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What do you look for in a family photographer?

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What do you looking for in a family photographer? Timeless portraits? Trendy edits? Images for your Christmas cards? Candids? When searching for a family photographer, consider all the elements that go into telling your family’s story. Family portraits can range drastically in style, so searching around to see what you like is key. For us, […]

Choosing Your Family Photographer

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A family photographer can be so much more than someone who shows up once every year for your christmas card portrait. There are several things to consider when choosing your family photographer. A family photographer is someone who can document the biggest moments in yours and your childrens’ lives. It seems like a simple task, but […]

the family that complements a beautiful blue sky | scottsdale family portrait photographer

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One thing I love about Arizona is the sky. The bright blue sky. I just love this picture of this beautiful family surrounded by nothing but sky, sky, sky. While the blue sky is certainly beautiful, the lack of clouds is not always a photographers best friend. This family portrait session was shot in the […]

desert botanical gardens family session | phoenix portrait photographer

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These boys are just too adorable! The Desert Botanical Gardens is such a perfect spot for a family portrait session. So much diversity – including desert scenery, open fields, water, lovely little shaded trails, metals, glass – a gorgeous array of backdrops. Handsome boys coupled with stunning landscaping made this session a pleasure for Keith to […]

Mother’s Day Special | Scottsdale Family Portrait Photographer

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“My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune”. –Graycie Harmon Mother’s Day is just a little over a month from now!  We would like to honor all the moms out there by offering a special for […]

holiday photography tip | children’s photographer scottsdale

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Most of you have probably already taken care of this…but for me, it’s definitely time to start thinking about holiday cards. I’m sure there are many of you out there that have already addressed your cards and they are ready to go – but for those procrastinators like myself, soon it will be too late to […]

almost two… | family portrait photographer phoenix

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and full of energy!  We had the good fortune of photographing this beautiful family last week – the parents and little boy were lovely!  For being nearly two, he surprisingly remained a willing participant for the entire session, the donut was icing on the cake! mm

papago park boys… l scottsdale portrait photographer

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Following are two brothers I photographed recently that are a few years apart. What is really cool is the love and affection they have for one another. It is awesome to behold how carefully the older brother looks out for his little brother. Simultaneously, the little guy seems to adore his older brother. I love the dynamics. What a pleasure to witness.

our custom holiday cards I scottsdale portrait photographer

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Celebrations in Paper has done an amazing job with our custom holiday cards…wait till you see them in person!  The papers are gorgeous, the colors are great, lots of detail, plenty of fonts to choose from – they are beautiful! Celebrations in Paper will donate 10% of all proceeds from our holiday cards sales to […]

My Mother’s Day…

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I have no idea what I will wake up to tomorrow morning, I assume Keith has the kids doing something cute for me, but I have already had the best Mother’s Day in the world!  (I’m not even counting the fact that the kids were like little angels in the grocery store today or that […]