These locations are not listed in any particular order. I genuinely love and appreciate every single place just as much as the next one on the list. Washington is bursting with incredible spots! From green thick forests and sandy (or rocky) beaches to breathtaking waterfalls and incredible mountain top lakes. Its epic views are truly everywhere you look, making it a photographer’s dream come true.

This Arizona branding photography session celebrated the one-year anniversary of Sustainably Social, founded by CEO Maddy G. Milestones like this aren’t just about celebration—they’re an opportunity to capture fresh content for social media, websites, and marketing. In just one hour, we created images that reflect Maddy’s brand personality and provide content for weeks to come. Whether you’re in Arizona or Washington, investing in branding photos is a powerful way to tell your story and connect with your audience.

Posing is something I’ve never felt like I’m particularly great at. For a long time, I’d watch other photographers effortlessly guide people into the perfect angles and think, how do they do that?

But recently, someone told me, “You’re really good at giving direction.” And something about that clicked.

Oh… it’s direction I’m good at.

If you’re here then you’re probably either planning on booking a session, or wondering how to even prepare for your session. Whether you’re doing a family session, a engagement session, or a boudoir session, getting ready for your photoshoot can feel a bit overwhelming….

Okay, why am I writing this? Because I’m passionate…like, really really passionate….about being an ADHD photographer, living life as a neurodivergent creative, and connecting with others who are in this same, beautifully chaotic boat. Don’t forget I’m a therapist too :) Oh you didnt know that! Well…go follow my instagram and tiktok to keep up with all things mental health and photography! (OH did i just get distracted…YUPPPP)

We weren’t exactly sure how to pull it off at first, but ZySeer took the lead and reached out to the Tucson Museum of Art, and honestly? BEST. MOVE. EVER. This place may not be an old-school European museum with marble busts and gold frames, but it is full of modern soul, diversity, and just enough edge to make it the perfect backdrop for these two lovebirds.

There’s something incredibly special about getting to photograph people through all the chapters—especially the ones that involve growing bellies, goofy dog energy, and salty wind blowing through your partner’s beard. These are the moments we’ll want to remember: the in-between, the messy, the magic.

Zyseer found me on google, while searching for graduation photographers. And I am so glad she did. She expressed that she really wanted something that was different and unique. She told me her story about being the first in her family to graduate college, and how she is ALSO FROM WASHINGTON. We bonded over our social work careers and our hometowns in washington state.

Sometimes getting fun and creative is just what the soul needs. This photoshoot unfolded with a delightful blend of whimsy and the macabre, inspired by the iconic Addams Family vibes. It was a challenge but so fun to mesh the Halloween-y vibes with the Arizona desert.

Despite the coffee-crazed, box stuffing, and stress-filled week before our bittersweet departure from the PNW, I had the utmost pleasure of photographing one of the most deserving families….