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New Facebook Contest!

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:33:08 +0000

We are having another contest on Facebook right now! This one is open to everyone — not just bride’s and grooms!

Enter Here: http://www.facebook.com/DesertTrends?sk=app_79458893817

The Prize: The winner will receive a free personalized photo shoot with Desert Trends Photography. (Retail Value $350.00) This can be a engagement session, couples session, family session, Trash The Dress, or anything else you can dream up!

How to Enter: On our Facebook page, click the Contests tab on the left-hand side. Then submit a photograph of your “Perfect Pair.” This could be you and your husband, your fiancé, your child, or even you and your car! It doesn’t need to be a professionally taken photograph. Ask your family and friends to LIKE Desert Trends Photography’s page and vote for your entry. The person with the most votes on November 1st at 12:00 noon will be our winner.

Additionally, all contestants will receive a $1 print credit for each valid vote they receive. For example, get 200 votes and we’ll give you $200 to use for prints on any pictures that Desert Trends Photography has created for you. (Maximum credit is $250 per entry).

Please read the contest terms and conditions on Facebook.

Published | Phoenix Arizona Wedding Photographer

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:22:28 +0000

Now on newsstands! I’m so excited to have the cover this month for Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites Magazine. You can pick up a copy on the newsstands including at all the Fry’s Grocery stores in Arizona. Here’s a few “behind the scene” shots from the photo shoot!

A big thank you to all the people that participated:

Francesca Carozza: Fountain Hills Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau
Rino Ghetti: Community & Event Center
Kathy Worrell: Fountain Hills Parks & Rec
Teresa Russo-Cox, Russo Salon
Teri Ambrose: Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites
Honi Hershey: Honi Du Rentals
Amanda Cutler: Bride Model
Mike Johnson: Groom Model
Stephanie Bjorkman: Sami Fine Jewelry

2011 Holiday Mini Sessions | Phoenix Portrait Photographer

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:14:58 +0000

Mini Sessions 2011

Please select your desired date and time below and email us or call 480.278.3862. A $100 deposit is required to hold your spot. Deposits are non-refundable, but you may switch to another available spot. Scroll down to read frequently asked questions about our holiday mini sessions.

Sessions with Michael (Owner/ Lead Photographer)

Saturday, October 15th – South Mountain Park (Sonoran Desert & Decay)

3:00-3:30 PM
3:35-4:05 PM
4:15-4:45 PM
5:00-5:30 PM

Saturday, October 29th – Scottdale Civic Plaza (Fountain, Flowers, & Sculptures)

3:00-3:30 PM
3:35-4:05 PM
4:15-4:45 PM
5:00-5:30 PM

Sunday, Nov 20th – Saguaro Ranch Park (Old Farm Equipment, Vineyards, Peacocks)

10:00-10:30 AM
10:40-11:10 AM
11:30-12:00 NOON
2:00-2:30 PM
2:35-3:05 PM
3:15-3:45 PM
4:00-4:30 PM

Sunday, Nov 27th – Downtown Phoenix, Heritage Square (Brick Buildings, Grass, Trees)

10:00-10:30 AM
10:40-11:10 AM
11:30-12:00 NOON
2:00-2:30 PM
2:35-3:05 PM
3:15-3:45 PM
4:00-4:30 PM

Holiday Mini Session Packages

FAQ About Holiday Mini Sessions

What is a mini-session?

A mini session is a fast paced, fun photography session where we’ll capture as many great shots as we can in 30 minutes. We’ll get some great formal

family shots as well as some candid’s you’ll love! You can update your holiday cards, Facebook picture, and fill that empty spot on your wall

with a beautiful print.

How much is a mini-session?

We have four packages available this year (see above). If these don’t meet your needs, please contact us create a custom package.

How do I book a spot?

Spaces are very limited. Please email or call 480.278.3862 as soon as you know the time slot you would like. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due at the time of booking. The balance is due the day of the mini-session.

Can we do different outfits?

The mini session is too short to allow for changing outfits. If you would like to do this please contact us to schedule a full 1-2 hour private session.

Do we get the images on disc?

Package one includes the images on disc. Other packages will give you a limited number of digital files. Additional prints or digital files may be purchased from your private online gallery.

Can we do our engagement photos during a mini-session?

Yes, if you would only like to do a short engagement session, you can schedule it during these times. However, our standard engagement sessions are 2-3 hours long and you will get be able to do outfit changes and several locations. Our standard engagement session are available for $350.

Can we bring pets?

Yes, but understand that posing pets can be very time consuming and may limit the number of pictures we can take. You must bring along another person who is not in the photo shoot to take care of your pet while we are doing human only pictures.

