I have been looking forward to Stephanie and Edward’s wedding at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center ever since I photographed their sweetheart session at the Kansas City Country Club Plaza last fall. Their happiness and giggliness is so contagious, it makes my cheeks hurt just thinking about it! They are one of the kindest and most thoughtful couples I […]

I loved having the opportunity to travel back to my hometown of Kansas City for a couple of weddings this summer! Tonja and Pete celebrated their marriage at The Brass on Baltimore on a warm, sunny day in Kansas City, Missouri. As a woodworker, Pete had a true appreciation for the intricate hand carved wood in the […]

I met Paula 4 years ago when I first moved to Tucson where we were both photographers. Since then she has lived all over and met the love of her life along the way and they now live in Annapolis. I absolutely love destination weddings and it’s always such an honor to photograph another photographer’s wedding. I KNEW […]

Jessica and Michael’s elegant wedding at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa was nothing short of perfect. They got to spend time with their three beautiful daughters and had a great group of friends and family supporting and surrounding them. I knew after their engagement session that these two have such an intimate, passionate love […]

Earlier this year I wrote the first post about my word of the year. Read Be Brave. Work Hard. Don’t Give Up. This year… that word is TRUST. I have always struggled with this idea of “the unknown.” And the fact that I have been on pins and needles for the last year or so […]

What an incredible trip this was!! I keep dreaming of going back to this San Diego and shooting again every single day. My sister Kat Collett, a.k.a. the other half of my dream team, flew out from Kansas City to be Aleen’s personal stylist, who glammed up her hair and makeup for their beach engagement […]

Agua Linda Farm is a gorgeous wedding venue that looks like it’s straight out of the midwest, but in fact, it’s only 45 minutes south of the dry, desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona. And Spring is the best time of year to visit the farm because everything is in full bloom! Ross and Kara’s wedding was […]

I’m not even kidding you… I’ve never photographed more tears by one of my grooms EVER. They are clearly head-over-heels in love with each other and couldn’t hold back any tears. When I photographed their engagement sweetheart session in downtown Tucson last year, I could instantly tell how much they adored each other so, of course, I couldn’t wait to […]

After dating for 9 years, John proposed to Brittany in Disneyland in front of the giant Mickey Pumpkin because they love Disneyland and she loves Halloween (plus! they’re also getting married the weekend before Halloween, exactly one year after their engagement!). They got it captured on camera and were treated like royalty by all the Disneyland […]

I met these two for the first time just four days before their wedding for their desert engagement sweetheart session in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. They flew in from Alaska to Arizona for their destination wedding and it couldn’t have more picturesque. Their wedding was at Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch in Tucson, Arizona on a […]

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Michelle last fall when she hired me for her professional business headshots and absolutely fell in love with her story, sweet personality, and contagious smile. So of course I was thrilled when she reached out to me to photograph her wedding reception, as they had an intimate wedding ceremony […]

Lisa was adorned in heirlooms of her grandmother’s veil and Sean’s mother’s sapphire necklace. Sean was wearing his grandfather’s Rolex watch. And Hacienda del Sol was the perfect backdrop for their southwestern chic themed destination wedding in Tucson, Arizona with the beautiful grounds and mountain views. Sarina with Country Couture Flowers used pastel roses and succulents to compliment the […]

I had only “met” Sarah on the phone prior to their engagement session because these two live all the way up in Alaska (where they are currently experiencing negative 20 degree weather but also the wonderful display of the Northern Lights, whoa!). I could tell right away that we were going to be a great fit […]

Sarah and Craig’s sweetheart session was in the rolling hills of the Tucson mountains with the dreamiest golden light! I love that they found me searching on Google too, how cool! Sarah got her dress from my *favorite* store, Windsor. It is flowy and long-sleeved with a plunging neckline, all flattering features for what to wear […]

Whenever I start to miss the midwest, I step outside on a winter day and realize how blessed we are to have such gorgeous weather in the middle of February! The desert did not disappoint for Ross and Kara’s sweetheart session in the Tucson mountains. I loved coaching them into these super cute poses, aiming […]