If you live in or near Gilbert, chances are you may have had Gilbert Arizona Family Photos taken at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. This is one HOT spot for photographers, and I will freely admit it’s one of my top favorite locations. Even when there seem to be tons of people there taking pictures (which […]

UPDATE: HADLEY & ME IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. It can be really tough to find clothes you feel cute in. Like, really hard. Even harder to find stylish clothes that are super comfy and affordable at the same time! There is a new online clothing boutique that I tried out and am SUPER in love with! Whether […]

Hello, my lovely blog readers!  Today I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to baby Thomas. I think we can all agree: his adorable face should earn him a spot on the cover of every baby magazine in the nation! Seriously, I’m practically melting from cuteness overload! (this may or may not happen any time I’m around […]

So you want to learn about golden hour, huh? It’s a pretty popular time of day for photographers to shoot. Especially as a Mesa, AZ family photographer, where we get plenty of beautiful golden light all year round! I’ll tell you what it is and why I prefer this time of day (for outdoor shoots) to […]

Spring is here (in Arizona anyway) and I want to give you some tips to ensure your day is stress free and flawless for your spring session. Listen up! 1. Wear layers. Spring is our last chance  until November (where I live) to wear clothing that doesn’t have to make allowances for becoming over-heated. I […]

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 […]

Hey there! I decided at the very last second yesterday right before heading out the door to do a video highlighting one of my favorite products, a custom mobile app. What is a custom app, you say? Great question! A custom mobile app is an app you put on your phone that has a photo […]