Western desert family photoshoot

Styling Arizona Family Pictures Before we jump into all the great tips about how to style your Arizona family pictures, I have to include a bit of a caveat. If you’ve hired a photographer that isn’t me, please talk to them about how they recommend you style your session. The way each photographer shoots and […]

Free-spirited, boho family session at Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona. Photographed by family photographer, Lauren Samuels.

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Yesterday we headed out to the mountains to take some family photos. I know we document our lives here all the time, but something felt very special about yesterday. We thought nothing could really top 2019, and Oliver coming into our lives, but 2020 has really kicked off with a bang and there are so … Continue reading "Family Photos 2020: A Desert Shoot"

OOOH where do I start?! I have been in the photography business for quite a few years now and every session I do, I think is my new favorite. THIS session though...this one has to be hands down, my favorite family session I have ever done! I always love when clients are willing to travel, so when these guys chose the Valley of Fire as their location, I was so excited! Of course, when the day came to do their session, in true desert fashion it was extremely windy. I couldn't bear to…