C + R Desert Engagement Session: Part Uno

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Elizabeth McDonnell

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This is a fun post for me. Fun because, hello, these two are adorable, and also- because I know them personally! This couple is gorgeous inside and out, and were so EASY to photography. They just sort of float in the moment and needed very limited direction- which makes my job so easy. We had the help of the ever so talented Alexis of Avenue Boutique, who helped style the bride to be. She also provided the vintage accessories, which are all from her store. For this shoot we started out at Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson (those photos coming soon), and then found ourselves lost in the desert (easy to do here in Tucson, let me tell ‘ya). Check them out… Next we ventured out into the desert.

Stunning bride to be.

I really did mean we were lost in the desert!

Thank you Michelle and Robert for such a fun, and beautiful shoot! I can not wait for your wedding! XO

Kelly and Danny: Engaged

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

This was one of my favorite shoots of all time. This couple is gorgeous the setting was incredible, but most of all the couple was truly fantastic. Danny, if probally on of my favorite people to photograph. He is the most easy going guy I have ever photographed. He will do anything we ask! And his gorgeous bride to be? Don’t get me started.

Kelly and Danny are getting married this fall at a gorgeous vineyard in Northern California (jealous!!) and I can not wait for the big day. For their engagement shoot, we first took some shots in the morning in downtown Tucson. We even made a quick pit stop at the train station and got some great and romantic shots. Later that afternoon, we took a drive south of Tucson, to Patagonia and Sonoita to get some incredibly romantic, fall inspired shots.

These doors at the train station are so beautiful.

L.O.V.E.

This was a sweet moment. I love the embrace.

Gorgeous, no?

I really like this shot of Danny. He is so sweet.

After walking around downtown Tucson, we headed over to the Train Station by Maynards Market. If features a vintage train that is absolutely beautiful.

This couple truly has an old world charm. You could swear that they were out of a movie in 1920…classic.

I adore this next image!

I love how this groom to be poped up out of his seat to kiss his girl…

After this morning shoot, we went home for naps (let’s face it, I was pregnant at the time, so I needed one!) and then met later to travel down to Patagonia and Sonoita (about an hour drive south of Tucson).

We Stopped first for a casual rustic shoot, then went to Sonoita for a romantic sunset, formal shoot. This setting was special to Danny because if reminded him of where he grew up.

So adorable!

This setting was a dream!

And now for the formals!

Obsessed with these next few!

It should be illegal to be this cute…

This is one of my faves!

Finally we popped a little champagne to get the celebration started!

This makes me so happy!

Ohhh the colors!!!

How adorable are these two!

Favorite image!

Thank you Kelly and Danny for such an amazing shoot! I can not WAIT for your wedding! EAK!

Aleks & Adam: Engaged

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Adam & Aleks: Engaged

It is a rare treat to find a couple that is so comfortable in front of the camera- and so affectionate. Aleks and Adam, are one of these treats. The Chicago dwelling couple met me this winter at the very beautiful Royal Palms Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ to do thier engagement session. These two love birds met at ASU in Phoenix, AZ – and decided that their wedding also be held in this sentimental place (stay tuned for their gorgeous wedding this fall!). In addition to being beautiful on the outside (aren’t these two adorable?!) Adam and Aleks are also beautiful on the inside, and their love for one another was easy to capture on camera.