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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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Alyssa and O'Shae | Mt Rainier Cabin Wedding | Mount Rainier National Park

When Alyssa and O'Shea told me they chose a serene cabin nestled near Mount Rainier in Washington, to celebrate their wedding day I was very excited to be a part of this celebration and union. They were surrounded by their closest friends and family embracing the intimate atmosphere. Truly making the day feel warm and personal. The natural beauty of the location added an authentic and peaceful backdrop to their vows.

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Modern Graduate | Zyseer- U of Arizona Graduate | Phoenix, Arizona

Zyseer found me on google, while searching for graduation photographers. And I am so glad she did. She expressed that she really wanted something that was different and unique. She told me her story about being the first in her family to graduate college, and how she is ALSO FROM WASHINGTON. We bonded over our social work careers and our hometowns in washington state.

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New Year, New Boudoir | Self Love

New Year, New Boudoir

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that 2021 was probably not any of our years (if it was, please tell me all of your secrets). Big changes in our day-to-day lifestyles left a lot of us reeling and feeling disconnected with ourselves. But 2022 is right around the corner, and it’s time to reclaim the self-discovery and compassion we may have let fall by the wayside over the last year. Booking a boudoir photo shoot is a one way to take the leap into the land of self-love, and I want you to know all of the tips and tricks for making it a journey that’s all about YOU.

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