Snaptology Photography

Holleen & Tyler's Wedding

2011-03-02T11:17:00.001-08:00

This was my first time shooting at Regale and I was thrilled to find so many very different and amazing spots to shoot! Here are some of my favorites from Holleen and Tyler's big day!

Holleen was glowing from the time she started getting ready to the end of the night!

We found this adorable little shop and got permission to shoot inside the front room with this amazing chandelier!

This is one of my favorite photos of the year! What a gorgeous couple!

I love this staircase!

To see more photos from Holleen & Tyler's wedding and many others, please click here to view my portfolio.

Kim & Jeremiah's Wedding

2011-03-02T11:04:00.000-08:00

Kim and Jeremiah are a very sweet couple and added a ton of spunk to their wedding photos by hauling in some super cool toys to pose with! Check out some of my top picks from their awesome Boojum Tree wedding!

Kim made a stunning bride!

Her groom loved this hot shot of her!

This is by far the best back bend kiss I've ever seen!

I love the romantic evening feel of this photo even though it was still fairly light out!

Another beautiful wedding at Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens and here's to another long and happy marriage! Congratulations to Kim and Jeremiah! To view more photos from this wedding and many others, please click here to see my full portfolio!

Zackary Curtis

2010-11-30T12:19:00.000-08:00

I've determined over the past couple of weeks that my favorite type of shoot might be newborns. And how could they not be when I get to take pictures of adorable little bundles of joy like Zackary Curtis?! I don't have any of my own yet, but luckily my friends are all adding to their families so I'm surrounded by super cuteness at all times! Here are just a few of my favorites from Zackary's first photoshoot!

This picture makes me laugh every time! I love it!

Such sweet moments with mommy and daddy!

The happy new family.

Cute as a button!

To see more of photos of Zackary and many more professional photos by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Steve & Chelsea's Wedding

2010-11-30T09:34:00.000-08:00

Chelsea and I have known each other since the day I was born. Her little brother and I were pretty much inseparable as kids. Since then, so much has changed. We've grown up, their family moved to California, and now she lives in Texas with Steve.

A few weeks ago, I was given an amazing opportunity to shoot Chelsea and Steve's wedding...in Newport Beach, California...(and it gets even better)... on a YACHT! The wedding was absolutely beautiful and I still can't get over how sweet the venue was! After experiencing my first earthquake during breakfast the morning of the wedding, the rest of the day went much smoother. Here are some of my favorite shots from the day.

Chelsea always has a smile on her face and can make a room full of people laugh along with her. I love how calm she looks in this photo while all the girls are helping her lace up her dress.

Steve's single portraits went quicker than any groom I've ever shot! He's a natural in front of the camera.

When I saw this fountain surrounded by the hotel balconies, I knew I had to get bird's eye view shot!

Officially man and wife!

Thank you both for allowing me the chance to be a part of your day! I had a great time! To see more photos from Steve and Chelsea's wedding and other professional work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

It's Holiday Portrait Time!

2010-11-18T15:14:00.002-08:00

I had the pleasure of doing another candid-style family portrait session last weekend at Encanto Park in Phoenix, Arizona. While the park was super busy (weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings, etc), it didn't seem to interfere with this super cute family. Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot!

Elie is 4 and Shawn and Zoey are 2 and twins.

A sweet family moment while the kids watch the ducks swim by.

Shawn is a super ham for the camera and liked being chased down these railroad tracks.

Cuteness x3!

To see more photos from this shoot and many others, please visit my website to view my portfolio!

I love Sassi weddings!

2010-10-15T15:46:00.001-07:00

Nicole and Cory were married 2 weeks ago at Sassi in Scottsdale, Arizona and I have to say with all of the desert scenery, the beautiful architecture, and those awesome doors, I absolutely love this place! Check out some of my favorite pictures from the day!

Did I mention that I love these doors?!

The ceremony site here is so beautiful and feels so intimate!

A cute moment during the first dance.

I'm a sucker for a black, red, and white cake!

Cory showing off his wicked YMCA skills.

I love how you can tell how much fun these two were having together while cutting their cake! Such a cute couple!

To see more photos from Nicole and Cory's wedding and many others, please click here to see my wedding portfolio!

Ashley & David's Wedding

2010-10-04T16:28:00.000-07:00

Ashley and David had a very traditional church wedding at Phoenix First Assembly of God and then spun tradition on its head to kick off their marriage at Bobby's, a Mancuso Restaurant! I love going to go to new venues and was even more excited about this one because I think kinda hard to find such a cool, modern restaurant that will literally shut it's doors on to the public on a Saturday night (and cater hand and foot to the photographers to boot - icing on the cake, pun totally intended!). Check out some of my favorites shots from the day!

