Arizona Mama

So we are “full board” into summer vacation mode and if you are at all like me you are all looking for new ideas to keep your kids entertained.  Especially since they can’t go outside and play in what feels like the face of the sun.  Why not introduce an interest in photography? My four [...]

We’ve all seen those crispy clear professional photographs of beautiful fireworks displays.  But have you ever tried taking a photo of bright colorful fireworks only to be disappointed with dark, blurry, washed-out images?  Well, with the right equipment and these tips and techniques, you can take your own amazing photos of this holiday season’s fireworks. [...]

Sometimes getting dad in front of the camera for family photographs is a tough sell.  Mom usually sets up the photo session (sometimes for a time when dad isn’t even home), plans out the location, puts together all the outfits.  Dad puts on what he was told to wear and mentally prepares himself to spend [...]

As the days are getting longer and there is no shortage of sun here in Arizona I hope you are all out making memories with your families and capturing them on your camera.  When you are taking pictures outside in the sun it is easy to get harsh shadows or raccoon eyes.  Here are some [...]

As the end of the school year winds down and summer begins, it feels like with all the dance recitals, choir concerts, preschool programs it is difficult to focus on any one thing.  Focus is important in our daily lives as well as our pictures.  Do you ever look at a picture on the LCD [...]