Photography

Aug 13 2015

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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#scottsdaleengagementphotography
#fulldayweddingcoverage
#tellingyourstory
#gaineyvendorexperience
#gaineyranch

Aug 12 2015

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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#tellingyourstory
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#gaineyranch

Aug 09 2015

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.

Aug 09 2015

phoenix sunset photographers | 20150808

I find so much joy in shooting God’s creation; especially sunsets. Here’s a sample just from last night, August 8th, 2015.

Aug 07 2015

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

Aug 06 2015

“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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Jul 20 2015

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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#peoriapanthers
#tellingyourstory

May 31 2015

phoenix newborn photographers | harper

life’s story studios | phoenix newborn photographers
harper’s newborn portraits

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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#tellingyourstory

May 27 2015

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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Venue: Superstition Manor

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#tellingyourstory

May 27 2015

glendale family photographers | sparks 2015

life’s story studios | glendale family photographers
sparks family portraits | sahuaro ranch park

Venue: Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale, Arizona
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios

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May 03 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | lauren+david preview

We had the honor of serving Lauren+David with both photos and video as they got married at The Secret Garden on 5/1/15. Here is a preview of their photographs.

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#tellingyourstory
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Apr 30 2015

phoenix senior photographers | javon 2015

Javon is a really cool young man. He is a senior at Ironwood High School in Peoria, Arizona, where he plays golf. He loves his dogs. He enjoys basketball. He desires to make a career out of his golf skills. Congratulations, Javon!
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#tellingyourstory

Apr 28 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | taylor+matt

I’ve known Taylor since she was in high school at Deer Valley and I was the Christian Club on Campus sponsor. She attended regularly and then became a leader. It was great seeing her grow and mature. It was super exciting for me when we saw each other at an open house at The Kiva Club at Trilogy at Vistancia and we got to catch up, I got to meet her fiancé Matt, and then talk about wedding photography. We did their engagement session at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and had a really enjoyable time. Their wedding was held at Trilogy. What a beautiful day! The venue was great, the color scheme Taylor chose was lovely, and the sunset was stunning behind them and reflecting off the water. Congratulations again, Taylor+Matt!

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Venue: The Kiva Club at Trilogy at Vistancia

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#tellingyourstory
#fulldaycoverage

Apr 25 2015

phoenix senior photographers | shelby 2015

Shelby is a senior at Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona. She loves to read, enjoys MARVEL, and was in the musical this Spring at NCS. Her senior portrait session was done at Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale.

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Venue: Sahuaro Ranch Park

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#northwestchristian
#gocrusaders
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#tellingyourstory

Apr 25 2015

phoenix engagement photographers | rossa+rami

Rossa+Rami had their engagement session at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. We have very much enjoyed getting to know them through our meetings at Starbucks and our time at the Garden. They are both incredibly talented and intelligent doctors. We will have the honor of serving as their wedding photographers and wedding videographers in June at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.

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Venue: Desert Botanical Garden

Apr 11 2015

phoenix event photographers | sophia’s first birthday

With an Alice in Wonderland theme, Sophia’s mom, Brandy of Sweet I Dos, put together an incredible display. Other amazing vendors participated in the motif with cupcakes, cake pops, and a smash cake from Cheryl with CC’s Sweet Sensations; invitations and poster designed by Chrissie of C. Lacey Design; and the wonderful tutu from Julie with Juju’s Tutus. The party was a lot of fun with Sophia’s family all around her. Happy first birthday!

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Mar 30 2015

phoenix senior photographers | makenzie 2015

Makenzie Lauren 2015

Makenzie is a Senior at Glendale Preparatory Academy (Go Griffins!). Along with excelling academically, she has also really enjoyed being the Griffins Football team manager. Hillsdale College is number one on her list for where to pursue her higher education.

Likes: art, music, great books, soccer, softball, makeup
Dislikes: doing the dishes, physics classes

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#glendaleprep
#gogriffins
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#tellingyourstory

Mar 07 2015

cottonwood engagement photographers | mary+mark

Life’s Story Studios | Cottonwood Engagement Photographers
Mary+Mark | Alcantara Vineyards and Winery

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Venue: Alcantara Vineyards and Winery

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Mar 01 2015

glendale engagement photographers | bryanna+zach

Life’s Story Studios | Glendale Engagement Photographers
Bryanna+Zach | Sahuaro Ranch Park

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Venue: Sahuaro Ranch Park

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#tellingyourstory

Feb 21 2015

mesa wedding photographers | cami+simon

It is so evident in all conversations that we have had that, no matter what, Cami and Simon love each other. We had such a great time getting to know them at their engagement session and even having dinner at our house together. Our kids had a great time playing together with Avi! We really enjoyed seeing their family come together as a whole. Their wedding was on a beautiful December day. The classic Christmas theme ran throughout everything: from the ornament guestbook to the bouquet that had some pine and berries to the coco and marshmallow station at the reception. Such a great day that seemed to run like clockwork! With the first look, we were able to capture so many great intimate moments! Such a great joy to be a part of their day!

