Portraits
Engagement, senior and anniversary sessions — locations, outfits and how to feel at ease on camera.
PortraitsEl Paso Engagement Photo Locations: Mountains, Dunes and Downtown
El Paso gives you mountains, sand dunes, desert gardens and a historic downtown within a short drive. Here is how to choose, and when to go.
PortraitsWhat to Wear for Engagement Photos: Colors, Fabrics and Fit
Coordinate, do not match. A practical guide to engagement photo outfit colors, fabrics and fit, with ideas for the desert, the city and cooler seasons.
PortraitsThe Senior Portrait Session Checklist: From Booking to Photo Day
Senior photos go faster and look better with a little planning. Here is a step-by-step checklist for seniors and parents, from booking to the drive home.
PortraitsSenior Pictures in Tucson: Downtown and Desert in One Session
Tucson gives you painted walls and historic adobe in the morning and saguaros at sunset. Here is how to combine downtown and desert in one senior session.
PortraitsDowntown Los Angeles Senior Photos: A DTLA Session Guide
Historic theaters, murals, glass towers and old-school neon: DTLA packs a lot of variety into a few blocks. Here is how to plan a senior session there.
PortraitsDowntown El Paso Christmas Lights: A Winter Photo Session Guide
Winter in El Paso is short, bright and surprisingly cold after dark. Here is how to plan engagement or senior photos around the downtown holiday lights.
PortraitsRed Sands El Paso: A Photo Session Guide to the Dunes
The dunes on El Paso's east side are one of the most dramatic backdrops in the region. How to plan an engagement or portrait session there, and what to bring.
PortraitsPapago Park Engagement Photos: A Phoenix Desert Session Guide
Red sandstone, saguaros and a skyline view, all a few minutes from the city. Here is how to plan a Phoenix desert engagement session at Papago Park.
PortraitsAnniversary Photo Ideas That Feel Like You (Not a Re-Run of Your Wedding)
An anniversary photoshoot is a chance to document who you are now. Here are ideas for locations, outfits, and moments that make it personal.
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