Lost Dutchman State Park is one of my most requested spots for maternity and family photos . With the most beautiful mountain views and stunning saguaro cactus. This location has so much to offer. Darisha, her husband, and sweet pup Luna, drove out from California for their baby moon to take their maternity photos at Lost Dutchman for those very reason. And they got quite the surprise when Arizona did what Arizona does best. We had the most spectacular storm clouds roll through! These clouds are so phenomenal when you pair it with the magnificent views at Lost Dutchman.
Lost Dutchman Photo Ideas
This by far is my favorite view at Lost Dutchman for maternity photos There are so many different areas you can utilize at Lost Dutchman. The park itself is filled with a variety of day use areas and well maintained trails. And one of my clients favorite things about Lost Dutchman (aside from their views) is the fact they have well maintained BATHROOMS! Being able to have a near by restroom when you’re pregnant is so nice!
Because of the way Lost Dutchman is laid out, the sun sets directly on the mountain. This leaves for a beautiful view but can be difficult for those who want ONLY the Mountain View. The park faces west – directly into the sun! This means you will have some amazing back lit cactus shots, but in the end the mountain is only useable for about 10 minutes of your session. If you find yourself thinking sunset maternity photos aren’t quite for you – that is totally okay. We can head inside to our maternity studio.
The best place to take destination maternity photos in Arizona
Arizona is a hot spot for destination maternity photography. You will find some of the most magnificent views in our state. From Lost Dutchman state park to Horseshoe bend. So many moms plan their baby moon in Arizona for that reason alone. If you aren’t wanting to make the drive to Horseshoe bend or the Grand Canyon. Phoenix has a ton of gorgeous spots to take your destination maternity photos.
Being an (almost) Arizona native has a lot of benefits when it comes to knowing the best place for your maternity session. Not only have I lived here for over 30 years, I’ve been a full time Arizona photographer for almost half of that time! And if we are being honest, hiking is truly something I love to do. Being outside is so refreshing. So you’ll often find me looking for brand new places to take you for your destination maternity photos. Destination maternity photos are typically done a little bit early in your pregnancy as most obgyns don’t recommend travel past 33 weeks. I recommend booking your destination maternity photos in Arizona when you are 28-30 weeks pregnant.
