Mom kisses baby boy's hand as he sits in his dad's lap for their family session.

Colorful Family Session in Mesa, Arizona | Nelson Family

Colorful and Connected Arizona Family Session

The Nelson Family joined me for a beautiful golden hour session in Mesa, Arizona. Dallas, Hannah and Banks were so much fun to capture! Every family I have the opportunity to photograph has their own story to tell. Each session has a different style and personality and no two are ever the same.

The Nelson’s are so connected to one another. The amount of love that this mama and daddy have for their sweet boy is palpable through the camera. Emotion is a powerful tool in my photography style. When you look at your family pictures, I don’t want you to just see them. I want you to feel them.

Capturing connection is an art form. When a family is as connected as the Nelson’s, the art flows easily. The way Hannah looks at her family is mesmerizing. When she held her precious boy in her arms, you could feel the tenderness between them. His loving and adventurous smile captures your heart!  The way his dad could make him laugh tells you how close of a bond they have with one another.

The Benefits of a Client Closet

I love the colors we chose for their wardrobe. It makes a bold statement and accents the love between this family. Hannah couldn’t have looked more beautiful in this off the shoulder, long sleeved dress. She was effortlessly elegant against the desert landscape.

I love to work alongside my clients to help them style their session. I have a curated client closet full of pieces that will make you feel confident and beautiful. The pieces I’ve selected compliment my editing style and shooting locations so that your pictures are the very best that they can be. I love offering this service to my clients to take the pressure off of finding the perfect outfits for your session with me!

To The Nelson Family – Thank you all so much for allowing me to capture this sweet season in your family’s life. You all are such a loving and beautiful family. You two are wonderful parents to that little boy who just adores you! The years you have with him are so very short and incredibly precious. I hope these photos allow you to cherish this time in your life for years to come.

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MacKenzie is a farm grown, earth mama raising seven wild beauties with her husband in the Arizona desert. She spends her days all year round, chasing kids and SUNSHINE! She subconsciously fears that she will forget a moment or a memory, therefore is extremely dedicated to capturing all the magical moments in life, big or small. Becoming a mother has amplified this fear, and given her a heightened sense of urgency to capture every perfect and imperfect moment, every detail, every joy…THE CONNECTIONS WE CAN FEEL, BUT DON’T ALWAYS SEE, life in all its exponential beauty. 

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