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Recently, I had the pleasure of documenting a heartwarming mini photo session with Melissa and her family. They ACTUALLY drove all the way from Douglas, AZ for a mini session! My mind is completely blown. Thanks so much for your support!  Melissa is such a wonderful human being, inside and out. Her family shines both […]

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Wedding chronicles

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Recently, I had the pleasure of documenting a heartwarming mini photo session with Melissa and her family. They ACTUALLY drove all the way from Douglas, AZ for a mini session! My mind is completely blown. Thanks so much for your support!  Melissa is such a wonderful human being, inside and out. Her family shines both […]

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Striking Poses with Ease at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm

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Oh my goodness, gems! I can’t wait to share photos of all the amazing families who took part in my lavender mini sessions this year! Every single mini session was so whimsical that I couldn’t help but grin from ear to ear. Amanda, her husband Byre, and Abby, their little bundle of sweetness, were definitely […]

Families

From Naps to Snaps: Family Mini Session at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm

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There’s something truly magical about family photoshoots! I can’t get over how special documenting your memories is, and it’s truly an honor to be a part of your family’s journey together. Just wait until you meet this fantastic family! They will soon be starting a podcast all about parenthood, moving, finances, and pretty much life, […]

Families

Welcome to the Arizona Desert: Jazzael & Colt’s Catalina Photo Shoot

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Are you eagerly waiting for the arrival of your new little one? Emmy & Ben were in the same boat when they contacted me about photographing their maternity session at Honey Bee Canyon.  Although maternity sessions are not my usual forte, Emmy loved my style and work, so we decided to give it a try […]

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A Love That Grows: Emmy and Ben’s Maternity Session at Honey Bee Canyon

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What a memorable family session at Gates Pass! The Hogan family, which consists of Kourtney, David, and their kids Kyler and London, were really looking forward to family photos at this iconic location.  In the late 1800s, Gates Pass used to be an important shortcut through the Tucson mountains. These days, the pass is used […]

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Hogan Family Session at Gates Pass | I bet you can’t find all 3 special items!

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I had the pleasure of photographing at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm this year. If you haven’t taken the drive to Oracle, AZ to visit the farm, I highly recommend it. They are always hosting different events like wreath workshops, yoga, lavender picking, and farm-to-table dinners, and their lavender products are a must! I […]

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Most Requested Minis of the Year | Lavender Field Mini Sessions 2022

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As a Catalina family photographer, I’ve explored endless desert locations for photo sessions and met countless incredible families! Sometimes the locations are the standout of a session, and sometimes families swiftly steal the spotlight. But now and then, a place and a family fit together so seamlessly that it feels meant to be! And after […]

Families

Catalina Family Photography | The Green Family