Phoenix Portrait Photographer

Portrait photography may actually be my favorite kind of work. I found early in my career as an editorial photographer that portraits were the best opportunity to develop a concept, craft a scene with both studio and natural lighting, and evoke a specific mood in collaboration with the subject. I like my portraiture to tell a story, without giving away the ending. Whether it’s a stylistic magazine cover or a professional headshot, I aim to create something that is one-of-a-kind.

Moody Phoenix portrait of a high school baseball player holding a bat over his shoulder, wearing a Villanova Wildcats cap and shirt, touching his cap.

Moody Phoenix portrait of a high school baseball player holding a bat over his shoulder, wearing a Villanova Wildcats cap and shirt, touching his cap.

A person in an air rescue uniform stands confidently with hands on hips in front of a jet aircraft, inside a hangar, photographed by a phoenix portrait photographer.

A person in an air rescue uniform stands confidently with hands on hips in front of a jet aircraft, inside a hangar, photographed by a phoenix portrait photographer.

Professional portrait of a person in Phoenix with long hair wearing star-shaped earrings, a gray textured sweater, and a pink shirt, posing with a hand near their face against a brown background.

Professional portrait of a person in Phoenix with long hair wearing star-shaped earrings, a gray textured sweater, and a pink shirt, posing with a hand near their face against a brown background.

A Phoenix portrait photographer's image of an elderly man with glasses in soft focus in Sun City, Arizona staring downward.

A Phoenix portrait photographer's image of an elderly man with glasses in soft focus in Sun City, Arizona staring downward.

Portrait of elegant elderly woman in formal evening gown with lace details, wearing a satin shawl, standing against a dark background at the Ms. Senior Arizona pageant.

Portrait of elegant elderly woman in formal evening gown with lace details, wearing a satin shawl, standing against a dark background at the Ms. Senior Arizona pageant.

Phoenix portrait photographer's picture of an older woman in an elegant gown posing against a dark background at the Ms. Senior Arizona pageant.

Phoenix portrait photographer's picture of an older woman in an elegant gown posing against a dark background at the Ms. Senior Arizona pageant.

Portrait photograph of Phoenix artist Michael Carson stands in front of his home painting studio, his hand adjusting his glasses while he glances upward toward the sun.

Portrait photograph of Phoenix artist Michael Carson stands in front of his home painting studio, his hand adjusting his glasses while he glances upward toward the sun.

Portrait photograph of an Arizona State University graduate with dark hair and red lipstick stands behind green palm leaves, looking out.

Portrait photograph of an Arizona State University graduate with dark hair and red lipstick stands behind green palm leaves, looking out.

Posed portrait of a Phoenix man in a suit sitting on a bench, holding a football, with the Arizona State University Law School in the background.

Posed portrait of a Phoenix man in a suit sitting on a bench, holding a football, with the Arizona State University Law School in the background.

Portrait of college intern sitting on an oversized yellow chair, barefoot, with shoes placed on a small wooden platform in front. Surrounded by greenery and outdoor setting on the Google Campus in Silicon Valley.

Portrait of college intern sitting on an oversized yellow chair, barefoot, with shoes placed on a small wooden platform in front. Surrounded by greenery and outdoor setting on the Google Campus in Silicon Valley.

Phoenix portrait photograph of a business owning-woman sitting at a table with flowers, a clock, and a plate of macarons in the foreground.

Phoenix portrait photograph of a business owning-woman sitting at a table with flowers, a clock, and a plate of macarons in the foreground.

In Tempe, a portrait of an Arizona State University graduate in blue shirt standing in front of a lush green ivy wall with palm trees and blue sky in the background.

In Tempe, a portrait of an Arizona State University graduate in blue shirt standing in front of a lush green ivy wall with palm trees and blue sky in the background.

Google employee posed portrait of a smiling woman riding a colorful bicycle in front of a mural with a large bicycle design by a Phoenix portrait photographer.

Google employee posed portrait of a smiling woman riding a colorful bicycle in front of a mural with a large bicycle design by a Phoenix portrait photographer.

Portrait photographer's image of an ASU graduate jumping joyfully in front of a cityscape with tall buildings. They are wearing a blue coat, black top, and grey skirt. The background includes the SF MOMA and a fountain.

Portrait photographer's image of an ASU graduate jumping joyfully in front of a cityscape with tall buildings. They are wearing a blue coat, black top, and grey skirt. The background includes the SF MOMA and a fountain.

