Phoenix Children's Photographer

Hello there and welcome to my blog!  I am April, a maternity and children's photographer in Phoenix.  I have the BEST JOB in the whole world!  The blog is a laid back way to learn about me, get some great photo tips and check out the featured sneak peeks from recent sessions and check out some of the cutest kids in Arizona.  Make sure you sign up for updates and my Facebook page.  Trust me...you will want to be here when I divulge my famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. ;)

 

Gallery Wrap Canvas

Looking for something a little different in how you display your  prints in your home? Consider a canvas gallery wrap! Popular in art galleries, the canvas gallery wrap is becoming the chic new way to display your favorite portraits.

 So how does it work? Your selected image will be printed directly onto fine art canvas, and then professionally wrapped around a wooden frame. Since it is wrapped around the edges ALL the way to the back, nothing is visible but your image- even on the sides. So you have a sharp modern 3-dimensional effect to your portrait! You can see this effect clearly in the image below

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The sample canvas wrap pictured was coated with a semi-gloss laminate; also available are high gloss and matte. All gallery wraps have UV light protection, which along with the laminate helps keep away scuffs, scratches, fading, and cracking. You can see just how finished and impressive the wrapped edges are.

I love the rich texture of the fine art canvas! It truly transforms your portrait into a work of art.

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One of the best parts of a canvas gallery wrap is that it arrives finished and ready to hang on your wall. That means no need for a professional matte and frame! It comes complete with black framing paper and metal hangers.  There are even bumpers applied to the bottom of the wrap, so that it lies flat and snug against the wall!

Family Photography | Litchfield Park

My favorite sessions take place at home.  There is just something about capturing kids in their own element.  I was able to meet and photograph this great family who were the winners of our “Roll The Dice” donation to help out Verrado Elementary School.  The kids were adorable and so full of life.  I had a blast. They are the owners of  Tile Outlet   

in Litchfield Park and had some gorgeous stonework to use as backdrops.  You have to see the beautiful brick driveway that we were able to use in some of our photos. It was great meeting you guys. Enjoy your sneak peek.

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February 22, 2010 - 6:49 am mandy - These are so fun and sweet. Love the one where he is looking at the turtle.

February 20, 2010 - 11:30 pm Holli - What a beautiful family here! These are awesome, loving the turtle pics!

February 19, 2010 - 3:47 pm Mindy - They look like such a fun family! The turtle shots are neat!

February 19, 2010 - 1:32 pm Rose - Such fun photos! What a gorgeous family!

February 19, 2010 - 9:27 am Jen - Love the ones with the turtle.

February 19, 2010 - 7:10 am Shanna - Oh my, I love the turtle! hehe

February 19, 2010 - 6:15 am Laura Brett - What a beautiful family! Great job.

Baby Alice | Goodyear Newborn and Maternity Photographer

I was able to do a quick mini maternnity session the day before Kristy was due. Sweet little baby Alice made her appearance yesterday. I was able to go to the hospital and get some newborn images to capture this once in a lifetime memory for the family.  I am in love with those adorable little chubby cheeks.  Ahhh..the sweetness of newborns.webalice1alice web3alice web 2

January 17, 2010 - 1:00 pm mandy - These are just beautiful! Wow.

January 14, 2010 - 8:23 pm shannon treadway - Awww! Beautiful captures! I know the parents will treasure these forever!

January 13, 2010 - 1:00 pm Lina - What a sweet journey, congrats to the family!

January 13, 2010 - 9:41 am Krissy Allori - Ah... you really captured the emotion that day she was born. Beautiful!

January 13, 2010 - 9:29 am Amber - You were able to capture such an amazing time in their lives! What an incredible gift!! These are beautiful!

January 13, 2010 - 7:43 am Connie - Just in time! Mom will treasure these!

