One of my favorite venues for dancer photo sessions in the Phoenix area is Scorpion Gulch, the historic remains of a general store and residence built in 1936. The roof is gone but the windows, door frames, and walls full of beautiful rustic texture lend themselves to beautiful lines and angles that complement dancers' movements. Dance ambassador...

One of the most popular locations in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas for photo sessions -- whether it's for high school seniors or families -- is DC Ranch Market Street. It has a huge range of backdrops -- textural concrete and brick, barn doors, stairs, a tunnel, lots of nice open space with an upscale market/restaurant feel in the background, a...

One of the best things to happen to this year is the formation of the Michele Dawson Photography Dance Ambassador Program. After an application and selection process, we have an amazing team of 20 senior ambassadors and 8 petite ambassadors. Ambassadors get to take part in large group, small group, and individual photo shoots throughout various lo...

SPECIAL EVENT: Gingerbread Mini Sessions Oct. 15-16 Gingerbread costume available for use in 5 sizes: 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, 8/10, and 12 I'm so excited to offer Gingerbread Street mini photo sessions for those in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and Anthem areas! This adorable outfit will be available (in five sizes) for your child's use. Or, you...

One of my favorite locations for senior photos is Downtown Phoenix. The urban vibes, colorful murals, and city scapes are fun backdrops and a perfect alternative for anyone who doesn't want a desert setting for their photo session. Boulder Creek senior Ethan's session showcased his years as a football player and his passion for playing the guitar.