Phoenix Wedding Photographer

Posted on 12/30/2011 by admin

Every once in awhile a wedding vendor rises above the others in my opinion. I love to show up to a wedding to find Sam McConkey behind the camera. His work is an art. His equipment is be best you can buy and his people skills are the best in the industry.

This photo was taken at a recent wedding he and I did together at Sassi in North Scottsdale.

If you have a minute, you may want to enjoy some of his work displayed on his web site: http://firebushimages.com/

Cathy and Dale from Spokane at Grey Hawk CC

Posted on 12/30/2011 by admin

Although the picture of Cathy and Dale is not the best, the couple themselves are the best. Their friends and family were so very gracious (and fun).

By the way, the new wedding coordinator there at Grey Hawk is amazing. She is sweet and very detailed. I love doing weddings there at Grey Hawk.

Je’re and David @ The Sanctuary Resort in Paradise Valley

Posted on 12/19/2011 by admin

I cannot remember a prettier backdrop for a wedding than here at the Sanctuary in PV. Wow. Lauren is an amazing coordinator and the view of Camelback Mt is breathtaking.

Plus the unique music by bagpipes.

Stacy and Mark at Sassi in Scottsdale

Posted on 12/17/2011 by admin

No rain. Just perfect weather and wedding at Sassi. I love this place. Congrats Mezgers!

Charity Event with Homeward Bound

Posted on 12/13/2011 by admin

Judi and I were honored to be invited to the annual Homeward Bound and AZ Dbacks (with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt) shopping trip with 40 awesome well deserved children and teens.

Danielle and Jordan Sutherland

Posted on 12/11/2011 by admin

Kellie and Roy @ Regale!

Posted on 12/03/2011 by admin

We just squeezed the ceremony in before the rain today. Cold and wet but all is good when Tony and Linda of Regale and Eric of Got Ya Covered are in control!

Live Wedding Ceremony Music is the BEST!

Posted on 11/14/2011 by admin

Live Wedding Music

I cannot think of a better way to turn an ordinary wedding into a extraordinary wedding than adding LIVE MUSIC. Live music makes everything better. I love to show up for a wedding and see a live musician setting up for the ceremony.

As for choosing the instrumentalist, most people assume you have to hire three or four (which can become very pricey), but the truth is that one simple cellist or acoustic guitarist or harpist is all you need really need. Less is actually better.

Here in the Phoenix area, ASU is a great place to pick a college student is is studying music, they need the money ($100 to $150 ceremony only plus another $50 for the cocktail hour), they are often trendy looking, PLUS they are good to great musicians. I also have several on my website to help as well.

There is nothing wrong with using your DJ for the ceremony, but if you’re looking to make things a little more special, live music may be your answer.

Good luck!