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The Dauz – A Central Phoenix Wedding Venue Have you met Dee Dee Daus? She is the amazing and proud owner of the The Dauz, located in historic Downtown Phoenix, Arizona! She is not only the mind behind this incredible Central Phoenix wedding venue, but her and her Husband Mark Daus also own one of […]

Freestone Park in Gilbert, Arizona Freestone Park in Gilbert, Arizona is the perfect location for some romantic couples portraits. Green grass, water front, ducks and ducklings, trees, and so much more! This was my first visit to the park and I must say that it was well worth the drive from Buckeye! I would gladly […]

If you have been on the fence about whether or not you should invest in a wedding album, I am here to say DO IT!! They are by far the best keepsake you can ever have from your wedding day and here is why: First, a little back story: For the first time in a […]

Feeding your Photographer on your wedding day Should you feed your wedding photographer? A wedding typically lasts 10 to 12 hours. If we take getting ready shots and are there all day, we try to eat a big breakfast before we get there, but that only lasts so long. Photographers are often running around like […]

THE EASIEST PART OF YOUR WEDDING PLANS To start the process of booking your Phoenix Wedding Photographer, Let’s get together — on the phone, at your favorite coffee spot, even ZOOM — I’m flexible! We’ll chat about your wedding day, confirm your date, and discuss all the fun details. I’ll show you examples of beautiful […]

Planning a Phoenix Elopement Planning an elopement comes with many tasks! While it will be a much more intimate setting and hopefully far less stressful than planning an event with 100+ people, there are still few key things to remember for your special day! Here are five things to remember for your phoenix elopement! Your […]

Arizona engagement photographer’s top three most asked questions about engagement sessions Congratulations! You’re engaged! Now it’s time to start planning and thinking about all the fun little details, like engagement pictures!! Here are some of my top asked questions I receive as a Phoenix engagement photographer: When should I schedule engagement photos? If you are […]

Explained by your Phoenix Wedding Photographer All of my wedding packages include two photographers – a main photographer, me, and a second shooter. The second shooter is an additional photographer who is there to cover the wedding as well. I choose to have a second shooter for many reasons. It is impossible to everywhere at […]

A note from your Phoenix engagement photographer Are you stressing out about your upcoming engagement pictures? Not sure if your fiancé is going to enjoy it or want to participate? If your fiancé is anything like my husband when it comes to pictures, check out these tips for helping get him to cooperate: Make it […]

A West Valley Wedding Venue Rustique Acres in Buckeye, AZ, has everything you’d want from a wedding venue. With acres of beautiful scenery, rustic decor, and an outdoor pavilion thats sure to make your guests envious, they offer exactly what you need to make your big day one that your guests will remember forever. Here’s […]