Family Pictures in the Desert

This is a family I love to photograph.  When I first met Jay Danek and his family, he was just getting started in the ultra-running world.  Coincidentally, my book club was reading "Born to Run", one of the most fun reads in the running genre.  I realized if these men can run 50 and 100 miles at a time, I could get off my duff and run a 5k.  So I did.

Two years later, I'm training for the Phoenix Marathon, 1/2, and Jay has written his own book about his incredible journey.  You can find it here.  And of course, it's time for new family pictures.  They picked another awesome location that's not only stunning but it has emotional value to their family as well (read the book). 

That's the best, when you can document your beautiful family in a beautiful spot that really means something to you.  Where will we photograph your family?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chandler Senior Ms. B

This senior was such a wonderful surprise.  When I first showed up in her home, she was quiet and demure.  She had an amazing bedroom and while shooting there, I realized she was darn pretty and the camera liked her face a lot. 

Then we got to her first location, found some yummy light and BAM!  Girl turned it on.  She knew how to smile with her eyes, how to give me that angle I needed, she knew how to turn a photograph stunning.  I told her Mom, "I could stay here all night.  She's amazing."

By the time we reached the final location, I wasn't shocked anymore but it was still a blast.  She was willing to try all the goofy poses I threw at her until one stuck and made it gold.  Ms. B was a blast!  She's off to college in the fall and I am soooo glad I was the one picked to document this beautiful young woman!

There was music everywhere...

This senior was such a blast to photograph.  He definitely had his own style and he had so many props to work with, it was easy and fun.  He was willing to get up at sunrise for the most wonderful light, he wasn't afraid to try anything and have some fun, and yes, he actually plays all of those instruments! 

Thanks Josh!  You were an awesome model!

Sunset in the Desert.

I was so excited to work with this Family from the first email I received. They have a favorite hiking area that they enjoy together as a family. Lucky for me, it looks uber cool in pictures! My assistant (and BFF) said it best after the shoot. "Not only did they capture their daughter at this really great age, they captured this place with all of their family memories." Now that's an awesome family photo.