Monthly Archives: September 2014

Ahwatukee, Arizona- Family Photography “Three Generations”

Family Photography in Phoenix at South Mountain in Ahwatukee, Arizona

Being the photographer for this Phoenix family session was a lot of fun because I was able to photograph three generations!  It was also an entertaining session as we tried to beat the clock before being hit by an Arizona monsoon. This Ahwatukee location is beautiful and one of my favorite spots for family photo shoots....

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  • SusyOctober 6, 2014 - 8:58 am

    Wow what a gorgeous family session! I love the colors and the light! So glad the weather cooperated with you and allowed you to finish up your session. And I also love that you photographed 3 generations!ReplyCancel

  • jennyOctober 1, 2014 - 2:12 am

    Such beautiful family photos! The location and lighting are just stunning! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • AmandaSeptember 30, 2014 - 9:19 am

    Gorgeous images and gorgeous light. and the little gorgeous cutie pie.ReplyCancel

  • Priscilla DavisSeptember 30, 2014 - 7:25 am

    always love your color and editing! amazing job out in the desert 🙂ReplyCancel

  • MichelleSeptember 30, 2014 - 4:31 am

    Beautiful pictures. I love your location!!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel McSeptember 29, 2014 - 6:56 pm

    What a gorgeous location! Love these!ReplyCancel

  • melanieSeptember 29, 2014 - 6:50 pm

    Love those. Gorgeous lighting!!ReplyCancel

  • Angela RamseySeptember 29, 2014 - 6:27 pm

    The light on these is amazing!! I love them!!ReplyCancel

  • MeganSeptember 29, 2014 - 2:46 pm

    Look at that light! Gorgeous!!!!ReplyCancel

  • jessicaSeptember 29, 2014 - 1:49 pm

    Gorgeous sunset photos! I’m in love with your post processing too!ReplyCancel

Ahwatukee Children’s Photographer- “Before and After Editing”

Before and After Editing Picture Children's Photography in Ahwatukee

I am part of a group of very talented photographers who participate in a monthly blog circle.  If you are not sure what that is, you can read my explanation from a previous circle here.  For this month the theme was :before and after.  I thought it would be fun to post a before and...

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  • lisa lacroixSeptember 30, 2014 - 12:41 am

    gorgeous before and after. you brought out the beauty in this shot!ReplyCancel

  • CarmenSeptember 29, 2014 - 6:34 am

    Wow!! Great before & after. She’s a doll!ReplyCancel

  • Jenna MIchelleSeptember 28, 2014 - 4:25 pm

    I love how much color you brought into this children’s portrait!ReplyCancel

  • Allison AndersonSeptember 27, 2014 - 8:26 pm

    Wow. This before and after is stunning. The light and the colour is perfect. Wonderful job.ReplyCancel

  • SamanthaSeptember 27, 2014 - 5:43 am

    i love the edits on this photo session!ReplyCancel

  • SugaShoc PhotographySeptember 27, 2014 - 5:39 am

    Thank you for sharing your before and after. I love seeing how a photographer interprets a photos.ReplyCancel

  • brookeSeptember 26, 2014 - 10:22 am

    LOVE this edit. Would love to be able to make such beautiful art. WOWReplyCancel

  • connieSeptember 26, 2014 - 9:19 am

    I really like the deep colors in this edit! Well done!ReplyCancel

  • connieSeptember 26, 2014 - 9:16 am

    Love the deep colors in this edit! Well done!ReplyCancel

  • Kelley SpurlockSeptember 26, 2014 - 7:56 am

    So cool that you’re sharing your technique with people!! Your shots are great!ReplyCancel

  • Laura ClouseSeptember 25, 2014 - 5:19 pm

    I love the before and after shots. You show true talent in your finished products! Details are key and you prove to provide that here!ReplyCancel

