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I took a trip down to Tucson after accidentally leaving my hat at an airbnb, and ended up having the most fun with Martha and her three daughters in Saguaro National Park for an impromptu motherhood session.

Motherhood Session at Sunset in Saguaro National Park

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After a 29 hour labor that began with the full moon, we welcomed our son into the world in early October. I woke up before dawn on Monday morning, 24 hours shy of my due date, to a cramping feeling I couldn’t ignore. My intuition told me this was the beginning of labor, so I […]

The Birth of Arthur Rigby

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When my husband and I were getting married, there was one thing on our venue must-have list that wold make or break our final decision— whether or not our pups could be there with us. I know I’m not alone, either, as I see more and more friends bringing their dogs along to their elopements, […]

6 Best Dog-Friendly Wedding Venues in Arizona

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Early this year, I headed out to the Arizona-California border to the Imperial sand dunes (also known as the Glamis sand dunes) for a styled elopement photoshoot! I’ve been dreaming of shooting in this famous location ever since I moved to the desert, and it did not disappoint! We headed out on a Saturday afternoon, […]

Imperial Sand Dunes Elopement | Shae and Ryan

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Once you decide to elope, the universe is your limit— which is exciting, until decision fatigue sets in, and you can’t settle on the elusive “perfect” experience for one of the biggest moments of your life. I get it. Planning details surrounding the biggest promise of your life is overwhelming. Thankfully, I’m here to help […]

Why you NEED to elope in Arizona

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Wanderer, documenter, writer, never-sit-still-er, lover, dog-owner, human. Born in rain and destined for the desert, I’ve never been able to stay put for long. My drive to see humanity in the wild along with my fear of forgetting have led me to keep one eye in the viewfinder and the other peering forward. I left the comforts of home and watched the landscape fade to brown, fueled by a deep connection and love I’d never known the likes of. In the midst of the southwest desert I found beauty in vastness, a place to rest, and a warm body to hold in the middle of the night.

My Why.

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 There are few things death cannot touch, and I seek to provide you and yours with something timeless: your body, your love, the color of your flushed cheeks and the way you carried yourself, through my eyes and my craft. You become a part of me and I offer you the softest and most welcoming love one can muster. When I am taking photos, I see you from the eyes of those who want to remember you. I want to remember you, I always will.

MEET EMILY