Abe Class of 2022 | Anjeanette Photography Senior portraits Phoenix Az (Copy)

Gorgeous girl and gorgeous smile- but what you can’t see is the strength and determination in every photo. This spunky fun senior has been thru multiple foot surgeries, and was on crutches for this entire session although her Doctor gave the all-clear for travel and portraits! Don’t worry, mom and I made sure she took frequent breaks and didn’t push this passionate kid. Safety first always, no photo is worth risking her health.

Resolved not to be slowed down, she flew to Arizona from Montana to get photos like ones she fondly remembered from being a kid and playing in the backyard of her grandparents to sunsets with Sonoran Cacti silhouettes. So of course the best place for cacti and dreamy desert views in Phoenix is the Botanical Gardens. No sunsets of this rare overcast afternoon, but Abe’s smile beams away the clouds, and cloudy days are lovely for soft shadows and vibrant color.

This northern plains basketball and volleyball star has beaten the odds before- and will again! On the road to healing and enjoying her senior year!

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Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.anjeanette.photography

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@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

Featured in:

TheSenior Best Print Magazine

Senior Muse Print Magazine

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3

Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine

2015 Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

Amelia Sandra Day O'Connor High Class of 2024 | Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY

As the sun dipped low over the dusty plains of Sahuro Ranch, casting long shadows across the saguaro cacti, Amelia's emerald eyes sparkled with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Amelia's senior portrait session at Sahuro Ranch was an exquisite portrayal of her unique journey through high school. As a dedicated member of the EaglePride Winter Guard and a fervent enthusiast of thriller novels, Amelia's session was filled with personal touches that reflected her passions and interests. She moves with the grace of a dancer and the precision of a warrior. Her love for the dramatic extends beyond the stage, as she devours thriller novels with the same intensity she brings to her performances. It was this unique blend of strength, artistry, and intellectual curiosity that I wanted to capture in her senior photos.

This videos music: PASTIS Back to the Wild https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/D3nwcWehjr/

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sahuro Ranch, adorned with gem tones and graced by majestic peacocks, Amelia's portraits captured her essence with remarkable clarity. Her striking green eyes added a captivating allure to each photograph, emphasizing her individuality and depth of character. The setting of Sahuro Ranch couldn't have been more perfect. The sprawling desert landscape, with its vibrant gem tones of ochre, rust, and terracotta, provided a stunning backdrop for Amelia's portraits. The majestic peacocks, strutting their iridescent tails, added a touch of whimsy and theatricality, perfectly reflecting Amelia's personality.

These senior pictures are not just mere snapshots; they are visual narratives of Amelia's high school experience and the memories she holds dear. Each image tells a story of dedication, passion, and the journey of self-discovery that defines the senior year. Whether it's showcasing a beloved hobby, a favorite location, or simply capturing one's unique personality, senior pictures are an opportunity to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and growth. Amelia's senior portraits are more than just beautiful photographs; they are a testament to her individuality, her spirit, and the exciting chapter that awaits her after graduation. As she embarks on her next adventure, I have no doubt that she will continue to soar, leaving her mark on the world with the same grace, determination, and love for the dramatic that she brought to her senior year at OC High.

Congratulations to Amelia and the entire graduating class of OC High! May your senior portraits reflect the essence of who you are and serve as timeless reminders of this momentous chapter in your lives.

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Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY 

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER 

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 Artistic  |  Dramatic  |  Fun  |  Unique  |  Creative

•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location 

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys 

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents 

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area  

Ellie MOUNTAIN RIDGE CLASS OF 2024 | PHOENIX & PEORIA GRADUATION PICTURES & HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY

Sunsets have a magical way of painting the sky with vibrant hues, creating the perfect backdrop for capturing memorable moments. I had the pleasure of photographing a sunset mini session with Ellie, a Class of 2024 senior from Mountain Ridge High School.

Senior pictures are more than just photographs; they are a celebration of achievements and a reflection of personality. Ellie's senior photos captured her essence perfectly, showcasing her radiant smile and infectious enthusiasm for life.

Throughout her high school journey, Ellie was actively involved in various activities, including band and winterguard. These pursuits not only enriched her high school experience but also shaped her into the remarkable individual she is today. Incorporating elements of her interests into the photoshoot like her with her flute and a few dancers leaps added a personal touch, capturing the essence of who Ellie is as a person.

