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!

Corona Del Sol Senior '12

This shoot was super fun.  Ms. B was willing to go along with every suggestion and just relax and have fun.  With her mom and friend along for the ride, we got some great smiles, and of course, the eyes....who can forget the eyes?  Stunning.

Gwynnie

She just moved here, with her little family.  New to Arizona, new house, new neighborhood, new baby any day.  Add a wild and crazy toddler to the mix, just for fun.  She knew about lifestyle photography from her home back in California.  She loved it and called it photojournalism.  We decided to try a lifestyle shoot, just hanging out with the family in the new house and taking a walk in the new neighborhood. 

She said it easy and fun.  No clothing to coordinate, no location to scout.  Of course a few posed pictures because everyone needs a stunner.  But mostly just a whole lot of fun. 

Oh, and she looks like Paltrow.  Yeah, it's a hard life.  :)

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!

Love in the woods...

Words don't work when it comes to this shoot. So I'll let the photos speak for themselves...






































Yeah.  Pretty much, no words.  You?

Sunrise in January

Traci and Jay, some awesome clients from last year, referred Brian and his family.  Brian is a cop for the city of Gilbert, so his family photo shoot was complimentary.  I only have two of those shoots a month so they had to wait quite awhile but hopefully, it was worth it.  :)

We had a great time shivering in the Arizona sunrise.  The kids took turns jumping out of the car and flashing me some great grins, then running back to warm up.  By the end, we were just all goof balls, enjoying the sunshine.

Thanks Brian and Jennifer and family.  I had an awesome time and I wish you all the best with the upcoming adventures.

February: Celebrating Single Parent Families

I was raised by a very busy single mom, and a dad who struggled trying to connect with his teenage daughter.  I have very few photographs of me with them for over a decade.  Basically until I was old enough to want to document our relationship.

So I decided that the month of February is the time to support single parents in capturing the love of their own sweet families.  All family session fees will be $100 off for single parent families, and will include a 16x20 or 11x14 print of the their choice.

So single parents celebrate the month of February with the ones you will always love, and do it for half price because I know how hard you work to make your moments count!