January 13, 2010 - 7:35 am Lori - What a beautiful story you captured! ++

January 13, 2010 - 7:04 am Jennifer Boggett - Awww. beautiful moments captured!My favourite is the one in the basinet - so sweet.

January 13, 2010 - 6:36 am Amy O - Capturing moments like this are precious.. Mom is going to love..

January 13, 2010 - 6:29 am jennifer adams - awww what beautiful moments captured of this new miracle, beautiful work!

Family Photographer | Goodyear

I had so much fun with this great family. When mom and I talked about what she was looking for,  she let me know that she was looking for easy going, casual portraits. We decided to use the kids’ video game and sports gear to personalize their session. I LOVE the way these came out. I had a hard time picking only a few.  You have to love this adorable family!

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Michelle and John | Goodyear Family Photographer

A beautiful day..a beautiful family.   Michelle and John and the kids came up from Vegas. We were able to get some great family photos to capture these cuties forever.  You gotta love all those big beautiful blue eyes.   Enjoy!web1web5web3

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November 30, 2009 - 11:13 pm Michelle - These are FANTASTIC April!!! You are truly the best!! They turned out so well, especially when I didn't know if it was possible to get a good pic of me and my scrubby kids, lol. Thank you so much!!

Happy Thanksgiving

What a wonderful year we have had. I feel so blessed to have my wonderful husband, family and friends. I am sitting at my computer, floors are freshly mopped, kids are in bed and pies are made. I can’t help thinking about all of the blessings God has given me in my life. I have the best clients in the world and love capturing their lives. I have the best business partner and SIL in the world. I am so happy to be able to live the dream and photograph sweet little people and their families. :) I am looking forward to another wonderful year.happy turkeydaypba

Holiday Mini Sessions are back..two days only | Goodyear Photographer

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Choose from these designs for your holiday cards…

 

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Fill out this form to book your session and I’ll give you a call to set up your time.  These will be the last sessions that we do this year for holiday cards. Make sure you get in at these special rates and save $100.

Tartesso Marketplace | Goodyear Photographer

Tis’ the Season for holiday shopping! Breeze your way through your holiday shopping list by attending the Tartesso Marketplace on November 14th . The Tartesso PTO will be holding a craft/trade show  from 9:00-2:00. With over 30 vendors all in one convenient place, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

 We also have vendors selling hair bows, ribbons, Christmas crafts, glass art, TVHS spirit items and some reserved for the rummage sale. You will be able to find all kinds of items with a wide variety of prices.  For those of you who are not interested in shopping, but like to eat, we will have food vendors for you to enjoy.  We will have popcorn, pretzels, pickles, cotton candy, and nachos for sale and if that’s not enough, Oz Dogs, Tito’s Taco’s and Chartwell’s will all be on site to satisfy your hunger with breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, hot dogs, tacos, burritos and pizza. 

 The Desert Tunes Organization will be collecting toiletry items for our veterans if you would like to bring any items to donate.

 Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Tartesso Marketplace!!

 Tartesso Elementary School

29677 W. Indianola

Buckeye, AZ

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What To Wear | Goodyear Photographer

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November 12, 2009 - 11:02 pm admin - Hi Annie. I would love to talk to you about photography. :) If you go to the website from another computer and hit contact me, it will send me an email and we can chat!

November 4, 2009 - 11:29 am Annie - Hello April, I am a high school seinor and I really want to get in contact with you. I cannot however contact you by facebook or that form you have on your website. (At school, we arent allowed to give out personal information like that) But I really want to talk to you about how you got started and what exactly it is that you do. I plan to major in photography/business and open my own photography business for weddings and children. I want to get some background information on how to go about this or what all the "behind the scenes" jobs are. If you can please get back to me, I'd appreciate it. :) thanks.

What To Wear | Phoenix Photographer

Its time for another what to wear idea.  Don’t feel like you have to match everyone exactly. Take a dress or shirt with a fun print and pull colors out of that piece. Everyone will look great together.3604840283_22d3ce1dee