bride & groom with their grandchildren
It's hard to know where to start with this one. I have been friends with the groom -- Stephen -- and his three daughters for 20 years now and have been SO BLESSED to be a part of so many of their life moments. I photographed his daughter Michelle's wedding 9 years ago and was also honored to document his wife's memorial service a few years back. Imagine my joy when I heard the news that he was getting remarried to Patricia -- an absolutely lovely woman -- and that they wanted me to be there once again!!

Between them, Stephen and Patricia have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. So this wedding was a family affair! I loved how they honored their family and how they incorporated them into so many thoughtful traditions throughout the day. This wedding was truly special and was such a joyous way to kick off my fall wedding season!
shimmery Jimmy Choo shoes
carved Southwestern doors
getting ready for the wedding
bouquet of white flowers with greenery & succulents
family portrait
lace wedding dress and a white bouquet
lace wedding dress and a white bouquet
children in the wedding party
potted cactus at Paradise Valley Country Club
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
elegant engagement ring & wedding bands
flower girl in tulle
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
modern florals in a church wedding ceremony
flower girl
communion during wedding
modern florals in a church wedding ceremony
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
monogrammed cuffs
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
lace wedding gown with tulle wrap
lace wedding gown with tulle wrap
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
lace wedding gown with tulle wrap
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
blue tux with shawl collar
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
calligraphy on a mirror
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
white florals for a ballroom wedding reception
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Paradise Valley Country Club wedding
Wedding Planner: Jamie Ihms with Copper + Cotton // Ceremony Venue: Redemption Arcadia Church // Reception Venue: Paradise Valley Country Club // Florist: Carte Blanche Design // Dress: Monique Lhuillier // Hair: Emily Huges & Nicole King // Makeup: Lillian Fogel & Alessi DeBartolo // Strings: Allegro Quartet // Officiant: Frank Switzer // Videographer: Sula Studios

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Equipment used for above photos (film gear for daylight, digital for reception): Contax 645 Film Camera // Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.0 Lens // Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 Lens // Fuji 400 & Portra 800 film // Film developed & scanned by Photovision // Canon 5D Mark III // Canon 50mm 1.2 lens // Canon 24mm 1.4 lens // 2 Canon 600EX-RT Speedlites // MagMod Bounce // 2 Battery Packs // Light Stand with umbrella bracket and cold shoe
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