Outside mini session in Phoenix

It’s October and you’re looking for an outside mini session in Phoenix. Well, look no further. You have found it. If you value quick sessions without sacrificing quality. You’re in the right place. Mini sessions in Phoenix are my jam. As a mother of 5, I know that children (of any age) have a super short attention span. My mini sessions are designed to deliver classic portraits while still giving bits of connection with some lifestyle posing. Today I am going to share a recent outside mini session in Phoenix I did  at the riparian preserve. If you’re looking for a 1 hour family photoshoot in Phoenix, I offer those too!

 

Best desert location for outside mini sessions in Phoenix

When I am determining a location for mini sessions I think of a few key things. How easily walkable is this? Are there restrooms? How far of a drive is it? Is it safe? Pretty?  There are about a million things for a photographer to consider when they plan an outside mini session in Phoenix. The location I am featuring today is one of my favorite spots that check all the boxes.

1. There is a restroom! This is a huge plus for families with small kids (and moms!) Some beautiful locations are smack-dab in the middle of no where. Which means no services.
2. The trail is SO easy and requires minimal walking. You can get out of your car and you’re right there.
3. It is family friendly. This location is well maintained and clean. A safe location is so important to me.
4. The cactus are BEAUTIFUL!
5. It has easy freeway access. When traveling with kids we all know the faster, the better.

The best poses for family photos

The best thing about mini sessions is that they are quick. The hardest thing about mini sessions can also be that they are quick. We have a short period of time to get all the shots. Here are my favorite poses for an Outside mini session in Phoenix for a family of 5 and how I get diversity in my posing. From one pose I end up with

1. The full family photo, looking at camera.
2. The full family, looking at each other.
3. Close ups of each child during that same pose.
4. Family walking while holding hands.

I never forget these other must have poses as well! I do the parent poses in the same spot with almost the same pose for each parent. This makes it easy and cohesive. I then do parent photos at the same spot.

1. Mom + kids (looking at the camera + looking at each other)
2. Dad + kids (looking at the camera + looking at each other)
3. Mom + Dad (looking at the camera + looking at each other + walking)

If you’re looking to book an outside or in studio family photoshoot, I’d love to chat with you.