As the sun dipped below the horizon behind a wall of clouds, the greyness was transformed to a painting with the sky in shades of orange and pink. We wrapped up the session almost in the dark, which I am ausre was a little concerning to Ellie and her folks, but being a flash and natural light photographer (aka any available light) I knew I captured the portraits without fake AI skies added later- because flash photography allows you to set the background in camera to capture what’s really there, then turn on the flash to capture your subject!

I was so excited for what we captured with an amazing young lady. Graduation portraits serve as a timeless reminder of a significant milestone in one's life, encapsulating the anticipation and excitement of embarking on a new chapter.

Sunset sessions offer the perfect opportunity to capture senior pictures that are not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful. Ellie's photoshoot was a testament to the beauty of this fleeting moment in time, serving as a lasting memento of her high school journey and the bright future that lies ahead.

Luxe Arizona Senior Portrait Sessions

Phoenix & Peoria Graduation Pictures & High School Photographer ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY 

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER 

TEXT (615) 944-1356 

IG  @phoenixseniorphotography  

 Artistic  |  Dramatic  |  Fun  |  Unique  |  Creative

•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location 

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys 

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents 

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area  

DON’T I HAVE TO USE THE SCHOOL YEARBOOK COMPANY? | Anjeanette Photography Seniors Phoenix Az→

No, you do not have to go to *JUST* the school yearbook photographer.

But I think you’ll want to do BOTH!

The schools portrait company is hired to take your yearbook mug-shot, tux or drape, and cap and gown. Unless otherwise stated that is the image they will use in the yearbook regardless. You are so much more than one shot!

Honestly, I love and have taken the traditional tux and drape shot. Its a classic! Secret Confession: I WAS a school yearbook photographer for 8 years- its a great business. One of the school the company I worked with service a high school that had large composites sheets from every year the school had been open- back to the 1920’s! It was amazing- and being a small town there were kiddos going to school with their great grandmothers, grandpa’s, and parents watching over them! Its timeless and sentimental and I loved it!

So get that yearbook pic and enjoy it. I suggest getting the school-approved print portrait package for a formal yearbook shot too. I bought my kid’s yearbook photos and senior photos from the school-approved studio too. I mean let’s face it I am the ideal client…I want all the images of my baby ha! But I also wanted something that REALLY showed off who they are and their personalities too.

..... what about YOU? Your hobbies and passions? Some schools allow independent photographers’ images- like mine- to also appear in your book. Regardless an individualized senior session is an important milestone. All other photographs beyond one formal headshot from the school’s photographer will be fast, cookie-cutter images, and they are completely optional to purchase!

Over and over I’ve been encountering seniors who believe that they must use the school photographer for all of their senior portraits. The school’s yearbook photography companies will attempt to lead you to believe that they are the ONLY photographers and you must go to them since they purchased a contract with your school for your photos, that is not true and you are not obligated to buy anything from them-

I encourage a classic formal portrait in cap & Gown or Tux or Drape- its a milestone shared by your parents and grandparents, an iconic part of the senior experience. But wait- there can be so much MORE!

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Might post my 1991 school yearbook pic later!

AFTER THE YEARBOOK FORMAL ADD THE REAL YOU PERSONALITY AND ARTISTIC MODERN PORTRAIT FROM ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY!

You are free to make your choice about your senior photographer!

I encourage you to look around at several talented, small, independent photographers such as myself in your area. Make a decision based on the quality of their work. You will get better quality images, more time spent with you and more poses to choose from if you use an independent photographer with years of training and artistic experience.

The yearbook photography companies are usually high-volume studios that profit from getting students in and out quickly with just a few backgrounds- the same ones all of your class will have.  And that’s their business model because it works- AND its inportant to get a photo of every kid. Not everyone will want a special session just for them and sad as that maes me personally hahah I want every kid in the yearbook. Sometimes when they are actually there in the yearbook folks studio they realize its a pretty cool experience and want more poses…You’ll still pay big bucks for your senior pictures at a bigger studio, but what you won’t realize is that you are paying for the business name.  Consider your options. In the world of digital imagery, why would a studio only let you pick a few poses?  Independent photographers will provide you with lots of options and will take the time to individually edit your images.  They will take pride in their work because the images they produce will be a direct reflection of their abilities.