  • BaileySeptember 25, 2014 - 4:35 pm

    Such an amazing before and after transformation.ReplyCancel

  • BrookeSeptember 25, 2014 - 3:29 pm

    You did an amazing job with your post-processing of this shot!! So beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Kristen RosenbuschSeptember 25, 2014 - 3:06 pm

    What a beautiful edit! Ahwatukee looks so gorgeous! How fun for a photographer to have such an amazing backdrop.ReplyCancel

  • CourtneySeptember 25, 2014 - 3:00 pm

    absolutely love the before and after of this image!ReplyCancel

  • cariSeptember 25, 2014 - 1:54 pm

    Beautiful edit- wonderful child photography!ReplyCancel

  • CoreySeptember 25, 2014 - 1:28 pm

    Great tips and a fantastic example! Lovely editing!ReplyCancel

  • DannielleSeptember 25, 2014 - 10:18 am

    Absolutely gorgeous work! I love how an edit can take a great shot and make it a WOW shot!ReplyCancel

Phoenix Senior Portrait Photographer- Class of 2015

Phoenix Ahwatukee Senior portrait photography at Papago Park in Arizona

I am mostly a family and child photographer in Phoenix, but I am very excited about the  many senior portrait photography sessions I have scheduled in the next few months!  This gorgeous high school senior from Chandler was my first of the 2014-2015 school year and I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful model in a...

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  • KimSeptember 21, 2014 - 11:51 am

    Beautiful session!! The colorful bokeh is <3 <3ReplyCancel

  • ChristineSeptember 19, 2014 - 9:25 pm

    Wow Phoenix, AZ is gorgeous. What a gorgeous and unique Senior session!ReplyCancel

  • christine dSeptember 19, 2014 - 12:57 pm

    The desert area around Phoenix really is a beautiful setting for beautiful senior portraits! What a gorgeous girl! I am sure you will have more seniors than you can handle very soon!ReplyCancel

  • Esther Edith galleriesSeptember 18, 2014 - 11:06 pm

    Great senior photos! Looks like a lovely location in Phoenix!ReplyCancel

  • Jete DevisserSeptember 18, 2014 - 9:48 pm

    Wow! What a gorgeous girl! And your locations and lighting are to die for!! You will do great expanding into senior photography!ReplyCancel

  • maureenSeptember 18, 2014 - 2:00 pm

    Beautiful photos! The colors are so rich, love them!!!ReplyCancel

  • Laci FrazierSeptember 18, 2014 - 9:30 am

    I’m loving the warm tones in these senior photos, fantastic job. I’m loving her style too, so cute!ReplyCancel

  • GiselleSeptember 17, 2014 - 7:57 pm

    These photos are breathtaking. Such a gorgeous girl, lovely location and pretty light!!!ReplyCancel

  • MoniqueSeptember 17, 2014 - 6:30 pm

    Love the light in these images! Beautiful girl in beautiful scenery. Great job.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa DotzkoSeptember 17, 2014 - 6:15 pm

    This location in phoenix and your images are absolutely amazing! You’re senior photography is stunning!ReplyCancel

  • BrendenSeptember 17, 2014 - 11:27 am

    These images are stunning-serioulsy breathtaking. The Phoenix location is so rich with color and the lighting is amazing. These senior portraits are awesome and elegant. I love them!!ReplyCancel

  • Lori LoreeSeptember 17, 2014 - 6:10 am

    Gorgeous light! It makes your photos pop!ReplyCancel

  • LaurenSeptember 17, 2014 - 5:58 am

    As always, your work is stunning. The way you capture light and ambiance of the desert, just lovely. You make the class of 2015 look great! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • sarahSeptember 16, 2014 - 10:54 pm

    What an amazing senior session – the location in phoenix is so dramatic – it almost looks like fire in some of the shots. Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Misti MarquetteSeptember 16, 2014 - 8:58 pm

