Life's Story Studios

Phoenix Wedding Photographers, Scottsdale Wedding Photographers, Sedona Wedding Photographers, Flagstaff Wedding Photographers

phoenix engagement photographers | paula+mark

Paula and Mark were high school sweethearts. Their paths took them away from each other, but now they get to be together. Mark proposed to Paula in Nebraska on an annual family trip to visit Paula’s grandparents who live there. Paula invited Mark to come because it is a very special place for her, and Mark wanted to make it as special as possible with family in focus. Their commitment to each other and family is inspiring. You can see their love for each other in the way they look at one another in their portraits we captured at the Desert Botanical Garden. We look forward to serving them on their wedding day in May 2016 at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

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oak creek engagement photographers | jamie+ian

Jamie and Ian are one dang fun couple! Their wedding in Dec 2016 will be Harry Potter themed and we will be wearing our house colors. Amy is especially excited to do this wedding as Jamie and Ian are both great people, and she is extra thrilled to have the opportunity to wear her Slytherin green and black. This engagement session was a blast! We walked around the West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona, enjoyed the colors of fall, and capturing the emotion of Jamie and Ian’s love…and their quirkiness!

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peoria wedding photographers | meg+shane

I’ve known Shane since he was in 7th grade. I had the honor to be his discipleship group leader at church from then until he entered college. From watching this young man grow, mature, desire to honor the Lord and others, to him now getting married to the wonderful Meg: it has all been a pleasure. This was a true honor. With our full-day coverage, we were able to be there for all of those special moments throughout their day. We helped them plan the flow of their day ahead of time, and then helped to keep the flow going and their day as stress-free as possible. The first look was incredible: when Shane teared up as Meg tapped him on the shoulder and they got to see each other for the first time on their wedding day, I was deeply moved and very proud.

Other Vendors
Venue – Private Residence
Officiant – Todd Krombien
Karaoke/DJ/MC – Ashley & Drew
Flowers – Pam McLaughlin (MOG)
Cake – Custom Created Cakes by Brandi
Dress – Dylan Queen
Suits – Dillards
Rings – Shane Co.
Caterer – Papa Paulie’s (FOB)

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phoenix wedding photographers | bry+zach

Bry & Zach got to know each other because Bry was friends with Zach’s sister. Zach was the first to take Bry out on a real date. They went to the Rain Forest Café, then to see the Muppets in theatre, and he gave her a large panda. One day, up near Potato Lake (past Strawberry), Bry & Zach were camping. After she cleaned up the camp area, Zach suggested they take a photo in front of the pop-up trailer. She thought he had set the camera on a timer so that he could get in the picture, too, but instead he had turned on the video function. To her surprise, he got down on his knee and proposed to her. The diamond in the ring was Zach’s great great aunt’s. It was a pleasure serving Bry & Zach.

Venue: Moon Valley Country Club
DJ: RoseBud Entertainment

phoenix wedding videographer | rachel+john wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Rachel+John, a wedding trailer.

As students at the University of Nebraska, Rachel and John passed each other multiple times in the lobby of the honors dorm. They would smile at each other, but they didn’t speak. One day, John decided he would take the risk of speaking up. Boy, did it pay off! Congratulations, Rachel & John! #johnandrachie

Day of Coordinator: Kathy Wagoner
Ceremony Venue: Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Private Residence
Catering/Rentals: Heidi’s Catering
Florist: Flowers by Jodi
Photographer: Genevieve Hansen Photography
DJ: G&R Entertainment
Hair/Makeup: Allison Pynn
Live Music: Mariachi Lucerna

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phoenix wedding videographer | mary+mark wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Mary+Mark, a wedding trailer.

When I first met Mary & Mark at an open house at The Secret Garden, what made them so memorable was the proposal story.  Mark was on a work trip to Hawaii, and he had Mary come out and join him.  He had it all set up that he would take her to swim with dolphins.  A dolphin carried a foam box to her with the excuse that they were training the dolphin to deliver medical supplies, but inside was the ring.  Mark had hired a photographer to “take pictures of them swimming with the dolphins,” so they were there to capture the surprise proposal.  It caught Mary completely off guard!  She said yes, and now the rest is history.  Congratulations, Mary & Mark!

Adam & Amy Van Liew | Life’s Story Studios
www.lifesphoto.com | 623-476-8952
contact@lifesphoto.com

Ceremony Venue: Brophy Chapel
Reception Venue: Secret Garden
Catering: Dad’s Catering
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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cave creek maternity photographers | carla

My family has personally known this beautiful family since before John (the husband/father) or I were born.  Our parents have been good friends for decades, and the tradition of this bond continues in our generation, and I pray that it may continue into the next.  Carla makes an incredibly beautiful mommy-to-be!  I was so blessed to spend a couple hours with them just before Thanksgiving.  We have much to be thankful for.

