Rob & Heidi | Engagement Session + A Baby! :)

Rob and Heidi are such a fun and loving couple. Heidi contacted me through my website and I was so excited when I got the email from her! She had a fun vision for what she wanted these pictures to look like - desert scenery, rustic, western feel, etc. I really feel like we were able to capture all of that on camera with the place we went to, which was Scorpion Gulch. It's literally right next to South Mountain - such a cool place! If you are a photographer (whether or not you shoot people or just shoot places or things) this is a MUST place to go! It has so much character.

It was so much fun meeting them, hearing how they got together and fell in love, and seeing their little 10-month old son, John! He was so cute. These pictures truly display the love they have for each other and I am so blessed to see that and be a small part of it.

Without futher adieu, here are the pictures! :)

You are gorgeous, Heidi!

Love the upper left photo! John is just giggling and Rob is having just as much fun! :) So cute!

Love how you can see through three windows/doors in the picture to the left! :)

One of my faves from the shoot! Love the lens glare, the lighting, the colors--everything! :)

Congrats Rob & Heidi on your engagement! :) Excited for you guys. 

Thanks for looking!

The Leaders | Family Portrait

The Leaders are such a fun and sweet couple. I met them last August and I'm so thankful to have them in my life. When Nate asked me to do a session for Charity's birthday, I became so excited! First what an honor and second what an awesome birthday gift (good job Nate!). I began to think through all the spots I've been wanting to try out, because I knew this couple would be up for anything. And up for anything they were! :) 

The three places we spent time at was an artistic house down the street, Moeur Park (aka a Disc Golf Course at Papago Park) and a random red barn off McClintock and University. I am so happy with the way these turned out. Hope you enjoy the photos below. :)

Love this lens glare!! :)

I love this one! One of my favorites from the session! :)

Thanks for looking! :)

The Lucks Family | Family Portrait

It was a cool, yet sunny afternoon; the week after Christmas. The decorations around were perfect at Old Town Sping, in Spring Texas, as it was still filled with Christmas lights, garland and red candy canes. The Lucks and I decided to meet here to do their family portrait. It had been two years since we actually first made contact and we finally nailed down a date while I was in Houston for Christmas.

We had so much fun, walking around and stopping when something caught our eyes for a good photo op. The smiles of this family are contagious. Even while I was editing I couldn't stop smiling. The beauty of this family just radiates from these photos!

Check them out below! :)

Love the color pop in these! :) Beautiful! 

Such a beautiful family! So glad that I was able to meet them finally! :)

Thanks for taking a peek! 

Ortiz Family | Family Portrait

I had the pleasure of being with the Ortiz family on my trip to Houston, Texas in December. It was such a blast to see them again. I had actually previously done their family pictures two years ago. It's crazy to see how much their kids had grown! I almost didn't recognize them!! Their previous portrait is here if you want to see it. :)

So I was very excited whenever Beth contacted me back in October, asking if they could schedule a portrait. It happened perfectly that we could do it when I was there--so glad that we were able to arrange that! This family is fun to be around. They laugh a lot and you can really tell they have fun together. I hope that people leave my family, seeing love, laughter and kindness as well. :)

The venue for our pictures was Rice University. Such an incredible university with so many archways, beautiful brick buildings and other things that make photographer's giddy! I know I was very excited shooting this family there.

Anyways, here's the photos!

LOVE this lens glare. The sun and lighting was SO wonderful on this day! :) You guys are so beautiful.

Can't be with this family and not get a goofy picture! :)

Love, love, LOVE these doors. :)

These gals are so adorable and beautiful. I count it a joy to know you both!

Love the expressions on the right. :)

Love this wall, too! The lines are great!

These last two are my FAVORITES! I love the colors, the layouts, the lines--everything!! You guys are so awesome!

Thanks for looking!! Leave a comment below! :) I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Be looking for another family portrait here soon! :)

Francisco Family | Family Portrait

Meet the Francisco's! I met this fun family two years ago on a trip to Arizona. They were in another city when we initially moved to Arizona, but now live only a few doors down from us and it is so great! I enjoy being around them so much. Their hospitality is awesome (I have so much to learn) and their hearts for God is even greater. They encourage me daily and I'm so thankful that they are near and we've gotten to know them.

We decided to go to Tempe Town Lake; which is a really cool area in Tempe. I've been there a few times. In fact, I think I've done three portraits at this location now! :)

Just a side note...some of Noah's facial expressions are priceless. Make sure you look at them. You'll at least smile. :)

Family squeeze! :)

I love this picture. So cute - Love that Noah is hugging Anaiah willingly, too! :)

LOVE the picture of Danielle on the right. That is probably my favorite of this shoot! :)

Love you guys!

Thanks for taking a look! Leave some comments below! :)