Today, I’m taking an in depth look at one of our favorite wedding venues that stun and impress and today’s location has stunning in spades! The Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a luxury destination for travelers worldwide. Sitting at the base of Camelback Mountain in the heart of Arcadia, it’s surrounded by incredible dining […]

Over our years of experience photographing weddings, we have had the pleasure of shooting at hundreds of locations and venues. As we have reflected back over the years and photographs, there are a few standout venues that always come to mind. If you are in the season of planning for your wedding and marriage, deciding […]

Once the ring is snug on your finger and the glow of post engagement euphoria has settled around you, its time to start the fun – planning your wedding! Often before you can even choose your date, you must first choose your venue. There are so many options available that it can be overwhelming, to […]

Whenever I get together with my dear friend Jess (Shine Events AZ), beautiful things happen. And, this modern wedding at Omni Montelucia Resort that Jess and I dreamt up is no exception! She is the kind of person who will listen well, then translate back to you exactly what you’re wanting AND make sure you execute […]

You got the ring (swoon!) and you’re glowing with that newly-minted fiancee look. You and your spouse-to-be know you want a desert wedding, and what’s not to love? Cacti standing resolutely in the pink sunset glow. Majestic mountains framed by endless open skies. Succulents as far as the eye can see. It’s not hard to […]

Today, I’m following up from last month’s blog post “How to Know if a Film Photographer is the Right Choice for You” with a follow-up question. At the end of my last post, I mentioned that most film photographers also choose to shoot digital on a wedding day. The question many of my clients wonder about […]

Today, I’m tackling an intimidating question I think couples looking for an artful approach to their wedding photography have to ask. I hope you find this post helpful in determining the best choice for your wedding experience! How to know if a film photographer is the right choice for you: A romantic vibe is one […]

Welcome back to CMP’s top 3 tips! This month we are talking about the very FIRST thing brides think about after getting engaged (apart from thinking about how excited and lucky they are!)… Choosing your wedding dress!   Almost all of us have grown up in a culture saturated with weddings and certainly no shortage […]

Welcome back to our continuing series, “CMP’s Top 3 Tips!” This month we have a special treat for you all. Lara Kreutner, wedding planner extraordinaire of Sealed With A Kiss Events is guest posting for us! She will be walking us through her top 3 tips for managing family expectations while you plan for your […]

This post marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter on the CMP blog! Welcome to our new monthly series, “CMP’s Top 3 Tips.” Each month we will be sharing insights from our expertise and the expertise of some of our favorite friends and vendors to help guide you in your journey toward your wedding […]