Tucked in the desert mountains, two lives became one.
I’m so excited to share this wedding with you! My darling friend, Josh, let me join him over the weekend for my first Tucson wedding at the Corona Ranch Tucson! The couple was beautiful. Like, I don’t know you but you made me cry, beautiful. The skies were perfect, and the love of two families, abounding. Thank you for letting me in on it.
I loved the coloring and character of the ranch.
Liliana and her mom are incredibly close. It was wonderful to see them interact.
I don’t think a smile can get more genuine than this!
I’m the only one who got to see this part! That makes me really special. FYI…
An adoring husband at peace with his wife 
I know we’ve lived in Arizona for a handful of months now, but the desert landscapes still grab my attention!
Meet: the cutest flower girl. Ever.
And I’ll end with my favorite shots from the day!
XOXO!
This morning rocked! Marcus opened Valley Lutheran High School’s career day with a big, fat, bang – and I had the opportunity to present on photography and missions.
To quickly recap some valuable basics for anyone looking to break into the industry, I’ve listed my personal must knows.
- BE SPECIFIC! Choose a niche, and work it. Whether it’s sports, fashion, weddings, or commercial – shoot what you love, so you love what you do.
- RECOGNIZE, FOO! Making money often requires spending money. Your initial investments can be substantial, and this is a huge turnoff for many people. Buuuut think about it… the most successful people are typically the ones who take risks!
- BE SMART! Some professionals may disagree, but I think standing out and doing WELL in the wedding industry requires business savvy. Too many great artists neglect a business foundation, and subsequently fail.
- ASK! Reach out to industry professionals for insight, work opportunities, and help. No one knew everything when they started. So ask.
- SHOOT! Ask friends and family to be your models. Put effort into locations, clothing, themes, whateva! Just SHOOT! You’ll see improvements every time. Plus, it’s a great portfolio builder to show potential clients.
- BEFRIEND! Any artistic industry is going to be competitive at a certain level, but surrounding yourself with like-minded colleagues/friends will give you the support, help, and encouragement you’re sure to need.
- GIVE! Give of your time, gifts and heart. There’s little to regret about helping others succeed.
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Hopefully those tips benefited someone. Anyone. Anyone? Here’s a shot my main squeeze took during one of the talks. I may not LOOK cool, but rest assured, I am.
As an attempt to be bomb, I opened the comments for a Priiiiz-zize! That’s “prize”, for the uncool. Leave a comment in the box below, and I’ll be randomly selecting a name next Tuesday to win A FREE PORTRAIT SESSION! Valley Lutheraners – get your friends in on it! You might end up the talk of the town
Contest is open to everyone, so, get busy commenting, and I’ll get busy playing with Paisley! Oh, you wanted to see a picture of the greatest dog in the world? Well, I guess if I haaaave to…
XOXO!
He has such a passion for teenagers. I don’t always get it, but I’m so thankful for it. When Marcus and I ventured to Phoenix, we weren’t quite sure how life or work would pan out. Through a series of events and revelations, Marcus had the opportunity to follow his passion of speaking, and use it to work with youth. Marcus is now a motivational speaker, and youth development coach. He speaks in high schools, organizations, churches, and the shower. But what’s cool is the follow-up process. Marcus is able to coach and facilitate, either individually or in a group setting, a leadership program. It’s radically changing kids’ lives and the way they view themselves and their future. How exciting to be making a difference in such an important demographic!!!
His Web site and Blog are below, so be sure to visit and leave some love. And if you’ve got a place for him to speak, he’ll blow your socks off!
www.marcusAmurphy.com
www.marcusmurphy.blogspot.com
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