Michael Chansley Photography - Sports, Event, and Wedding Photographer in Tucson, AZ

Erin & Erick get married at Saguaro Buttes | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2012-01-16T23:33:00.003-07:00

Erin and Erick got married on Saturday at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson, AZ. They had a lot of guests from the northeast and they certainly enjoyed the weather! Here are some of my favorites from the day.

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2011-12-19T22:13:00.002-07:00

Emily and Travis got married at the AMAZING Arizona Inn on Saturday. It looked like it was going to rain all week, but the weather was nice to us. This was my first wedding at the Arizona Inn and it did not disappoint!

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All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Photographer Tucson

Natalie and Zac get married at Saguaro Buttes | Wedding Photography Tucson

2011-11-29T10:48:00.004-07:00

Natalie and Zac got married at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson on Thanksgiving weekend. I'm always excited to cover weddings here since it's one of the best venues in Tucson! They had a candy bar (which was gone in 2.5 seconds) and other little details that made their wedding unique.

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Dave & Katie get married at Saguaro Buttes | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2011-11-14T10:51:00.005-07:00

Dave and Katie had their destination wedding last Friday, November 11, 2011 (11/11/11) at Saguaro Buttes. They both live in Maryland, but have family in Tucson. The skies were overcast and made for great photos minus the lack of a sunset. They had friends and family travel from all over the country for this special day. I'm just glad I was able to be a part of it. Here are a few sample photos!

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All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photographer Tucson

George and Angelica get married at Encanterra Country Club | Phoenix Wedding Photographer

2011-11-10T13:46:00.003-07:00

George and Angelica got married at Encanterra Country Club in San Tan Valley, AZ last Saturday. This was my first time photographing at this venue and it was beautiful!! The weather was windy and dusty on Friday, but it rained Saturday morning and made for a beautiful day. Everyone had a great time!

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All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Encanterra Country Club Photographer

Danielle & Ron's Destination Wedding! | Wedding Photographer Rocky Point Mexico

2011-10-26T15:51:00.005-07:00

Danielle and Ron traveled to Puerto Penasco, Mexico (Rocky Point) for their destination wedding last Saturday at Playa Bonita Resort. Everyone had a great time and the weather was perfect! No need for a translator as most people spoke English, but I remembered more Spanish than I thought I did. I travel frequently for weddings and events, but this was my first time shooting a wedding outside the U.S. and I was super excited to get the chance to capture Danielle and Ron's special day!

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This is NOT the wedding party shot. This is a photo of Ron with his siblings. Yes, TWELVE in total! That's the Brady Bunch x 2! I think his parents wanted to put together a football team or something.

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All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Destination Wedding Photographer Rocky Point Mexico Puerto Penasco

Jamie & Robert Get Married at Saguaro Buttes | Wedding Photographer Tucson

2011-10-26T15:44:00.002-07:00

Jamie and Robert held their wedding celebration at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson, AZ. This is by far one of my favorite places for weddings and I was excited when Jamie told me she was having it here. A great day for a wedding. Perfect weather and great people!

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Nilza and Jamison are Engaged!! | Tucson Engagement Portrait Photographer

2011-10-09T21:49:00.003-07:00

We couldn't have asked for a better day to take photos. After being rained out last week, we tried again today and had a great time at the UofA. I can't wait for their wedding in March!

© Michael Chansley Photography | Engagement Portrait Photographer Tucson

Holiday Sessions Now Booking!!

2011-09-22T19:53:00.002-07:00

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© Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Portrait Photographer

Christina + Samuel | Tucson Wedding Photography

2011-09-20T09:45:00.003-07:00

Christina and Samuel got married on Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Tucson, AZ. They later held their reception at a private residence which was very large and surprisingly a great venue for the 200+ guests. I finally got to work with Annyce and Glen Meiners of Beyond Video which was fun! Here are just a few favorites from Christina and Samuel's special day.

© Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photographer Tucson AZ

UofA Debit Cards for Hughes Federal Credit Union - Tucson Sports Photographer

2011-09-15T17:11:00.002-07:00

A few months ago, I was contacted by the marketing firm for Hughes Federal Credit Union here in Tucson. They were looking for some great photos of University of Arizona mascots Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat to use for their new line of debit cards. I submitted a few photos that I thought would work for what they were looking for and they ended up using both of them! The cards are now available. If you are a member of Hughes, I would highly suggest getting one of these cards! Not only would you have the coolest card on the planet, but you can think of me every time you make a purchase :) Below are what 2 of the 4 designs look like.

