It’s time again for senior photography sessions for 2025 graduates! With a year that can be overwhelmingly busy, I’d love to help you take the fuss out of your senior photographs.

I’m sharing three Phoenix photography locations in the West Valley that are not the desert but are absolutely beautiful spots to photograph your next session (and the details you’ll need to know to schedule there.)

The session was scheduled and my senior had chosen an amazing location near northwest Peoria, AZ at Lake Pleasant. I’m sharing the ways I pivoted, including tips for navigating a tricky weather situation (downpour and all) at a rainy, senior session.

I’m sharing a few of my favorite people who I think provide the best photography education. And guess what? It’s valuable to both new and seasoned photographers.

Photographs in the home create a sense of belonging. And doesn’t every single person want to feel like they are valued, believed in, and loved, no matter what?

Let’s prep for your senior session. I get it – you’re a senior with a full schedule and lots of decisions to make this year. Don’t worry, this guide is not going to be another to-do list.

Here are the top reasons with adding florals elevates your photography session along with practical tips on how to implement them with ease!

Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale, Arizona is a beautiful location for a photography session. The park packs so much variety into one location, from rose gardens to historic buildings; from citrus groves to rows of grapevines; and from towering palm trees throughout the property to an occasional group of peacocks wandering around.

This spring, senior guy’s session at Paloma Park in North Peoria, Arizona in April of 2024 was full of lots of light, desert and cacti.

This Vistancia senior session in northwest Peoria, Arizona was both sweet and STUNNING. The desert at sunset was glowing, making for an incredible setting at this senior session with Katie. This girl is full of kindness and so easy to be around, which made this session a breeze. There were so many lovely photographs to choose from! I did my best to narrow it down to share some of my very favorites here.