Stephanie and Billy's engagement

Stephanie and Billy are getting married in October of this year. When we went to set up our first meeting, we discovered that we live a couple miles from eachother and that our daughters go to the same high school. We went to Scottsdale Civic Center for their engagement shoot; I know the place very well. I am mentioning this for all the future brides out there: whomever your wedding photographer is going to be, do an engagement shoot with them. Engagement shoots allow for you and your photographer to get to know eachother, which will make a huge difference in your wedding photos. If your photographer knows you a bit, they can connect with you emotionally and your photos will be more amazing for it.

Stephanie and Billy were so nice to hang out with. October will be here before we know it, and we will be totally ready for their big day!

Rachel and Jonty

Rachel and Jonty, February 20th at the Princess. The weekend of the big rains. This wedding was a dream wedding, like all weddings, except that it took extra work in that it was an Orthodox Jewish wedding and a kosher wedding as well. Amy, our bride's mom, told me "if you ever think to have an Orthodox Jewish, kosher wedding, don't!" Of course she was just teasing, I think, but it was a lot of hard work for all involved. And then the rains came. Rains were on and off all day, and it was FREEZING. I wasn't too cold because I wore two sweaters and I was running all over the place. But all the women in there beautiful dresses were ice cold. Anyways, everything other than the rain was GREAT! It was beautiful and the rain stopped long enough for an OUTDOOR ceremony. The food was fabulous, and the cake too (and I don't usually like cakes without dairy). Everyone had good spirits despite the weather. I love the photos we got, and hope everyone else does too! We will end up with 1200 to 1500 images at least (2 shooters.) Mary Sandy was my second shooter-- she worked her tail end off for me-- love you Mary! Well, her we go. About 50 of my favorites (normally I do about 25 to 30!) By the way, if you click on any image in my blog, it will enlarge on your screen...Enjoy!

J. Crew shoes...awesome!



Rachel is stunning in this shot...just stunning!




Amazing little waist, this dress was perfect for her!





Love this shot that Mary took...the composition is just right.

The Tish, where the guys get together prior to the ceremony.



The Bedeken, when everyone comes together right before the ceremony.



Circling the groom 7 times.



Celebrating after breaking the glass.








She had no idea of how great she looked here--but I knew!


On each side of the curtain.





Notice the guy in the middle flying in the air, off the chair?














This family is so nice to work with. And do they know how to party!!? Mazel tov, Rachel and Jonty and families!