Jared and Jennifer's Engagement Session at Papago Park

Here are a few photos from Jared and Jennifer's engagement session at Papago Park.  We often take photos until sunset at Pappago Park, but this time a truck with a loudspeaker was driving around announcing that the park would close at 6:30 sharp.  So while taking the last sunset photos we could hear the truck telling us to vacate the park or have our vehicles towed - needless to say we left quickly!  We still don't know if this is something new or if they had a specific reason for closing promptly at sunset that day.  But we had to laugh about getting kicked out so abrubtly.   At least we were able to do all of the photos that we planned for Jared and Jennifer.  We are looking forward to their big day in July.

Matt and Paula's Wedding at Fireside Community Center, Scottsdale, Arizona 03-27-10

Matt and Paula's wedding had that wow factor that you see when all of the details have been perfectly planned and executed.  The flowers were amazing (by Kathy Rogers of Creative by Nature).  The colors were gorgeous and everything was perfectly coordinated.  The color-themed candy bar was a big hit as well.  The ceremony site had lots of rose petals strewn down the aisle and an foral arch that featured many colorful flowers.  It made for a very romantic setting for their ceremony.  Matt and Paula then did a fun dance as part of their grand entrance and had their guests applauding for more (which they did get more at the first dance, which took place right after a few quick sunset photos).  Their cake had a top layer for cutting and assorted cup cakes and sweets for guests to choose from.  After a fun night of partying we took a final night-light photo out in front of the Fireside Community Center.  We really enjoyed working with Matt and Paula and were honored to be a part of their big day.  Congrats to Matt and Paula!

Reggie and Tricia's Wedding at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and The Castle at Ashley Manor 03-26-10

We see alot of beautiful wedding gowns, but we must say that Tricia's unique gown really wowed us.  She told us that when she went to Bride's of Demetrios to try on gowns she noticed one hung over a chair.  She asked about it and they told her it was about to be sent back, she then asked if she could see it.  It ended up being the "one".  Even though Tricia tried on other dresses she came back to this one and had to have it.  Luckily for her it had been laying there waiting to be noticed!  On their big day we started out with some photos at the Castle and then headed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for the ceremony - Tricia's step dad is one of the Pastors there and he officiated over their ceremony.  The back to the Castle for some quick photos and a fun night, ending with a sparkler exit.  Congrats to Tricia and Reggie!

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Justin and Maureen's Wedding at Firesky Resort and Spa 03-28-10

Justin and Maureen have known each other since high school.  They started out as friends, but ended up as husband and wife!  Their wedding was planned long distance from Illinois and they were blessed with some of the most perfect weather possible.  They were hoping that since friends and family were leaving somewhere cold to come to Arizona that they would be able to enjoy nice weather - and they definitely did.  So everything was perfect from the weather, the ceremony (at which Maureen's little niece did a great job as their flower girl) and the celebratory dinner at the Taggia restaurant at the beautiful Firesky Resort and Spa.  Congrats to Justin and Maureen!

Family Photos at the Arizona Grand Resort

We did Jason and Lindsay's wedding back in 2006.  So when Jason's mom decided to have some family photos done they thought about us. 

Dan and Kristen's Wedding at the Secret Garden 03-21-10

Dan and Kristen are such a cute, fun couple we had a great time photographing their wedding.  We started out with the girls, notice how they each had a different bouquet?  These were designed by Patricia at Wild Child florist.  Then on to the ceremony and some fun photos around the grounds.  At the reception, their flower adorned cake was a big hit.  At the end of the night they posed with a '53 Bentley recreating a photo the Kristen's grandparents had from their own wedding.  Congrats to Dan and Kristen!

 

 

Anatoly and Poppy's Maternity Session

Anatoly and Poppy decided to have photos done of Poppy's baby bump just in time, she is already overdue and may be having the baby as I write this post!  After taking some "regular" photos they decided to do a few fun ones.  Poppy has also practiced yoga throughout her pregancy so we captured some of her yoga moves.  Can you believe she can bend that way at 9 mos pregnant?