Seniors :: Class of 2019 :: Creative Senior Photography :: High School, ASU Tempe Grads and More

When you look back on your life, it will be made up of a moments and blocks of time (a.k.a. "seasons"). One leading into the next. Moments that prepare us and shape us for what's next!

Photographs capture, celebrate, and commemorate. They serve as reminders and momentos for us and our families/friends.

So, maybe you're graduating from High School and getting tired of the "So, what are you going to do with your life?" questions. Or, maybe you know exactly what you're "going to do with your life" and you're excited to run down that next path!

Or you could be graduating from a career/technical school; a four-year degree; a masters program - whatever the case may be, I want to capture this moment in your life! 

No matter where you go from here, your graduation is a special-transitional moment to commemorate. Let's get out there and showcase - YOU!

So, check out some varied sessions below and then head on over to my Senior Contact Page and let's capture some memories!

“They couldn’t have turned out better!”

— D.D.

“Thanks so much for the super cute pictures!
I showed my friends and they said ‘she is an amazing photographer’”

— M.H.

“My parents and I love them! You did so great. We appreciate you so much.”

— R.L.

- Anna 

Papago Park Portraits :: Bethany :: Phoenix Tempe Creative, Fun, Golden Hour Photograph

I was privileged to have Bethany for her first professional portrait session! We captured her out in our Arizona unique landscape before she moved back southeast to the ATL. 

Whether it's your first portrait session or your tenth, all of us can feel self conscious or on-the-spot when we're in front of a camera! Unless you're a model, or 110% committed to a selfie-strong instagram feed, it can also be awkward posing for the camera in public spaces while strangers mosey around you. Who can relate? Yes, me!

When I first started shooting portraits, I remember sensing the awkwardness of my subjects, and struggling to keep talking to make them feel more comfortable while I worried about changing my camera settings etc. Later, I learned-I don't need to rush just because my subject is feeling out-of-place. Instead, I embrace the awkwardness that myself and my subjects can feel! I accept and call it out!

I've learned - everything will work out! I can slow down, take a breath, and let myself think. I can just be me, do my job to take great photographs and reassure my client when needed. A little empathy and reliability goes a long way. More often than not, clients will settle into the process and end up saying they had FUN by the end. It ends up being a  win-win!

Isn't this gal stunning?!

Anyway, I enjoyed this shoot immensely! We listened to a little Bieber Christmas; tripped over rocks, (no one was seriously injured in the making of these images - thankfully ;-); talked about life; and took some awesome photographs. 

Thanks for choosing me, Bethany. You are stunning! xo - Anna