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    My name is Spencer Boerup and this is my blog. I'm a photographic artist in the Tucson, Arizona area that specializes in Destination Weddings and High School Senior Portraits. The best way to describe my photography is fun, fresh, organic, edgy, contemporary, sophisticated and minimalistic.

    This blog is intended to be a quick showcase of some of my recent work with my totally awesome clients. Come back and visit often . . . or else.

rachel + chris // engagements

I was able to enjoy another amazing engagement session with beautiful Tucson weather.  Rachel & Chris are an awesome couple with a spectucular wedding planned at the amazing Ventana Canyon Resort later this year and I’m totally stoked.  We had a blast doing some fun golf themed photos using one of Tucson’s most famous courses.  Amazing views were enjoyed from that tee.  They did that more in jest, but it was still an awesome location.  We then headed to the always amazing University of Arizona where both Rachel & Chris enjoyed their college life.  We even got lucky and were able to use the UofA stadium once again.  The sun finally came out for about 30 minutes later in the day which was icing on the cake for some fun shots on University Blvd.  Urban Outfitters was gracious enough to let us jump in a window display for a quick shot or two!  November is too far in the future, can’t wait for their wedding!

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Gary Schmeidler - Gorgeous work Spencer!

Patty Dougherty - Spencer~Every time that I look at a new set of photos on your blog I think to myself that THIS set is my favorite but then you post some more pictures and they are just as fantastic. What talent you have and a great gift to be able to produce such beautiful memories through pictures that families will treasure for a lifetime! You are just awesome!

evyn + jandro // tucson engagement

Weather in Tucson lately has been a little on the dull side, with full cloud coverage and lots of rain in the past two weeks.  Not that I am complaining, it just makes it a little drab for photography on some days.  Evyn + Jandro have good luck on their side, because the day we headed out for their engagement session we had some of the best weather of the entire year.  Bright sun, light clouds, mid 70 temperature = awesome portraits.  We started at the University of Arizona and later headed downtown for a more urban feel.  I loved finding new locations and trying something new!  They were totally relaxed and just had a blast, which are the two most important ingredients in an awesome photoshoot recipe.  I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this coming October at The Tucson Country Club.  Evyn is a SUPER talented hair stylist, who recently was invited to participate in an international styling event in Paris (holy cow thats so cool!), and Jandro is an aspiring cinematographer, check out his stuff.  Thanks again guys for an amazing time!

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OMG!!!  new epic FAV

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their dog Jack was a total ham with lots of slobber, but cute

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another epic fav

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they should go into modeling

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new trend in photography I had yet to try out, this is my rendition

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Renee Davis - Love,Love,Love your pictures! They fit both of you perfectly. Can’t wait for the wedding pictures!

Jen”Scarlett” Nyman - OMG!!!!! Love them

Evan - great pictures!

Robinson - Very Nice series!!

Casey Reminder - Beautiful as always. You two are both amazing and you’re going to have a blast spending your lives together:)

Lorraine Strosnider - Incredible!!!! Those pictures are truly breathtaking…How could you choose one…I can not wait for the wedding(are we invited,hehehhe) I have two flower ready to go!!!!!!

Kim Figueroa - What a beautiful Couple. Love the picture with your puppy too.
Good luck!!!

Annie Walters - Sooooooooooooooooo amazing!!!!! I love them. You two will definitely live happily ever after!!!

sergio - Great images Spencer! A lot of fun!

Debora Anjos - Beautiful pictures, Evyn and Jandro. Super modern/urban feel. Congrats to you both!

Moriah Ray - Oh my goodness… These are Amazing!!!

Ben Davalos - Great pictures guys. Too bad paul couldn’t be in them too. I like the one with the stairs and with jandro making the face. Congratulations.

Melanie Campbell - These are amazing pictures! You both look great! Congrats :)

Grace Hancock - You guys look amaziinnngggg…. Really beautiful stuff! Congratualtions!

E - Oh my, these are AWESOME. The last photo is touching. Very great stuff.

Tonie Attaway - Beautiful pics!!!! Great work once again spencer!

Lizmarie Salazar - These are some AWESOME pictures! Congratulations!!

Lauri Helberg - Your pics are amazing! Love you both. Xoxoxo

Gerard - So in the one where Jandro is making a weird face at Evyn… Jandro should probably never make that face again; I’m just saying. The one on the bench where her head is in his lap is my fav, but it’s really hard to say ’cause there’s a lot of great ones. Congratulations.

Megan Burr - These pictures are absolutely incredible! You two look amazing as always :) Congrats! I couldn’t think of a more perfect couple!!

kristi - OMG. these are amazing. i keep looking at them and crying. sis and i are going to be the worst maids of honors ever. we will be worthless. just full of tears. you are the most beautiful couple ever. goodbye.