Do you charge more than the school photographer?

It really depends, however, most high-volume yearbook photographers charge more than I do for their sessions and products. Please compare our prices. ;)

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The best times to take senior pictures in Arizona | Phoenix Az Graduation Pictures High School Senior Portraits Anjeanette Photography

Senior year is a momentous time in every student's life, and one of the most cherished traditions is capturing this milestone through senior portraits. In Arizona, with our diverse landscapes and unique natural beauty, I make selecting the best time to take senior portraits easy as I have already considered weather, lighting, and different areas that express the character of our state - so that I get you the best results in stunning photographs that truly capture the essence of the senior and this desert wonderland.

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Arizona is known for its arid climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters- and its a senior photographers paradise with all the variety and availability to have sessions year round. To avoid the scorching heat of the summer months, it is advisable to plan the session during the fall, winter, or spring seasons, or to have a summer session in studio or a unique indoor location. Autumn offers comfortable temperatures, golden foliage, and vibrant colors, providing a picturesque backdrop for portraits. Winter brings cooler temperatures, which can be a refreshing change, and the possibility of capturing unique shots against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains in northern Arizona. Spring brings the bloom of desert wildflowers, offering a vibrant and colorful setting for senior portraits.

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A crucial element to consider is lighting and time of day. Arizona is known for its abundant sunshine, which can create harsh shadows and intense highlights during midday, which is why I avoid middle-of-the-day sessions unless they are indoors.

To achieve softer and more flattering lighting, I highly recommend scheduling the session during the "Golden Hour." The Golden Hour refers to the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the light is softer, warmer, and more diffused. During this time, the Phoenix desert landscape is bathed in a beautiful golden glow, creating a magical atmosphere for senior portraits. This enchanting light adds depth, warmth, and a touch of romance to the photographs, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Golden Hour

Warm golden light, high contrast, stunning glow….The best light of the day for outdoor shoots! I start golden hour senior sessions two hours before sunset to maximize the wow! Awesome for highlighting the best skin, colors, and dimension in photos.

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 Sunset photos

Just as or after Golden Hour when the sun dips behind the mountains surrounding the Phoenix Valley is prime time for striking sunsets. Never can guarantee- but when there is on Arizona has the best!

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Blue Hour after Sunset- NIGHT SHOTS

Dramatic, bold, colorful- lights! Night shots as unique as you are a great opportunity to shine. This is at the end & included in most action sessions- if we plan it right we can have Golden Hour, Sunset, and Blue Hour night photos in one session!

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Sunrise/Morning Sessions

Beat the heat! Cooler temps and cooler colour tones- this is the best light in my opinion for Light & Airy style photos. Sunrise sessions start 15 minutes before sunrise so no sleeping in hahah

Studio or Indoor Sessions- Anytime!

A studio or interior space can capture YOU and your vision without distraction or crowds. From an epic shoot at a museum or theatre (click to check out unique spots)

to a classic fashion studio (studio portfolio here) we can get all the looks- while enjoying air conditioning!

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It is important to consider the personal preferences and style of the senior being photographed so I like to collaborate with the senior and their family to understand their preferences, interests, and aspirations can help in choosing the best time and Phoenix or other location for their senior portraits.

Some individuals may have a preference for a specific season, while others may have a particular vision or theme in mind.  This collaboration ensures that the photographs reflect their unique personality and create a lasting memory of this significant milestone. I would love to bring your vision to life and be a part of your senior year with senior photos that express you!

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Perry Puma Marching Band Class of 2023 | Senior portrait session with Anjeanette Photography Phoenix

Congratulations to the Perry Puma Class of 2023!!! Ready to rock on #FridayNightLights and Saturday Competitions their senior marching season 🎺🥁🎷🎼🏁

Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY

Luxe Arizona Portrait Session 

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America, shutterfest Magazine, and etc classes and workshops.

Abby Class of 2022 | Phoenix Senior Pictures Anjeanette Photography

Congratulations Abby on your graduation!! Soon you will be bidding Shadow Ridge goodbye and off to new adventures and challenges to conquer in the great North!!! Abby wanted senior portraits with that red rock Sedona vibe and Tonto Forest always delivers! She is a force of nature in more ways than one- so nature was the perfect place to match her energetic personality and beautiful smiles! I loved getting to know this Shadow Ridge Heptathlete- forever impressed!!!

