Arizona Wedding Photographer - Brooke Photography

Welcome our new intern, Tracy Hyslip!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:34:00 +0000

I am so thrilled to announce our newest addition to the team, Tracy Hyslip. Tracy is on an internship with Brooke Photography. Tracy grew up in the Prescott area and graduated Bradshaw Mountain High School. She is a wife, mother of the amazing Riley and one on the way. I asked Tracy to come out and do a session with Sam, her husband and Riley...the most important people in her life. Your family is beautiful Tracy!

Here's a little bit about Tracy...

~ What are 5 things important to you? Sam, Riley and baby, My relationship with God and doing His will in our lives, Making my husband and son happy and giving them what they want and meeting their every need, and raising my son/kids the right way( Old fashioned, and how God wants us to raise him)

~ What is your favorite thing to shoot? Well right now it is Riley cause that is what I shoot most and I love being able to go back and look at how much he has grown and all the milestones he has accomplished....but other than that I would say any little kid is fun to shoot.

~What equipment do you use? Canon 7d and 5d a 28-135 IS lens and 50mm F1.4 Lens.

~ What are your goals as far as your business? To be able to give people beautiful pictures that they can look back on and remember things by, and hopefully pass down in their family.

~ One embarrassing thing that has happened to you while shooting: Um I don't know...a while ago I was shooting a friend of mine and I accidentally sent her a text that said " hey baby how’s it going" thinking it was Sam...And it took 2 or 3 text to realize I wasn’t texting Sam cause she told me it was her....She thought it was pretty funny..

~ What is your favorite music/genre/band/song: Well I don’t really have a favorite, most of the time we will listen to either the Christian station or to the country station....unless riley wants to watch Alice in Wonderland cause then i just mimic the movie because I have watched it so many time :)

Delores, Colorado Wedding ♥ Mark + Christine

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:20:00 +0000

What an amazing trip to beautiful Colorado. to shoot Mark and Christine's wedding and morning after Trash The Dress session. Both Mark and Christine are from Prescott so I felt like I was hanging out with my besties! The ceremony and reception was at the town's community center which sat waterside to the Delores River. Even some of the guests were from Prescott and crazy fun!

Cancun, Mexico Wedding ♥ Chris + Alissa

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:54:00 +0000

A wedding in Cancun, Mexico was definitely an amazing and very gorgeous way to get married. The evening before the ceremony was a Marshmellow Roast on the beach with Sand Jenga. Chris and the guys awoke to a deep sea fishing trip which of course I told Gus he had to go (that had disaster all over it if I had gone), while the ladies hung out at the pool. But to do a sunrise Trash the Dress session at 5:30 the next morning was icing on the cake! We had such a wonderful time with Chris and Alissa and their families. It was like we were hanging out with our best friends. I hope you enjoy a little piece of their adventure!

Trent + Nicole

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:44:00 +0000

What a blessing to be a part of this wedding. Trent hung out in a cherry wood locker room with his groomsmen and most charming little ring barrer. Playing and praying was the rotation while cuff links were fastened. Then out to play.

While in the ladie's dressing room, a more serious, concentrated Nicole prepared herself for her big moment. Love the laugh as it seemed she couldn't hold it in any longer.

God bless you both on your journey in marriage!

Bryan + Sarah's Video

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:55:00 +0000

I am so thrilled to have put together this video for such an amazing couple, Bryan and Sarah Chamberlain. Please leave me a little "Blog Love" to let me know you were here and feel free to view their photos in their proofing gallery in the web site. God Bless!

Baby Jacob

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:56:00 +0000

I was so thrilled to be able to do Jacob's baby session. In 2008 I had the pleasure of shooting Brad and Kelly's wedding. Then several months ago their belly session and finally baby Jacob. I think he was very excited to get his pictures taken, because for the three hours I was there, he was wide awake up until the time I was ready to leave. Enjoy their Black and White series of this little peanut!

Anibal + Maria

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:22:00 +0000

What can I say other than "what a fiesta". I met Maria at the salon earlier in the morning to see her videoing herself, or should I say "Flipping" herself and everything around her. She got a new Flip camera and was narrating her own video.

Then off to her house for the finishing touches and THE DRESS! I was absolutely in love with the vibrant blues in her dressing area.
Then off to a lovely ceremony in Spanish equipped with a Mariachi band.

One last stop...the Reception and amazing party!

Gus + Katherine's E-Session

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:18:00 +0000

Gus is my step son who is a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He recently got engaged to Katherine. They met through the highschool group church camp a couple of years ago. I love how God brought them together through Gus' move to CA. What a blessing she is. While he was on leave for the holidays, he and Katherine came home for 2 weeks, the first time we got to meet her. Of course we got in a session while they were here!

Luke + Brenna Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:08:00 +0000

I met Brenna as a bride's maid a couple of years ago at a wedding I shot. She was one of those girls you just couldn't forget. Then I met Luke. What a sweetheart. These two put together the most intimate and loving backyard wedding I have ever been a part of. Check it out!