    Stunning images!! Great work!ReplyCancel

  • DawnSeptember 16, 2014 - 6:21 pm

    Wow! Phoenix is breathtaking! I’m a little jealous that I never had my senior photos done outdoors!ReplyCancel

  • amanda myesSeptember 16, 2014 - 5:54 pm

    These are awesome, you’re a great senior photographer. I’ll be sure to recommend you to my friends in Phoenix, Arizona!ReplyCancel

  • RachelSeptember 16, 2014 - 3:49 pm

    Look at those gorgeous eyes. Loving all these bright colors.ReplyCancel

  • DagmaraSeptember 16, 2014 - 2:00 pm

    Beautiful senior session, what a stunning Phoenix location! Love the colours and light! just perfect!ReplyCancel

  • MarianneSeptember 16, 2014 - 1:32 pm

    Really beautiful senior session, love it!ReplyCancel

  • CourtneySeptember 16, 2014 - 1:11 pm

    I am in love with the color palette in this phoenix senior portrait session! So beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • CoreySeptember 16, 2014 - 11:41 am

    What a beautiful girl! Love what you captured during her senior portrait session!ReplyCancel

  • NikkiSeptember 16, 2014 - 10:53 am

    Wow! The colours in your photographs are amazing! What a lucky senior to have you as her photographerReplyCancel

  • AmandaSeptember 16, 2014 - 10:14 am

    I was waiting to see more of this senior portrait session. Always gorgeous warm light in your senior photography.ReplyCancel

  • cariSeptember 16, 2014 - 8:20 am

    Absolutely beautiful senior photography! Great work on these!ReplyCancel

  • Priscilla DavisSeptember 16, 2014 - 8:06 am

    The colors in this are amazing! I totally LOVE all the different looks and the golden light. I am recently specializing in just seniors and they are the BEST! Keep at it girl!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherSeptember 16, 2014 - 7:53 am

    These are gorgeous! Love all the vivid colors. Nice work!ReplyCancel

  • JulieSeptember 15, 2014 - 11:29 pm

    These images are truly breathtaking! just amazing work!ReplyCancel

Phoenix, Arizona Children’s Photographer- “Ahwatukee Studio Photography 10 Month Portraits”

10 month studio portraits in Ahwatukee Arizona

It is always fun to be the photographer for this little guy.  I have had the pleasure of taking his pictures since he was a newborn.  Every few months now I see him again and with each passing month he just gets cuter!  For his 10 month portraits he was all smiles, giggles and even...

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  • Stephanie de MontignySeptember 29, 2014 - 8:24 am

    This little boy is absolutely adorable! I am sure his momma loved his milestone portraits!ReplyCancel

  • estheredith.comSeptember 29, 2014 - 8:12 am

    Lovely 10 month portraits. I’m surprised he’s standing so early!ReplyCancel

  • Alexia GarciaSeptember 27, 2014 - 5:57 am

    He is too adorable! Great children photography!ReplyCancel

  • Christine DSeptember 26, 2014 - 11:14 am

    What an adorable ten month session! It is so fun to watch babies grow from newborn to baby to toddler in photographs. I can’t wait to see this guy’s first birthday session!ReplyCancel

  • JenniSeptember 25, 2014 - 7:32 pm

    You have the BEST props!!! I LOVE the one with the map 😀 These 10 month baby photos are precious 😀ReplyCancel

  • Melissa DotzkoSeptember 25, 2014 - 10:51 am

    His 10 month portraits are too cute! You did an amazing job photographing his little personality.ReplyCancel

  • SuriSeptember 24, 2014 - 2:06 pm

    LOVE!!! Nice baby portraits captured by Phoenix, AZ Children photographer..ReplyCancel

  • Jete DevisserSeptember 24, 2014 - 12:06 pm

    OH my gosh, what a cutie!! Love all of your setups – especially that first one with the map – so so cute!ReplyCancel