© Michael Chansley Photography - Sports Photographer Tucson AZ

Lauren and Luke are Engaged! | Tucson AZ Engagement Photographer

2011-06-17T14:33:00.002-07:00

I've known Lauren since working with her during high school at a local fast food restaurant. She knew I was a photographer and referred her friends out to me for their weddings, but now she is engaged! We decided to go to the UofA where both of them went to college. School was out, but it was VERY HOT outside! Here is just a sample of what I captured.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson AZ Engagement Photographer

Kristen and James get married at Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2011-04-25T11:09:00.008-07:00

I knew James since kindergarten and grew up going to school together. When he called me and told me he was getting married, I was stoked! I got to know is fiance now wife, Kristen, over the past year and know they will have a long wonderful life together! I shot their engagement photos in Phoenix at the Desert Botanical Gardens last fall and was honored to cover their wedding as well. James and Kristen got married at the Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch on Saturday. Below are a few selected images to help tell the story of the day.

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All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photographer Tucson

Kristin & Steve are Married at Saguaro Buttes!!! | Wedding Photography Tucson

2011-04-05T13:18:00.005-07:00

Kristin and Steve got married and my favorite wedding venue, Saguaro Buttes. It felt like mid-summer with the high-temps, but was nice and sunny outside! Below are a few of my favorites from the evening!

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Kristin & Matt are Married!!! | Wedding Photography Tucson

2011-03-15T22:01:00.004-07:00

Matt and Kristin tied the knot on Saturday at the beautiful La Mariposa last Saturday. You may remember I took their engagement photos last June and posted them. I was referred to Kristin by one of her bridesmaids, Lauren, who use to work with me back in high school. It also turns out I went to school with her sister, Sara. It's crazy how things turn out! Other than the Pac-10 championship for men's basketball playing during the time of the ceremony, it was a perfect day for a wedding! Here are just a few of my favorites!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photographer Tucson AZ

US Youth Soccer National Championships | Phoenix Arizona Sports Photographer

2011-03-06T20:47:00.002-07:00

I got to cover the National Championships for US Youth Soccer again this year at the Reach 11 in Phoenix. I got a little bit of a tan out there as the weather was beautiful!! I don't think the New Jersey team wanted to leave. Here are a couple of my favorites.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Phoenix Arizona Sports Photography

Crystal and David are married at Saguaro Buttes | Wedding Photography Tucson

2011-02-07T14:29:00.003-07:00

Crystal and David got married at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson on Saturday. The weather warmed up a little from earlier in the week that we were able to survive outside for more than an hour without freezing! The atmosphere was wonderful and a lot of great planning went into this wedding. Here are a few of my favorites!

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Tech and Amy are engaged!! | Phoenix Engagement Portrait Photographer

2011-01-27T15:46:00.004-07:00

I know I have been WAAAY behind in my blogging, but had to get this up right away! Tech and Amy decided to have their engagement session at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. Definitely one of my favorite places to shoot! The awesome Arizona winter weather helped make for some sweet photos! I can't wait for their wedding in April!!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Phoenix AZ Engagement Portrait Photographer

Arizona Cardinals Holiday Portraits | Green Screen Photographer Phoenix AZ

2010-12-06T10:01:00.003-07:00

Yesterday during the Rams/Cardinals game at University of Phoenix stadium, I was lucky enough to shoot photos of fans against the green screen we set up for holiday photos. We had lots of people come by to take photos with the fans including alumni Robert Tate, Allen Degraffenreid, Big Red (the mascot) and even some cheerleaders! Photos were immediately uploaded online with a link on the Cardinals Facebook page. Guess who I took my photo with? :)

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Jen Bikes El Tour De Tucson | Sports Photographer Tucson AZ

2010-11-21T16:09:00.002-07:00

Jen rode in the 109 mile El Tour De Tucson bike race for the 2nd year in a row yesterday and struck gold! With windy conditions and a bum knee from a car accident earlier in the year, Jen still managed to cut about 48 minutes off her previous year's time and came in at 6:00;15 good enough for a gold medal. If she finished in under 6 hours last year, she would have received the highest medal available platinum, but they moved the time up to 5:30 this year for women. Something she's very capable of doing if given the best weather conditions. I'm proud of you Jen! Way to go!!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Sports Photographer Tucson AZ

Kristina and Anthony are married!!! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2010-10-24T20:21:00.004-07:00

Kristina and Anthony got married on Saturday at Saints Peter & Paul Church. It was fun getting to know each of the families that day and the night before that their rehearsal dinner at Michas (Yum!!) The reception ended just in time to catch the homecoming game between Arizona and Washington (AZ won 44-14) Here are some of my favorite images from the day.

