PhoenixEngagementPhotographer

Phoenix, Arizona Couples Session

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Phoenix, Arizona Couples Session at Papago Buttes

Phoenix Couples Photographer


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.

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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.

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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.

Downtown Phoenix Engagement Session - Roosevelt Row

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Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Engagement

Samantha Rose Photography


I’m so excited to finally put this blog post together from Kelsey & Suresh’s Downtown Phoenix engagement session. When you think of Arizona, you usually picture the red rocks & big saguaros - there is so much more than just the desert out here though. We headed down to Roosevelt Row to capture the urban vibe & murals by local artists. They chose this area because they spent a lot of time downtown & it’s right by one of their favorite bars in Phoenix - Angel’s Trumpet Ale House.

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Looking for some of the best areas for photos in Downtown Phoenix? Here are some of my favorites:

Know Before You Go:

If you’re planning to have your engagement photos, couples photos, or even your senior photos taken in Downtown Phoenix - here is what to prepare for.

  • Bring change to pay for street parking or download the ParkMobile app & pay on your phone. There’s also garages throughout downtown, but if you’re planning to go to multiple areas, street parking is usually easiest. Check out this map here that shows you parking locations downtown.

  • Most locations you’re allowed to take photos at, but be respectful of the area & if there’s any signs that say No Photos Allowed - it’s easy enough to find a new area. If you’re planning on taking photos at a coffee shop or restaurant, it’s best to ask before you start if it’s okay.

  • There are public restrooms at Heritage Square, but it typically closes before sunset.

  • Always check the event schedule for Downtown (specifically Heritage Square) to make sure certain areas won’t be closed off).

Ending your engagement session at one of your favorite local spots (or even somewhere new), is a great way to celebrate & close out an evening filled with photos.


Ready to book your own engagement session in Arizona? Whether you want city or nature - let’s chat!

Samantha Rose Photography is a Phoenix, Arizona based elopement & intimate wedding photographer.

Papago Park Engagement Session in Phoenix, Arizona

Two weeks ago, I photographed one of my best friends & her amazing fiancé. I might be a little biased (& I know I've said this about almost every session), but this was truly my favorite couple's session I have ever done. I just recently became an Arizona based photographer & I moved out West three months ago & a few months before that, these two moved out to Arizona TO THE SAME CITY & we live less than 15 minutes from each other. 

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These two have been officially engaged for a year now & I was so excited they wanted me to photograph their love & cute selfs. I've always loved photographing couples, but probably have the least experience in that area (compared to portraits), but over the last couple months I've been working on learning more about posing & all the genuine emotions there are between couples & I think it really shows through these photos. 

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So excited to photograph more couples & adventures in Arizona this year.