I often find myself capturing moments where people aren’t all looking at me, sometimes they’re smiling other times they’re not. It really doesn’t matter to me because we aren’t always smiling in real life…
Read MoreWhen Nicholle and I started chatting about creating a unique photoshoot experience for her family, I knew I wanted to use the shopping cart I found. Nicholle thrifted each outfit and I would give feedback - y’all it felt so good to work with a client who trusted my creative visions. The kids helped set up the shopping cart which by the way is my favorite way to include the kiddos. Here’s what we shot.…
Read MoreI wanted to try something new for this family session. Mom is an award winning writer, so I knew I wanted it to connect to journalism and words. I think this vintage yet modern newspaper session captures the family perfectly.
Read Morewe had fun while i taught the older daughter how to use my camera, she even snapped a picture of mom and dad and sis at the end. i don’t usually include a lot of props but for my mini sessions or half sessions i like to include something fun and of course all kids love shiny objects so the trendy disco ball made its way to the session.
Read Morethis preserve is just south of downtown you can see warehouses and skyscrapers from the parking lot but once you’re on the path you’re tucked into a little nature bubble and there are butterflies, and even a tiny waterfall. can you believe it a natural waterfall in phoenix, arizona, the hottest city in the US?!
Read Morewe hung out for a bit at a nature preserve while i snapped a few images with this multigenerational family session. i always tell people to bring their parents and extended family to sessions if they want to. i price my photography services by hour, meaning you’re buying my time and we can co-create whatever we want during that time.
Read Morei don’t suggest matching outfits but damn this family did it right, the dresses and two piece sets are all just a bit different with the same fabric and i’m obsessed. wild child sisters with shorts because listen girlfriend was definitely the first to climb trees and of course she needed shorts.
Read Moreused to be a “natural light photographer.” See also; Someone who doesn’t know how to use her off body flash very well. *PSA: your photog should be comfortable in any lighting circumstance* Over the years and many (many) weddings later I feel super confident using flash in literally any situation.
Read MoreSometimes I feel like my work isn’t good enough, I’m not like other photographers I look up to, but then I remember I’m not here to emulate something that’s already been done by someone else. I’m here to connect to my clients….
Read MoreAnother favorite family from my original $20 mini session days! Kerry is so wonderful & she inspires mindfulness and gratitude. Her boys were practically babies the first time I photographed them. Here’s a peek at their updated family photos this 2022!
Read MoreThis was a 30 minute half sesh! We had a blast running around and enjoying taking photos at the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. This mountain trail is in the heart of Phoenix, I know a lot of photographers don’t share their best shoot locations, but I know every photographer sees something different.
Read MoreIt has been such a blessing to watch this beautiful family grow over the past few years, and I still can’t believe I’ve been given the opportunity to document each new addition in their life. Look at this family and how much they love their new baby brother.
Read MoreA birthday is always a good excuse for family photos! We took this birthday boy’s bar mitzvah as an excuse to gather the whole fam, including the newest addition and get some adorable sibling photos.
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