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Amber and Sam's Photo Booth | Photo Booth Tucson

2010-10-21T14:40:00.005-07:00

Amber and Sam got married yesterday at Reflections at the Buttes and decided to have me bring along my photo booth. These are a great way to get fun photos of all your guests as well as to use up some down time during dinner. Here are some of my favorites from the night.

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Amber and Sam are Married! | Wedding Photography Tucson

2010-10-21T14:34:00.004-07:00

Amber and Sam got married yesterday (10/20/10) at Reflections at the Buttes. They both found me online and we have quickly became friends. Sam will be assisting me with some upcoming portrait sessions and weddings as he is in school for photography. Rain was in the forecast, but it turned out to be a pretty nice day. Enjoy the photos!

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Chelsie & Devon are married!!! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2010-10-12T22:26:00.003-07:00

Two of my good friends Chelsie and Devon got married on 10/10/10 this past Sunday at Z mansion in downtown Tucson. I've known these two since high school and am so excited to see them tie the knot! Devon even got interviewed for the news about the wedding. It was nice to see some old friends as guests at the wedding as well. Everything turned out beautiful! Thanks for having me!!

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101 goals in 1001 days recap

2010-10-08T10:52:00.003-07:00

So, it has been over 1001 days since I started my 101 goals in 1001 days list and unfortunately I didn't get everything completed, but I did complete 85 tasks! Some including graduate from college, travel out of state to visit friends (did this twice!), photograph a wedding in 15 different states, bowl a 200+ game and multiple tasks to help grow my business. Some that I didn't complete I just didn't have high on my priorities list or I just lost interest in. I will be starting another list soon.

Halloween Portraits in the Park!

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Emily & Lance get married at Saguaro Buttes | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2010-10-04T14:58:00.005-07:00

Emily and Lance got married at Saguaro Buttes on Sunday finishing 3 weddings in 3 days for me. The weather was much better than the day before with no rain in sight. Here are some favorites from the day.

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Katie & Jesse get married at Saguaro Buttes | Tucson Wedding Photography

2010-10-03T23:32:00.004-07:00

Katie and Jesse got married at Saguaro Buttes on Saturday. The weather was windy and looked like it might rain, but it held up for us and made for some awesome photo weather!

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James and Cassandrae are married!! | Wedding Photographer Tucson

2010-10-03T14:24:00.004-07:00

James and Cassandrae got married at the Stillwell House on Friday (10/01/10). You may remember them from their engagement photos I took a few months ago. I've known Cassandrae's family for years and was excited to be able to capture her wedding in photos. Here are just a few highlights from the day.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Wedding Photographer

Arizona Crushes The Citadel | Sports Photographer Tucson AZ

2010-09-12T12:02:00.002-07:00

The Arizona Wildcats hosted The Citadel Bulldogs last night at Arizona Stadium in their home opener of teh college football season. The stands were packed and 'Zona Zoo was filled to capacity within an hour of the game. The stadium made some major changes including brand new lights making the field MUCH more brighter :D, the new Pac-10 logos on the field, and the 'Zona Zoo wall. I was a little disappointed The Citadel didn't bring their live mascots, Boo IV or the General. I have weddings scheduled for the remaining home games this year (except ASU) so no more football coverage for a while.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Sports Photographer Tucson

Brennan's Baby Photos | Tucson Baby Photographer

2010-09-06T12:26:00.002-07:00

I got to photograph 3 month old Brennan yesterday at his home. Here is a little teaser from our session together.

Image © Michael Chansley Photography | Baby Photographer Tucson

Emily Day for Neuro Drinks | San Diego Sports Photographer

2010-08-28T23:14:00.004-07:00

I got to get back to shooting sports a few weeks early this year as I covered pro beach volleyball player Emily Day as she competed in the NORCECA beach volleyball circuit held at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. I was there to cover Emily for Neuro Drinks, who sponsors Emily. She only played two matches on Friday (and won them both!!) so I had to be sure to get all the shots I needed. Emily helped me out a little by letting her first game go to 3 sets before dominating! Thanks Em! Here are just a few shots of what I captured.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | San Diego Sports Photographer

Noah's Bar Mitzvah | Tucson Bar Mitzvah Photographer

2010-08-16T15:24:00.005-07:00

Noah celebrated his Bar Mitzvah last Saturday. The ceremony was held at the Jewish Community Center and the reception was held at Tanque Verde Ranch.

