Business Headshot Portraits for Adaptive Curriculum

I recently completed a business headshot portrait session for Scottsdale-based Adaptive Curriculum, a company that provides interactive software with the goal of transforming math and science education.

The session was done on-location at their office, in a conference room. I brought in full studio lighting and a backdrop. We all had a great time creating some engaging images to capture the energy and personality of this company.

Brittany and Chris' Engagement Session, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ

Brittany and Chris, who will be married out of state this fall, wanted their Engagement Session to be in a natural Arizona locale with a organic feel to it. Sedona was a bit too far given time constraints, so the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix seemed like a perfect choice. We had photographed weddings there before, but never an Engagement Session, and were excited to give it a shot without the schedule of a busy wedding day. The late March weather, abundance of wildflowers, and textural elements of cactus and even Dale Chihuly glass sculptures provided the perfect backdrop for these two soon-to-be-marrieds. We wish them the best!

Amber and Jeff Engagement Session, Tempe Center for the Arts, AZ

Amber and Jeff met us this past October at the Tempe Center for the Arts for their Engagement Session photo date. Although we've photographed here before, we're constantly amazed how this location transforms over the course of a day, with new photo opportunities presenting themselves each hour. 

We started out in the soft diffused shade of the Center's building and courtyard. As the sun started to set, we then moved to the new pedestrian bridge, just completed on October 18th of this year. The 912-foot long bridge connects the north and south end of Tempe Town Lake for pedestrians and bicyclists, and also shades and cools the repaired dam system. Best of all, it provided a beautiful backdrop for Amber and Jeff's pictures! After the sun went down, we headed back to the Center, where orange fire pits sprung to life against the blue of the pedestrian bridge in the distance.

Amber and Jeff first met each other at work back in 2007. They were recently engaged this past April at sunset on a secluded La Jolla beach, and are looking forward to their April 2012 wedding at Regale! 

Arely and Jose Maternity Portrait Session

We met up with Arely and Jose for their maternity portraits at local photographers' mecca Freestone Park in Gilbert, AZ. Thankfully it was a peaceful afternoon and we mostly had the park to ourselves. We then continued the portrait session at their home with the addition of their other family members, two cute (and feisty) Jack Russell Terriers! 

Arely and Jose are so happy together--we know these two will make wonderful parents!