Monthly Archives: July 2014

Ahwatukee|Phoenix Senior Portrait Photographer “2015 Reps Wanted!”

Ahwatukke Senior portrait photographer serving all Phoenix Areas

Phoenix area high school seniors! It is time to start thinking about your high school portraits.  I would love to work you in creating high school pictures that capture the individuality of you.  I am currently accepting applications for 2015 high school senior reps.  Not sure what that is?  It’s easy! Several high school seniors...

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    Phoenix Family Photographer-“Leaving the Arizona Heat!”

    Family and Child Photography at Phoenix South Mountain Park in Arizona

    I have fun taking pictures with the Phoenix landscape. I think that a lot of other photographers in the Arizona area may shy away from it because it’s difficult to shoot in bright sunlight in the open desert!  If you have glanced at my portfolio you will notice that a lot of my work is inspired by Phoenix...

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    • Carrie BurnhamJuly 29, 2014 - 4:15 pm

      Nice family photography session. It has a nice warm feel.ReplyCancel

    • EmilyJuly 29, 2014 - 7:51 am

      Gorgeous family session! I love the scenery here. It’s exactly how I picture Arizona!ReplyCancel

    • JennyJuly 28, 2014 - 6:20 pm

      What a beautiful family session! The little boy is beyond adorable and the location is just stunning! These make me want to come visit Phoenix!ReplyCancel

    • PeggyJuly 28, 2014 - 5:03 pm

      What a gorgeous family and location! Love your warm tones and lighting. That second image is simply incredible. Beautifully done!!!ReplyCancel

    • SaraJuly 28, 2014 - 11:22 am

      Beautiful family! I love your location, and the lighting is gorgeous as well!ReplyCancel

    • JessicaJuly 28, 2014 - 11:11 am

      WOW! These family portraits are to die for. I especially love the one of dad throwing his son in the air and mom cheering him on in the background. Great capture!ReplyCancel

    • A Dimple in Time PhotographyJuly 28, 2014 - 8:12 am

      What a beautiful family portrait session! The baby is so handsome. I love your creative style of editing and use of textures and rich colors in your photos! You can feel the warmth of Arizona coming through 🙂ReplyCancel

    • kimberlyJuly 28, 2014 - 7:28 am

      What lovely images. Love the tones and moments you captured!ReplyCancel

    • DagmaraJuly 28, 2014 - 7:20 am

      I just love this family session! What a fabulous light – as you say it can be hard to photograph in the sunlight – unless you know how! Beautiful colours. People of Pheonix – here’s you best choice!ReplyCancel

    Phoenix Area Family and Child Photographer- “Blog Circle: Summer”

    Child photography in the Phoenix and Ahwatukee areas

    It’s that time again! I’m very excited to be a part of another photography blog circle this summer.  This time around,  it is with a fantastic group of photographers from not just the Phoenix area, but all over the United States.  If you are not sure what a blog circle is, it is a pretty...

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    • Heather WJuly 31, 2014 - 6:46 pm

      Beautiful shot. Love the light!ReplyCancel

    • ToniJuly 29, 2014 - 7:57 am

      I can feel your scorching summer in the beautiful tones of your photograph. Just lovely!ReplyCancel

    • KristenJuly 24, 2014 - 12:54 am

      Love this summer capture! Nice work.ReplyCancel

    • Krista LundJuly 23, 2014 - 9:09 am

      this summer photo is so warm and delicious! love the light!!ReplyCancel

    • AubreyJuly 23, 2014 - 8:16 am

      This shot is amazing. Seriously, well done. I can feel the summer heat, the warmth of the sun… Love!ReplyCancel

    Phoenix Family and Child Photographer- “It’s Not Always About the Location”

    Child Photography in the Ahwatukee, Chandler and Phoenix areas. Family photographer at Desert Foothills Park

    LOCATIONS AREN’T EVERYTHING-BEGIN WITH YOUR FINAL PICTURE IN MIND I get asked often by other photographers in the Phoenix area for help with the location of  where I take my pictures.  While I know that some photographers keep their locations a secret, most of the time, I really don’t mind sharing.  The majority of the places I shoot at...