There were games for all the kids at the reception including ping pong, darts, air hockey, fooseball and the Nintendo Wii.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Bar Mitzvah Photographer Tucson

Sister Portraits | Family Portrait Photographer Tucson

2010-08-06T10:27:00.003-07:00

Today I went to one of my favorite portrait sites at Trail Dust Town to photograph Page and Hailey. They are both adorable and made my job easy.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Family Portrait Photographer Tucson

Sasha turns 7 months! | Tucson Baby Photographer

2010-08-04T11:59:00.001-07:00

I got to photograph Sasha today down in Sahuarita. She was very excited to get her photos taken. Here is a little teaser.

© Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Baby Photographer

New Dog | Tucson Pet Photographer

2010-07-27T17:26:00.003-07:00

My parents got a new dog over the past weekend, bringing the total to 3 dogs in the house. They have yet to name her and are still taking suggestions. Anyone have any good puppy names that may fit?

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Pet Photographer

Alyssa and Kyle are Engaged! | Engagement Photographer Tucson

2010-07-19T11:03:00.002-07:00

Alyssa and Kyle are nursing students at the University of Arizona and decided to have their engagement session there. We got up early to try and avoid the heat, but I guess we weren't up early enough.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Photographer Tucson

Images published in Adventure Cycling Magazine - July Issue

2010-07-11T19:07:00.003-07:00

I photographed the Southern Arizona Bike Tour back in March for Adventure Cycling Magazine and they published an article about it and used 8 of my images! Below is a copy of the story along with the images they used.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Sports Photographer

Cassandrae and James are Engaged! | Tucson Engagement Photographer

2010-07-10T00:19:00.004-07:00

I've been good friends with Cassandrae's sister since middle school and knew her almost just as long. Cassandrae's parents are also on my bowling team and go to my church, so I've been looking forward to shooting her engagement session for a long time. James and Cassandrae are both Computer Science majors at the University of Arizona so we went there for their session. The weather held up for us and made for some great photos. Here are some favorites of mine. I can't wait until the wedding in October!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Engagement Photographer

Kristen & James are Engaged!! | Phoenix Engagement Photographer

2010-07-08T16:50:00.005-07:00

Kristen and James decided to have their engagement photos taken at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. I've known James since as early as Kindergarten and grew up going to the same schools together. He introduced me to his beautiful fiancee Kristen earlier this year and I was super excited when they wanted me to cover their wedding! Here are a few of my favorites from their portrait session.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Phoenix Engagement Photographer

Taryn & Tim are engaged! | Tombstone, AZ Engagement Photographer

2010-07-08T16:44:00.002-07:00

Taryn and Tim wanted a western themed engagement session. They chose to go to Tombstone and we had a blast! The session was almost delayed due to weather, but it held up for us :) Taryn's brother came along for some photos as well since he will be unable to attend the wedding. Can't wait for their wedding in October!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tombstone Engagement Photographer

Kristin and Matt are Engaged!! | Tucson Engagement Photographer

2010-06-10T23:03:00.005-07:00

I met Kristin through a friend and found out we had so much in common, from going to the same schools growing up to knowing the same people. Kristin and her fiance Matt decided to have their engagement session at the Westin La Paloma where Matt proposed by the piano. I can't wait for their wedding next March!!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Engagement Photographer Tucson

Lisa and Mario are Married!! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2010-06-04T21:21:00.003-07:00

Lisa and Mario got married on Thursday at La Mariposa in Tucson. I've known Lisa for years since we went to the same schools growing up. Everything turned out beautiful and Lisa did an excellent job at putting everything together. Here are a few favorites of mine.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Tucson Wedding Photographer

Bride Referral Program

2010-05-24T15:59:00.003-07:00

As most of you may know, wedding photography is an industry where referrals are priceless and are a vital part of our business. I wanted to create a program where people who refer brides to Michael Chansley Photography also benefit. If you refer someone to Michael Chansley Photography and they book their wedding with us, you can choose to receive one of the following:

- $100 credit towards products or services offered by Michael Chansley Photography

- A complementary 30-minute mini portrait session

- A $50 gift card to the location of your choice

*Referral source must be mentioned at time of booking. Referral gift will be given after the wedding is paid in full. All referrals prior to 5/24/2010 are not eligible.