Gilbert - Gholson Family portaits

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Oh, how I LOVE LOVE Christmas. When I do family photos for Christmas it really gets me in the mood for snow, christmas cookies, cozy fires and my whole family. These families were so much fun. A while back I did a baby session for Chris and Alyssa. Now they have brought both of their families together for this crazy fun afternoon. Thanks everyone!

Zac + Amber

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:03:00 +0000

Zac and Amber were married at the Windmill House in Chino Valley, AZ. Zac is a Sailor in the Navy and Amber is a Nurse. Amber requested that I recreate the famous poster "Kissing the War Goodbye". I had a such an amazing time shooting that shot for them as well as their entire day. Thanks you two and Zac, thank you for serving our country!

My friend Ken came out and shot some video of this awesome couple. Thanks so much Ken. It's beautiful!

Sam + Shannon's Belly Session

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:10:00 +0000

Sam and Shannon are having a girl! They are so excited and Shannon couldn't be any more adorable! Check it out!

Baily's Senior Session

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:29:00 +0000

Baily's photo session was done in some really fun places. We started downtown and worked our way out Williamson Valley.

Rockin' session! Check these out!

Christian + Laura Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:09:00 +0000

I guess it continues to amaze me, the beauty of a person. I'm not necessarily talking about the outer beauty, but that inner beauty that just seeps from the skin. Laura had such beauty. I saw it right away, but when she sang a song she wrote for Christian during their ceremony, it was very difficult to contain myself. Thank you so much Christian and Laura for blessing me that day. I am grateful to be a part of it all!

Kevin & Aubrey's Trash The Dress session

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:45:00 +0000

I thought it was fun shooting Kevin and Aubrey's Engagement session last year down at ASU, then I got the privledge of shooting their amazing wedding this Spring. But when we set out for their Trash the Dress session at Watson Lake I was thrilled! We started at the dock and when we arrived there was this beautiful sail boat and a very kind sailor. SWEET!

Then we moved into the boulders. Things just started to heat up!

I was thinking this was a great time to cool down. I love that they were as excited as I was to have them in the lake. It was tippie-toe into the cool water before the plunge!

Happy 4th of July America!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:48:00 +0000

We spent our 4th of July morning enjoying the Prescott Frontier Days Parade. I am proud to be the mother of two boys who serve, one Army and one Marine as well as the wife of a wonderful retired Marine. Then to have my grandson watch the parade intently, waving the American flag...

Life is good!

Jeremy + Kathleen Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:49:00 +0000

What an amazing, very cold June day at Snowbowl, AZ. I have to admit, this was the coldest wedding day I have ever shot in. Please keep in mind....JUNE....ARIZONA. Without the windchill, it was 40 degrees, but the people at the lift were talking low 30's with th windchill.

Good thing for a B&G that just didn't care. Oh yeah, and the sun didn't show it's beauty until sunset, and a beauty it was!

One thing I didn't say was, the Father of the Bride totally ROCKED the reception!

Kaely Dawn

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:48:00 +0000

This is the new LOVE OF MY LIFE! My new granddaughter, Kaely Dawn was born June 2nd at YRMC. She truly is a little peanut!

Grandma & grandpa love you!

Kevin + Aubrey's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Kevin and Aubrey had a gorgeous wedding at Windmill Farms in Chino Valley, AZ. I think Aubrey might be related to Martha Stewart, the creativity she put into the decorating was fabulous! I got the pleasure of doing their E-Session back in November and then their Trash the Dress session the day after...those pictures to come soon! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey!

Erika's Belly Shots

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:26:00 +0000

So here is my daughter Erika, carrying my grandaughter, Kaely Dawn. Our sweet peanut is due in two weeks. Her big brother, Brayden (which I'm sure you've seen a gazillion times already) loves to talk to her and give her "kisses" and "rasberries". Check back for baby pics when she arrives!

Jessica's Senior photos

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:07:00 +0000

I met Jessica down at Watson Lake at the boat ramp. We took a stroll down the trail staoppping at several locations on the way to my favorite red bridge! Take a look!

Marine Gus Patrick IV

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Gus Jr. has always wanted to be a Marine. He used to wear his dad's old cammies. Gus Jr. did bootcamp at MCRD San Diego. It was an amazing couple of days, I think none of us will forget, especially Gus Jr.

Ashley's final home track meet!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:04:00 +0000

Ashley had her final home track meet this week. She passed up her old Personal Record "PR" of 10' 8" with a whopping 11' 2". Finished her first season well and excited to do it again next year, maybe taking on the Triple Jump.

Laren's Senior Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:18:00 +0000

What can I say...Laren was a trooper. I had her climbing on trees, walking through weeds and branches (serious rubbish),

and leaving her with a bloody ankle. Adventurous must be her middle name!

Brayden's Easter Egg Hunt!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooke Photography) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:07:00 +0000

Well Brayden is barely two years old and is just beginning to have fun at the little things such as an Easter egg hunt in the front yard.

Oh yeah, he also thought it was just like a ball and threw one in the neighbor's yard.