Creative portrait of a woman in floral dress standing in front of dense green foliage, smiling and looking to the side at the Arizona State University campus.

Creative portrait of a woman in floral dress standing in front of dense green foliage, smiling and looking to the side at the Arizona State University campus.

Portrait photographer's picture of a woman in vibrant striped pants and dark jacket with colorful cuffs dancing against a geometric dark wall background.

Portrait photographer's picture of a woman in vibrant striped pants and dark jacket with colorful cuffs dancing against a geometric dark wall background.

Man in sunglasses leaning on a pier railing with a beach and ocean in the background. Portrait of an Arizona State University Graduate from Tempe.

Man in sunglasses leaning on a pier railing with a beach and ocean in the background. Portrait of an Arizona State University Graduate from Tempe.

Athletic Phoenix portraiture of a young woman sitting on a bench by an indoor swimming pool under blue and white pennants.

Athletic Phoenix portraiture of a young woman sitting on a bench by an indoor swimming pool under blue and white pennants.

A portrait photographer's view of Michael Carson, a painter in Phoenix, Arizona. He sits in an old chair across from several of his paintings, looking away from both them and the camera.

A portrait photographer's view of Michael Carson, a painter in Phoenix, Arizona. He sits in an old chair across from several of his paintings, looking away from both them and the camera.

A World War II veteran photographed as a portrait subject in Phoenix with medals while sitting at a table, wearing glasses and a white shirt.

A World War II veteran photographed as a portrait subject in Phoenix with medals while sitting at a table, wearing glasses and a white shirt.

A portrait photograph of an Arizona State University graduate in a red dress leaning against a gray wall.

A portrait photograph of an Arizona State University graduate in a red dress leaning against a gray wall.

Professional portrait of Nico Mannion spinning basketball on finger on outdoor court at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona for SLAM Magazine.

Professional portrait of Nico Mannion spinning basketball on finger on outdoor court at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona for SLAM Magazine.

A professional Phoenix portrait photographer's picture of Nico Mannion performing a slam dunk in a dimly lit gym in Arizona for SLAM Magazine.

A professional Phoenix portrait photographer's picture of Nico Mannion performing a slam dunk in a dimly lit gym in Arizona for SLAM Magazine.

Portrait of a bald man in white shirt sitting indoors by a window with blinds in Phoenix, Arizona.

Portrait of a bald man in white shirt sitting indoors by a window with blinds in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix photographer's portrait of an elderly man with glasses and blue shirt standing with a walker in a dimly lit room.

Phoenix photographer's portrait of an elderly man with glasses and blue shirt standing with a walker in a dimly lit room.

A solemn Phoenix portrait photographers depiction of a mother and daughter stand in a room decorated with Elvis Presley memorabilia, including posters and a quilt hanging on the wall. There is a Christmas tree and stuffed animals on a bed.

A solemn Phoenix portrait photographers depiction of a mother and daughter stand in a room decorated with Elvis Presley memorabilia, including posters and a quilt hanging on the wall. There is a Christmas tree and stuffed animals on a bed.

Professional portrait photograph of a woman business owner sitting in front of a display of colorful shirts in Phoenix, Arizona.

Professional portrait photograph of a woman business owner sitting in front of a display of colorful shirts in Phoenix, Arizona.

Stylized Phoenix portrait of pitcher Hector Santiago wearing a Minnesota baseball jersey is sitting among a collection of framed and unframed baseball jerseys displayed on a couch and wall, featuring various team names and numbers.

Stylized Phoenix portrait of pitcher Hector Santiago wearing a Minnesota baseball jersey is sitting among a collection of framed and unframed baseball jerseys displayed on a couch and wall, featuring various team names and numbers.

Portrait photograph of a woman with long hair sitting on a patterned sofa, dimly lit, wearing a dark sweater.

Portrait photograph of a woman with long hair sitting on a patterned sofa, dimly lit, wearing a dark sweater.

Person with black and white checkered pattern tattooed on their head and face in front of a checkered background by a Phoenix portrait photographer.

Person with black and white checkered pattern tattooed on their head and face in front of a checkered background by a Phoenix portrait photographer.

A person in a dark room with a beam of light illuminating part of their face in this portrait photograph in Phoenix. The individual is lying on a couch wearing a tank top, looking towards the camera with a thoughtful expression.

A person in a dark room with a beam of light illuminating part of their face in this portrait photograph in Phoenix. The individual is lying on a couch wearing a tank top, looking towards the camera with a thoughtful expression.

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