Phoenix, Arizona Couples Session

Phoenix, Arizona Couples Session at Papago Buttes

Phoenix Couples Photographer

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Say hello to Emily & Alfie! I got to capture these two lovers on a not-so-typical overcast day in the Valley. We ventured over to Papago Buttes for a small hike & lots of laughing & close-up kisses. These two have one of my favorite love stories. They met in October of 2017 & instantly connected. After a year of doing long distance, Emily made the move to Phoenix. And in her words, “I knew that he was gonna be the one for me. Forever.” Now another year later, they have a house out here in Arizona & the cutest pup, Ozzie. The way they both put it was, “we’re both more in love than we ever thought was possible.” And this is exactly the type of love I dream about documenting.

I’m going to let you all in on a secret & I hope this isn’t cheesy, but you don’t have to be models to get your photos taken. You don’t need to know anything about posing, locations, or really even what to wear. That is what I’m here for. I know that being in front of a camera can be intimidating, as someone who spends most their time behind theirs - I get it. It’s easy to feel awkward & think you don’t know what to do.

Let me walk you through what the whole process of booking & having a session with me is like:

1.Start by filling out my contact form to get in touch. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for in a photographer, what you dream about for your photos & any other ideas or questions you may have.

2. After we’ve picked a date & you’re booked - I’ll send you a guide that has all of my favorite locations around Phoenix & the rest of Arizona. I’ll help you narrow down your decisions & share you on full galleries from locations so you can get a feel for the area. We can also talk about color schemes that go best with the area & decide what look feels the most like the two of you.

3. Now it’s time for your session! We’ll spend time exploring the location & stopping a lot along the way. I’ll give you two prompts & just capture the both of you interacting & loving on each other. You’ll probably catch me saying, “oh heck yes” & “yes! you two are so cute” or something along those lines a lot. And I promise I’m not just saying that - I’m not the type to go over the top. I’ll make sure you both are comfortable & just have a good time hanging out with each other.

4. Then you get to relive & look back on these memories over & over. I’ll send you a preview from the day within a week just so you don’t have to wait too long. Your full gallery will be ready in 4-6 weeks & then the photos are yours! Whether this is celebrating your engagement or just photos of you two for no particular reason, you’ll have these photos forever to remember this moment in time.

Want to start looking at where to have your photos taken? Check out my blog post that features seven of my favorite places for engagement photos around Phoenix.

Samantha Rose Photography is a Phoenix, Arizona based elopement & intimate wedding photographer. Outside of photography she loves hiking, attending concerts (preferably pop-punk), & finding new shows to binge watch while editing.

Why you should have an in-home session with your love

Couples Session - In Home - Phoenix, Arizona Couples Photographer

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Look, I know we’re in Phoenix, Arizona where the temperatures rarely get below 50º in winter & you’re probably used to seeing these cute, cuddly in-home photography sessions in areas that actually get snow… but I’m here to tell you it DOES NOT matter what type of weather is outside! Whether it’s 110º during the peak of Arizona summer or it’s a chilly (by Arizonian standards), cloudy day - anytime is a good time to get close to your significant other in your home.

Here’s why you should have an-home (or apartment) session with your lover:

• You get to stay at home. No traveling! I come to you.

• You can make breakfast or cookies or whatever your favorite food is & I’ll capture it. Making it, eating it, feeding each other - all of it.

• You can even wear your pajamas or whatever comfy clothes you’d usually wear when it’s just the two of you.

• It’s a good way to capture this current stage of life. Whether it’s your first apartment, first home, or just someplace you never want to forget - photos of the two of you in a place that you spend so much time is the perfect way to preserve it all.

• The reality of it is - you can do whatever you want. There’s no rules to follow, no certain way to do things - you guys just have to be yourselves & I do the rest.

Morgan & Erik were so much fun to photograph in their little apartment in Central Phoenix. With candles burning & two cups of fresh coffee in hand, they were ready to cozy up & just be themselves. They picked some comfy, cute clothes to just hang around in & let me be a fly on the wall of what a slow morning looks like for them. The Arizona sun was shining into their living room, giving us the perfect glow the whole time.

And don’t worry - if you think you’re awkward in front of the camera or don’t know what to do with your hands, that’s what I’m there for. I love capturing the natural, intimate moments, but you’re not on your own figuring out what to do. I can help with everything from outfit planning, deciding what time of day is best based on what direction your house or apartment faces & making sure that both of you have a great time. Let me capture your lazy day at home.

Looking for a spot for photos, but not inside? Check out my blog post here about my favorite engagement session locations in Phoenix.

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Samantha Rose Photography is a Phoenix, Arizona based elopement & wedding photographer. When she’s not capturing couples in love she can be found looking at photos of golden retrievers, finding a new hike, or buying too many plants.