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Capturing Love at Garden of the Gods: My Wild Wedding Photography Adventure
Getting Married at Garden of the Gods is BAD ASS. Here is Ashley & Loftin's journey.
10 hours ago


Navigating Weddings Without Traditional Family Support
Getting married without traditional support can be a real drag. But your wedding or elopement is still worth the hype - promise.
Sep 3


Last-Minute Wedding Planning: Tips for a Beautiful Day Without the Stress
(For procrastinators, spontaneous lovers, and people who hate planning s t out a year in advance) Let’s be real. Not everyone wants (or...
Aug 20


How to Plan a Wedding Without Going Into Debt (Yes, It’s Possible)
(Even if you’re not a spreadsheet-loving, Pinterest-obsessed, Type-A bride — I got you.) Let’s get one thing straight — I am not a Type...
Aug 13


How to Have a Stunning Colorado Wedding for Under $10,000
(Yes, seriously — and no, it doesn’t have to scream “budget.”) Let’s be real: weddings can feel like financial quicksand. But you don’t...
Aug 6


How to Choose a Wedding Photographer (Without Losing Your Mind)
So, you're planning a wedding (!!!) and now it’s time to choose your photographer. This is a big one. You’re trusting someone to document...
Jul 30


The Ultimate Guide to Engagement Photos at Aspen Corner, Flagstaff
If you’re dreaming of a moody, romantic, foresty vibe for your engagement session — Aspen Corner in Flagstaff might just be the spot ....
Jul 23


How to Plan an Epic Sedona Engagement Session (Without Stressing Out)
Sedona Engagement, Adventure Photography, and Tips for an Unforgettable Photoshoot Sedona’s iconic red rock formations, stunning vistas,...
Jul 17


Why I Believe in Community Over Competition (And How It Shapes My Photography Business)
In the photography world, it’s easy to feel like you have to outshine the next person. But I’ve built my business on something different:...
Jul 9


Leave No Trace: How to Respect Nature During Your Elopement or Outdoor Photo Session
As a wedding and elopement photographer working throughout Arizona and Colorado, I’ve had the privilege of photographing love stories in...
Jul 2


What It’s Actually Like to Do a Boudoir Session With Me
Boudoir Photography, Empowerment Photography, Arizona Boudoir Photographer So, you're thinking about booking a boudoir session...but...
Jun 25


Blended, Beautiful, and Full of Heart: A Family Session That Showed Me What Healing Looks Like
There are some photo sessions that hit different—and this one with my dear friend Mikiele? Whew. It was more than just capturing smiles....
Jun 18


Why End-of-Life Photo Sessions Matter More Than We Talk About
When I started photographing professionally back in 2014, I never imagined how deeply this work would weave itself into my heart. I was...
Jun 11


Arizona Micro Weddings – Desert Magic for an Intimate Celebration
The Allure of Micro Weddings in Arizona When it comes to an intimate, breathtaking wedding, Arizona offers some of the most unique and...
May 7


Colorado Micro Weddings – A Rocky Mountain Dream
Jess & Collin Share a moment after their ceremony at Sunrise Amphitheater in Boulder, CO. The Magic of Micro Weddings in Colorado...
Apr 30


Wedding and Family Photographer: Expanding Beyond Weddings | Rachel Dowd Photography
There’s something really special about photographing someone you’ve known forever. Like, since-our-teen-years-and-bumming-cigarettes-off-...
Apr 27


Queen Creek AZ Micro Wedding with Family, Mountains, and Major Feels | TAVIA & NICK 3.21.25
There’s something so incredibly special about a wedding that feels like home —and that’s exactly what Tavia and Nick’s day was. Held at a...
Apr 23


Let’s Talk About Cameras, Phones, and Your Micro Wedding Magic | The Truth About Unplugged Weddings
Why Unplugged Weddings Are The Actual Best (And Why Your Guests Don’t Need to Be Paparazzi) Look, I get it. Aunt Susan loves taking...
Apr 20


5 Reasons to Tie the Knot at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center in Beulah, CO | WEDDING VENUE
Why Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center is the Perfect Wedding Venue for You If you’re on the hunt for a wedding venue that offers a...
Apr 14
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