Your family, in Arizona's best light.
From desert golden hour to aspen country in the fall, Arizona is one of the most photogenic places to raise a family. I photograph yours in it, with gentle direction and an editorial eye.
From the studio archive.
A session that feels like a good afternoon.
The photographs should look like your family on a genuinely good day. Here is how I get there.
Direction that feels easy
I keep prompts small and natural, so the session moves at your family's pace. The best frames happen between the poses, and I make room for them.
Light and place, chosen on purpose
Arizona gives me desert at golden hour, high country in the fall, and quiet neighborhoods at dusk. I match the location and the hour to your family, not the other way around.
Fast, careful delivery
A curated online gallery on a clear timeline, retouched with restraint, with files prepared for both screens and print.
Simple, and worth it.
Editorial family photographs across Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and North Scottsdale. Calm direction, real moments, and a gallery worth printing.
The Session
$995
60 minutes, one location
One evening, one place, the whole family in the light.
- Every photograph from the session, edited
- Online gallery, print-ready files
- Styling guide and location plan
- Delivered within two weeks
The Signature
Most booked$1,550
90 minutes, two looks or locations
Holiday cards, the wall, and a film for the phone.
- Every photograph from the session, edited
- A 30-second vertical film of the session
- Styling guide and location plan
- Online gallery, print-ready files
- Priority delivery within ten days
At Home
$2,250
Up to two and a half hours at your home
An estate, a gathering, a season you want kept.
- The whole household: grandparents, kids, dogs
- Aerial photographs of the home and grounds (FAA Part 107)
- Every photograph from the session, edited
- A short film of the afternoon
- Styling and light planned with you in advance
- Online gallery, print-ready files
Half holds your date. Travel inside the Valley is included. Aerial photographs of the home and grounds can be added to any session from $350; I am an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot.
As shown on my Thumbtack profile, read 2026-09-06.
“His shooting style was natural, with minimal interruption to the activities, and our guests kept telling us how much they liked Arian.”
“He was on time, professional, and quick to get me my edited photos. He picked a great location and helped me pose.”
“We absolutely love all the photos. You have serious talent.”
One state, endless backdrops.
I am based in Scottsdale, and the Valley is my home ground, most often Paradise Valley, Arcadia, North Scottsdale, DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon, Desert Mountain, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Pinnacle Peak, Old Town Scottsdale, Biltmore. The same care travels anywhere in Arizona, from red rock country to the high pines, and for estates and larger properties, I bring the session to your home.
That care comes from experience. I served as Director of Photography at Grads Photography, directing portrait programs, senior sessions, and yearbook production at volume across Arizona communities. Years of photographing real families and large groups taught me the thing that matters most: people photograph best when they feel at ease.
A shorter golden-hour session, any evening, anywhere in the Valley, $495, available through September 30.
Good to know.
How does booking work?
Everything begins with the contact form. I reply the same day with availability, and a retainer holds your date once the plan is set.
Do you photograph outside the Phoenix area?
Yes. My home base is Scottsdale and most sessions happen around Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale, but I photograph families across Arizona. For sessions farther afield, travel is simply planned into the project.
How are the photographs delivered?
You receive a curated online gallery for viewing, sharing, and downloading, with files prepared for print as well as screens. The delivery timeline is confirmed before your session, so you always know when to expect it.
Let's find your light.
Tell me about your family and where in Arizona you want to be photographed. I will plan the rest.