Aleks & Adam: Engaged

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Adam & Aleks: Engaged

It is a rare treat to find a couple that is so comfortable in front of the camera- and so affectionate. Aleks and Adam, are one of these treats. The Chicago dwelling couple met me this winter at the very beautiful Royal Palms Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ to do thier engagement session. These two love birds met at ASU in Phoenix, AZ – and decided that their wedding also be held in this sentimental place (stay tuned for their gorgeous wedding this fall!). In addition to being beautiful on the outside (aren’t these two adorable?!) Adam and Aleks are also beautiful on the inside, and their love for one another was easy to capture on camera.

I love this one of Aleks below…

I love the lighting we found on these next few…

I love all the beautiful architectural elements the Royal Palms has to offer.

Gorgeous!

I truly can not wait for this couples wedding!

Next, the couple and I headed over to some of Scottsdale’s beautiful rocky lookout points to finish up their shoot and watch an Arizona sunset.

I adore the next image….they are so cute!

I love this!

Congratulations again Adam and Aleks! I can not wait for October! Cheers!

Photos featured on Avenue Boutique’s website!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

I am honored to have my photos featured on Avenue Boutique’s website! If you have never checked out the boutique it’s a MUST! Check them out: http://www.shopavenueboutique.com/

Abby & Alan

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Abby & Alan are the kind of couple that make you want to fall in love and get married. Their genuine personalities and fun spirits made our shoot one to remember. Abby, a midwife, and Alan, a pediatrician (how cute is that?!) flew all the way from the UK and tied the knot in a private court house elopement followed by a really fun shoot in the old Barrio district. Trust me when I say this couple was HILARIOUS, which made for some great shots.

Always a laugh with these two…

I loved this moment after they said ‘I Do’.

I managed to steal this moment below, when there thought I was switching lenses.

The architecture around here- is amazing.

After the ceremony, it was champagne time!

Trust me when I say, Alan is hilarious. He makes Abby laugh all the time…which is excellent when you are the photographer!

Aren’t they the cutest?!

I love this image below. It shows how incredibly in love and genuine these two are.

This was the best moment. We were in the middle of shooting, and all the sudden a motorcycle pack went by! So fun.

After our shoot, it was time to go over to El Charro where we got some more shots of these two.

I love this moment below.

Thank you Abby and Alan for a fun shoot! Enjoy, and congratulations!

Fall is right around the corner…

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

The Clark Family

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

The Clark family is stylish. I truly mean ALWAYS stylin’. For their late summer family photo shoot, Stephanie decided to go with a nautical look and take pictures at the historic Arizona Inn. Little Gia was as cute as ever in her denim shoes and matching jumper. I love shoots like these!

I love these next few of Gia on the stairs…

For our shoot- Gia even got her little teeny tiny nails done. We of course had to capture this!

Ohhhh! This face!

Aren’t they the cutest?!

Check out these little curls….

I had to get one more of these shoes….

Thank you Clark family for a fun, and stylish shoot! I can’t wait for your holiday session next month!

The Mucha Family

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Juanita and I met while we were both working at UMC hospital many years ago (talk about a carer change for me?!). We have kept in touch over the years as to what each of us are doing. When I found out Juanita was having a baby, I couldn’t wait to photograph him. I knew Juanita & Dave would be great parents- but I didn’t know they would be raising the happiest little guy you ever saw. Alexandar (or Xandar for short) was one of the easiest babies to photograph, because he is ALWAYS in a good mood (that or snoozing away)! Below are his 4 month old photos.

Look at this baby!? He is such a doll.

He has a special spot for his Mom….

A quick change before nap time…

Even happy when he sleeps!

Just looking at this makes me want to take a nap!

Going… going….GONE.

Juanita has great style (he house is adorable!) I knew that Alexandar would have all the cutest things too…check out these little shoes!!!

Thank you Mucha family for a great shoot!

Dana & Adam: Maternity Shoot

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Dana and Adam have quickly become two of my favorite people. Not only were they easy and fun to photograph, but they are two of the nicest people you have ever met. Truly. They are expecting their first baby (a boy) this October. For their maternity shoot- we took a drive up to Mt. Lemonn- to relax and take some pictures in the MUCH cooler air. Below is some of what we captured.

We got a lot of photos pf Dana laughing because her husband is HILARIOUS!

Dana is seriously stunning.

I think this is my favorite image of the shoot…

I love this next one…

How cute are these tiny Tom’s?!

I’m not kidding. Adam is F-U-N-N-Y!

These next few Wildcat themed photos were completely necessary because Dana was on the pom line for U of A and Adam was on the Football team (how fitting!). I love theses…

These are two of my favorites from the shoot.

Boy!

Thank you Dana and Adam for an awesome shoot!

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!