One thing that I learned while doing family photos this past Fall is that I'm obsessed with open, clean spaces, especially the deserts in Mesa, Arizona. I did several larger family shoots and having an open space with minimal distractions helped to really focus in on the family.

Family photo season was busier than I thought it would be, here in Mesa, Arizona! I'm excited to share some of my favorite sessions with you all, starting with my sweet sister-in-law's family.

I think every photographer has a dream client - the one that takes direction, is natural in front of the camera, and dresses well. For this family session in Mesa, Arizona, Justine was that dream client.

I love happy accidents - and this maternity session in Mesa, Arizona, was full of them. We had to cancel last minute because there was a sudden heat wave over the weekend. We rescheduled for the next morning in a different location closer to Lindy's home because it was so early and the morning (and, because, pregnant).