😍Thank you again for these amazing pics! We absolutely adore them! You captured Abby’s strength and femininity in all the elements (surroundings) she wanted… perfectly!
Good luck this next senior season. We will see you when Hailey (the little one) is a senior and when Abby graduates college:) - Abby’s mom Jodi

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Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

Abe Class of 2022 | Anjeanette Photography Senior portraits Phoenix Az

Gorgeous girl and gorgeous smile- but what you can’t see is the strength and determination in every photo. This spunky fun senior has been thru multiple foot surgeries, and was on crutches for this entire session although her Doctor gave the all-clear for travel and portraits! Don’t worry, mom and I made sure she took frequent breaks and didn’t push this passionate kid. Safety first always, no photo is worth risking her health.

Resolved not to be slowed down, she flew to Arizona from Montana to get photos like ones she fondly remembered from being a kid and playing in the backyard of her grandparents to sunsets with Sonoran Cacti silhouettes. So of course the best place for cacti and dreamy desert views in Phoenix is the Botanical Gardens. No sunsets of this rare overcast afternoon, but Abe’s smile beams away the clouds, and cloudy days are lovely for soft shadows and vibrant color.

This northern plains basketball and volleyball star has beaten the odds before- and will again! On the road to healing and enjoying her senior year!

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Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

PEORIA AZ PHOTOGRAPHER ANJEANETTE.PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

Featured in:

TheSenior Best Print Magazine

Senior Muse Print Magazine

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3

Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine

2015 Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

Lianna Class of 2021

Lianna was wanting flowers- but with so little rain this ‘winter’ in Arizona we just didn’t get the bloom of previous springs. So when we heard that Annie’s Flower Truck was near the senior picture location we were going to in Old Town Scottsdale, we had to stop by! Happy Senior Sunday Lianna! Beautiful young woman- it was awesome working with you!

Music by: Icarus "All Your Friends"

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Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

Featured in:

TheSenior Best Print Magazine

Senior Muse Print Magazine

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3

Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine

2015 Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

Gracie Class of 2021 | Phoenix Senior Pictures

Get ready for some happy bursts of color!!! Gracie lights up a room - maybe even enough watts to light a whole city block! Combine that with her awesome one-of-a-kind location choice The Saguaro Scottsdale and ya just might need your sunglasses for this awesome #seniorsession

Music by: Katrina Stone "Soulshine"

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Loved skating down Roosevelt Row with Gracie setting off purple smoke grenades last week!

Great job G! All the purple emojis!

Wrapped up Gracie’s Senior picture session outside the Orpheum- cannot wait until we can all safely gather and go see shows again! She’s a theatre kid and ultra Disney Fan-so when the Mouse’s house was closed for the pandemic we hunted all over Phoenix for the perfect backdrops for bright & beautiful star Gracie!

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Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

Featured in:

TheSenior Best Print Magazine

Senior Muse Print Magazine

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3

Awarded “Top 100 Photographers to Follow in 2021” by Senior Inspire

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine

2015 Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

Brooke Class of 2021 | Phoenix Senior Pictures | Anjeanette Photography Az

“To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living.”

— Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater

Phoenix School for the Arts dancer Brooke was a joy to watch twirl and leap- and have a bit of a Disney princess moment with a roadrunner (name unknown) at the Desert Botanical Gardens. She absolutely glowed in the December afternoon sun as it drifted over the cacti in the Ottosen garden! Congratulations on your upcoming commencement and future adventures!

Music by: Sød Ven "State of Mind"

“Sometimes since I've been in the garden I've looked up through the trees at the sky and I have had a strange feeling of being happy as if something was pushing and drawing in my chest and making me breathe fast. Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing. Everything is made out of magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us. In this garden - in all the places.”
― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

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“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”

— Martha Graham

Phoenix Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions

Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG

@phoenixseniorphotography

•Artistic | Dramatic | Fun | Unique | Creative •On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits •

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys Nationally published and featured Artistic and fun Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter. BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design 2008-2013 Portrait photographer Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019 Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018 David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

Featured in:

TheSenior Best Print Magazine

Senior Muse Print Magazine

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print x3

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine

2015 Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

Smoke Bomb Grenades | Add some fun colour and drama to your Phoenix senior portraits! | Anjeanette Photography Peoria, Az

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There is just something so epic about being enveloped in an aesthetic cloud of colour!

