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    We're Ryan & Denise - a happy couple that likes to shoot other happy couples :-) Feel free to take a look around and get to know us a little. We chronicle our photography work as well as keep a journal of our personal lives here on our blog. We'd love to get to know you too so feel free to leave us a comment, vote on some images or send us an email to say hello! Thanks for reading!

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Isaac’s Newborn Session: Chandler, AZ

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This little cutie pie, Isaac, was born to our awesome friends Jess & Justin on December 6 … about four weeks before his due date.  We typically shoot newborn sessions within the first seven days after a little one is born, but in his case, he only weighed 4 lbs, 9 ounces and because he was so tiny the doctors recommended that visitors wait a few weeks to make sure his immune system was nice and strong.  The funniest thing of all is that even though he weighed so little, he was still 19 inches long (which makes total sense if you’ve ever met his daddy LOL!)  At one month he’s doing great, eating well and he’s an active and wiggly little guy!  We’re so happy for this new little family and it’s so fun for us to see Jess & Justin as parents!

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Love this one – I think it looks like he’s waiving hello :-)

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Love those big eyes!

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Mommy-hood seems to suit Jess! She looks so happy and adorable.

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Love the perspective of this little guy in Daddy’s strong hands.

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Such a sweet little man!

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Jess & Justin’s dog Penny is very protective of Isaac.  She stood outside the window the whole time we were shooting and watched us, occasionally letting out a little growl to warn us that she was keeping a close eye on “her” baby. Too cute :-)

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Such a sweet little family!

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Justin loves to read Winnie the Pooh on his iPad to his little guy.

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Jess is an avid reader so we thought it would be fun to include some shots of Isaac with one of his very first books.  The tough part was that he only wanted to lay on his belly while resting on his daddy’s chest, so we came up with a tricky little plan to carry out our vision …

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We all laughed pretty hard over this set up so Ryan decided to grab a little “behind the scenes” shot.  Justin was such a trooper!  Sorry friend :-) (By the way, yes, I do realize that my hat was backwards.  I love wearing this hat to shoot, but I have to turn it around to shoot vertically or the brim gets in the way.  I call it “Gangsta’ Rap” style.)

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I think it’s super sweet that we took some of their engagement photos in this very same chair :-)

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One of my favorites!  The cross Jess is wearing is Isaac’s birthstone and was a gift from Justin. So much sentimental meaning there.

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Jess & Justin: We couldn’t be happier for you guys! You’re already such great parents :-) Thank you for being a part of our lives and for asking us to capture such special memories.

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Deanna & Ryan’s Engagement Session: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, AZ

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Since right after the New Year we’ve been busy little bees here in the Gotcher house!  Lots and lots of awesome sessions to share on the blog in the next few weeks starting with this adorable pair, Deanna & Ryan.  We first met Ryan when he was a groomsman at Jessi & Alex’s wedding last year. He proposed to his honey a short time later and we were just thrilled when they contacted us to do their engagement photos.  Deanna will tell you that her favorite thing about Ryan is his sense of humor.  And Ryan says that everything Deanna does makes him smile.  After spending the afternoon with these guys, it was pretty clear that they are a perfect match.  There was a whole lot of snuggling, laugher and smiles going on!

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We met up at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.  It’s really a lovely place and we were all struck by how much it felt like we were no longer in the middle of the city even though there was a major road just outside the park.

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Deanna’s hair and makeup looked amazing! She’s going to be such a beautiful bride :-)

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LOVE! Seriously? How cute are these two?

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Just love the texture of the cracked mud along the water’s edge.  Don’t worry. It wasn’t wet and these guys were totally down for a little cat nap :-)

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We loved all the great natural colors in this environment.

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Thanks to Deanna & Ryan for hanging out with us.  We just loved getting to know you!  You’re such a great pair and we wish you the absolute best for your big day!

 

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Featured: Joana & Joe’s Wedding on Modernly Wed

Yesterday, one of our awesome couples was featured on Modernly Wed!  A huge congratulations to Joana & Joe!  Their gorgeous outdoor ceremony and brunch reception at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa was filled to the brim with awesome details and impeccable style.  Thanks to Modernly Wed for the mention and to our fabulous couple for inviting us to capture such a beautiful day.  Click here to check out the feature and here to check out more images from their big day!

 

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