Ashley and Shawn are married!! | Sedona Wedding Photography

2010-05-10T22:09:00.004-07:00

Ashley and Shawn got married on Saturday at the Indian Gardens in Sedona. You may remember them from their engagement session last month. Shawn and I grew up in Tucson together as best friends and I couldn't be any happier for him. Here are just a few photos from their wedding.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photographer Sedona

Jackie is Graduating! | Senior Portrait Photographer Tucson

2010-04-14T14:34:00.003-07:00

Jackie is a Senior at the University of Arizona and will be graduating next month with a B.A. in Geography. Congratulations!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Senior Portrait Photographer Tucson

Shawn and Ashley are Engaged!! | Sedona AZ portrait Photographer

2010-04-07T14:01:00.003-07:00

I've known Shawn since I was a little kid and we were best friends growing up. I was so excited when he contacted me and wanted me to cover his wedding. I got to meet Ashley a few times and she is very sweet. They both live in the Cottonwood area, so they decided to take their engagement photos in Sedona. I can't wait 'til their wedding next month!!

Amber & Sam are Engaged!! | Tucson Portrait Photographer

2010-03-28T15:09:00.003-07:00

I photographed Sam and Amber at the Tucson Botanical Gardens for their engagement session today. What a fun couple!! Here are just a few of my favorites. I can't wait for their wedding in October!!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Portrait Photographer Tucson

Bike Tour Coverage for Adventure Cyclist Magazine | Tucson Sports Photographer

2010-03-16T22:45:00.006-07:00

I covered the 4th day of 7 of the Southern Arizona Bike Tour for Adventure Cyclist Magazine. It is not a race, but a lifestyle where the cyclists have a set route and there are water/food checkpoints along the way. At night, they set up camp. For this day, the riders started in Tombstone, AZ and rode to Bisbee using the scenic route. In all, it was about 43 miles for the day. I was there to cover more of the lifestyle side of things. Look for the story and photos in this July's issue!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography / Adventure Cyclist Magazine | Tucson Sports Photographer

Robert and Emily are engaged!! | Tucson Engagement Photographer

2010-03-16T22:39:00.003-07:00

Robert and Emily decided to have their engagement session held at Saguaro National Park and a few at St. Phillips Plaza. Both are very beautiful locations. I can't wait to cover their wedding in November!!!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Tucson Engagement Photographer

Elizabeth and Carlyle are married!! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2010-03-16T22:33:00.002-07:00

Elizabeth and Carlyle got married last Saturday at Sunrise Chapel in Tucson. All throughout the day, everyone was telling me how Carlyle said he would never get married... then he met Elizabeth! How sweet!

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Wedding Photography Tucson

Bill and Aubrey are married!! | Gilbert AZ Wedding Photographer

2010-03-16T22:23:00.003-07:00

Bill and Aubrey got married last Thursday at Portico in Gilbert, AZ. This was my first time covering an event at this venue and it was really great! Here are a few of my favorites from the wedding.

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Planeta Brasil Visits Arizona! | Production Stills Photographer Phoenix

2010-03-04T23:06:00.005-07:00

The popular entertainment/news Brazilian television show Planeta Brasil visited Phoenix today and I was there to cover production stills for the show. Here is just a quick portrait I took in front of their famous RV that they travel in.

All images © Michael Chansley Photography - Production Stills Photographer Phoenix

Chelsie & Devon are Engaged!! | Engagement Photographer Tucson

2010-03-02T16:14:00.006-07:00

I've known Chelsie and Devon since we all went to high school together and graduated in the same class. They weren't a couple then, but I'm glad they got together because they are REALLY cute together! With all the rain we've been getting (and almost always on the weekends) they were not wanting to reschedule even after almost a full day of non-stop rain. When we met up in downtown Tucson, the rain suddenly stopped and everything worked out perfect! Below is just a sample of how awesome these two are. I can't wait for their 10/10/10 wedding later this year!!

Their wedding colors are black and white with a touch or red. How perfect is it that Chelsie brought a red umbrella?

All images © Michael Chansley Photography | Engagement Photographer Tucson

Destination Charleston WV | Charleston WV Wedding Photographer

2010-02-22T14:52:00.003-07:00

Ashley and Tino had their wedding ceremony held at the Capital building in Charleston, WV on Saturday. Tino is originally from Argentina and that is where they plan on having their reception later this year. We all lucked out that we missed another large snowstorm that weekend and the weather turned out pretty nice.

Ashley definitely did her research

All Photos © Michael Chansley Photography - Wedding Photographer Charleston WV

Mani Family Portraits | Charleston Portrait Photographer

2010-02-22T13:39:00.004-07:00

I covered Lauren and Greg's wedding in 2008 in Charleston, WV and when they heard I was coming back into town to cover a wedding, Lauren immediately contacted me to schedule a portrait session of them with their 1-year-old daughter Cam.

