Caitlin & Eric, in ARIZONA wine country!

A couple weeks ago, my friend, Phaedra, recommended I go to a winery in Cornville. She meant for pleasure, not business. But I had a vision of an engagement shoot at a winery, and Napa Valley is too far away. Caitlin and Eric were excited by the idea of going, so we met up yesterday at Page Springs Cellars which is a winery and vineyard. Caitlin and Eric had been there before for wine tastings, but it was my first time. First we walked around the beautiful grounds with golden yellow leaves and autumn colors and even Oak Creek as our backgrounds. It is a picturesque place for sure! Then we sat down to share a bottle of wine, to warm up of course, it was 50 degrees there as the high and cloudy and breezy. We also did a wine tasting, which was a bad idea for me-- ended up buying 3 bottles to take home! Amazing wines, friendly service. Can't wait for my next chance to go visit there again!

Caitlin and Eric and I had such a great time talking on the patio there. Now I feel like I know them a bit, which helps at the wedding for more intimate photos. They were so darn cute in front of the camera-- see for yourselves!

Brandy, Brandon, and Ethan

This is my October 15th wedding, a Saturday morning wedding and luncheon. I did Brandy and Brandon's engagement photos (along with their son, Ethan, too) back in early June. Their ceremony was so sweet in that they both said vows to eachother and to son, Ethan. And Ethan was the ring bearer, with the genuine wedding rings on his heart shaped ring bearer pillow. This all took place out at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club in Mesa. Congratulations to Brandy, Brandon, and Ethan, too!


Brandy's candy apple red flats were so cute!





Brandon's first moments of seeing Brandy before the ceremony...

Ethan checking out Brandon's expression...







Ethan makes the best silly faces on command!

Love this shot of grandfather's hands and his hat.

Josh

Josh will be graduating from Kellis H.S. in 2012. He chose Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale as his location for his senior session. He was a natural at modeling for the camera. His mom, Amy, is a friend of mine from my h.s. days. She is eager to see these, so here we go with some of my favorites!







This next one is my all time favorite shot of this session...we rocked this one!