Long-time staple of the extreme sports and paintball worlds, smoke grenades took off as stunning photo props several years ago. And the products colours, consistency, and length of time you get to shoot while one release keeps getting more awesome!

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It's important that my seniors keep in mind that I have to follow important safety rules when using them- they fall into the same category as fireworks so I need to be sure to only use them in seasons when it is legal to use fireworks. In Phoenix, it is legal to set off novelty fireworks such as sparklers or smoke bombs in safe areas- like asphalt or concrete away from flammables. They can stain so keeping them away from garments or surfaces that are vulnerable (parking lots are perfect for smoke grenades) Regardless of the season or time of year I never use them in natural areas near grass, trees, etc- it's Arizona and basically almost always dry. I have used them on rocks if there is no brush, weeds, or sticks of any kind within a 100-foot radius. They are also expensive- they kind I use puts out a LOT of gorgeous amazing smoke and colour- but at $12 each for approximately 60-90 seconds we have to make every second of them count, and I only offer one per session if it is in an appropriate area.

Prom 2K19 | Junior and Senior Prom session | Phoenix Senior Portraits Anjeanette Photography

I always say it takes great kids to make great photos- what a great group of kids this is! Rising seniors Class of 2020 and graduating 2019 got together for fun Prom2K19 downtown Phoenix Arizona at the Steele Indian Park. Later this group grabbed some corndogs at Sonic then headed off to dance at Wrigley Mansion!

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Arizona Graduation Pictures & High School Senior Portrait sessions by Peoria AZ photographer 

Anjeanette.Photography Phoenix 

http://www.anjeanette.photography

TEXT (615) 944-1356

IG @phoenixseniorphotography

Featured in:

Shutter Magazine Senior Issue Print

Awarded “50 to Follow in 2019” by Senior Inspire 

Senior Inspire Magazine Instagram (featured 5 times)

Senior Artistry IG

Senior Guys Style (3 times)

The Vibrant Senior

The 2K Grad IG

Senior Model Magazine

Seniorolgie Magazine

#TTFmagazine (seniors)

Senior Year Magazine

Senior Study Hall Print Magazine 2015

Senior City Features

Named Expertise' top 24/240 Photographers in Tennessee 2016 & 2017

•Artistic  |  Dramatic  |  Fun  |  Unique  |  Creative

•On-Location Natural Light and In-Studio Fashion Senior Portraits

•Hundreds of Locations to shoot your Senior Pictures in Studio, Nature or City/Urban location

•Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

•Nationally published and featured Senior Photographer Anjeanette Illustration

•Artistic and fun for Seniors with Memory involvement easy simple pricing for Parents

•Peoria, Glendale, and Phoenix Arizona area

Natural & Strobe Light On-Location & Studio Fashion-inspired Senior Portraits

Available to shoot your Portraits in Studio, Nature, or Urban location

Easy, relaxed Senior Portrait experience for Guys

Nationally published and featured

Artistic and fun

Memory involvement easy & simple pricing for Parents

I am trained and educated as both a photographer and fine art painter.

BFA Illustration 1999 Summa Cum Laude honors Savannah College of Art & Design

2008-2013 Portrait photographer 

Various Professional Photographers of America classes and workshops

SEAN BROWN PRODUCTIONS Film Course 2019

Project Obscura Sal Cincotta Las Vegas 2018

David Bean Lighting workshop 2015

2012-14 worked as a lead and second photographer for other photographers weddings

2014-current 100% Focus on Seniors and Families, and headshots!

Senior Welcome Booklet!

http://www.anjeanetteillustrationseniors.com/welcome-magazine-1/

Nicole Class of 2019 | Papago Park Phoenix | Anjeanette Photography Graduation Photos Peoria Az

I love Nicole’s excited and fun energy! Her bright personality made her session so much fun- we got to see a side of Papago park not everyone does after the rain this spring-but she was the the brightest star in the park! Thanks for jumping on top of a mountain in heels and a prom dress surrounded by smoke grenades by the way!! (I promise she was safe- the rock creates an optical illusion of being above the valley, and her mom and I kept her safe)

Epic session lady!!