Additional Information

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time to ensure everyone is ready. Make sure everyone is dressed, watered, fed, and ready to go. We cannot go past your scheduled time. Your images will be ready to view 2 weeks after the session.

To book or ask us questions please email me at info@deserttrendsphoto.com

Gretchen and Nate | Tempe Arizona Engagement Photographer

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:22:01 +0000

We headed out early to take engagement photographs in downtown Tempe. This is one of my favorite location because there’s a lot of variety in background that we can work with. Nate is an air traffic controller at Sky Harbor Airport and rumor has it his coworkers put some of our pictures on the big screen in the tower! Hopefully we didn’t cause too many flight delays that day. Check out some of my favorite photographs of this cute couple.

Wedding Merchants Business Academy

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:28:44 +0000

Last week I headed to Las Vegas for three days to meet up with 2000 wedding professionals in a cold warehouse know as the Las Vegas Convention Center.

I won free registration to the Wedding Merchants Business Academy thanks to my fans voting for me in a Facebook contest! It was a great opportunity to hear from the industries leaders – The CEO’s of Wedding Wire, The Co-founder of The Knot, and many more.

I don't think this typo was intentional (iPhone Picture during the conference)

Most importantly, it gave me a different perspective on weddings. Hearing from wedding planners, venue owners, caterers and other event professionals allowed to be understand what they deal with, and how a photographer can best meet their needs as well as our clients. When I photograph an event, it really has to be a team effort. If the florist doesn’t deliver on time, we make not get the pictures done on schedule. If the photographer (me) takes too long with pictures, the food is going to be cold or overcooked. My goal is not just to take pictures, but to be a part of creating a dream wedding day experience for our brides!

I got this piece of paper to prove that I showed up...

I returned to Phoenix inspired and full of ideas for our photography business. Great things are coming soon!

WEN White Hot Event

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:11:53 +0000

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of photographing the Arizona Wedding & Event Network’s White HOT Event. Since brides don’t like it when the photographer wears all white, this event gives me the chance to flaunt my very best all white outfit! The AZ WEN is an amazing group of dedicated event vendors. If you’re in the wedding and event industry, you should definitely consider becoming a member. Check out some of my favorite pictures from the evening below.

Host Venue – A to Z Equipment

Catering – Straight to the Plate

Desserts – Inspired Occasions

Bartending – PourMasters

Music – SherryFinzer – Flutist

Flowers – Keepsake Blossoms

Becky & Derek :: {Gilbert, AZ Wedding Photography}

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:06:29 +0000

Becky and Derek were so fun to photograph! They had one of the most colorful weddings i’ve seen with beautiful flowers and giant center pieces

by Blume Events. The colorful candy bar was delicious too! Check out some of my favorites from this unforgettable evening at Villa Siena:

Brittany & Stu :: {Phoenix Engagement Photography}

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:01:19 +0000

You may remember Brittany & Stu as the winners of our Rock Your Wedding Contest. As part of their prize we

headed out to Downtown Phoenix for an early morning engagement shoot. These two came prepared; the back of their

SUV was stuffed full of props. Balloons, picnic basket, blanket, flag, chalk board, and vintage luggage were just a few of

the things this creative duo packed along! Check out some of our favorites:

Thanks for taking such awesome pictures Brittany & Stu. Can’t wait to see what these guys have planned for their wedding this November!

It’s All in the Details – NACE Elements

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:52:24 +0000

Details make an everyday party into an extraordinary event! When I heard about this competition at The Buttes, I couldn’t pass up the chance to check it out. The Elements Tabletop Competition is run by the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives. This event brings together top wedding planners, designers, florists, and caterers to showcase their talents!

Photographers love details and so do wedding magazines. If you want to get your wedding published in a magazine it’s very important to have exceptional designers AND great pictures.

Here are the vendors that participated in creating these tabletops:

Renée and Jeff :: Mesa, AZ Wedding

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:41:28 +0000

I had a great time photographing Renée and Jeff’s wedding! They held both the ceremony and reception at The Wright House in Mesa. The flowers were all in bloom and everything looked perfect.

As a photographer, I love this venue– the garden area is compact so we don’t have to carry gear for miles, and the gardens are very well manicured too! Plus, as a private venue, we don’t have to worry about hotel guests running through our pictures. Their outdoor ceremony featured a Scottish Hand Fasting Ceremony as well as a bagpiper (who is a friend of the groom). Here are some of my favorites from the day:

(By the way, this is my first time using a Flash Slide Show gallery, so let me know what you think of it!)

Vendor Team:

Makeup Artist: Dolce Salon

Hair: Carolyn’s Hair Design

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake

DJ: Alec Whaley (Wright House)

Flowers: God’s Garden Treasures

Catering: Park Avenue Catering