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// Destination documentary photographer based in Phoenix, AZ

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believes the best moments

PHOTOJOURNALISM

are HONEST ones.

HONEST MOMENTS

That means I don't direct memories. I don't tell you how to put on your shoes or who should help you in your dress. I want you to remember your wedding story as it naturally happened.
It's not just about moments though, but documenting authentic moments. That means I don't shy away from the awkward, emotional, or the chaotic. If someone is crying (99% of the time from pure happiness), I document it. If your mom is busting a move on the dance floor, I'm there!

I want your wedding story images to be filled with the people and memories that made your day uniquely you-- and there is no reason to fake that!

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KILLER PORTRAITS

When it comes to portraits, I take more of a director position so that you, your spouse, and your wedding party aren't left wondering if you look okay. I believe that having well-executed portraits, ones that WOW your friends and family, is just as important as the candid moments. Time and time again, the candid images tell the story, but the portraits are the images we hang on our walls. My style is always looking to push the envelope and create something new...a killer portrait... and I LOVE thinking outside the box. It's not unusual for me to say "Okay, I want you guys to do XYZ and just trust me on this."

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KILLER PORTRAITS

HONEST MOMENTS

KILLER PORTRAITS

HONEST MOMENTS

That means I don't direct memories. I don't tell you how to put on your shoes or who should help you in your dress. I want you to remember your wedding story as it naturally happened.
It's not just about moments though, but documenting authentic moments. That means I don't shy away from the awkward, emotional, or the chaotic. If someone is crying (99% of the time from pure happiness), I document it. If your mom is busting a move on the dance floor, I'm there!

I want your wedding story images to be filled with the people and memories that made your day uniquely you-- and there is no reason to fake that!

See Killer Portraits

KILLER PORTRAITS

That means I don't direct memories. I don't tell you how to put on your shoes or who should help you in your dress. I want you to remember your wedding story as it naturally happened.
It's not just about moments though, but documenting authentic moments. That means I don't shy away from the awkward, emotional, or the chaotic. If someone is crying (99% of the time from pure happiness), I document it. If your mom is busting a move on the dance floor, I'm there!

I want your wedding story images to be filled with the people and memories that made your day uniquely you-- and there is no reason to fake that!

See Honest Moments

Courtney has always been telling stories, ever since she can remember. Whether it be crayola doodles, painting on a canvas, traveling the country with fellow actors, running her own jewelry business, or living abroad, she has been sharing the narratives of her life and of those around her. As a devoted artist and on the adventure of life that is motherhood, photography has become her medium of choice…and the rest is history.

courtney larson

Storyteller, Documentarian, Boss-lady, Creme Brulee lover, Googling Expert + Golden Girl

MY STORY

+ I've been to every continental US state, lived in six states and two countries, and have visited eight other countries. I sort of like/love to travel and take every opportunity possible to experience the world.
+ I have pumped my own gas just a handful of times (once a Jersey girl, always a Jersey girl.)
+ After working at Starbucks for seven years, I believe I have created the most high-maintenance drink. Thankfully, this is the only place my inner diva comes out.
+ I am the Director of a professional photography association for women with the goal of amplifying the voice of women worldwide.
+ I am ranked as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in North America.

MY STORY

I believe we are called to love for love's sake.

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He told me he was going to marry me the second time we ever met. He is spontaneous and creates adventure everywhere he walks. He feels deeply and forgives completely. When he proposed, I responded swiftly with "It would be my greatest honor." Not a day goes by when I don't feel completely blessed to be his wife, friend, confidant, spiritual warrior, and secret keeper.

ERIC GINGER

"If it is half as good as the half we've known, then here's a "hail" to the rest of the road." -Vanhauken

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Photo by Jamie + Sarah Photography

I called him my Common Stranger after holding him for the first time. On one hand, I was just getting to know him, as I studied each little part of him. But, then my soul connected so deeply to him that it was as if I had always known him. He lines his cars up in a row and gives out 'I love you's at just the right time.

He loves giving slobbery puppy kisses and
he calls me his friend.

BRITAIN GREAT

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She arrived just 13 (too short) months after her brother and was born backwards. She has continued her journey of doing things her way and in her own time ever since. She has kept up with her brothers every move and then some. She will yell louder, run farther, or sleep harder than everyone around her.
She is strong and likes to speak her mind...and I am doing my best to remind myself that is a very good thing.

Raising a world-changer or growing my patience. Hopefully both.

DAVY SURPRISE

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Story Mae is our newest little girl joining all the chaos in September 2015. She was 6 days late and came quick and fiercely. Britain lovingly refers to her as "my baby" and summarizes just how deeply we all have taken to her. We are so thankful to have her here.