Candace Jackson - I LOVE these pictures, my favorite is the one in the street holding hands. Congratulations!

Lexi Ceresa - OMG Evyn you guys look AMAZING!!!! You both look like professional models! Congrats on your new life together!

kerri - I FEEL LIKE CRYING. OMG LOVE THEM. i think im gonna cry through the whole wedding. omg loved them.

claudia - i love love these pics! u guys look awesome my favorite is this last one.. i better get an invite ;) congrats my friend!

Ed - wow awsome photos!

Luke - These are amazing. I love that Jacks in some!

Amy - These are gorgeous photos! You are such an adorable couple. Evyn your hair looks so red and awesome. Can’t wait for the big day!!! :)

Stefanie - It’s difficult to comment when I’m speechless. They are all fabulous and scream LOVE and HAPPINESS. Congratulations!

Evyn - You are the BEST!!! We are so excited about our pics and even more excited for the wedding:) Can’t wait!

Jason Prezant - Dude. My favorite set of this year..

…from anyone. That shot with her
shadow and him is A-mazing!

Tony Hoffer - Those shadow pics are killer. Hard to take a bad photo of those two, that’s for sure. Nice work.

saundra + michael // mesa, arizona wedding

Saundra + Michael finally tied the knot almost 2 weeks ago in Mesa AZ.  Everything about working with them has just been a real pleasure, like old friends hanging out and having a good time.  Both of their families are just wonderful and it was my honor to have been able to participate in such a special event for everyone, and I can’t wait for her sister Stevie’s wedding in just a few weeks.  Then I get to enjoy all the crazy partying with awesome people all over again!  Congratulations again to Saundra + Michael, I wish you both the best!

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amy & lynn - beautiful start to a beautiful life together… lots of love to you two.

Julia - SUPER CUTE!!

Stephen Petersen - Sweet Pics! Those groomsmen are dead sexy.

Nate and Bethany Price - Amazing pictures! Congratulations to the happy couple. We’re so happy for you.

Kyle Packer - Nice pictures. Congratulations.

Lisa - Congrats! You two look great! Saundra looks so pretty!

Allyce Harring - I love your pictures! Congrats guys you look so beautiful and happy:)

Linda Stringham - Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. We loved all of them and everyone looks so great.

Lauren Hancock - Your pictures look fabulous! Your wife is gorgeous and you two look so happy!

Lisa - Congrats Saundra! You look so beautiful (and sooo happy)! Best wishes….

Terra Schaad - What creative and beautiful photos! I so wish I could have been there to share this amazing day with you. You look beautiful Saundra. I loved your cake your flowers…everything! Congratulations!

Lydia - lol he caught the classic moments! Beautiful pix!

selley camyre - As “The Aunt”, on Saundra’s side I’ve enjoyed seeing your work over the years. Always sensitive, romantic and gorgeous! See you for Stevie and Kyle’s.

Sarah - Congrats Michael & Saundra!! And Spencer you did an amazing job! I love your work.

Abby Hopkins - Awh!!!!! Such awesome pictures!

Tiffany - Wow this pictures are AWESOME! Very nice!

Karisa - Your pictures turned out great! Congrats again! :)

Gigi and Bert - Saundra – you are beautiful! Spencer, your photos are absolutely amazing!

Richard & Audrey Leonard - The pictures are beautiful. We’re really happy for you, Saundra!

Brenna Christensen - Already saw these on facebook…LOVE them! They are so gorgeous! Congratulations again!

Daniel Bowers - I liked the shots with the wide angle lens. I like that style. And it seems the flashwork was really good too — the one with the sun peeking out behind the temple would have ruined that shot of you two jumping for most people. Must’ve been a strong flash….

Erin - Beautiful Saundra. You look so happy!

rex - wow!! great stuff on the wedding

April - I’m Glad to see my cousin Saundra so happy and that she found a new husband that makes me happy to see. I wish them both well and lots of happiness and joy.
Love April

Brenna - You 2 are so cute!!! wish i could have been there for the first reception!!! love you both…..

michael petersen - Thanks everyone…the pictures look awesome. Spencer did an amazing job.

Erica Ward - Great pictures!

David - awesome

Adam W. - The pictures look great! Congrats again! :)

camille - wish we could have been there…you two look so very happy and you are a beautiful bride, love the picture of you and your sisters! congrats you two!

Kaela Beach - Oh my. These pictures are incredible. I love it. Congrats guys!

Matthew - We love you Saundra and Michael! We wish you the best!

