Those of us in the Phoenix area are so lucky to have the beautiful desert as a backdrop for photos. High school seniors in particular love having the desert as an option. I've found that seniors are in one of two camps: they really want their photos in the desert, or they absolutely don't. Fortunately, there is plenty of variety in the types of lo...

Gorgeous Senior Desert Session in Cave Creek, Phoenix area One of the best things about being a portrait photographer in Phoenix is being able to use our gorgeous desert backdrop in your senior, family, and dance photos. I especially love this area in Cave Creek. At the top of the trail head is this stunning, hilly, saguaro-studded landscape. The...

When you think of a senior photo session in Phoenix, what comes to mind? Desert? While photo sessions in our saguaro-studded landscape are absolutely stunning, some seniors opt for a look that's off the grid like Reagan did for this fun session at Manistee Ranch. Built in 1897 by a wealthy lumber baron from Wisconsin named Herbert W. Hamilton, Man...

If you're in the Phoenix area and haven't had your family photos taken at Scorpion Gulch, let me tell you something. You're missing out! Built in 1936, this South Mountain hot spot was originally a home and trading post where jewelry, curios, soda, and candy were sold. Today the roofs of the buildings are gone, but the beautiful stone frameworks r...

7 Tips for Nailing Your Fall Mini Session Outfits Once you've picked a date and secured your family photo session, the most common question I get is "What should we wear?" Outfits Should Complement One Another, Not "Match" That look of everyone wearing the same thing tends to look dated, distracting, and without any personality. Instead, pict...