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JENILEE AND MATTHEW’S WEDDING AT VALLEY HO

Jenilee and Matt had their ceremony at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ and their reception at the super awesome Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, AZ. I first met Jenilee and Matthew when they invited me to dine with them at a delicious Asian bistro in Scottsdale.  It was the first time ever that clients took me to dinner before they hired me and it was a blast. I get a bit emotional sometimes and this was one of those times; they are so insanely sweet. I felt so good with them, as if I had known them for years. I couldn’t stop thinking about my time with them; it truly touched my heart.  OK, so you all heard it, to all my future clients: take me out to dinner and you will melt my heart and make me fall in love with you! :-)

Thank you Jenilee and Matthew for believing in my eye and for treating us so kindly.

Cake: La Dolce Pesca - www.ladolcepesca.com
Videographer: Les Morr - www.morrfilm.com
DJ: Ray Rodriguez, Jr. - Double R Entertainment, LLC
Flowers: Butterfly Petals - www.butterflypetals.com

These are some of my favorite photos of the day taken by me and Kelly Rashka.

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Jenilee getting ready.

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Limo driver by Kelly.

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Jenilee’s dad was a riot!

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Matthew and his dad (photo by Kelly).

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A little nervous waiting (photo by Kelly).

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I love this shot of the limo driver taking some family portraits outside the church.

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They see each other for the first time.

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So pretty!!!! (photo by Kelly).

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Matthew doing his thing!

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Before the ceremony (photo by Kelly).

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Awwwwwww!!! (photo by Kelly).

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This priest was very passionate (photo by Kelly).

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A few portraits at the Hotel Valley Ho.

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The best man’s toast was one of the most amazing I have ever heard in my whole career.

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Jenilee dancing with her dad.

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Matthew and his mom (photo by Kelly).

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 We shot most of the reception with the light from the video. Thank you Les.

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(photo by Kelly).

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Matthew wasn’t messin’ around when it came to garter time.

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I love this sequence.

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The hazards of a hug. :-)

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They danced and…

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…danced.

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ASHLEY AND BRANDON’S WEDDING

Ashley and Brandon’s wedding was so much fun and they both looked amazing. Ashley’s blusher and  necklace  were spectacular! Their engagement session(earlier in the year) is one of my favorites, I knew that I was going to love their wedding too. Their venue, The Inspirador in Chandler, was stunning. It was my first time working there and I was so impressed with the excellent service and installation. Flowers and decor by the geniuses at Avant Garde Studio. Their DJ was sooo good, Adrian Diaz. Makeup provided by Makeup by Amanda.

The reception rocked hard and Ashley danced like I have never seen a bride dance before. I am so happy that we had a chance to photograph this wedding. Kelly Rashka was my phenomenal guest photographer.

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Tom Cruise checking out Ashley getting ready at Chandler’s San Marcos Resort. (Photo by Kelly)

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Ashley’s mom was fantastic!  (Photo by Kelly)

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I love this photo so much. (Photo by Kelly)

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Ashley reading a note from Brandon. (Photo by Kelly)

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Ashley’s  brother Adam was amazingly helpful and always there.

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Ashley gave Brandon a rosary that day. (Photo by Kelly)

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Brandon waiting for the first look.

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Ashley on the way there…(Photo by Kelly)

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Goosebumps!!

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Stunning! (Photo by Kelly)

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One of my fave portraits!

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The Inspirador has this awesome fireplace that is great for portraits.  :) (Photo by Kelly)

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I don’t know who was more nervous; Ashley or her brother, Adam.  :)

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(Photo by Kelly)

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More goosebumps!

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The kiss!!

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Adam’s toast.

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Best man’s toast :-)

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So cute!

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Sexy leg contest.

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Dj Adrian Diaz keepin’ the party jumpin’.

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A jump rope made completely out of glow sticks!!!

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Dropping it low, low, low!

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DANA AND TOM AT SAN PEDRO CHAPEL IN TUCSON

Dana and Tom melted my heart the first time we met, it was one of my best meetings ever. Their wedding was amazing and they love each other so much. It was hard not to start crying my eyes out when they had their first look; Tom was blown away by Dana’s beauty. I enjoyed this wedding so much that at times I wanted to put my camera down and just be there :-). Thank you so much for having me.

Jeri Fitzgerald was the wedding planner and she was awesome; she put together a fantastic team of professionals:
Make-Up: Margarita GoDiva
Ceremony :   San Pedro Chapel
Ceremony & Cocktail Music:  Zenith String Quartet
Flowers:  Villa Feliz Flowers
Cake: Marcos Bakery
Band: The Spin
Rentals:  Arizona Party Rental
Reception Host & Caterer:  Anthony’s in the Catalina’s
Transportation:
Mountain View Tours  (Coaches & Buses)
Paradise Limousines

And my amazing guest photographer was Kelly Rashka.

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These are a few of my favorites pictures of the day.

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 Getting ready at her parents’ house.

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Tom at their apartment (by Kelly).

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Dana.

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Almost ready (by Kelly).

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Stunner!!!

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First look!! (by Kelly).

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I almost lost it here.

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Tom’s grandparents came to say hi, this was a very tender moment (by Kelly).

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At the ceremony (by Kelly).

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San Pedro Chapel Wedding Photography

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Dana’s mom.

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Dana and her dad (by Kelly).

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I looove San Pedro Chapel!!

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One of my top favorite photos of the day!

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A few detail shots by Kelly and I.

Anthony's in the Catalinas wedding photography

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Reception at Anthony’s in the Catalinas.

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ELIZABETH AND EIRIK’S WEDDING AT DESERT MOUNTAIN

Elizabeth and Eirik are two of the sweetest couples I have ever met. From the first second we met, it was just smiles all the time. It was a great honor photographing their wedding; it made me very happy to see them enjoying themselves so much. I wish them the absolute best of the best. Even though they live in Chicago, I feel very strongly that I will meet them again.

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Ceremony/Reception:  Desert Mountain Chiricahua Clubhouse (Kristina Gelb)
Florist:  Flora Bella
Officiant:  Rev. Dr. Louis Michalski
DJ/Photobooth:  Got You Covered! (Eric Cheroske)
Musician/Guitarist:  Jacob Tyler Lucas
Hair/Makeup: Studio C Salon (Rhonda Braun/Jayme Friermood)
My guest photographer was my talented friend Kym Ventola. Shawna McCaghren as lighting assistant.

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Last minute details.

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I love curlers!

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This is a happy bride :-)

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Photo by Kym

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Eirik waiting patiently for Elizabeth

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First look! By Kym.

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I almost cried too.

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Elizabeth is so beautiful. I could photograph her all day.

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A few of the decorations and details. Photos by Kym, Shawna and myself.

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It’s go time!

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Almost. :-)

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What a beautiful location. Photo by Kym.

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