Some of my favorite locations in Phoenix & surrounding areas.
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Salt River, Mesa.
This location is by far one of my favorites. With breathtaking mountains, horses roaming free and the crisp air flowing.. well at least in the fall through early spring!
This location is beautiful all year round, it is located in the East Mesa area - about 35 minutes from Phoenix. It is a no brainer if you are wanting to do a shoot with water.
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Scorpion Gulch, South Phoenix.
Welcome back to a little piece of the Wild West. This gem is not so much hidden but small, located next to Arizona Horses. This is great for moody photoshoots.
Picture old, run down but in a cool and cute way. This was a house and a store, built in 1936. It was closed roughly 30 years later - still standing after 89 years.
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Riparian Preserve, Chandler.
Any background you can imagine, this location has it - cactus, water, trees, flowers… all of it!
This is one of my favorite locations for longer photoshoots. With so many options and diverse areas this location assists in producing the best photos. It is also a favorite for maternity shoots as it is easy for those soon to be mama’s to walk around with plenty of options to sit down and snap some photos too!
This location is best in the spring.
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Rose Mountain Gardens, North Phoenix.
Simple, quiet and cute - and lots of cactus!
This location is great for mini shoots, while there is only so much of a background.
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Cave Creek.
If you’re looking for a typical western vibe - this is your place!
Cave Creek is full with many beautiful mountains, cactus and empty, open roads.