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Venue: Arizona Golf Resort

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#tellingyourstory

Feb 21 2015

phoenix wedding photographers | melissa+tim

Melissa is near and dear to our hearts. Amy and I have known Melissa since our junior year in high school. Amy considers Melissa to be one of (if not THE) best friends she has. Melissa is pretty much a part of the family, and we love her. When she met Tim, we were excited: finally a man who passed the “Melissa test.” We knew that if she approved of him, we would love him. Tim has become a fast friend, as well. Tim has a brilliant mind: he is literally a rocket scientist. Their strengths and weaknesses compliment each other greatly. Their wedding theme was Son & Daughter of the King: their lives, and, therefore, their wedding, are very focused on their love for Jesus. From prayers to praise music being sung before the ceremony in a small room and during the ceremony itself, everything about this day was focused on God’s Kingdom. This was an incredibly special wedding for us in other ways, too: Amy was a bridesmaid, Adam sang during the ceremony, the four kids were flower girls and ring bearers, and we did photo and video! Melissa is a treasure to us, and we are enthralled that Tim sees that and cherishes that, too.

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Venue: Boojum Tree // American Royal Palace
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails
Photo Booth: Crazy Shotz Photo Booth Rentals

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#fulldayweddingcoverage

Feb 10 2015

scottsdale proposal photographers | taylor+nathan

Life’s Story Studios | Scottsdale Proposal Photographers
Taylor+Nathan | Talking Stick Resort | Orange Sky Restaurant

We had the great honor of being a part of a surprise proposal. Nathan contacted us from out of state to help implement his elaborately romantic plan. The staff at Orange Sky was wonderfully helpful and just as excited. It was raining and the clouds were too low to see the beautiful view, but it made for a romantic atmosphere. Nathan did such a great job that Taylor had no idea that it was coming! What a great way to make sure you remember such a fun surprise!

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Venue: Orange Sky Restaurant | Talking Stick Resort

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Feb 10 2015

phoenix engagement photographers | sarah+trevor

Life’s Story Studios | Phoenix Engagement Photographers
Sarah+Trevor | Papago Park

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Venue: Papago Park

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Jan 18 2015

scottsdale wedding photographers | an+milon

Life’s Story Studios | Scottsdale Wedding Photographers
An+Milon | Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch

An & Milon are both incredibly intelligent people. The are both MDs and even met each other during their doctoral classes at Howard University in DC. Their mixture of Vietnamese and Indian history and culture led to incredibly beautiful henna painted hands, an elegant tea ceremony, a full Hindu ceremony with mandup and pundit, and a very fun reception with a great first dance on a cloud. We had the honor to serve as their videographers full day and photographers for the morning leading up to the ceremony.

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Venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios // 3 Oceans (from ceremony on)
Videographer: Life’s Story Studios

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#phoenixweddingphotography #phoenixweddingvideography #fulldayweddingcoverage

Dec 25 2014

merry christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to you and yours!

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Dec 23 2014

phoenix wedding photographers | suzzi+geoff

Life’s Story Studios | Phoenix Wedding Photographers
Suzzi+Geoff | Halloween | Different Pointe of View

Suzzi & Geoff are awesome. We have connected as more than photographers/videographers and clients: now we’re friends. From a teaching background and an affinity for plant-based diets, along with a dash of geek, we have found kindred spirits. Their wedding revealed just how fun and creative they are: a masquerade ball on Halloween complete with top hat and fairy lights. What a pleasure it was to serve this fun-loving couple!

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Venue: Different Pointe of View

Videographer: Life’s Story Studios

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Dec 19 2014

phoenix wedding videographer | melissa+tim wedding trailer

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

Venue: Boojum Tree // American Royal Palace
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios
Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails
Photo Booth: Crazy Shotz Photo Booth Rentals

#phoenixweddingvideography #phoenixweddingphotography #fulldayweddingcoverage

Dec 07 2014

scottsdale wedding videographer | an+milon wedding trailer

Scottsdale Wedding Videographer: Life’s Story Studios presents a VAVL2 film: An+Milon, a wedding trailer.

Venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch
Photographer: Life’s Story Studios // 3 Oceans

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Dec 01 2014

phoenix senior photographer | benjamin joel 2015

Benjamin Joel Senior 2015

Benjamin is my cousin. I love this guy. He is a generous young man who loves other people. He also loves playing trumpet in the jazz band at Ironwood High School in Peoria, Arizona. I am proud that I got to enjoy an afternoon taking his pictures and generally hanging out with him. He is witty and fun. Congratulations, Benjamin!

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