Tucson Elopement at Catalina State Park | Tucson Elopement Photographer

This elopement ceremony in Catalina State Park was just the sweetest. ❤ As was the story behind it. Penny and Steve knew each other in school, but lost touch over the years and both got married and had their own families. A few years ago, Penny’s husband passed away and she didn’t think she’d find love again. But the universe had other plans.

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Arizona Elopement Essentials | Arizona Elopement Photographer

Ahhh Arizona… it’s no secret how beautiful this place is. But when planning something in the outdoors here, one needs to remember that it can also be pretty harsh. From weather extremes to unfriendly wildlife to the pokey prickly plants. When planning your Arizona elopement, you have to take these things into account and plan accordingly!

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5 Tips to Help Your Surprise Proposal Go Smoothly | Arizona Proposal Photographer

A proposal is such a special and unique moment in a relationship, and having that moment captured can help you remember all the little details for years to come. I LOOOOVE planning and photographing proposals and it’s safe to say I’m very good at it by now. ;) Here are a few tips to anyone planning on having their proposal photographed.

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Tucson Couples Session on Mount Lemmon | Tucson Couples Photographer

You may have seen these two before, if you looked at my summertime Grand Canyon blogs. And if so, you know how gorgeous and adorable and fun they are and you know that I couldn’t resist getting them in front of my camera again when they came down to Tucson for a couple days!

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St. Paul Intimate Wedding at Summit Manor | Destination Elopement Photographer

This wedding was so special to me. I knew Peter and Cassie only briefly in college, about 6 months, but they left a strong, positive impression on me forever. I haven’t seen them regularly since 2012, but they are still who I look to for an example of a healthy, loving relationship. And witnessing their wedding only reinforced my feelings about them.

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Orange County Couples Session at 1000 Steps Beach | Southern California Elopement Photographer

When Savoy asked me to come out to California to photograph him and his boyfriend, Tyler, for their anniversary, I couldn’t drive out there fast enough! Being from the Midwest, I love a good road trip, and the fact that the coast is only 6-7 hours away now gives me the perfect excuse to take one.

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