Venue: Jewel of the Desert, Cave Creek

glendale maternity photographers | allison

Back in 2007, we had the privilege of doing the photography for Allison+Charles’ wedding, and their engagement session before that. Now we are so very honored to have done Allison’s maternity session. Seeing our brides move on into motherhood and simply being able to follow their life’s story is an exciting blessing to us. Congratulations, Allison+Charles!

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ahwatukee wedding photographers | sarah+trevor

Sarah & Trevor want their love to be more than words: they both put in their vows that their love will be shown through their actions. These two are obviously deeply in love. It was an honor to serve them on their wedding day for both photo and video.

Venue: The Foothills Golf Club
Cinema: Life’s Story Studios
DJ: All American DJ
Flowers: God’s Garden Treasures

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secret garden phoenix wedding videographers | lauren+david boutique film

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Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Lauren+David, a boutique wedding film.

Lauren & David’s first date was sushi on May 5th, 2012. David proposed to Lauren while on a pink jeep tour to merry-go-round rock overlooking Sedona even though he hates heights on May 23rd, 2014. Their wedding day was chosen to keep the May theme moving on May 1st, 2015. Their vows, performed at The Secret Garden Event Center in Phoenix, tell a wonderful story of their love for each other and their resolve to be together for the rest of their lives.

Venue: The Secret Garden
Catering: Creative Hands Cuisine
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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phoenix wedding photographers | review by melanie

We are honored to have recently received this review from Melanie P on our Google+ page:

Adam and Amy are amazing! They left an everlasting impression on my husband and I. So much more than great photography! There was even one point in the night that Amy was helping pin a piece of my dress that ripped when someone stepped on it. They made us feel comfortable while still producing high quality work!

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Life’s Story Studios Receives 2015 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award

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Life’s Story Studios Receives 2015 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award

Phoenix Award Program Honors the Achievement

Phoenix, August 12, 2015 — Life’s Story Studios has been selected for the 2015 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award in the Videographers category by the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program.

Each year, the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Phoenix area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About the Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program

The Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Phoenix area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Best Businesses of Phoenix Award Program
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Top 3 Best Wedding Photographers in Glendale

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Life’s Story Studios was just named in the 3 Best Wedding Photographers in Glendale, AZ! Here’s what 3BestRated had to say about their process: Handpicked Rated Best Wedding Photographers in Glendale, AZ. We check customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and their general excellence.

Thank you to all of our previous clients who have left us reviews online and shared your great experience with Life’s Story with others.  We appreciate each of you!

scottsdale wedding photographers | rossa+rami

This beautiful couple met through a mutual friend in Louisiana where Rami was in his residency and Rossa in doctoral study.  They hit it off and visited a Syrian festival in Houston together.  Their love was providentially brought together and they continued their engagement even while many states away as Rami moved here to Phoenix and Rossa did her residency in Nebraska.  Their wedding day came, and what a day it was!  From Rami getting ready at his house in Glendale, Rossa getting ready at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, their ceremony being held at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, more pictures and video done back at the Hyatt, and their reception at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, it was a very full day for this great couple.  It was also the first day of the Monsoon season in Arizona, and the first big dust wall, also known as a Haboob, came through just before their reception at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.  Rossa braved a good bit of wind in order for us to get some great photos and video of the two of them near sunset out on the golf course at Gainey.  Oh, my, do their family and friends know how to party! From more traditional dances from Syria, dabke, where all the family and friends danced as a group, to American party anthems: they danced all night long!  They even finished the evening with a very talented friend who brought his keyboard/synth and played Syrian-style songs to which many guests danced and sang.  They are definitely worth celebrating!

Getting Ready Venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch
Ceremony Venue: St George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Reception Venue: Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Videographer: Life’s Story Studios
DJ: Got You Covered
Flowers: Flowers by Jodi

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scottsdale engagement photographers | melissa+steven

We became Melissa & Steven’s wedding photographers through Gainey Ranch Golf Club’s Gainey Vendor Experience. We got to meet the two of them at Starbucks on Tatum & Shea, and we couldn’t stop ourselves from laughing and enjoying a great connection with them. They are sincere people who obviously love each other and are a blast to be around. The best word to describe them? #totesadorbs

Venue: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

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cave creek engagement photographers | dayna+steve

Dayna & Steve came into the Life’s Story Studios’ family through Gainey Ranch Golf Club. They booked the Gainey Vendor Experience in which we are the photographers. We met the two of them at Paradise Bakery at Gainey Ranch and came to know them as an incredible couple. They are spunky and fun, always ready to be spontaneous. We had a blast doing their engagement session up in Cave Creek.

