Bellgraph Family: Cute, Cute, Cute!

Finally - a perfect day in Arizona for some family pictures! If you've read my blog lately, you've probably noticed a strange trend: RAIN. Well, not this time! We had gorgeous sun, and warmth, and light :)

This is the Cutest. Family. Ever. I totally dig their style! Something about a Fedora, fall boots, BIG headbands, and little ties gets me every time. The kids had fun taking pictures, running through the groves, playing in the leafs...and turning sticks into wands and swords, and - - you name it. Ha! I reviewed the images in my office, and apparently I was gasping, ooohhing and aahhhing out loud - loud enough for my husband to come and check on me. Ooops! I couldn't resist. I love how much personality we captured in these images. And Yes, these kids REALLY are this cute. :) :)




Okay. This picture cracks me up! Look at her! She is a DIVA, struttin' her stuff - and he is a little jumping bean, so much that my camera couldn't keep up. I know this one is different, but I couldn't resist having a little fun with the color. This one is for you, Jada!



This picture is what I'm talking about - look how much his personality shines through??!! Can I just have one ounce of your energy? Please. :)



Love. Love. Love the rest of these!

Harrison Family!

Remember last week when it was snowing in Scottsdale and hailing in Mesa??? Yeahhhh...we were in Mesa, taking these pictures! The funny thing is, this family is getting ready to move out of state, so I wanted to make sure we got an "Arizona-style" family photo. Ha! Even more funny, the kids were promised ice cream if they behaved - it was 42 degrees outside. (Not gonna lie, I probably ended the night with a bowl of ice cream, myself!)

This is a beautiful family and I am so thankful we were able to meet. They were patient with me, AND the weather. Not only are these kids adorable...but they are so well behaved! I can only hope my little Cruz will be half as polite (and cute) when he is grown! P.S. I am diggin' the outfits Mom planned - Matchy Match is out. COLOR is in!

Check out the Harrison family, complete with freezing temperatures, rain, hail, and snow! ;)




I LOVE this "behind the scenes" picture! :)

Dumler Wedding!

Here are just a FEW of my favorites. :) Like I said before, this couple is Amazing! They are so in love and their personalities compliment each other perfectly. The wedding and reception were at Trilogy Golf Course in Power Ranch and it was picturesque: Arizona, with lush green grass surrounded by the San Tan mountains. Just gorgeous! I had a ton of fun at this wedding...and let me tell you, this family knows how to Get Down. I am now little insecure with my current dancing abilities. :) Check out their beautiful day and night, below!

Yipees, Wahoos and THE Dumler Wedding {Sneak Peek}

"Yipeeeeee!! I did it!!!" That is the sound I screamed when I jumped in our truck right after I finished photographing the Dumler wedding.) I literally couldn't stop smiling. I was so nervous about this wedding and just kept telling myself "You Can Dooo It!" Yes. In the 'Water Boy' voice.
Tyler (the hubbs) was my wing man. Luckily, he knows the bride and groom and some of the guests so he was my date/chair holder/thumbs-up giver. I felt so much more confident knowing Tyler was there, because I wanted to show him my skill-z. :) After the wedding he took me out for a celebratory drink because he, too, was excited for this big accomplishment!

I've been editing the Dumler Wedding images for about a week now, and keep thinking how amazing of a couple these two are. I couldn't have DREAMED up a more perfect couple to photograph. Steve is the kind of guy that will meet you once and remember your name forever. He is outgoing, funny, and young at heart. He had me laughing the entire time! Lori is absolutely beautiful inside and out! I know this is cliche, but its true. She is so sweet...her words and compliments are honest and pure; and they make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Together, they are SO great!! I think these "sneak peek" images will provide you with an example of exactly what I mean.

Steve is hilarious! He does this:



When Lori sees Steve, she does this:



Together, they are perfect for one another...like this:

The Curt Kiddos!

Okay, I can't get over how stinking cute these kids are! Their doughy brown eyes, and naturally flawless skin makes my "job" easy. Every time I would snap a picture, I'd look back at my camera display and roll my eyes ... "Ohhh Emmm Geee!" or "Are you kidding me??" I am so lucky to have such gorgeous faces to photograph! I'd literally ask Gian to give me a serious face and BAM! All of a sudden, I felt like I was on a photo shoot with Ashton Kutcher. And Brooklyn???!?!?? Yeahhh, keep an eye on her in high school. She's going to be a heart breaker, for sure! SO happy "Mom" (and by Mom, I mean part-time model) jumped in a few of the pictures :)

Seems like every time I get together with these kids, it tends to be an overcast day in AZ. Which is weird, since it rains only 2.5 days per year (true story. Google it.) Buuuut, their amazing faces + a colorful and unique location = PERFECTION.

Thank you for such a fun day - and for the cutest onsie for my little man, Cruz! Your family is beautiful!