Ashley and David decided to do a first look to get some of their pictures out of the way before their ceremony. They were so excited to see each other!

Did I mention that this couple is gorgeous?!

Oftentimes it's hard to juggle the emotions of lots of kids during a wedding day - I love all the expressions we caught during the day! This little guy was adorable!

We told the kids to cover their eyes during the kiss - check out the cutie front and center!

And now back to the reason for the entire day, the bride and groom! I love the angle I was able to get on this since they were on the landing of some stairs!

The hanging metal beads and all the photos on the back wall of different "Bobby's" in music added a lot of fun to photos all night!

And, of course, we've gotta have some *HOT* night shots alone with the bride and groom!

Thanks guys for letting me be a part of your day! To see more photos from Ashley and David's special day and other professional work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Sean & Sara's Wedding

2010-09-16T14:44:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting my cousin Sean's gorgeous fiancé Sara for the first time AND I got to shoot their wedding at one of the most amazing locals in Arizona - Lake Powell! Before this trip, I had only been to Lake Powell once before about 10 years ago and after this trip, I think I'll be planning many more trips here. Here are a few of my favorites from Sean & Sara's day!

I love this candid shot of Sara getting laced into her dress!

This might just be my favorite photo from the entire day!

These two know how to party!!!

Sean and Sara, thank you for allowing me to be such a big part of your wedding day! You guys made my job so easy!

To see more photos from Sean & Sara's special day and other professional work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Chree & Sons

2010-08-26T14:54:00.001-07:00

Last week, I had the opportunity to shoot some really fun and different family portraits at Surprise Lake in Surprise, Arizona. I say different because the first request from Chree was that she didn't want too many posed photos as her boys aren't really into doing that kind of thing. She said she wanted them to be able to do something they enjoyed during the shoot...so we went fishing! How fun is that and how awesome is this mom?! Check out this super cute family!

Thanks for letting me hang with you guys for a bit! I had a great time shooting! To see more photos from this shoot and many others, please visit my website to view my portfolio!

Matt & Ashley's Wedding

2010-06-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to second shoot for Amy Pileggi of Iris Creative Photography at a McCormick Ranch wedding in Scottsdale. It was a few days before it got super warm here in Phoenix (these two got very lucky with weather) so we were very thankful for that! Matt and Ashley were so super sweet together and even planned a special surprise for all of their guests - stay tuned to see what it was!

The girls all took a trolley over from the hotel where they got ready. Here's a cute shot of them having a laugh before heading inside to McCormick Ranch.

Matt and Ashley decided to see each other before the ceremony for pictures. This is hands down the best groom reaction during a first look!

Love all the color in this photo and Camelback Mountain in the back!

These two were a hoot all day. I love their expressions in these candids!

Priceless!

Still curious about the surprise that Matt and Ashley planned for their guests? Well, wait no more! The DJ started a conga line and the bride and groom led their guests out to the lake again, counted down, 3....2....1. Fireworks, fireworks, and more fireworks! These lasted about as long as any 4th of July show I've ever seen. So cool!

After most of the main events of the wedding, we took Matt and Ashley out for some romantic night shots. I love this one!

To see more photos from Matt and Ashley's special day and other professional work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

John & Noelle's Wedding

2010-05-24T16:32:00.000-07:00

John and Noelle are a bit younger than a lot of the other newlyweds I've seen lately, but based on the loving comments throughout the day from friends and family, are very determined and eager to get a jump start on their new life together! We started the day at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Scottsdale, Arizona and then headed over to Noelle's parent's amazing home for the reception.

Noelle is every photographer's dream client - so super bubbly and adorable!

The church had windows up in the topmost peak of the roof and the light showed up really bright on the priest's white robe at one point during the ceremony, casting some really amazing light on Noelle's face - of course, I had to take advantage!

Noelle's parents live on a golf course so we had a chance to go out at sunset and get some really awesome shots!

To view more photos from this wedding and other weddings, please click here!

Gianna & Brandon's Wedding

2010-05-18T05:47:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine recently got married at Ashley Manor in Chandler, Arizona and I feel so lucky to be able to shoot her wedding! It was a long day, but we got some awesome shots! Here are some of my favorites!

We started the day with the girls getting ready at a nearby hotel and I got this cool shot of the rings on the comforter of the bed.

