Family photographs that feel like home.
A relaxed, editorial approach to family photography in Scottsdale. I find the right light, keep the direction gentle, and leave room for the in between moments that actually look like your family.
From the studio archive.
Calm on set, considered in the edit.
A family session should feel like a good afternoon, not an appointment. Here is how I keep it that way.
Direction that feels easy
No stiff posing. I give you small, natural prompts and let the session breathe, so kids stay kids and parents get to relax into the frame.
Light chosen on purpose
I plan every session around the hour when Scottsdale light is at its softest, and I scout the location before you ever arrive.
Fast, careful delivery
A curated online gallery, retouched with a light hand, delivered on a clear timeline 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.”
Rooted in the Valley.
I am based in Scottsdale and work across the Valley every week, most often in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, North Scottsdale, DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon, Desert Mountain, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Pinnacle Peak, Old Town Scottsdale, Biltmore. If there is a place that matters to your family, I will meet you there, and for estates and larger properties, I bring the session home to you.
Before building this studio, I served as Director of Photography at Grads Photography, directing portrait programs, senior sessions, and yearbook production at volume across Arizona communities. That background shapes how I work with families today: calm direction for groups of any size, and a process that holds up even when the toddler has other plans.
A shorter golden-hour session, any evening, anywhere in the Valley, $495, available through September 30.
Good to know.
How does booking work?
Everything starts with the contact form. I reply the same day with availability, and a retainer holds your date once the plan is set.
Where do you travel for family sessions?
Most of my family work happens in Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and North Scottsdale, and I photograph across Arizona. If your session calls for a location beyond the Valley, I simply plan the travel 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. I confirm the delivery timeline before your session, so there are no surprises afterward.
Ready when you are.
Tell me about your family and the session you have in mind. I will take it from there.