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.

This stunning property in the Barrio Viejo (Tuscon, AZ) fit our goal perfectly. For this engagement session, we wanted to hone in on intimacy through a dark, moody, and cinematic tone. I think we nailed it.

David and Debra had a multicultural wedding at Soho63 that spanned two days. The first day was the Indian Ceremony with the following day following a more traditional “American” wedding structure.

The Bonneville Salt Flats are surreal. Located just 90 minutes west of Salt Lake City, Utah, this place feels like a different planet. Skylar and Alex chose to wear black for their engagement session and I think their vision really paid off here. Skylar actually rented that dress from Utah Gowns, who are conveniently located in Salt Lake City. I can still vividly remember the sunset seeming to take forever to actually end. The three of us were in a constant state of awe from the moment we got there to the moment we left.

This wedding in Sedona was right up my alley. We hopped around a bit around Sedona before settling in at Tlaquepaque for their reception. Mitch and Amanda had a small intimate wedding with just their closest friends and family. Hiring shuttles for everyone was the key to success as Sedona can be extremely busy.

Shane and Ellie wanted to get away from the norms for their engagement session. Cocktail bar engagement sessions have kind of taken off lately but I always want to do my best to keep things fresh and unique. The Little Woody made for the perfect challenge. Most of the lights are deep red and that proved to be a challenge right off the bat. I figured that I had two choices: A) Drown out the red light and use a flash. Or, B) Steer into the red and make color the dominating focus. I did a little bit of both but I found that I personally like the red images a bit more.

Brandon and Jessica planned the perfect backyard wedding with the ceremony taking place right smack in the middle of the road. With how emotional everyone was at this wedding, I naturally adjusted my approach to be even more hands off so that I could focus on candid moments.

Over the years, I have worked at Schnepf Farms (Queen Creek, Arizona) quite a lot. I have always appreaciated how dedicated their staff is and they tend to attract couples that I click really well with. Anthony and Rylee were no exception. This wedding at the farm house had the feel of a backyard wedding and I really love backyard weddings.

Chase and Daniella threw a rager of a party for their wedding at The IceHouse in Phoenix, Arizona. This unique venue was a perfect setting for this wedding and I came out of this wedding with some of my favorite reception photos of my career.

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.

I have always had a soft spot for backyard weddings. Having grown up in rural Ohio, I think that backyard weddings remind me of home. Backyard weddings are a great option for couples that want to do something custom and unique. You get total control over everything and it is up to you if you want to save money and do the hard work yourself. Of course, you can still hire top of the line vendors to come knock out your vision for you too. Reece and Mariah’s wedding was casual in the right ways, formal in the right ways, and rambunctious in the right ways. I really love how this gallery turned out. From start to end, there’s a lot of great memories in there.

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.

Valerie had a strong grasp on how she envisioned her engagement session. This session was a lot of fun because it encouraged me to dust off a lot of my more niche lighting equipment. This session worked really well because Valerie and Adam had a clear idea of what they wanted but trusted my process and allowed me full control on how we achieved it.

Andy and Katy chose to do their elopement outside the San Xavier Del Bac Mission near Tucson, Arizona. This old church dates back to the late 1700’s with the construction being completed in 1797. The renovations of the building has been completed since this shoot.

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.

Joe and Danielle’s wedding at the Croft featured a really dark and moody feel. The Croft Downtown (Phoenix, AZ) is a spectacular venue for eclectic couples wanting something more moody and unique.