Family photos don’t have to feel like a traveling circus you accidentally volunteered to be the ringmaster of. You don’t need matching outfits, perfectly brushed hair, or children who behave like they’re auditioning for a Christmas card catalog. Real life is messy and loud and full of kids who have opinions about shoes and snacks — and that’s okay.

My go-to photo spots around East Valley that turn every session into magic from dreamy porches to golden desert glow.

Don’t know what to wear? Don’t worry, I got you!