I am so excited to finally be able to share this amazing Arizona desert engagement session with you all! We photographed Lauren + Chris under the talented direction of the amazing Montana Dennis as a part of the ShowIt United conference in Scottsdale Arizona back in October which already guarantees you are in for a great adventure. Montana is an inspiration within the industry and is known well for pushing the box creatively; it was an honour to watch him work.
He led us in directing Lauren + Chris into fun moments that brought out unique and genuine emotion that drew connection between the two of them. At the same time, he challenged our group to look for lines in our surroundings that draw the eye towards the subject and help to tell the story. Not only did he stay out at the shoot with us long after the shoot was supposed to end to continue teaching us who were eager to learn but he even got up for a spontaneous sunset shoot with a few other attendees the next morning – that’s dedication. But on to Lauren and Chris…
Lauren is the owner and talented photographer of Phoenix-based Lauren Buman Photography and was attending the ShowIt United conference along with the rest of us that were participating in the styled shoots. She looked absolutely gorgeous and was perfectly coordinated in her navy blue dress and necklace with her husband Chris. Watching them playfully banter back and forth with each other reminded me of why I love working one-on-one with couples to capture their unique interactions with each other. It truly is the best job in the world.
Montana leading the shoot…
I loved capturing their joy with each other
Love this one of Lauren grabbing Chris’ tie – this sequence is my favourite
Montana: “Anyone want to climb that steep mountain way over there?” and all hands in the group go up – you know you’re in the right place with the right people!
When an airplane photobombs your couple…
perfection. 
You are so sweet Meg!! Thank you for these beautiful images! ????????