the view from my window

This is the view from where I sit at my desk, imaging photos, answering e-mails and chatting with brides on the phone. Since we live downtown, my view is normally corrupted with fences, yards, and an alley, yet today, the fresh snow creates a lovely winter landscape which whispers sweetly to me this morning. I think it's saying "go shovel your driveway..."

Interviewed for local news

I was interviewed for an article about weddings in the off-season for the business section of the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper, our local newspaper here in Flagstaff. Read Article here

Arizona Bride Magazine

My own wedding, yes the one where I am the bride, is being featured in the current Spring/Summer 2007 issue of Arizona Bride. I just got the magazine yesterday and it looks really awesome. Matt and I picked a 1930's and 40's Art Deco theme and guests participated by donning outfits of that era: vintage hats, dresses and shoes were worn. Everyone looked lovely. Additinally, we had a signature drink: the martini (which was quite popular) and we made the invitations and hand-lettered every address with an Art Deco style font. It was an amazing day and we are honored to be featured in Arizona Bride. LaCour photographed our wedding and did an outstanding job documenting life (click here for slideshow). I have to give kuddos to all my vendors, who made all the details come together. Special thanks to Sedona Cake Couture, Thornager's Catering, Kim Duncan Wedding Designs (she made all my crazy ideas a reality), Events by Showstoppers, Destiny's Bride (Monique Luhillier), Donna Shoemaker--the most fabulous make-up artist, and Marzi, without whom, my hair would've been a disaster. I recommend all these vendors very highly, please contact me for more info about any of them. When this posts on the Magazine website, I'll be sure to send the link as the article is really great too!

Snowy Winter Wedding

Some beautiful shots from a great winter wedding here in Flagstaff. I loved her guest book idea: real sand dollars with well wishes signed by guests. The bride was originally from Key West, Florida, so she incorporated shells into the wedding theme.

good light v. bad light

Donna Shoemaker, my fabulous up-and-coming assistant, took a new photo of me today since I need to update the ones on my website. Donna also did my makup. For laughs, I am also posting the 'before' head shot without make-up. Now don't run to the make-up counter yet.... The 80's style blinds in the back ground definitley detract from the second photo and the lighting was strobe v. natural, so it wasn't the most controlled scientific experiment, but alas, you get the point. Don't under estimate the importance of good natural light and a great make-up artist (great photographers also help).

Wedding for Hollye

I photographed a wedding in Phoenix on Saturday with Hollye Schummacher. I was called in as a second shooter while her fiance, Eric, recovers from surgery. I shot the guys getting ready, which is more challenging than I remember, and yet I ended up with some great shadow shots. When you find yourself photographing 12 men at noon, use that harsh light to your advantage, at least, that's what I told myself and this time it really worked out well. Phoenix weather is perfect in January and I love watching Saturday Night Live with Hollye and Eric.

Henry

I've been asked to photograph some children lately, and this is little Henry. He was very inquisitive and not sure about the 'click click' noise.

Barrett

Another local baby!

New Year's Eve

I went to a make-up party at a friend's house which was a prep party for New Years. We all decided to be very girly and wear heels and dresses. It was a blast. I asked for "non-natural" make-up. Since I don't normally wear heavy make-up, I thought it would be interesting for a special occasion. Donna Shoemaker, pro make-up artist, worked her magic and shot this image. I think it's hysterical--straight out of the 70's. Matt even liked it.