I’ve been waiting all year to write this post because 2016 has truly been my best year yet! Both professionally and personally! I photographed weddings alongside some crazy talented photographers and been blessed to work with phenomenal couples of my own! I attended 4 styled shoots and photographed weddings until 33 weeks pregnant. I had two beautiful baby showers (one in Arizona, and one in Virginia) & felt so spoiled and loved. I welcomed my daughter into this crazy world, and nothing has been the same since. She is my greatest blessing and joy. I take care of her full-time and run my business too! I’m often wondering how to get coffee into an IV, but I’m also feeling incredibly blessed and can’t stop smiling at her.

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite moments and photos from 2016 below, and I hope that you and yours have a truly blessed and bountiful 2017!

My favorite couple’s portrait, taken while second shooting for Marisa Belle Photography at The Paseo (one of my favorite venues!)

Celebrating 20 weeks pregnant (when babies are the size of bananas!), I loved being an expecting mama & these delicious & colorful bananas!

My favorite bouquet! Lizzie’s wild and colorful bouquet by Fleurtaz!

My most laid back and coolest bride and groom, Kendall & Bryan!

My first feature ever on Joy Wed!!

Decorating my sweet girls nursery (& quickly, I was induced early and after 57 hours, here she was!)

2016 meant a baby bump and a baby girl, the best year of my life.

My favorite ring! Emily’s pear-cut diamond! I’m partial though, I LOVE pear rings!

The most unique ending to an engagement session, Molly & Andrew were such sweethearts!

Best party “animal” goes to sweet Jelly at The Hotel Valley Ho styled shoot with The Amburgeys!

Favorite ceremony image of 2016! Molly & Andrew at The Elegant Barn in Gilbert!

The face I make shooting weddings, hands down my favorite event to photograph! Thank you to my sweetie second Mariel Joy for the portrait!

Whoa! Another sweet donkey, this one from the farm styled shoot I created for my Tuesdays Together gals! That might be the only flower crown I ever attempt, but searching Goodwill for all the details for this shoot was so fun!

Another favorite from a styled shoot with The Amburgeys, happy and joyful brides are just the best!

My favorite ring and flower duo! Lizzie’s gorgeous ring on a sunflower at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix (of all places)!

Another favorite from Heritage Square, a place I love photographing beautiful couples!

Favorite season of 2016 & our first trip as a family of three! Flagstaff in October to see the changing Aspens.

My all time favorite photos of 2016, by Ryann Lindsey Photography! I love this sweet little family of mine, and if you’ve supported my business in 2016 I can never thank you enough! You’re helping me build a sweet life for a precious baby girl, thank you!! Here’s to 2017, God bless!

—Xoxo!