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Shelby Class of 2019 | Phoenix Graduation Pictures | Anjeanette Photography Peoria Az

I LOVE it when seniors have a unique spot picked out- someplace they love and want to incorporate into their session. Custom sessions are pretty much my favorites because they always showcase the seniors personality and style- and hey thats why I actively pursue (or just nag) seniors to choose their location adventure! Added bonus: when the locations rock and are happy to serve as a beautiful backdrop- huge thank you to Restoration Hardware for being so open and inviting to us! Fantastic location choice Shelby!!! Isn’t she stunning???

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Shoot Out with Valerie Waldvogel | The Glendale DUMP Styled Shoot | Anjeanette Photography Seniors Peoria, Phoenix Az

I am SO tired of all the styled shoots that are "pretty" let's be honest for a second...I WANT REAL LIFE. I want you to think outside the box. How do you react in real life situations. -Valie Waldvogel, VW Photography

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The other night I got to go on a photography ‘playdate’ - you know us photographers, the glitz, the glam, the dump. Yep, we went to the dump! Shout out to Valerie Waldvogel for styling, providing amazing models, and securing the most wondrous of locations: aka the Glendale Dump for her new monthly styled sessions “What I See Shoot” aimed at photographers on every leg of their journey from noobies with their first dslr to more seasoned, professional photographers.

(Hmm what seasoning would I be? Am I in the Cumin stage of pro photography or a little more Paprika?)

Valerie used this session to provide education and experience to a group she taught throughout the afternoon , and to just boost camaraderie with all of us- be it on on manual mode with our own photography businesses or first ‘real’ camera.The shoot was a reminder to challenge oneself - find beauty in any situation, any location. I had a great afternoon meeting everyone in my group, folks in other groups, and just enjoying the warm sunshine through the lens.

Getting out and practicing and playing isn’t something you ever ‘get too good’ for. Creative meet ups like this one Valerie organized keep the passion alive!

Always learning, always experimenting, always evolving!

These beautiful models and dresses have me like…PROM…though!! Moody or bright and airy- I love prom season! It is just around the corner believe it or not, and I already have booking for April 27th…make #PROM2K19 plans today!

Want to connect with VW Photography and come to a shoot?

Getcha links to tickets here!

VW Photography on Facebook

What I See I Shoot

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Places to take senior pictures in Arizona | Peoria Az & Glendale Az high school senior portraits

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Urban & Unique Environments

stylish and cool dramatic looks in the city 

Pedestrian bridges

Roosevelt row/art walk murals Downtown

Heritage Square Phoenix

Parking garages (they look so cool on film)

Movie theatres, Makeup stores,  & Malls

Record stores

Coffee shops

 Old Town Scottsdale (small travel fee)

 Tempe Arts Center (small travel fee)

Laundry mats-no really so funky & fun!

Abandoned industrial yards (w/permission)

Carnivals

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Artistic & Rustic Outdoors

airy light filled artistic natural light and epic flash photos in Nature

Mountains & Deserts

Greenhouses

Anthem Community Park

Scorpion Gulch

Ahwatukee

Gilbert Riparian Preserve (small travel fee)

Coon Bluff & Salt River areaCampground (small travel fee)

Lake Pleasant (small entrance fee to park)

Sunset Point on I-17 "Field of Gold" (small travel fee)

Nelson Nevada Ghost town (small travel fee)

 

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School Activity themes

incorporate mementos & equipment to tell the whole story

Clubs & School group Activities

Photos at school: Lockers, Gym, Library, Classroom, Darkroom, etc

Band & Instruments

Sports & equipment

Art & Supplies

Books, books, and more books!

 

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Studio Backdrop Styles

Classic Hi Fashion in any weather

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Or Truly Epic Backdrops...and Big Adventures!

These awesome spots look fantastic as the backdrop to your senior photos, but do require extra fees to be paid to owners/organizations and reasonable travel expenses

Studio at Tlaquepaque Phoenix (stylish exteriors and interiors, small additional $30 fee)

Botanical Gardens (posh in the elements, entrance fee to park only no photo permit- OR get a Cultural Pass for free admission!)

