A difference in Sedona...

Denise and Patrick's wedding was so different it was fun!
First, they had centerpieces that were made entirely of oragami
flowers-- they looked so neat in the vases! Second, Denise's dad
walked her down the aisle with a shotgun (she is expecting!)
Look closely for the shotgun on his arm! Third, instead of a huge
cake, they had a tower of petit fours. They were delicious (I had
to sample one!) Fourth, Denise's three daughters were the
bridesmaids.Fifth, they had a wedding crasher-- one of the
neighers decided to check out what all the music was about (see
the second to the last photo for the wedding crasher.)
It was a fun Sedona wedding that all took place in
Denise's parents' backyard-- what a backyard they have!
I wish the best for Patrick and Denise and their soon to be
family of six!

On the right track...

This past weekend, I met up with Shannon and Davein downtown Phoenix.
We met at 7am to help with the heat of the summer. They wanted to shoot
their engagement photos by train tracks, so I found some and we all got
onto the tracks. We kept our ears open for the sound of train crossing signals.
The tracks made for some romantic photos. I even timed the birds in
the one shot--just kidding! We had a good time that morning just
walking around downtown.

High School Senior Portraits

Today I had fun doing a senior shoot.
I love photographing high schoolers
because it is rejuvenating to me.
They have so much energy and attitude.
This afternoon's shoot was with Carl.
He knew how to give me a variety of
expressions which was great. I enjoyed
spending time with Carl and his mom,
Jennifer. Thank you both of you!

April 11, 2009.

Nikole and Dustin had their ceremony
and reception at Aunt Chilada's. We

did the formal photos at Squaw Peak

Pointe. This was a partially rainy day,

which made us change plans a bit.

We tried shooting outside for a while,

until the drizzle got heavier. So we

had to move inside for the group shots.

Their ceremony was to be on

an outdoor patio, so they had a huge

tent put up to keep us dry. The rain

didn't affect the mood and attitudes--

even Nikole, our bride, took it in stride.

Their son, Mikey, was mesmorized by

the chocolate fountain.

It was a flexible and fun wedding!