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    • MelissaJuly 28, 2014 - 10:51 am

      I completely agree! You definitely know how to make the best of every location!ReplyCancel

    • lindsayJuly 27, 2014 - 6:40 am

      I totally agree… and that lighting is delicious! great photos!ReplyCancel

    • GiselleJuly 25, 2014 - 8:47 pm

      Wow, Who would’ve thought. Those photos are so beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

    • Kim MillerJuly 25, 2014 - 9:27 am

      Such a nice image and you are right, never would have guessed it was a parking lot!ReplyCancel

    • Loving his faux hawk xoxoReplyCancel

    • Jessica Lysse PhotographyJuly 24, 2014 - 7:11 pm

      Nice execution in a at first glance, not so great location!ReplyCancel

    • Caitlyn TurnerJuly 24, 2014 - 4:59 pm

      I love this! The colors are SO truly stunning!! You have an eye for beauty!ReplyCancel

    • heidiJuly 24, 2014 - 4:58 pm

      Gorgeous! Love the pullback shot!ReplyCancel

    • AmandaJuly 24, 2014 - 9:20 am
    • MoniqueJuly 24, 2014 - 12:11 am

      Very awesome of you to showw the pull back. I think it shows everyone how hard we have to work sometimes to turn some sore surroundings into art 😉ReplyCancel

    • AmyJuly 23, 2014 - 10:13 pm

      That’s amazing! I never would have guessed 🙂ReplyCancel

    • AnalieseJuly 23, 2014 - 10:03 pm

      Who would have guessed! Beautiful work.ReplyCancel

    • KathrynJuly 23, 2014 - 10:00 pm

      WOW! I LOVE that you shared this, with a pullback, to show that you really can use any location that gives you inspiration and a vision! Well Done!ReplyCancel

    • lisa lacroixJuly 23, 2014 - 12:15 pm

      What stunning warm photographs. So very summery 🙂ReplyCancel

    • AngelaJuly 23, 2014 - 11:41 am

      It’s so true what you say…and you really only need a corner sometimes to make an amazing image.ReplyCancel

    • AshleyJuly 23, 2014 - 9:16 am

      Wow, amazing! Thanks for blogging about this. Really shows that you can find great locations anywhere.ReplyCancel

    • CarrieJuly 23, 2014 - 6:43 am

      wow thats great! thanks for sharing the pullback!ReplyCancel

    • BrittanyJuly 23, 2014 - 6:25 am

      WOW!!! Those final edits are absolutely to die for! Amazing what you can get if you just know where to look! 🙂ReplyCancel

    • judahJuly 23, 2014 - 4:49 am

      This is inspiring, showing the skills of the photographer even more prominently!ReplyCancel

    • MichelleJuly 23, 2014 - 12:07 am

      So true! <3 this!ReplyCancel

    • Life with KaishonJuly 22, 2014 - 6:35 pm

      What a cute kid. Your processing is perfect.ReplyCancel

    • Crytal KJuly 22, 2014 - 5:15 pm

      Beautiful!! Great post!ReplyCancel

    • You would never know!! Great tip!ReplyCancel

    • Jenny GJuly 22, 2014 - 2:56 pm

      Those colors are so beautiful! Nice work! And location…amazing.ReplyCancel

    • Linda MartinkaJuly 22, 2014 - 1:30 pm

      Agreed! Every artist will see & use locations differently. You’ve done a beautiful job here!ReplyCancel

    • Christine Kapuschinsky JohnsonJuly 22, 2014 - 1:10 pm

      Neat blog post! It’s so fun to see the behind the scenes. And you’re right- location is not nearly as important as the artist at work 🙂ReplyCancel

    • JasmineJuly 22, 2014 - 1:06 pm

      Love the perspectiveReplyCancel

    • Emily ShoresJuly 22, 2014 - 12:41 pm

      WOW! What an eye opening post and just stunning images!ReplyCancel

    • IpekJuly 22, 2014 - 9:52 am

      Wow! It’s amazing! You have a great eye!ReplyCancel

    • LisaJuly 22, 2014 - 6:33 am

      Amazing! Great read!ReplyCancel

    • heatherJuly 22, 2014 - 5:04 am

      I would have never guessed this was taken in a parking lot! Absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel

    • Allyson HamiltonJuly 21, 2014 - 10:45 pm

      Thanks for sharing! I wish that more photographers and clients realized that its all about light and less about location. Your end results are beautiful too!!ReplyCancel

    • RobinJuly 21, 2014 - 11:24 am

      Great shots, I’m amazed this was taken in a parking lot! You have a great eye for creativity!ReplyCancel

    • Rena ChristineJuly 21, 2014 - 8:34 am

      haha! Love this!!! Awesome creativity!ReplyCancel

    • MaryJuly 21, 2014 - 8:14 am

      wow! talk about being resourceful! the images are pure perfection and goes to show the importance of hiring a professional photographer who can see the possibilites in any location 😉ReplyCancel

    • HeatherJuly 21, 2014 - 7:52 am

      This is such a perfect reminder! And gorgeous photos and processing btw.ReplyCancel

    • AubreyJuly 20, 2014 - 7:43 pm

      Love how you are so kind to your fellow photogs! You’ve really shown that it doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have, how much you’ve spent on your props, or where you are – it’s the person behind the camera! Phoenix is lucky to have you!!ReplyCancel

    • Allison AndersonJuly 20, 2014 - 7:30 pm

      Stunning! The colour and the Phoenix location is just perfect, even though it’s in a nondescript parking lot. Love that you used a pull back shot. And the little child is super cute. great work from a great Phoenix, Arizona Child PhotographerReplyCancel

