I absolutely love being a Phoenix senior photographer. I love seeing these almost-adults with so much excitement for their future! This year my oldest daughter graduates (the first of my 5 kids!) and I am so excited to take her senior pictures at some of my favorite Phoenix locations. Your graduation pictures are some you will never forget. Today we are going to talk about my favorite spot – the salt river! I’ve been a Phoenix family photographer for 14 years. Some of my very first kiddos I photographed are now graduating too. It feels so surreal!
Where can I find a Phoenix senior photographer?
Right here! While it’s been a few years since I have offered senior photography, I brought it back last year and am so happy I did. It’s so important to me to love what I photograph. For a while, it wasn’t seniors. Then I had some really amazing families reach out to ask me to photograph their seniors. And I am so glad that I did. Because of those sessions, I decided to bring back being a Phoenix senior photographer permanently.
When you’re looking for a senior photographer for your Phoenix, Arizona graduate here are some things to keep in mind. It’s important your photographer can make your senior comfortable. I have over 14 years working with kids of all ages. This means I’m able to relate and talk with kids of any age. I’m often told how easy my senior sessions are and how much fun their graduate had!
What do I bring to a senior session?
As your go-to Phoenix senior photographer here is what I recommend you bring to your senior session.
- 1-3 outfits that really feel like you. Parents this is important. If you want your graduate to feel comfortable, they need to feel like themselves. Their session will not go as well as you hope if you stuff them in an outfit they hate.
- Showcase your hobbies or extracurriculars. If you are going to school on a scholarship for sports, bring some sports stuff! Going for art? Bring your paint brushes! If your senior loved to read, bring a stack of books.
- If you have your cap and gown, that is great! You should absolutely bring your cap and gown. However if you don’t have it yet, I have a few available for you to use for your senior session.
- Girls, bring lipstick touch ups. Hair brush, hair spray, baby wipes! Boys, you still need to bring a brush too!
- Inspiration! While I never ever copy another photographers work, I love to see what type of poses inspire you.
When is the best time to take senior portraits in Arizona?
Arizona is a different beast than anywhere else in the country. While a lot of senior opt for summer time senior sessions, Phoenix graduates should focus on fall and winter. One of the best things about Arizona is that we have so much variety in our scenery for your senior portraits. We can travel to Flagstaff or Sedona. If you’re a beach person, we can even travel to San Diego for your senior session!
The majority of our seniors book early in their senior year for October through March. That leaves enough time to get them back for announcements and graduation gifts. Graduation announcements are a thing we also offer with your senior session in Phoenix!
If you’re a parent (or graduate!) and you’re ready to book your senior portraits – don’t hesitate to reach out!
