Project Lunacy | Shutterfest Photography conference | Anjeanette Photography Phoenix
Took a few days off for the Project Lunacy photography conference sponsored by Shutter Magazine & Shutterfest created by Salvatore Cincotta Photography. There is always more to learn and new ways to grow by challenging your work as a photographer and artist through photography education, connecting with vendors, and networking with other professionals. I brought my own gear, but everyone also had an opportunity to use the Profoto B10 & B10 Plus - and while I love my Flashpoints it was nice to experiment with some other industry leaders in off-camera flash.
I had the chance to spend the first day in small groups at the Superstition Mountains with Sal himself, as well as ProPhoto reps and instructors, then spent day two soaking up Photoshop knowledge and gel lighting tips with instructor David Byrd. A fantastic way to get reinspired and amped up for part two of the fall & holiday season- and cannot WAIT to hone new techniques in this springs Senior season!
Models in order as pictured:
Madison Rieck (lights)
Te’Aria Jones (Blue/Purple Gels)
Emily Trosclair (blue)
Malia (black lace)
Anna Paula (magenta Pink)
Ladiluhve (red)
Project Lunacy sponsored by Shutter Magazine and Sal Cincotta
David Byrd of Reality Reimagined
Prophoto lighting and gear
Sofia Class of 2020 | Roosevelt Row Senior Session | Anjeanette Photography Peoria Az
I was so excited to capture some downtown Phoenix artistic senior portraits with Sofia, future graphic designer and all-around cool kid. Now she is making this look like a professional shoot- she is flawless and effortless in her modeling. But let me tell you- it was HOT. We planned a session for after the heat and wouldn't you know it was a surprising high temp day. Hey even in PHX we have our cool months and normally plan for less intense days, it should have been high desert 70s- it was a shocking 100+. None of that phased how these photos turned out, Sofia KILLED her session!! We explored the Roosevelt Row murals and even came upon a Helvetica type font tag to match her gorgeous hair that made this art students designers day!
Smoke Bomb Grenades | Add some fun colour and drama to your Phoenix senior portraits! | Anjeanette Photography Peoria, Az
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!
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.
Oonagh's Adventure Senior Portraits | Phoenix senior picture photographer | Anjeanette PhotographyArizona
It’s my babies senior year and I just may have gone a little overboard with senior pictures! But can you really go overboard? Nah! My girl is an outside of the box dreamer, with music and art in her heart always- we wanted to plan a fun trip that also expressed her personality and charm!
I actually like to keep my packages pretty simple! 30mins for the more camera shy senior, two hours with a mini senior movie (the most popular), and the travel Adventure package!
For my daughter’s road trip session we started from Phoenix to Palm Springs, California. The next day we hit Newport Beach and Balboa Pier, then onto a day in Los Angeles where we visited The Last Bookstore - has to be seen by any book lover- and the MOCA. Another day on the beach at El Matador and La Piedra for gorgeous sea spray and sand. We popped by the Rose Bowl to catch a DCI drum corps show one day, then we were off to one of my bucket list photo session spots: the Nelson Nevada Ghost Town and Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours!
SO are YOU up for an adventure for your Senior Portrait Experience?? Its more possible and affordable than you might think! What adventure calls to you?
So this collection of photos is what my “Adventure Package” looks like- travel and unlimited outfits and poses! You can find out more about all my packages here:
It was hot when we got home to Phoenix- so indoor studio marching band portraits of course! I am so thankful she puts up with me :)
I had so much fun building this puzzle on Instagram to feature
Oonagh’s senior picture adventure!
Will | Desert Mountain HS Senior Portraits | Peoria AZ photographer Anjeanette.Photography Phx
Will totally crushed his senior portrait session in downtown Phoenix last week! I couldn’t wait to get these photos uploaded and edited. And the folks over at Indie Senior Magazine noticed too! About 2 mins after I posted Will’s sneak peeks on my Instagram- they re-grammed them and featured his pictures on their Instagram page!
Congrats Will! Fantastic job and have a great graduation!
Featured in The Senior Best Magazine! | Phoenix Graduation portraits by Anjeanette Photography senior pictures, Peoria Az
So excited to have THREE of my amazing senior clients from the Class of 2019 featured in The Senior Best magazine! Congrats to Kaylee, Shelby, and Noelle!!
Two page spread for Kaylee graduating from
Print Magazine Feature in Senior Muse | Congratulations Hannah!
So excited to hear that Hannah’s Senior Portraits fro Roosevelt Row in Phoenix were PUBLISHED in Senior Muse print magazine! The news even came on her birthday!
Can’t wait to get her copy in my hands and deliver it!!! Woo who Page 7 right at the front!!
Congrats Hannah! Fantastic job!
