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2013 Senior Seneca {Gilbert AZ Senior Photography}

Can I just say I really love this girl’s smile and natural beauty!  I love working with her and am little sad that she is now graduating high school.  Seneca has been a huge help to me in growing as a photographer and developing my style for senior portraits.  When she told me she wanted to do something unique for her shoot the perfect place came to mind for her session.

Thanks for trusting in me to create your gorge senior portraits Sen!

2013 Senior Jamie {Mesa AZ Senior Photography}

Jamie was an absolute joy to work with!  She showed up with the cutest outfits and definitely “worked it” for my camera!Congrats to you Jamie and Good Luck!!!!

Hair: Andrea with Hairology

Make-Up: Natalie with 717 Skin Boutique

2013 Senior Michael {Gilbert AZ Senior Portraits}

I’ve mostly had senior girls as clients since starting my business so I was really excited (and a little nervous) about booking a session with Michael.  Girls tend to be more into getting portraits made but I think it’s just as important for guys to have to celebrate such a huge milestone in their lives.

Lucky for me Michael was a breeze to work with.  Totally laid back and natural, the kind of person that just goes with the flow even when I had him try some “new” poses I wanted to practice, lol.  He was also such a gentlemen too.  Offering to carry my equipment and props and always checking to see if I needed help with my stuff.  My husband doesn’t even do that for me!

I also learned from his mom that not only does he have amazing manners but a huge heart as well.  Michael is part of a school organization called “Best Buddies” where they pair students with disabilities to students without disabilities encouraging kids to make friends outside of their social group (read more about it here.)  Michael’s buddy Nick is more like a little brother to him.  They have such a great friendship that we had to include Nick in Michael’s session.

I’m so honored to have met these 2 great guys and thanks Michael for laughing at my corny jokes!!!

2013 Senior Cayleigh {Queen Creek Senior Portraits}

For me getting out of the house and somewhere by 8am is really difficult.  Not to mention actually putting my face on and having my hair done…that’s just plain impossible nowadays with 2 little ones.

But for a photographer, you do what you got to do for pretty lighting.  This past weekend I met up with Cayleigh and her mom for an early morning photoshoot.  Not only did she show up gorgeous from head to toe, but she even brought with her the coolest “prop” I have ever had the opportunity to work with!!!

We had so much fun just being silly girls for the day.  Cayleigh is definitely one of the coolest chics I have met.  Down-to-earth, athletic, smart, and just plain beautiful.

Good luck to you Cayleigh!!!

awesome possum senior products {phoenix AZ senior portraits}

Just added some bomb dot com products for all my seniors out there…just saying!

These albums are great keepsakes and a cool way to show off well…YOU.

the next it girl {phoenix az high school portraits}

Had to share a recent shoot I did for a local high school singer song writer.  When her parents contacted me to take some pics for her upcoming website and promotional pieces I was so pumped!!!  I love doing fashion forward editorial style shoots and Carly and her mom definitely put together some killer outfits.  I also brought along my new make-up artists and hair stylists to really help us glam up her session.

Senior Packages are coming soon with hair and make-up included !!!

Love how these turned out!!!!

Can’t wait to see what’s in store for this bright young talented girl.
She is so freakin amaze!  Check her out here!

2013 Senior Rep Valerie {Gilbert AZ Senior Photography}

Had a blast recently with Mesquite High School Senior Rep Valerie.  She is so freaking gorge and I really want to steal her awesome hair and make-up!  Here’s some of my favs from her session!

Congrats Valerie!  I know you are going to kill it:)

Wear it Wednesdays {More Senior Styles}

With the temps still in the 90s it’s really hard for me to get in the mood for fall fashions.  Luckily our nights here in Phoenix AZ are starting to cool off!

Here’s more ideas of what to wear for a Senior Portrait Session.  Love this color pallette!  So versatile and easy to pull off!

Wear it Wednesdays {Phoenix Senior Photography}

These colors really look great on camera!  Don’t be afraid to wear bright, bold colors for your session.