We met at Papago Park in Tempe and started by walking around the area near the zoo and then moving to the dog park area. It was so hot in Phoenix that day. I believe it was in the high 80s which is really hot for Matt and I since we’re used to the chilly Flagstaff weather. I also sprayed all areas of my body with bug spray except for my hands because I didn’t want to get the greasy formula on my camera. Turns out, I got bit 8 times on my fingers and hands. Those bugs really know how to get to me.

Jordan told me, in their initial questionnaire, that she wanted natural, non-posed photos of her with her husband. I had a great time using different techniques to make them laugh and do normal things around each other.

I love making my couples laugh. It’s so fun to be silly on photo shoots.

The lake area of the shoot was my favorite. We had some goose and duck friends come visit us. As soon as they saw us, they swam over hoping for some bread, I think. I love how, in the above photo, one of the geese is peeking between Jordan’s and Chris’ legs. You don’t notice him at first.

Jordan and Chris both wanted some head shot-like photos of themselves individually for their business cards. So we managed to take a few of them separately during the shoot as well.

There’s something about the above photo I really love. The plane taking off is awesome, but I also love the casual-ness coming from the couple. It just feels real and I love that.