Phoenix Zoo (entrance fee to park only)

White Tank Mountain Park (rustic mountains, windmill, and waterfall features, tiny $8 per car entrance fee)

Castles Coasters (FUN) Chuck e Cheese- bc skee ball? yeah!

Lost Dutchman State Park (LARGE FEE)

Manistee Ranch Park (LARGE FEE)

...or dream really big...

 Grand Canyon (travel fee)

White Sands (travel fee)

Utah Arches (travel fee & permissions)

Las Vegas Sign Boneyard (has to be seen to be believed, travel fee & entrance fee)

Disneyland, San Diego...You name it! We can get tickets for an adventure!

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Pets, Props & Things to bring along

Bring your pets! aw please? 

Umbrellas & Balloons

Instruments & headphones

Cameras, Cars, CDs

Chairs and furniture in unusual places ( I can help with Antique chairs!)

Flowers and flower crowns

Hats, Blankets, Bikes

Suits & Prom gowns 

I can supply chairs, long flowing skirts, & Custom costuming....

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Where can you take senior pictures in the greater Phoenix area and beyond? This post is just lists of ideas for places and props for YOUR senior experience portraits with Anjeanette Photography! The best places are ones close to your heart, or even near your school campus- however, you can use these ideas to start brainstorming the perfect lo-cal.

Many are free or have a small park or org fees, there is a very small travel fee only if I travel over 30 mins, everything under that is included.

This is in no way an exhaustive list- so what have you always dreamed of for YOUR epic and stylish session???

Where can we NOT go?

No railroad tracks, no tresspassing, no middle of the road, no canals, no bars- yep been asked. Just not cool for a senior experience k? :)

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Let's start planning! Tell me your ideas or ask for suggestions below:

Sandra Day O'Connor High Prom Session | Prom 2K18 | Anjeanette Photography Seniors Peoria Az

Super fun prom session in Phoenix Az this past Saturday with a group of band students from Sandra Day O'Connor! Everyone looked amazing, hope senior prom was an absolute blast!!!

Peoria & Glendale AZ Graduating Senior Grad Picture sessions by portrait photographer Phoenix Artistic Photographer Anjeanette.Photography http://www.anjeanette.photography TEXT (615) 944-1356 IG @phoenixseniorphotography Thank you for the music!

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Featured in Voyage Phoenix Magazine! | Phoenix's most inspiring stories | Peoria Az photographer Anjeanette Photography

Very humbled and excited to have been featured in Voyage Phoenix Magazine this month! Such an honor- the interview was nerve-wracking for sure but I hope my love for my job and clients memories comes through :)

Thank you- to my amazing clients who are the stunning models in this feature!! Thank you so much for trusting me with your moments!

Click any image below for a window to the magazine's webpage!

http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-anjeanette-ridner-hoer-anjeanette-photography-peoria-az/

Project Obscura | Las Vegas Conference | Feb 2018 | Anjeanette Photography

Elated to have been a part of Project Obscura the past weekend- the brain child of Sal Cincotta of Behind The Shutter Magazine, N-VU , and H+H color Lab

All names and businesses are linked- check out everyones amazing work!

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with Kerri Jean & Ykeya

#ProjectObscura featured two days of shooting and photo business education- had a great time meeting new photography friends and learning information ...especially during the shoot out on day one! Here are too many of my favorite images.

Wouldn't these be fantastic looks for the upcoming Prom 2K18 ?!?!?

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With the Hudson's & Angelique

with Kerri Jean & Emily Hafley

With Jeff Poole & Bobbi Billard

So happy to meet Jeff of Jeff Peterson Studios, my sweet new friend Pensacola phenom Lazzat, and Thuan Ton of Portart Creations!! Hope to see them again soon- check out their work!

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with Sal Cincoo & J ELONA

      I have many more favorites...I will add a special section to my Portfolio Special events: Prom!

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Models:

J ELONA

Ykeya

Emily Hafley

Bobbi Billard

Angelica

Special THANK YOU to the

Project Obscura Team:

Sal Cincotta

Michael Anthony

Jeff & Lori Poole of Indigo Silver Studio

Bruce & Josh Hudson of Hudson's Portrait Design

Kerri Jean