So sassy!

Lilith was one of the flower girls and she was absolutely adorable! I've never seen a little girl so into bugs - check out the rolly polly in her hand here. She kept bringing them up to show us "her friends" all day.

Gianna and Brandon decided to do a first look and had a chance to get some photos out of the way before the ceremony.

They had a HUGE bridal party! And the two flower girls weren't even in this shot.

They had one of the most messy, but funny cake cuttings I've ever seen!

Thank you both for allowing me to be a part of your special day! To see more photos from this wedding and many others, please visit my website to view my portfolio!

Lauren & Andrew's Wedding

2010-05-04T17:35:00.000-07:00

Lauren and Andrew's wedding was at Saguaro Ranch Park in Glendale, AZ. The last time I went to a wedding here, it was my aunt and uncle's wedding and I was about seven. More than just wedding styles have changed since then - this place is a Glendale staple and has come such a long way! There are so many neato places to shoot around the property that I didn't notice even last time I was here to shoot for personal purposes. Cool buildings, colors, doors, and yes...VINEYARDS! Check it out!

Lauren and Andrew met while she was studying abroad. Andrew is from London so, of course, he has the coolest accent! (I'm sure people from London just love that!)

First kiss as man and wife.

Since Andrew's family lives in London, only his mom and brother were able to make it. They were a hoot! This shot still cracks me up.

And now to showcase some of this unique property...I love how relaxed, but still very romantic this shot is!

Last but definitely not least, vineyards!!! If you don't live in Arizona, no it's not just a bunch of dirt and cacti, but we rarely see vineyards so these shots were pretty fun!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day, Lauren and Andrew! To see more photos from this wedding and many others, check out my wedding portfolio!

Jeff & Lindsay's Wedding

2010-05-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

Jeff and Lindsay were married at Boojum Tree Hidden Gardens and I love how they incorporated the tropical feel of the location into all of their wedding day details! Love these flowers and love this shot!

These two are so adorable!

Lindsay's mom gave her a hug just before the ceremony.

Jeff is quite a character...he had his gorgeous bride laughing and crying through the entire ceremony.

The light hitting the back of her veil here is just amazing!

To see more photos from Jeff and Lindsay's wedding and many others, please visit my wedding portfolio!

Erin & Rich's Wedding

2010-04-27T15:00:00.001-07:00

I am so honored that I was able to be a part of Erin & Rich's wedding day! Their wedding was one of the most classy backyard weddings I've ever been to. Everything from the table settings and decorations, the flowers, and even the food was prepared by Erin's mother - she is absolutely amazing!

Here is some of Erin's mother's handiwork. The wedding was held in the backyard of a beautiful Scottsdale home. This sign was in the front yard to tell guests where the party was at - so adorable!

I love the feathers in Erin's bouquet and the sentimental touch of her grandmother's broach!

Erin and Rich saw each other before the ceremony - I love the anticipation on Rich's face just before Erin taps him on the shoulder!

I think I want to have another wedding just to have a cake like this. It's so simple and elegant!

Love the emotion on Rich's parents' faces during the ceremony!

Husband and wife...

Despite a bit of rain, the reception was a blast!

And no amazing wedding is complete without a sparkler exit!

To view more of my wedding portfolio, please click here!

Peter & Evelyn's Engagement

2010-04-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

Amy Pileggi of Iris Creative Photography and I took Peter and Evelyn out to one of our favorite spots to do their engagement portraits and got some great rugged, desert-y, Arizona shots!

Gotta show the twinkle tower some love!

To view more of my portfolio, please click here!

Jason & Tonya's Wedding

2010-04-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

Jason is a firefighter and Tonya is a nurse - how much more perfect could this match be - and they're also the sweetest couple! This was my first time shooting at Aldea and I have to say, I love, love, love this venue! You'd never know from the outside that this location has limitless amazing spots to shoot in.

Tonya's dad is a bit of a joker!

They look like they've practiced this.

One of my all-time favorite wedding photos - I love the warmth coming off of the luminaries!

Thanks for allowing me to be part of your special day, guys! To see more of my work, please click here!

Bethany & Gregory's Wedding

2010-02-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

Bethany and Gregory are two of the nicest people I've ever met so, of course, I was ecstatic to shoot at their wedding! Bethany is gorgeous beyond all reason and Gregory is absolutely hilarious! They were married at Different Pointe of View at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. It was so hard narrowing down my favorites so here are my top picks (more will be added to the website shortly)!

Their ceremony was on the top of a mountain that overlooked Phoenix - amazing!

