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Family Christmas Cards - My Hot Take | Arizona and Washington Photographer

Family Christmas cards don’t need to be perfect — they need to feel like you.
Instead of stressing everyone out with matching outfits and stiff poses, choose comfort, candid moments, and a location that fits your family’s vibe. Whether you’re soaking up Arizona’s golden desert light or embracing Washington’s cozy, misty forests, the best holiday photos are the ones that capture real connection, personality, and joy.

Your Christmas card shouldn’t be a performance — it should feel like a warm, genuine moment frozen in time.

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Photography Consult; Why its important! | Wedding Photography | Washington & Arizona

One thing I always ask my couples during their consultation is how they met and what their engagement story is. WHY? Well, because I genuinely want to know my couples. I want you to feel like I’m not just selling you something! TRULY I’m want to build a real connection so I can deliver the best images ever. That connection, that comfort, that understanding of who you are as a couple… THIS is why I think a consult is so important.

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Ditch Stock Images NOW | Branding Authenticity | Washington & Arizona

Your headshots are crucial. They’re the very first impression you make on your ideal clients. If you’re a therapist, doctor, personal trainer, or any professional looking to connect authentically, your images need to reflect YOU. Your business should feel genuine and approachable in every detail.

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Best Photoshoot Locations in Washington State | Photographer’s Top Picks

These locations are not listed in any particular order. I genuinely love and appreciate every single place just as much as the next one on the list. Washington is bursting with incredible spots! From green thick forests and sandy (or rocky) beaches to breathtaking waterfalls and incredible mountain top lakes. Its epic views are truly everywhere you look, making it a photographer’s dream come true.

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Big Wedding? Small Wedding? Its up to you! | Wedding Photography | Washington and Arizona

The word itself can seem so overwhelming to some people, whether you’re planning a big bash in Seattle, WA, or an intimate ceremony in Sedona, AZ. But why? Well, society has told us to be a specific way when it comes to weddings! Over time, wedding traditions have changed and evolved, which we absolutely LOVE. BUT I think many of us still feel the intense pressure of having a big wedding and what that means, whether it’s a sprawling desert affair or a cozy backyard gathering in Tempe, AZ or Bellingham, WA

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Celebrating One Year of Sustainably Social | Brand Photography | Arizona, Washington and Beyond.

This Arizona branding photography session celebrated the one-year anniversary of Sustainably Social, founded by CEO Maddy G. Milestones like this aren’t just about celebration—they’re an opportunity to capture fresh content for social media, websites, and marketing. In just one hour, we created images that reflect Maddy’s brand personality and provide content for weeks to come. Whether you’re in Arizona or Washington, investing in branding photos is a powerful way to tell your story and connect with your audience.

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Offbeat Wed Feature | Courtney and Riley | Tree House Point Washington

Oh? don’t know what offbeat wedding is??? Well here is my quick run down. Offbeat wedding is like the knot, or zola but for nearly weds that might want something a little different. Offbeat weddings aims towards all inclusive weddings and being able to provide services and vetted vendor reocmmendations for those who are differently abled, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, non monogamous individuals, and so much more.

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Posing? What is that? | A photoshoot guide | Seattle, North Carolina, Arizona

Posing is something I’ve never felt like I’m particularly great at. For a long time, I’d watch other photographers effortlessly guide people into the perfect angles and think, how do they do that?

But recently, someone told me, “You’re really good at giving direction.” And something about that clicked.

Oh… it’s direction I’m good at.

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