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After photographing weddings across Arizona for more than a decade, I’ve seen countless wedding and reception locations. But one venue that stands out time and time again is The Gardens at Viola’s. Surrounded by seasonal florals and a tall pine forest, this venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces that make the day feel connected […]

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Maya Papaya Pictures is an Arizona based wedding photography company. She has a background in filmmaking, and approaches every wedding like she would a film – balancing between the director and a fly-on-the-wall approach. Her primary focus is on documenting all of the emotions in the room, that way in the end you get photos that reflect how the day felt, and not just what your shoes looked like.

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