstition Mountains, it is a short drive from Phoenix. We spent 100% of this engagement session. While the summers in Arizona can be ridiculously hot, the beautiful warm glow of the sunset on an expansive backdrop is a reliable daily occurrence.

Brandon and Abby met up with me in Southern Utah for their engagement session. This mountain range has become a home away from home. There is so much to offer in natural beauty here. When Abby sent me her ideas for her wardrobe my initial thoughts were along the lines of: “thats a STATEMENT” but after meeting them and actually shooting this session I realized; “Screw it, swing for the fences, this paid off”. Im really happy with how these turned out. Enjoy.

Southern Utah is well known for the iconic National Parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon, Moab, and Capitol Reef. The areas in between retain the same beauty and omit the crowds. I have been fishing in these mountains for many years now and I have always wanted to bring clients out there for shoots. Maddie and Blayden were up for the journey and we had a really enjoyable afternoon shooting these engagement photos.

Anthony and Rylee met me up north near the Arizona/Utah border for their engagement session. Our fist stop was Horseshoe Bend. I was pleasantly surprised by our experience there as it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state. Our next location was just a blasted out canyon the highway passes through. Between the dramatic skies, the wind, and the stunning landscape of northern Arizona, we were rewarded with some incredible images. Enjoy.

Leading up to this engagement session there was a Winter Storm Warning. Eric and Christina reached out to me to see if I was still up for the trek. I never turn down the chance for some pretty photos in bad weather. Here is what we came up with. Enjoy.