  • Ruben NunezSeptember 24, 2014 - 11:22 am

    Very nice chldren session! What a cutie! Love your set up.ReplyCancel

  • NikkiSeptember 24, 2014 - 11:11 am

    What a cute smiley guy! I love his sailor outfit. Thank you for linking back to his newborn photos too! It’s so neat to see how babes grow. Milestone sessions are so fun!ReplyCancel

  • Mandi Pol PhotographySeptember 24, 2014 - 10:51 am

    Awwwww! You have the best props. I loved all of these images, but the one with the maps was my favorite. Very original! You have a great style.ReplyCancel

  • Jenna MichelleSeptember 24, 2014 - 10:27 am

    Awe this little guy is adorable! What fun baby portraits. I’m sure this little guy’s family is so happy with them.ReplyCancel

  • LaurenSeptember 24, 2014 - 7:49 am

    As always, you photography is beautiful! I like your studio sessions just as much as your outdoor sessions! And this little man is adorable/ReplyCancel

  • Jessica CollinsSeptember 24, 2014 - 7:37 am

    How Cute!!! What a fun and colorful baby session! Baby portraits are the best!ReplyCancel

  • CarmenSeptember 23, 2014 - 9:12 pm

    Arizona has one great child photographer….YOU!! These are so cute & he’s a handsome little fellaReplyCancel

  • MicheleSeptember 23, 2014 - 6:42 pm

    That little boys smile lights up the room! Great photos!ReplyCancel

  • BrendenSeptember 23, 2014 - 5:11 pm

    Looks like they are going to have a walker on their hands pretty soon. What an adorable 10 month old. I love all the setups you did. Looks like this little guy had fun at his photo shoot.ReplyCancel

  • SamanthaSeptember 23, 2014 - 1:39 pm

    oh my goodness, I LOVE all of the creative sets for this baby session!ReplyCancel

  • SugaShoc PhotographySeptember 23, 2014 - 11:49 am

    Such a little cutie! You did such a great job for his 10 month old session!ReplyCancel

  • melissaSeptember 23, 2014 - 11:03 am

    darling infant photo session! such a cutie!ReplyCancel

  • Shannon DicksonSeptember 23, 2014 - 10:17 am

    Oh my goodness – what a cutie pie!! I love these bright and colorful images. This is such a great age to capture and his personality is oozing off the page!ReplyCancel

  • CourtneySeptember 23, 2014 - 10:15 am

    Love these 10 month baby portraits! You captured him perfectly!ReplyCancel

  • CoreySeptember 23, 2014 - 9:36 am

    He is darling! What a fun 10 month portrait session!ReplyCancel

  • cariSeptember 23, 2014 - 8:37 am

    Awww these photos are just adorable!ReplyCancel

  • MarianneSeptember 23, 2014 - 8:08 am

    Beautiful baby pictures! I love these, wonderful Phoenix child photographer!ReplyCancel

  • loreanSeptember 18, 2014 - 12:10 pm

    Great shots! Great variety.ReplyCancel

  • ReneeSeptember 16, 2014 - 9:04 pm

    Oh my gosh, this baby boy is so adorable!! You are such a talented children’s photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel McSeptember 15, 2014 - 4:16 pm

    That map background is the cutest!ReplyCancel

  • MeganSeptember 15, 2014 - 3:07 pm

    He is adorable! 10-months is such a fun age – these portraits really let his adorable little personality shine 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Melanie Painter PhotographySeptember 15, 2014 - 1:17 pm

    LOVE the color and contrast in your style <3
    The map one is my fav!ReplyCancel

Best Family Photographer- Phoenix, Arizona

Best Phoenix Family Photographer

I must say I was incredibly humbled earlier this week when I found out from many of my photographer friends from all over the country that I was featured on Bored Panda.  For those of you who don’t know, Bored Panda is  a visual art and design magazine and blog dedicated to showcasing the world’s most...