Maria kennedy - Hey Devils and Cats:
Don’t know if you all sent me a video on my cell. Couldn’t download and ID text (old cell). I have been getting nasty stuff (forever) so sorry if it was you all I responded on the stressed side.

My favorite, the one sitting pretty on the grass, hope you frame it AND all the kiddies.

I absolutely LOVE all the photos. Everyone looks sooooo happy. God bless you.

Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Maria Kennedy

Mike - Great Pictures. They look amazing. Glad we are apart of them.

julie - Gorgeous pictures!!! Saundra, you are beautiful!

Rick Diamond - spencer you take really good shots. Michael congrats brother

Lorenzo Orton - Congrats Saundra and Michael! It looks like you enjoyed your special day to the fullest. Wish you the best.

Courtney Knapp - Congratulations! Your pictures are beautiful!!! Saundra, you look amazing! Congrats again!

Sheila Kappel - There is love after all between SunDevils & WildCats! (Or is that SunCats & WildDevils??) Great photos of a great wedding!

Carly - These are amazing! I definitely became a little teary over a few of them- way to capture the day!

Brooke - Saundra they look beautiful! Nice work!

maren urkov - LOVE LOVE LOVE all the pictures! you captured every event of their wedding perfectly. I am so happy for them!

ashlee gibson - I love these pictures!!!! This makes me want to do my wedding pictures all over again!!! Beautiful, just beautiful!

Josh - Great shots Spencer!

saundra + michael | BOOTH!

I can’t wait to share some of Saundra + Michaels’ amazing wedding portraits (there are just SOOO many awesome ones), but I thought I would share some of the wild and crazy BOOTH shots we did at their reception.  I don’t think I’ve taken so many BOOTH setups EVER, but the crowd all got in to it and they made it a killer success!  Best reception entertainment your money can buy :)   Wan’t a crazy photobooth at your wedding?  Only one place to get the best . . . here’s proof why:

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I also had a great time with my good buddy Sam Hassas who came to shoot the reception and booth with me, and my new friend Jeff Ambrose who is also a very talented photographer from Phoenix. I couldn’t resist.
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Kevin Lam - Haha, that’s awesome!

seniors // brett & spencer

I’ve always thought that I have been lucky to work with such awesome clients. One of my latest senior portrait clients were siblings, Brett graduating from the University of Arizona this coming May, and Spencer graduating from CDO Highschool as well. Brett has been riding horses from a very early age, and Spencer is a star soccer player for Canyon Del Oro High School in northwest Tucson (who just happened to win their 2nd 4A State Championship on Friday!!!) Congrats to both of them on their amazing accomplishments!

Both of them were just a blast to work with to create something individual and unique for both of them. Their ease in front of the camera must be genetic, since both of their parents were in my studio in the past months to create new headshots for Cadden Community Management (whose new website just launched)! Check out all of their manager and staff headshots :)

Big thanks to their family for allowing me to create such amazing artwork for you all! I can’t wait for the next project!

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Tara & Chris | Engagements

2 posts in one day, it doesn’t happen very often, but, Tara & Chris definitely have it going on with their pics.  It’s been a long time running since I first met with Tara & Chris, a lot of things have changed with my business and style.  I don’t know if she planned it this way, but they sure planned it assuming that I would get better and better at what I do instead of taking their engagements over 1 year ago.  They have a TON of amazing pics and it was a struggle for me to pic the very favorites for the blog (I’m sure they will attest to it too)!

We started at a local theater on the northwest side of Tucson.  The theater manager was totally awesome and gave us some sweet access to the theater and their amenities, so be sure to head over to Tower Theater and see what makes them different than the other theaters.  We then traveled over to an Ace Hardware and just had some good ole’ fun in a new location.  We finished off their session with more awesomeness at the University of Arizona.  So many great locations, so much fun.  The end of the day produced some wicked awesome light.  Can’t wait for their wedding come March!

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Katy - Yay!! Such a good job Spencer! I can’t wait for this wedding its going to be good times. I think Tara’s AWESOME makeup job really helped these photos turn out well ;)

Stepheny Keith - Yowza!!! Beautiful and so cool…I laughed out loud at the garbage can pics…great work…Tara & Chris you look HAWT!!! Can’t wait, and can’t wait to work with you Spencer…it’s gonna be great!

Martin Haseman - A fabulous and fun-filled set Spencer. Love it!

Tara - Okay it is SO strange seeing us on your blog after all this time!! I am so used to seeing other people’s pics. Glad to see a couple of our faves up there. I can’t wait for the incredible images you will create on wedding day… Which is right around the corner….. Thanks again for for creating such beautiful images of Chris and I-you rock!

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