Family Near and Dear to My Heart at the Scottsdale Civic Center ~ Scottsdale Family Photography

I have known this family since I was a little girl, and I can't tell you what a joy it is for me to photograph them every year.  Not only do I love them like they were my own family, I love watching them grow more lovely every year.  Gorgeous, photogenic, beautiful, and fabulous....they are all of these and more.  This year we ventured over to the beautiful Scottsdale Civic Center that boasts some of the most scenic backdrops in the city.  City lights and park-like settings make this venue super quaint for families.  We had so much fun and captured some fantastic photos.  Please enjoy some of my favorites :)!  xoxo

Simply an Angel! ~ Scottsdale Dog Photography Session

Meet Angel, she is a beautiful thoroughbred German Shepherd longhair that I had the absolute pleasure photographing last Thursday evening.  Her owners and I met out at Marguerite Park in Scottsdale, and what a fun session we had!  Angel is named perfectly as she behaved like only an "angel" would--sweet and gentle.  I loved getting to know her, and you will love seeing her personality in the photos.  Enjoy!!!

"Dogs don't hesitate.  They stand by our side, no matter the odds, the reason, the depth of cold.  If we step into the blackest of nights, they step with us, and sometimes----most of the time----they take the first step.  And no matter their size----from the smallest to the largest----they'll do what needs to be done to safeguard their human companion----their friend----even if it means giving their life.  They don't weight odds, or ask any questions.  Dogs are selfless."  ~David Weiskircher