I love the colors of Phoenix sunsets and the way they paint our desert mountains!

There were so many different colored lights at the reception, I thought it would be fun to turn off my flash. I'm so pleased with how moody this shot from Bethany and Gregory's first dance turned out!

The reception was a blast - there was no shortage of awesome dancers!

Also in attendance was three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali!

Toward the end of the night, we took Bethany and Gregory outside to capture some of the amazing backdrop that this location offered. This might be my favorite shot of the day!

To see more from this wedding and many others, please click here!

Whitney & Josh's Wedding

2010-01-12T10:42:00.000-08:00

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I LOVE LOVE LOVE Boojum Tree Weddings! This one was much colder than the others I've been to, but it was still just as amazing!

Josh had to get a few shots with his favorite hat...

...and his groomsmen begged us for a serious shot by this cool army truck since Josh is in the army reserves.

Absolutely LOVE this shot!

They had a photo booth with all kinds of costumes for their guests to dress up in. I'm lovin' the hot dog hat!

Gotta have some romantic night time shots, even if it is a bit rainy!

Thank you Whitney and Josh for allowing me to be part of your day! Congratulations! To see more photos from this wedding and many others by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Kacey & Lee's Wedding

2009-12-14T14:19:00.001-08:00

Here are my favorite shots from a wedding I assisted at on November 7th at Phoenix First Assembly of God and The Pointe Tapatio Cliff's Resort!

I love this metal wall!

Her blue suede shoes doubling as her something blue! Such a cute touch!

Love this candid moment during the first dance!

For more photos from this wedding and other work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Winter Formal 2009

2009-12-09T11:50:00.001-08:00

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to shoot a fun group of teenagers out in Mesa before their winter formal and all I have to say is WOW, Mesa mom's do dances up right! The girls' moms arranged this gorgeous dinner setting for the kids to eat at before going out and then served them each course. It was super fancy and not at all what I was expecting!

All of the couples wanted separate photos so they wouldn't have to waste time standing in line for pictures at the dance.

Waiting for the other two couples to arrive, the girls decided to have some fun! I love this shot!

The girls...

...and the guys.

They were such a great group of kids to be able to work with! Hope you guys had a blast at the dance!

To see more work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Let the Senior Portraits for Class of 2010 Begin!

2009-10-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

I knew this day would come eventually - the time when many of my younger relatives finally graduate. There is quite a gap in age between myself and my younger cousins, but first up after me was my cousin Tasia this year and in 2010, I'll have a cousin, a nephew, and a niece! I'm about to be a very busy photographer. And without further ado, here are some of my favorite shots from my cousin Zach's senior shoot in Old Town Glendale last weekend!

We have quite a few comics in our family...Zach came up with this pose all by himself! He's a natural model, I tell ya!

Zach has a 1966 Ford Mustang and I just HAD to use it for some of the shoot! I absolutely LOVE this picture!

To see more work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Stacy & John's Wedding

2009-10-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my favorite shots from Stacy and John's Wedding at The Waterfront in Tempe, AZ. She really reminds me of a grown up Winnie from the Wonder Years. She made such a beautiful bride!

Stacy used a real flower in her hair - simple yet SO elegant!

This girl should be a model!

To see more photos from this wedding and many others by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Jamie & Chris' Wedding

2009-10-15T10:47:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love weddings at the Boojum Tree Hidden Garden in Phoenix! It's such a nifty place - who knew there was a lush jungle in the middle of a metropolis?! Here are a few of my shots from Jamie and Chris' Wedding at this awesome venue!

Jamie made such a gorgeous bride!

Lovin' this phone booth!

To see more photos from this wedding and many others by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

Snaptology.com Update

2009-08-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

It's been a few months in the making, but I finally launched the new version of Snaptology.com today! I'm sure I'll be making a few minor tweaks here and there, but I love it so far! A HUGE thanks goes to my brilliant husband for making most of the magic happen! Love ya!

Stephanie & Justin's Engagement Session

2009-06-17T15:39:00.001-07:00

I had a great time shooting engagement photos of my long-time friend Stephanie and her fiance Justin last week at Old Town Scottsdale! Here are some of my favorites.

I am lovin' this statue!

This area almost makes Phoenix look lush and green!

Gotta get the ring shot!

Love this shot!

To see more engagement shoots and other work by Snaptology Photography, please click here!

First Snaptology Blog Post

2009-06-04T15:34:00.000-07:00

Just trying this out and getting everything configured. More to come later! So excited!