Venue: Cave Creek

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arizona scenic roads photographers | apache trail

I can’t believe it.  The summer break from school is just about over and our kids are going back on Monday.  We spent this whole last week (for the most part) spending extra time with the kids and sharing experiences and creating memories.  For instance, last Tuesday, we took a road trip on the Apache Trail.  We passed by the Superstitions, Canyon Lake, Tortilla Flat (got some ice cream), Apache Lake, and Roosevelt Dam and Lake before heading back down the Beeline (SR 87), turned onto Shea at Fountain Hills, and back to North Phoenix via the 101.  What a great day!  Enjoy some pictures I took along the way.

phoenix wedding photographers | lauren+david

We first met Lauren and David at a venue open house. After getting to know Lauren and David through meeting over coffee and doing their engagement session, we knew their wedding was going to be a wonderful celebration of their love and a great party for their friends and family. They tied the knot at The Secret Garden, just South of Downtown Phoenix.

Venue: The Secret Garden

“fireman prom”

It was lovingly referred to as the “Fireman Prom,” an annual celebration of those men who whole-heartedly serve our community through the fire department. This one was special for our friend Julie of Juju’s Tutus as her husband Brian celebrated 10 years of working for the Scottsdale Fire Department. Here’s what Julie said:

“I can’t get over the gorgeous photos we received over the last few days from my photographer friends who captured special moments for us as we celebrated Scottsdale Fire Department’s 10th Anniversary at the gala last week. The mister has been a firefighter for 23 years and has proudly been with SFD for 10 years(7/1/05-7/1/15). I’m very proud to be his wife.”

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peoria senior photographers | ray 2015

Ray “Buzz” | Senior 2015
Peoria HS Panthers

Buzz enjoys singing harmony to the “Lion Sleeps Tonight” with his friends in the car (his sister shared that with me). On a more serious note, Buzz loves gaming, reading, Comicon, and playing Magic The Gathering. His post high school plans include going to Phoenix College and working.

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trilogy vistancia wedding videographers | katie+alan boutique wedding film

Trilogy Vistancia Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Katie+Alan, a boutique wedding film.

Katie and Alan met in Vegas. Katie loved Alan’s dance moves. Alan loved how smart and funny Katie was…

“lov” by Joe Morales licensed through MusicBed.com
“Make You Mine” by Robert Shirley licensed through MusicBed.com

Venue: Kiva Club at Trilogy Vistancia
Photographer: Drew Brashler Photography
DJ: Chad with All American DJ

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arizona bride magazine best of 2015 finalists

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We were incredibly honored to find out that we had been voted into the top three for Arizona Bride Magazine’s Best of Photography 2015 and Best of Videography 2015. We are blown away and humbled with this honor. Two separate categories in which people voted for us and landed us in the top 3 in Arizona. Thank you so much. We are committed to great service and great product. How can we serve you? Contact us.

Bridal Fashion Debut & Wedding Expo

“I don’t always use Life’s Story Studios, but when I do, the pictures don’t suck”

Just read that sign quote! We started with a flare and caught people’s attention. We had so much fun meeting so many fantastic people all day long yesterday at the Bridal Fashion Debut & Wedding Expo (www.arizonabridalshow.com)!  We’ve included a couple images of our booth below.

If you’re visiting our blog today because you saw us at the show, give us a shout out on the interwebs by heading over to our Facebook page and hitting like and/or follow us on Twitter @lifesstory.  Feel free to send us a message there or here to set up a time to visit together about your story, our story, and how best we can serve you on your big day.  Thanks for stopping by!

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phoenix newborn photographers | harper

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So happy to shoot portraits of this beautiful baby, especially when the baby is the grandchild of a great friend and the daughter of a new friend and beautiful new mother!

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mesa wedding photographers | kailey+kyle

Kailey and Kyle met in high school. They shared a class their junior year and started dating after that year ended. They’ve been together now for over seven years. We had the honor of being recommended to them by Chad with All American DJ and then getting to work along side him at the wedding. Kailey, Kyle, and their families are incredible. We had such a blast serving them for their wedding!

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Adam & Amy Van Liew | Life’s Story Studios
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Venue: Superstition Manor

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glendale family photographers | sparks 2015

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sparks family portraits | sahuaro ranch park

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Adam & Amy Van Liew | Life’s Story Studios
www.lifesphoto.com | 623-476-8952
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Venue: Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale, Arizona
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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phoenix wedding videographer | lauren+david wedding trailer

Phoenix Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: Lauren+David, a wedding trailer.

We had the honor to serve Lauren & David for both photography and cinematography on their big day. We met them at an open house where they won a free photography engagement session with us. We are thrilled that we got to work with such great people.

Adam & Amy Van Liew | Life’s Story Studios
www.lifesphoto.com | 623-476-8952
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Email: contact@lifesphoto.com

Venue: The Secret Garden

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