Jessica and Janelle's Debutante

Oh I had sooo much fun! This is Janelle (in the gorgeous teal dress), Jessica (in the fabulous pink dress) and their awesome 36 best friends! I was so excited to be a part of their 18th birthday party! These girls are so sweet, smart and so much fun to spend time with!

And did I mention beautiful:

The whole room was teal and pink:

Each one of the 18 girls lit a candle for Jessica and Janelle and then each one of the boys gave them a lily. All of their toasts were so special! Some were really funny and others were really touching. I also learned a little more about the girls from their friends toasts which made me like them even more.

After their toasts each of the girls pulled a string which had a wrapped charm at the end of it. So fun!

Happy Birthday!

These cupcakes were the best I've ever had! Sorry Sprinkles. They were made by the chef at Arizona Grand Resort.

Jessica and her dad:

Crazy dancing fun:

Thanks, girls! I hope you are having a fun summer. Good luck at U of A and stay in touch!

Christina & Eric

I just met up with Christina and Eric yesterday for their engagement session and they are getting married in just 2 weeks! When I talked to Christina over the phone she said she wasn't worried at all because she knew she would find the perfect photographer. Hmm, I guess that would be me :) Anyways, I love Christina's laid back attitude which came in really handy on our way to their session since the freeway was closed and it took us one hour to get downtown!

Christina tried to tell me she's not a shoe girl. I'm not buying it...

As Tyra would proudly say: "Fierce, girl!"

Couldn't resist:

Thanks guys! Eric, I'm sorry you had to be outside on a 100 degree heat on your day off! I hope it was worth it :)

Brittany & Dave

A few weeks back I got to second shoot a wedding with Megan Resch. I love to second shoot! I had never met Megan before but I had seen her work so I super excited when she called me to ask to second shoot for her. We got along soo well! I loved working with her as much as I'd just love to hang out with her. She so sweet and so much fun! (Thanks, Megan)! 

On to the wedding... It was at Boojum Tree which was a first for me and ohmygod, it's soo gorgeous! I would definitely have my wedding here!

Sometimes I feel bad for other photographer because I feel like I get to have all the awesome couples so it's fun to second shoot and see that other photographers have amazing couples too. These two were so in love and so great together!

Here's their first look. I love the happy/nervous/my-heart-is-going-to-come-out-of-my-chest look on Dave's face:

Yes. I cried.

There were so many great moments from the ceremony! Tears, hugs, smiles... Here's one of my favorites right after Brittany's grandmother sang a song for them. It was beautiful! 

Brittany's nephew did such a good job as the ring bearer! Isn't he the cutest?! Plus I love it when the rings are actually on the pillow!

Married! 

A few details and a few portraits:

I don't usually post the "formal portraits" but I know brides are always looking for ideas and I thought it was great how they all "matched" even though they were all wearing different dresses and ties.

The joys of being the second shooter! You get to have fun even during portrait time :)

I wish I had a picture like this with my grandmothers:

First dance:

Not only can they slow dance they can also boogie out on the dance floor. Boogie is such a funny word! I don't think I've ever actually said it aloud... 

Love this:

And because I loved the bouquet so much, you get another picture!

Such a great wedding!