East Valley of Arizona is full of hidden gems and beautiful locations. The best part of booking a portrait session is consulting with my client and choosing a location that is the right fit for their senior or family pictures. To help find the perfect location for photos, I have put together a list of some of my favorite areas in the Phoenix area.
- Gilbert Riparian Preserve
- Queen Creek Wash
- Desert Road
- Gilbert Water Reserve
- Salt River / Butcher Jones
- The Farm at Agritopia
- Downtown Gilbert
- Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
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Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Gilbert Riparian Preserve has so much to offer. From the cacti garden full of Saguaros to beautiful walking trails with overhanging trees. The lake is amazing and has a really cool vibe. You would never know it was on a corner of a busy intersection.
Queen Creek Wash
This location is gorgeous year round but in the Fall it is stunning. In late November & December, the leaves are bright yellow and you’d never know you were in the middle of the desert. From Spring to October the leaves are the perfect green and that beautiful light shining through is the perfect peek of the golden hour!
Desert Road Landscape
This location is probably where I photograph most often as of lately. It has easy accessibility, gorgeous views and different landscape options from just a few steps away at the same spot. Whether you want hills of cacti, desert road, incredible sunset or just a little bit of everything this is your picture perfect location to capture the Arizona desert! Most of my clients that are new to either living or visiting Arizona love this location most! This Mesa desert spot is an absolute favorite!
Veteran’s Oasis
So many options here! With a lake, desert trails, and a charming creek.
Water Reserve in Gilbert
This location is literally right off a main road but has the vibe of a rural country road. It is a tucked away gem so you won’t find the same crowds as other locations.
Downtown Gilbert
I love Downtown Gilbert because I’m obsessed with white! If you aren’t digging the Desert location feels, but love more urban than you’ll love the crisp white background and charming cafe lights strung in this cute downtown Gilbert alleyway.
The Farm at Agritopia
Lots of green and lots of charm! It’s a working farm nestled in the middle of gardens and homes.
Salt River / Butcher Jones
Love the lake because there is so much to offer. From the occasional wild horse to the desert landscapes, it’s so beautiful!
Mesa Arts Center
Give me ALL the color! This location is perfect if you love color and non-landscape vibes.
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
Located in the Pecan Creek Entertainment Center in Queen Creek this is quickly becoming a new favorite place of mine. I’ve taken my daughter’s school dance photos here and I can’t wait to photograph a family session here. But here is a peek at my two favorite Prom and Homecoming Dance photos!
You can also check out other locations outside of the East Valley
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