All Photos © Michael Chansley Photography - Portrait Photographer

Leila's Baptism | Las Vegas Photographer

2010-02-15T19:56:00.003-07:00

*Sorry for being a bad blogger lately. I have been very busy these past few months and promise to get back to my regular blogging.

Leila had her baptism yesterday which also happened to be her 1st birthday. The ceremony was held at St. Joesph - Husband of Mary Catholic in Las Vegas. It was my first time covering a baptism service. Below are just a few of my favorites.

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Pueblo Wrestling

2010-02-02T13:20:00.002-07:00

I took the team and individual photos for Pueblo High School yesterday.

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Valentines Portrait Sessions

2010-01-09T11:36:00.001-07:00

Erika + Rob's Album Design | Topeka Kansas Wedding Photographer

2009-12-14T22:50:00.003-07:00

I photographed Erika and Rob's wedding back in May in Topeka, Kansas and Erika wanted to get an album before the new year. Definitely one of my favorite weddings of the year and filled with some amazing details. Click below to view the entire alum design.

Topeka Kansas Wedding Album

Victoria + Michael are married! | Tucson AZ Wedding Photographer

2009-11-26T17:17:00.011-07:00

Victoria and Michael got married at St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson last Saturday. We thought there would be problems with El Tour de Tucson going on the same time also in downtown Tucson, but we didn't. The reception was held at Desert Diamond Hotel & Casino. Thanks to Robert Wilson for coming along as my assistant for the day.

Click HERE to view a slideshow from this wedding.

With the completion of this wedding, I can check off #34 on my list of 101 goals in 1001 days list: Book and photograph 25 weddings in 2009. Only 36 more to go!

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El Tour de Tucson Gold! | Tucson Sports Photographer

2009-11-22T22:56:00.007-07:00

Jen biked the El Tour de Tucson on Saturday and finished the 109 mile ride with a time of 6:47:07, good enough to earn her a gold medal finish.

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Brad + Tamara are married! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-11-09T16:13:00.007-07:00

Brad and Tamara got married at the Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday. They planned it as a "green" wedding. The cake was made out of different cereals since Tamara is not a fan of traditional cake. All the decorations were made by them as well and were very beautiful!

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Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Conference | Scottsdale Event Photographer

2009-11-02T14:00:00.006-07:00

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) had their 25th anniversary conference last week in Scottsdale at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. I was there on Saturday to capture their speakers.

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Jen bikes Tumacacori Century Ride | Tucson Sports Photographer

2009-10-27T16:15:00.006-07:00

Jen biked the Tumacacori Century Charity Ride on Sunday and made the entire 100 miles in just under 7 hours. Congratulations!

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Clarke/Kent Wedding | Tucson Wedding Photography

2009-10-27T16:01:00.009-07:00

Pablo Clarke and Alison Kent got married at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson on Saturday. Here is just a preview of what their day looked like:

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Kelly + Nate get married at Slide Rock | Sedona Wedding Photography

2009-10-19T21:38:00.006-07:00

It was a pretty hot day up in Sedona at Slide Rock State Park and I was very tempted to go down one of the natural water slides, but held back my urge to cover a beautiful wedding ceremony. Kelly and Nate got married on Saturday in front of their close family and friends. Here is just a quick preview of what it looked like.

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Holiday Portrait Mini Sessions

2009-10-16T14:00:00.003-07:00

Joey + Michelle are Married! | Sedona Wedding Photographer

2009-10-15T22:09:00.007-07:00

Joey and Michelle drove up to Sedona and had a very intimate wedding ceremony on Wednesday with just their close family members and a couple friends present in front of Bell Rock. We had tons of fun and you couldn't ask for more perfect weather!

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Briana + Michael are married! | Green Valley Wedding Photographer

2009-10-06T14:25:00.008-07:00

Briana and Michael got married on Friday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Green Valley, AZ. The reception was later held at the Quail Creek Country Club. Click HERE to view their slideshow.

They had such an awesome cake! Made by Esperanza Treviso in Nogales.

The wedding party choreographed a song to dance to for their big entrance.

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Gonzalez / Gonzalez Wedding | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-09-21T21:08:00.007-07:00

No...they were not related before they got married. Must be a little strange having the same last name before marriage. I covered Aimee and Rafael's wedding at St. John the Evangelist before heading over to the Stillwell house for a short reception. Here are just a few of my favorites from the evening.

