This darling family of four hasn’t had an updated family portrait in years! I was so excited to work with them and make some memories together. They are a hard-working, horse-loving family and we had a great time together! When they arrived for their session they were a little concerned because it was a very […]

Fall is one of my favorite times to take family photographs. As a Mesa family photographer, it can be tricky to live in a desert and find Fall colors to photograph. There is a spot near me that I use all the time and it is definitely one of my top favorite locations. I’ve mentioned […]

Gone are the days when white shirts and khaki’s are what make a great family photo. And yes, we have one of those. Wanna see? 🙂 (sorry, it’s a picture of a picture so it looks awful) That also means not having all black shirts and jeans, too. Or any one solid color shirt and […]

Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving??? When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, we all certainly have traditions that make the holiday special. Traditional foods, maybe traditional decorations, traditional family gatherings, etc. But it’s also fun to try some new things to add a little spunk to the day. Here are three ideas that I came across […]

What is the key to having an ideal newborn photo session? Is there a magic formula that makes a baby sleep the whole time? Unfortunately, the answer to those questions is no. HOWEVER, there are some steps you can take to help contribute to having a great newborn photo session.     When you book […]

This cute girl and her mom came to me for senior pictures last year. I was prepared with the information that Aly hates having pictures taken, so the goal was to make the photo session as quick and painless as possible, haha! You would never guess she didn’t like having her picture taken by looking […]

OK, my hat goes off to moms of multiples. ALL moms are my heroes. But after working with these twins, and seeing how much work they are, I am super duper OK with all of my babies coming one at a time. This darling mother was so worn out. She was working on about 2 […]

What a cute little family this is! Started off with one little girl and now another one has been added. Big sister was so excited to be with her new baby sister! She was more than willing to be so helpful. Which at her age, may not actually be so helpful, but mom was very […]

  This sweet couple and their parents were so welcoming from the moment I stepped in the door of their apartment. As a Scottsdale AZ baby photographer who does on-location newborn sessions, I have come across so many different home situations. Everything from huge, richly decorated homes to tiny apartments so small we had to […]