The Balsiger Family!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Elizabeth McDonnell

My holiday family shoot with the Balsigers was a blast. They were so sweet and incredibly easy going. Their littlest member was incredibly adorable, and I think her cute sweater (turns out it’s Old Navy) was just perfectly summed up this shoot!

Sometimes you just need your mom. I love these next two.

This is one of my favorite images from the whole shoot!

This is always fun!

Little cutie!

After shooting fro about an hour (like all kids) this little cutie got a little tired- and needed a break. In these kind of moments I always try and get an image or two. Then images always end up being really genuine.

I think every mom can relate. I adore this next image. Rachel (the mama) was one of the most patient and kind people I have ever met!

We were finished with the shoot, but this little one decided to just sit down and have a little think before we left. I love how these images of her turned out…

Can you get over how sweet this little profile is? Me either.

Thanks for a great shoot Balsiger family! You three were awesome!

The Goldstein Family!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Love this bunch! These three are some of my favorite people. They are truly kind, generous, fun, and stylish! Not only are they easy to photograph, but they always make me laugh to boot. For the Goldstein family shoot- we went to the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain- where we first took some photos in their beautiful orange grove, and then in desert.

These guys are so fun!

These three, are both stylish and sweet! A perfect combo!

Boys and rocks…

Just adore this next one….

Love this shot of this pretty mama and her baby.

These next 3 of this baby and his Daddy are my favorites from our shoot.

Thank you Goldstein family for such a fun shoot! I adore all three of you!

Thank you clients!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

I am feeling so incredibly lucky as I look back at such a successful 2013. It has been my busiest year yet, as I continue to grow. I have to extend a special thank you to all my beautiful clients (sadly, not all represented of course) for letting me photograph your spacial families and memories. I am so honored, and so grateful to be a part of all of you lives! Here is to 2013, and looking forward to 2014! Happy New Year’s eve!

Newborn preview!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

In fitting with the holidays, I had to share this cute preview of this little Italian newborn. More from here soon! Here parents maternity shoot can be seen here. Happy Holidays!

Christmas tree farm holiday shoot preview!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

The Solis Family

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

I love family sessions. I love the interactions between parents and kids, I love sweet little siblings- its just all so fun. This session was extra fun because this family was also expecting a new little bundle! Big sister Gia was the sweetest, and so excited to be having a new baby in her family.

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I love this idea!

I have a real soft spot for Dad’s and daughters…

This next photo is extra special. Tina, had the idea to take a photo of her and Gia in the same pose as she was once photographers with her mom. It was such a special tribute to her mom, who passed away. With a two year old, this can be a little tricky, but I think we got close.

These 3 and a half were just adorable.

I of course had to get a few shots of just Tina and her beautiful belly.

Such a incredibly kind and sweet family!

This is one good looking pregnant lady! Except for the belly, she didn’t look pregnant at all!

Isn’t she the cutest?!

They decided not to find out if they were having a girl or a boy until delivery, which is such a fun surprise!

This is my favorite.

Thank you Tina and Rick for letting me photography your beautiful family!

Greyson: Newborn Photos

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

A little peek at a few of the cute photos we got of new baby Greyson. I am sure there will be many more photos in your future little one! Welcome to the world sweet boy.

YAWN!
Grey-1 copy

My favorite!

Little everything. Love it.

Nothing like a Mom and a baby.

Daddies and babies. Swoon.

I took Grey’s parents photos a few years ago, and realized- that this one with Greyson was so similar! So Sweet.

Congratulations Nutting family!

Baby Mia: 6 Months

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Mia Shirley is a doll. Truly the sweetest disposition of any baby. Plus, she is adorable! I recently photographed this ‘doll’ for her 6-month photo documentation. (Mia’s Mom has hired me to do a ‘First year in the life’ photo documentation of Mia’s entire first year of life). Mia’s Mom, Dad and big brother Max came along to help and watch, so we got a few of theses guys as well.

I just love this sweet little face, look how excited she is! The bows on the back of her dress, also had to be documented. I love details!

We managed to get a couple family photos, even though this shoot was all about Mia. Look forward to seeing this family again, when we do their holiday photo shoot this fall!

I just love this little back shot!

Mia and her mama.

Everything blooms in the desert when we finally get some rain! These bright cheerie flowers remind me of Mia!

I had to take a few of Mia’s big brother Max. What cute kids the Shirley’s have!

I love this last one! This will definitely make her album!

Thank you Shirley family!

Charlie Turn’s ONE.

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

It’s not everyday that Charlie Borland turns one! Naturally, you have to document it. Charlie’s parents were married at the Arizona Inn almost 4 years ago, so it made sense to document Charlie turning one, in a place that is both sentimental and beautiful. Below are the images we caught of Charlie, his personality, and his handsome good looks!

Charlie is in a phase, where he wants to know what everything is…”uh-daaat?”. I love this pointing picture…you can almost hear him say it!

I love his little balloons! Unfortunately, most of the balloon shots didn’t work out because he was a little distracted (obviously!)…but we did get this one! He looks a tho he might just fly away!

Baby drool…

I just love this next shot!

He is just such a happy little guy! Look at all his little faces…

Oh those eyes!

So curious…

Finally, Charlie stripped down and put on his comfy overalls right before he left for his nap time.

The Nutting Family

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

This last week, I had the great pleasure of photographing the Nutting family, near their home in Oro Valley, AZ. With the monsoon season in full swing here in the desert, things seem to be a bit greener than usual. Brett, Erin and their two adorable girls and I walked around their neighborhood, scouting the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous family.

I love these images of Erin and her daughter Allie.

Isn’t she breathtaking?!

Spend an hour with these four and you will realize how much love they share for one another. They are all so sweet.

Brett and Erin are truly adorable together.

If you haven’t been on Pinterest before- consider yourself lucky. If you HAVE, then you may be like me, and wonder if there is an AA group for Pinterest junkies. Once I’m on there…its over. I might break for meals, but that is it! Luckily, Erin shares my Pin-Love and ‘pinned’ some cute shots for us to try. Below is an idea we got from another photographer, but with out own twist. I really like how these came out. Erin remarked that the photos, to her, show the amount of love and closeness the two of them share. I couldn’t agree more.