    • Melissa DotzkoJuly 18, 2014 - 5:28 pm

      Well I’m still jealous of your Phoenix parking lot. Who knew it would be a perfect photography location?ReplyCancel

    • Emily PostonJuly 18, 2014 - 6:15 am

      So true about how many different looks you can get at one location! What a gem, with all of the colors. Lighting is everything!ReplyCancel

    • lorenaJuly 17, 2014 - 9:07 pm

      Love those images. Such great colors.ReplyCancel

    • A Dimple in Time PhotographyJuly 17, 2014 - 8:49 pm

      Emily you have such a creative eye! These photos are just gorgeous. It’s such a great reminder to think outside the box and see beauty everywhere around us! Love the rich colors of the Phoenix sunset behind your little man 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Krista LundJuly 17, 2014 - 1:34 pm

      what a great read and so true!ReplyCancel

    • Mandi PolJuly 17, 2014 - 9:43 am

      Wow! These are really great.ReplyCancel

    • dariaJuly 17, 2014 - 8:36 am

      what a great post! Seriously, you nailed it! I feel the same way…it’s not always about the location. The lighting is more important!ReplyCancel

    Phoenix, Arizona Family and Child Photographer- “Why to Have Custom Portraits Taken Each Year”

    Children's Photography at the japanesee Friendship Garden in downtown phoenix

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PICTURES…BECAUSE TIME GOES BY SO FAST Some of my most  favorite models to photograph are my own children (big surprise huh?).  I love to photograph them at different times, stages and moments in their lives, but I especially love to look back at the photos.  This is why photography is so important.  It...

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    • Hannah DrewsJuly 18, 2014 - 7:24 am

      Wow, what a beautiful little girl! And Phoenix looks like a wonderful place to be a photographer.ReplyCancel

    • Allison AndersonJuly 16, 2014 - 10:34 pm

      Gorgeous photos! Your little child is adorable. And such a perfect way to show how much she has grown in a year. The Phoenix Arizona location is also stunning. Great job! Great child photographer!ReplyCancel

    • GiselleJuly 16, 2014 - 8:51 pm

      Wow, just wow!
      LOve the light here. Beautiful family as well!ReplyCancel

    • RebeccaJuly 16, 2014 - 6:19 pm

      Stunning images!ReplyCancel

    • AmyJuly 16, 2014 - 6:12 pm

      So beautiful! I love your processing and those pink flowers!ReplyCancel

    • MoniqueJuly 16, 2014 - 4:57 pm

      So soft and pretty! You can’t stress enough how important it is to capture these moments!ReplyCancel

    • harshitaJuly 16, 2014 - 1:02 pm

      love these pictures…beautiful girl…last one is definitely a canvas print pictureReplyCancel

    • ErinJuly 16, 2014 - 12:50 pm

      Love the depth in these. Especially that first one.ReplyCancel

    • CariJuly 16, 2014 - 12:43 pm

      These are so sweet. Great job!ReplyCancel

    • kristina zambranoJuly 15, 2014 - 8:17 pm

      What a cute little girl, these photos are gorgeous the color treatment is lovely.ReplyCancel

    • MichelleJuly 15, 2014 - 6:40 pm

      What a beautiful little girl and a beautiful location! Great job!ReplyCancel

    • Dara krovetzJuly 15, 2014 - 4:53 pm

      What a gorgeous location in Arizona for a child photo session. I love the colors of the flowers and the little princess is precious.ReplyCancel

    • CaitlynJuly 15, 2014 - 4:07 pm

      Lovely images!! Love the colors! BeautifulReplyCancel

    • Michelle BJuly 15, 2014 - 12:49 pm

      gorgeous photos of your daughter! I agree that everyone should get some professional photos done of their kids…they’re so much better than cellphone snapsReplyCancel

    • Emily WJuly 15, 2014 - 12:47 pm

      What a beautiful little girl. These photos are amazing.ReplyCancel

    • JeffJuly 15, 2014 - 12:21 pm

      Wow, I love the back drop that you chose for these gorgeous images. She is flipping adorable. Nice job of capturing her spirit in this session.ReplyCancel

    • EmilyJuly 15, 2014 - 9:49 am

      What a beautiful set of photos. It is fun to see how the kids grow; not only for you, but for them. My children love to sit around the computer and look at all the old pictures I have of them on facebook. Now I just need to work on getting them printed!ReplyCancel

    • ChristineJuly 15, 2014 - 8:34 am

      These are gorgeous child portraits. They will never be this small again, so yearly sessions are so special.ReplyCancel

    • dariaJuly 15, 2014 - 6:48 am

      I agree with you 100% on the important of documenting your growing family! Hopefully, if I’m ever in Phoenix, Arizona you could be my family photographer!ReplyCancel