Hold onto your hat, ‘cause we’re about to add a Banner-sized twist to this love saga! Not just any week, but a week in the fall season to where I captured the essence of their love journey—from the sweet engagement vibes to the beautiful chaos of their blended family. Yes, I literally photographed their blended family photos one weekend and the very next weekend we enjoyed the views of the Granite Mountain in Prescott, AZ! Now, let’s dive a bit deeper, shall we?

So, Ashley and Robert, both part of the Banner Hospital crew, found their way to each other in the hustle and bustle of hospital life. When Ashley first hit me up for family photos, you could feel the first-time-family-photo jitters through the text. I played the calm card, “Relax, we’re gonna make it a blast!” Little did I know, this was just the prologue to their story.

Fast forward to the Prescott engagement shoot—Ashley’s nerves did a disappearing act! She transformed into this picture of ease, laughter ringing out against the scenic backdrop. Listen, you could practically feel the connection between them. Robert, the guy from Banner who stole her heart, was her rock, her laughter buddy. In our moments, you could just tell he didn’t have to try hard to put her at ease. It was amazing to see the difference in the family photo session to the engagement photo session.

And now, the countdown begins to their big day in August. I’m genuinely excited because capturing their journey, with Banner Hospital as the backdrop to their love story, has been like weaving a visual tapestry of growth, connection, and the promise of a future filled with shared joy and enduring love. August, hurry up!