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High-Tech Institute September Graduation | Las Vegas Event Photographer

2009-09-17T23:44:00.009-07:00

High-Tech Institute had their September Graduation on Wednesday at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas. I've been covering their ceremonies for a little over a year now and it never gets old. Here are a few of my favorites from the evening.

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Cottonwood Fire Department Receives Grant Money | Sedona Event Photographer

2009-09-14T23:26:00.008-07:00

The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company donated $5,000 to the Cottonwood Fire Department today. The department plans to use the money towards training.

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Bethany + John are married!! | Flagstaff Wedding Photographer

2009-09-14T23:10:00.007-07:00

Bethany and John got married on Saturday at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff, AZ. After the ceremony, we all headed over to Hotel Weatherford for the reception overlooking downtown Flagstaff.

I started the day with Bethany as she got ready in her room at the Little America Hotel.

A first for me: A Wedding Pie

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Primrose Schools Annual Conference | Tucson Event Photographer

2009-09-14T22:51:00.008-07:00

Primrose Schools held their annual conference this year at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson. I was there to cover the 3 days filled with speakers and breakout sessions.

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Erin + Ralph are married! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-09-08T23:04:00.009-07:00

Erin and Ralph had a small ceremony down at the Tumacacori National Historic Park on Sunday morning. What a fun couple! I wish you both the best of luck in the future!

Erin had to call a time-out in the middle of the ceremony since Ralph forgot the rings in his car!

They even brought their own props for their portraits! How awesome!

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Kathy + Alan are Married! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-09-08T22:56:00.008-07:00

You may remember Kathy and Alan from their engagement session a few months ago. They officially tied the knot last Friday at one of my favorite local wedding locations: Saguaro Buttes. They had friends and family fly in from all over the country and everyone had a wonderful time! Congratulations to you both!

Click HERE to view their slideshow!

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Tucson Tumbleweeds | Tucson Portrait Photographer

2009-08-24T18:33:00.007-07:00

I took the team and individual photos for the Tucson Tumbleweeds on Saturday. Here is the entire group photo from this year.

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Want some new photos to add to your Facebook page?

2009-08-10T19:02:00.005-07:00

I am now offering Facebook/Myspace photo mini sessions. You will receive a 30-minute photo session at the location of your choice (Tucson area only unless I am traveling) and choose up to 5 images to use on your Facebook or Myspace account for only $60! $15 for each additional image. Get the same 5 images in High-Res with printing rights for only $40 more! Contact our studio today to set up your session.

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Briana + Michael are engaged! | Tucson Portrait Photographer

2009-08-04T14:26:00.008-07:00

I took Briana and Michael down to Bisbee for their engagement session. It was about 10 degrees cooler than Tucson and had plenty of cloud cover to make for a nice day. If you have never been to Bisbee, it's like stepping back in time since Bisbee is an old mining town and doesn't look like anything has been built or updated in my lifetime. I can't wait for the wedding in October!!

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Dr. Dawson and Family Portraits | Las Vegas Portrait Photographer

2009-07-27T20:31:00.009-07:00

Dr. Dawson was in Las Vegas for a convention and wanted to get some updated photos for his work as well as some images with his family who also came in from out of town. He stayed at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino which is where we did our session at.

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Tucson Bridal Expo - This Sunday!

2009-07-15T12:11:00.003-07:00

I am spending some time this week preparing for the Tucson Bridal Expo at the Tucson Convention Center. The Expo is FREE of charge and will be held from 11am - 4pm, so come by my booth and say hi! I will have some specials running along with lots of albums, canvas and prints to look at.

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Family Session in Phoenix | Phoenix Portrait Photographer

2009-07-14T22:11:00.008-07:00

Shelly, Eric and Gracen came to Phoenix on vacation and decided to get some portraits taken. We took some photos around the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Enjoy the rest of your time in Arizona! Here is a sneak peek.

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Kathy + Alan are Engaged! | Tucson Portrait Photographer

2009-07-14T20:28:00.007-07:00

Kathy and Alan decided to have their engagement session at Tohono Chul Park on Sunday. With the temperature in the 100s, we went at 9am to avoid the heat as much as we could before it got TOO bad. TCP has lots of nice areas with shade, so we were able to manage for most of the day.

I can't wait for their wedding in September!

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Jen bikes Mt. Lemmon to Windy Point | Tucson Sports Photographer

2009-07-11T16:43:00.008-07:00

I followed Jen up from the base of Mt. Lemmon to Windy Point earlier today. She is an avid biker and was her first attempt to see how far she could climb on her bike. She started climbing around 6am to avoid the heat and we got back down the mountain around 10:30am. I shot mostly video, but did manage to take a few images on the way up. Way to go Jen!!

