You never know how the people you meet will end up crossing your path later in life. This can be something you avoid…or…it can be a pleasant surprise. This story happens to be one of those pleasant surprises! In 2009 during my two months in Rwanda I helped host a team of folks from a church in Scottsdale that is doing a development project in western Rwanda. One of the members on this team was Nathan. I was surprised with Nathan’s demeanor when I met him. At that point he was in his final year of high school, a gifted athelete and extremely well rounded guy. But more than that he was humble, and he cared about people. Impressive traits at that point in life! I saw Nathan periodically since Rwanda, but recently reconnected with him and his now fiance, Taylor.

Nathan recently proposed to Taylor and they are set to get married early next year. I’m so excited to reconnect with Nathan and get to know his equally amazing bride to be. We had a blast taking engagement pictures in downtown Phoenix, you can tell from the images that they do just fine in front of a camera! I also want to give a special thanks to April, who accompanied us on the shoot, helping me at many points along the way!

Nate and Taylor, I had a blast with the both of you, I’m so excited for the path you’ve chosen together and can’t wait to shoot your wedding!

The Montelucia Resort is a treasure chest of colorful walls and great backdrops. Mike and Berta and I explored the property while taking pictures recently for their engagment session. I have known Berta for a few years and really just got to know Mike for the first time today. It was fun seeing the two of them interacting and hearing more about what their plans for the future are, which of course includes their upcoming wedding.  They are just months away from a summer wedding in Vegas and both very excited.

Mike and Berta best of luck, it was a blast taking pictures with you!

I recently had the pleasure of shooting engagement photos for Hugo, an old classmate from ASU, and Lindsay, his bride to be. The two of them met when her organization was hosting a fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit he works for. Lindsay was the entertainment playing guitar and singing. When she told me about their first meeting it sounded like it was strait out of a movie. There eyes locked from across the room, and she knew she had to meet him. Minutes later Hugo took her up on an offer to play guitar alongside of her…he played with her the rest of the night and the rest is history!

For the shoot we enjoyed a beautiful day in Downtown Phoenix, first taking some shots in the park and then moving on to Hanny’s a local restaurant. Why Hanny’s you ask? Because that is where Hugo took Lindsay to propose, on the roof non the less! It was the perfect spot and he managed to totally surprise her. Well done! Hugo and Lindsay I’m thrilled for you both, I had a lot of fun getting to see you to interact and wish you the best of luck in the future!