Thank you Class of 2019! | Anjeanette Photography Senior Graduation Portraits | Phoenix Arizona
Had such a fantastic first full senior season in Arizona- ALL because of these fantastic seniors! Go get the world Class of 2019! Thank you so much for choosing me for your portraits! Thank you seniors and parents.
Alright #2020 let’s get ready!!!
Don’t stress worrying about getting announcements in time by waiting to the last minute- Schedule early in the fall or winter for your first pick of the best senior session dates!
Kiana Class of 2019 | Phoenix Az graduation portraits | Anjeanette Photography Senior Pictures Peoria
Senior pictures should be a fun experience- and Kiana wanted to head to downtown Phoenix for a sophisticated urban cityscape backdrop to celebrate her upcoming graduation! Phoenix has the best colours and light for fantastic grad photos, and Kiana really lit up the city with her smile and poses- no wonder as she is an accomplished pageant winner, as well as her high schools Homecoming AND Prom queen! Such a wonderful and accomplished young person- it was fantastic meeting Kiana for her Graduation senior portraits!
Isabel Class of 2019 | Phoenix Senior graduation portraits | Anjeanette Photography Peoria
Another fantastic senior session with Isabel at the Desert Botanical Gardens! Izzy danced and posed, and twirled in blue smoke- so many great memories to deliver to her and her family this week!
Jayde Perry High School AZ | Phoenix Graduation Pictures & Senior Portrait session | Anjeanette Photography Peoria Az
I am so blessed to have met Jayde! I didn’t know that I had already met her twice- or at least my camera had- at WGI winterguarde competitions the past two season!
She is a fantastic young person, gorgeous in every way, and she did such an amazing job at her senior session with so many lovely looks and her spunky personality!
Mackenzie SDOHS Class of 2019 | Senior graduation pictures | Anjeanette Photography Phx Arizona
An artist and special soul need a special senior portrait session: complete with Arizona wildflowers, paint, and purple smoke! Congrats to Mackenzie on her many accomplishments and upcoming graduation! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you!
Ashley CLASS OF 2019 | Anthem Community Park | ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION PHOTOS PEORIA AZ
Ashley did such an amazing job at her Senior Portrait session a few weeks ago! Her classic beauty and gorgeous smile made my job so easy-with the backdrop of the Anthem Community Park waterfalls we had an easy time capturing fantastic portraits to commemorate her senior year of high school.
Carly CLASS OF 2019 | Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park | ANJEANETTE PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION PHOTOS PEORIA AZ
make sure you click HD on the video!
Such a great, fun session with sparkling Carly!! Don’t her big eyes make you want to sing? Wonderful high school graduation senior session on the top of Peoria Az’s little Eastwing Mountain overlook with the bright Class of 2019 choir kid! So happy I got to meet Carly and her family, so excited to see what adventures this star takes through graduation and beyond!!
Left: natural light at the end of golden hour. 85mm, ISO 100, f1.4, 1/800SS
Right: off camera flash just at the start of blue hour. 35mm, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/1000SS
Another reason I just can’t resist using BOTH beautiful kinds of light at my portrait sessions- I love the creamy artistic natural light looks but also oh my, oh my those dramatic skies!
That sky ain’t photoshopped folks- its just able to show off its blues when I light the subject, lovely Carly, with an off camera flash :)
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!!
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???
Faith Class of 2019 | Heritage Square Senior Graduation Photos | Anjeanette Photography Phoenix
Had such a great time meeting up with Faith and her folks down on Hermitage Square for her high school senior portrait session! Downtown Phoenix is an adventure of colours, and great photo textures- and sometimes adventures in finding parking spaces!! But Faith’s smiles lit the city up brighter than the sunshine :)
Katie Class of 2019 | Desert Botanical Gardens Senior Graduation Photos | Anjeanette Photography Peoria, Phoeix Az
Fantastic time with Katie for her graduation pictures at the Desert Botanical Gardens at the beginning of the month. She was all ethereal beauty one moment, and Carrie Fisher spunky smiles the next!
Now Senior photo session season is in full swing! (get it- golf joke) Can’t believe Katie and the rest of the Class of 2019 is just a few months from graduation!!!
Click that little settings wheel to watch in HD!^^^
Lauren Class of 2019 | Downtown Phoenix Graduation Pictures | Anjeanette Photography Senior Photos Peoria, Phoenix Az
I have had the pleasure of knowing her a few years now as she has lead my daughters band, and can I just say this kid is so dang cool! Lauren is a leader, a musician, and a haircut trendsetter- but she’s also the kindest, coolest, and funniest person! Loved out session down on roosevelt Row in Phoenix- we visited all the murals and lite them up with Lauren’s smile and some smoke bombs! Can’t wait to read all about her future adventures!!!
