Have you been debating on if maternity pictures are a must do task or not? If so, then this blog post is just for you! As a mom who missed her opportunity to capture this season in my life, I am a strong advocate that these pictures are important! If I could have a do- […]

beautiful pregnant woman during a maternity photography session in Buckeye, AZ

A new member joining your family is an important milestone, one that deserves to be captured. If you already have children though, you may want to include them in the shoot for various reasons. For one, it’s wonderful to have photos of everyone in your family together. Including siblings also helps them feel loved and included as […]

Sleeping newborn photography session

Are you worried that your baby might not cooperate during your newborn photography session? As a Phoenix based newborn photographer I have a few tips and tricks that I can share with you to ensure that baby is happy during your entire session! Six tips to keep baby happy for newborn pictures: 1.Make sure your […]

keep baby happy during pictures

In most instances, one partner does the research and schedules a newborn photo session. If this is the case for you, you may want to take the time to prepare your partner for your upcoming shoot. A newborn session is always more relaxed and positive if both parents know what to expect. Here are some tips […]

newborn session preparation

First-Timer Guide: How to Keep Your Baby Calm During a Photo Session Newborn photography sessions are a wonderful experience, but as a new parent, you might be worried about what you can expect and what to do if your baby isn’t happy during the shoot. Your photographer is there to assist and guide you, but it still […]

newborn session with mom and baby

If you are looking for a family friendly dining experience yo have to check out Birdcall located in scottsdale! Every so often my family and I like to try new places to eat. My husband seems to have a knack for finding interesting and different places that are usually always delicious!! Upon entering they have […]

Birdcall restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ

Ok, Just need a moment to gush over this sweet baby girl and her beautiful newborn photography session! I am just in love with it all! Once you look through this post, I think you will understand and agree with me. Based off a few inspiration images that mom had sent me prior to their […]

When I decided to go into business with my photography, I wasn’t fully sure exactly where I was going with it. I dabbled in just about every kind of photography until I realized where my true passion was. Weddings and motherhood! It may not be a coincidence that both of those life stages were and […]

Photo by: Amy Nelson Photography

A cake smash photo session is one of the cutest ways to commemorate this special milestone. However, many moms are worried about whether they should be letting their little one eat cake at such a young age. Here’s the reality. The majority of babies eat little to no cake at all during a cake smash […]

It’s holiday season, which means your holiday gift buying is probably in full swing! I personally love to shop local and support the mom and pop shops, especially during this time of year!! I have complied a list my personal favorite places to shop this year. Check out my Buckeye and West Valley Christmas Gift […]