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  • JenniSeptember 6, 2014 - 12:15 pm

    That is AWESOME!!! As an artist we “do” our art and it gives a sense of personal fulfillment but it is amazing to have our art publicly validated! Beautiful work 😉ReplyCancel

  • Mandi PolSeptember 5, 2014 - 8:53 pm

    Your work is just incredible. The image with the family with the desert and mountains in the background is just absolutely stunning!ReplyCancel

  • SuriSeptember 5, 2014 - 5:18 pm

    Brethtaking work!!!…Congratulations on the feature!!!ReplyCancel

  • Kelley SpurlockSeptember 5, 2014 - 1:20 pm

    Oh my gosh!! How exciting!! That is such a huge honor! Congratulations! Phoenix AZ is lucky to have you!ReplyCancel

  • amanda myersSeptember 5, 2014 - 11:56 am

    Wow! Congratulations on being named the best family photographer in Phoenix, Arizona! What an honor!ReplyCancel

  • Allison AndersonSeptember 5, 2014 - 11:24 am

    Congratulations! Your family photography is stunning. You deserve the national recognition.ReplyCancel

  • KathySeptember 5, 2014 - 11:00 am

    Your photos make me want to move to Arizona! These are so gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie de MontignySeptember 5, 2014 - 8:38 am

    Arizona has some of the most gorgeous landscapes! Especially for gorgeous photos! These images are stunning, and no wonder you were a featured family photographer!ReplyCancel

  • Jete DevisserSeptember 4, 2014 - 8:00 pm

    Wow, congratulations for being featured on Bored Panda! But it’s no surprise – your work is stunning!!ReplyCancel

  • Shelby OliverSeptember 4, 2014 - 7:19 pm

    Congratulations on your feature! I saw it and I was so excited for you! Your work is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • BrookeSeptember 4, 2014 - 6:43 pm

    What an honor! Congrats ahwatukee children’s photographer!ReplyCancel

  • BillieSeptember 4, 2014 - 5:39 pm

    Gorgeous family photography! Congratulations on your feature on Bored Panda.ReplyCancel

  • LaurenSeptember 4, 2014 - 5:26 pm

    WOW! Love your website! And your photography — the colors are so rich and striking. Bored Panda got this one right. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Esther Edith galleriesSeptember 4, 2014 - 4:21 pm

    Beautiful family portraits!ReplyCancel

  • CourtneySeptember 4, 2014 - 1:29 pm

    family photos are so important! Children grow up way to fast and memories need to be captured. Congrats on being featured!ReplyCancel

  • Laci FrazierSeptember 4, 2014 - 1:17 pm

    What a beautiful location for these family’s portraits. I bet they absolutely loved them, what a great job you did! Phoenix is lucky to have you to capture their memories.ReplyCancel

  • BrendenSeptember 4, 2014 - 12:58 pm

    That is amazing that you were featured on Bored Panda! You’re family photography is lovely.ReplyCancel

  • Ashley EibanSeptember 4, 2014 - 11:31 am

    This is amazing! Congratulations for your feature on Bored Panda! Love the images here!!ReplyCancel

  • connieSeptember 4, 2014 - 11:04 am

    Great family portraits!ReplyCancel

  • Lori LoreeSeptember 4, 2014 - 11:00 am

    i LOVE LOVE LOVE the light in Arizona. I’m from Canada and I shot in Yuma last year and was blown away by it. It’s so soft and warm. Great family shots!ReplyCancel

  • CoreySeptember 4, 2014 - 10:58 am

    Congratulations on your feature as one of the best family photographers in Arizona! That’s awesome!ReplyCancel

  • ShannonSeptember 4, 2014 - 9:27 am

    What a great accolade! It’s clear by your work why you would win best photographer. I am sure all your Phoenix AZ are proud of this achievement. Well done!ReplyCancel

  • SamanthaSeptember 4, 2014 - 9:05 am

    Ooooh I love seeing family photography in Phoenix! Congratulations on the feature!ReplyCancel