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Boerwinkle Family Portrait Session | Flagstaff Portrait Photographer

2009-07-05T21:14:00.007-07:00

I went up to Munds Park, AZ on Friday to photograph the Boerwinkle Family. What a fun bunch! We lucked out that the rain held up long enough to get some great shots! Here is a little teaser for ya!

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Elyse + Kevin's Wedding Reception | Scottsdale AZ Wedding Photographer

2009-06-29T23:15:00.006-07:00

Elyse + Kevin Marshall were married on April 1st, 2009 at Mt. Lemmon, AZ and decided to have their reception in Scottsdale at the Grayhawk Golf Club last Saturday. I was able to photograph their ceremony as well, so I knew them both and their families pretty well. It was great to see everyone again and it was a lot of fun!

Each of the 10 tables had their own cake to cut

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Mike and Alissa's Album

2009-06-24T14:06:00.007-07:00

Alissa and Mike got married back in April and their album looks amazing!

Click HERE to view the entire album!

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Shannon + Robbie's Elopement | Flagstaff Wedding Photographer

2009-06-22T14:42:00.006-07:00

Shannon & Robbie had their elopement this past Friday at Fort Tuthill Park in Flagstaff, AZ. Here are just a few samples of what I was able to capture.

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High-Tech Institute June Graduation | Las Vegas Event Photographer

2009-06-15T15:31:00.009-07:00

I was in Las Vegas last week to cover the High-Tech Institute Graduation ceremony. High-Tech Institute is one of my regular clients and it's always nice to go to Vegas and see them again. Like all events, I shoot with my journalism approach. The ceremony took place at the Gold Coast Casino just off the strip. Here are just a few of my favorites from the evening:

This moment between a grad and his two daughters was very heartwarming and brought tears to those in attendance.

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Brody's Baby Shower! | Tucson Event Photographer

2009-06-08T17:33:00.007-07:00

My best friend LaVon is expecting her 3rd kid next month and held a baby shower for little Brody on Sunday at her house. I offered to bring my camera and took a couple candid photos. The theme was Dr. Seuss.

These are the 2 little ones she already has.

I can't wait to meet little Brody!

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Sylvia + Drew are married!! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-06-08T14:54:00.007-07:00

Sylvia and Drew got married at the 1st Southern Baptist Church on Saturday in Tucson. My parents have known Sylvia's mom from back in their college days at UofA, so it was good to see some people I knew at the wedding and made the day just that much more enjoyable!

My mom (left) with Sylvia's mom Elizabeth. The reception was held at the 4 Points by Sheraton.

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June 2009 Newsletter

2009-06-02T22:06:00.004-07:00

Click HERE to view the newsletter for June 2009.

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Layla & Laith are married! | Mesa Wedding Photographer

2009-06-02T15:45:00.008-07:00

Layla and Laith had their Persian wedding last Saturday at the Wright House in Mesa, AZ. This was my first time covering a Persian wedding and it was fun learning all the details throughout the day.

One of the traditions is to feed each other honey with their pinky finger. This is done to sweeten their lives.

This kid was just WAY too cute. I told her to smile and look what she did! Haha! :)

Click HERE to see a slideshow from the day.

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Ken and Gail are Married! | Tucson Wedding Photographer

2009-05-29T23:35:00.008-07:00

I knew Gail since I was a little kid since we grew up going to the same church together. She married Ken on Memorial Day at La Mariposa. I started the day off with the girls at Robert Markley Salon Spa.

The guys had a fun time with their formals!

I just love it when the caterers bring out food when we're taking photos :P

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Destination: Topeka | Kansas Wedding Photographer

2009-05-28T10:36:00.009-07:00

Erika and Rob got married on Saturday in Topeka, Kansas. They currently live in New York and a majority of their guests also came in from out of town to celebrate the occasion. This has been one of the most fun weddings I have been able to be a part of and we lucked out with good weather the entire weekend. I started off at Erika's parent's house before going to Grace Cathedral for the ceremony.

We then headed over to Great Overland Station for the reception. Erika and Rob had so many beautiful details

This was the most exciting Champaign popping I have ever seen! Corks went flying all over the room!

One even landed in the salad dressing from a table on the other side of the hall!

There were also some future brides in the house!

Erika's dad surprised them by playing Liechtensteiner Polka on his accordion.

What a fun time! Who knew Kansas would be so fun? I also got one wedding closer to crossing off #97 on my 101 goals in 1001 days list.
Click here to see a slideshow from their wedding!

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