the journal

How to choose the best Phoenix wedding venue Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to start the planning! Finding the perfect venue is likely one of the tops things to book for your big day. As a Phoenix wedding photographer, I have complied a list of things that I believe make for the perfect venue […]

Just West of Phoenix, Arizona, is where you will find the perfect wedding venue with both elegance, beauty! Located on the North East corner of Jackrabbit Trail and Southern Ave, is where you will find Nardini Manor! A Brief History This beautiful estate has over a hundred years of history as it was built in […]

Deciding on where to plan your engagement photos can be a daunting task. You want to make sure you pick the perfect location that will showcase you relationship and make a beautiful backdrop too. As a wedding and engagement photographer, who is located in Arizona, I have put together a list of the top THREE […]

The Landmark located in Mesa, Arizona is a magical wedding venue and is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 2004. The Landmark is even on the National Register of Historical Places as it was built in 1920`s! The original architectural details have been perfectly preserved. The property has also been fully […]

Located in Mesa, Arizona, The Chateau provides a beautiful space for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Colby Falls by Wedgewood Weddings is a beautiful wedding venue located in Gilbert, Arizona. It is best known for it’s beautiful waterfalls located on the property. The main waterfall creates the perfect backdrop for those dreamy, romantic couples portraits as well as the family formal pictures. This waterfall works great for large groups because of […]

As a Phoenix wedding photographer who has have the privilege of shooting several weddings over the years, I have complied a list of the top 7 photos you need to take with your bridesmaids! There are plenty of photos you have probably considered taking on your wedding day. From getting ready, the ceremony to pictures […]

Looking for some thoughtful and handmade bridal party gift ideas? Cozy Castings has you covered! Owned and operated by Haley and Alicia. These two specialize in creating handmade home and body products by offering home and body products, from candles and melts to lotion and sugar scrubs Their mission is to share their love for […]

As a wedding photographer myself, I know your photographer will guide you every step of the way. However, it doesn’t hurt to know a few tricks yourself! Place your hands on your hips. This is quite a common pose but it works wonders for your body. Extend one leg out in front of the other […]

While some of these details may be obvious there are others that you might not have thought about, This list will give you some ideas of the must have shots you’ll want to look back on for years to come.