Why I Started a Queer-Focused Wedding Photography Business in Phoenix
A queer wedding photographer in Phoenix, AZ built for couples who deserve to feel completely seen, safe, and celebrated on their wedding day.
Chelsee & Ally: Featured on Dancing With Her
Lillians Lenss was featured in Dancing With Her, a publication dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ couples and weddings. 🌈
First Look or No First Look? A Guide for Queer Couples Planning Their Wedding Day
First look or no first look? It's one of the most asked questions in wedding planning and for queer couples, it can carry extra weight. Here's everything you need to know to make the choice that's right for you.
My Favorite Phoenix Engagement Photo Locations
Looking for the best engagement photo locations in Phoenix? From the Riparian Preserve to The Cozy Acre and Salt River, here are my favorite spots for romantic, natural portraits.
2026 Wedding Trends
Film is back. Florals are sculptural. Décor is intentional. Here’s what 2026 weddings are really looking like, and why these trends are about more than just aesthetics.
The Perfect Wedding Day Timeline
Your wedding timeline should protect your peace. From separate getting ready spaces to golden hour portraits and heartfelt speeches, this guide walks you through a 10-hour wedding day that feels intentional.
Low-Stress Elopement Locations in Phoenix Arizona
Eloping in Phoenix doesn’t have to mean months of planning or complicated logistics. With accessible desert landscapes, consistent weather, and flexible public spaces, Phoenix offers beautiful elopement locations that allow you to focus on the moment.
Why Intimate Weddings Create Better Photos (and Less Stress)
Intimate weddings create space for what matters most: time, presence, and connection. With fewer distractions and a slower pace, couples can relax into their day instead of rushing through it.
Foggy Sedona Proposal: Eric + Mariana
On a quiet stretch of Yavapai Trail, with red rocks wrapped in mist and no one else around, Eric popped the question, and Mariana said yes. With family waiting nearby to celebrate, their foggy Sedona proposal became a moment they’ll never forget.
Why Your Photos Should Feel Honest, Not Perfect
Photos don’t need to be perfect to matter. Learn why honest, documentary-style photography creates images that feel real, emotional, and true to who you are.
Best Intimate Arizona Wedding Locations
Arizona is one of the best places to plan an intimate wedding or elopement. From wide desert landscapes to quiet forests and mountain views, this guide breaks down some of the best Arizona wedding locations for couples who want a day that feels calm, intentional, and true to them.
What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
Not sure what to wear for your engagement photos? This guide covers outfit tips, color palettes, and styling advice to help you feel comfortable, confident, and like yourselves.
A Messy, Sweet Mini Session | Chelsee & Ally
Chelsea and Ally’s mini session was messy in the best way. Full of laughter, movement, and genuine connection, their photos reflect a season of growth, creativity, and choosing each other while navigating college and life together.
Picking Your Wedding Photographer Matters for Life
Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most lasting decisions you'll make. Here’s how the right photographer becomes part of your story for years, through milestones, motherhood, and every season your family grows through.
Stress-Free Engagement Session: A Guide
Engagement photos shouldn’t feel awkward. Here’s a warm, honest guide to choosing outfits, locations, and a vibe that feels true to you as a couple.
Why Add Film to Your Wedding Gallery?
Film photography has a way of holding emotion that digital images can’t always replicate. The softness, the grain, the quiet imperfection, it all feels a little more like a memory than a photograph.
Your Phoenix Photographer: Meet the Girl Behind the Camera (and the Disco Ball)
I’m your Phoenix photographer, originally from Kansas and now completely obsessed with the Arizona desert. I photograph warm, emotional, candid moments for couples who want photos that actually feel like them. Here’s a closer look at my style and why I love what I do.
Celebrating Queer Love in Arizona | Intimate Wedding Portraits
This intimate LGBTQ bridal session in Arizona is proof that you don’t need a big wedding day to celebrate your relationship in a meaningful way. Real couple, real emotion, warm florals, and an industrial backdrop that let their connection take center stage.
Modern Romance at the Irish Cultural Castle: A Phoenix Engagement Shoot
A little bit of Ireland in the heart of Phoenix. This engagement session at the Irish Cultural Castle blended old-world charm with modern romance, golden light, stone archways, and real connection that felt effortless from start to finish.
