Serena|Safford,AZ|Senior

Serena was so fun to work with, it took us some walking and creativity but we got the shoot done and were very happy with it.

Sawyer turns one

I have to say photographing a cake smash was a new task to tackle and I am so glad I did this with my son. He wasn't too sure at first but one he knew he was all in.

Sawyer turns One

I have to say for being my first cake smash to photograph it was so MESSY..but it was so fun. This little guy wasn't too sure at first but once he knew he was all in.

Tiffany and Ryan

It was honor to be able to capture the special moments on Ryan and Tiffany's wedding day. The colors were so beautiful and the ceremony was definitely a tear jerker. It is hard not blog every single photo that was taken but here are some favorites.

The shoes were awesome!!!

My life

Every once in a while I am able to enjoy taking Pictures of my own children. I loved everything about their session... even though one would look at me and than the other would look away!! But lets face it kids are just wonderful and make life that much sweeter....



Payne Temple Wedding

This wedding was so beautiful I loved the colors and loved the bouquet.



A Peice of Cake featuring Cakes with TLC

Not everyone has the opportunity that I had this previous week to sit down and works side by side with  a baker/cake decorator. I had the privilege of working with Torey from Cakes With TLC, every year she makes my daughters birthday cake and over the years we have become friends but this year was different because she had surgery and was unable to make her cake. So I made it myself! With the guidance of Torey of course...she walked me through the whole process from baking the cake..(because mixture is key to the perfect cake) frosting, staking, cutting out fondant etc. I couldn't believe the cost it takes just to buy ingredients for cake and frosting. I spent approximately $60 just on ingredients alone, that doesn't include all the tools or the time needed to make the cake as well. The tools would     have cost hundreds to get, from frosting color, cake pans, pan coat an air brush machine etc. It  took me 7 hours to make. Yes I just said 7 hours!!! Everyone wants a custom cake for their special day and not everyone wants to  pay what bakers ask. I had a behind the scenes look at what bakers do and I can honestly tell you that they are worth every penny!!! They are doing it for the joy they get from making someone else's day special, and it is also their job..and honestly who wants to work for free? I know as a professional photographer I don't.. It takes a lot of time and dedication to make a cake to get it precise and straight.. hours upon hours..skipping meals and more. So I wanted to blog about my experience and share with everyone how time consuming this cake was even though Torey walked me through it, it still took time and her being a perfectionist could you imagine how long she would have spent on it?? So here is the cake I made... it may not be perfect but it was my first and like I mention without Torey from Cakes With TLC this cake would have not been possible it probably would have been a big pile of crumbs haha... hope everyone enjoys this...