Melissa | Sunset Session at McDowell Mountain

I love a painterly look in my photos, and this location in Scottsdale, AZ was not only a breathtaking backdrop for a maternity session, but also made these photos so much fun to edit!

This was the second session I did with Melissa. She’d originally chosen this outdoor location, with its stunning views of the Phoenix/Scottsdale skyline, but was so inspired by some of my other photos that she decided to have an indoor session as well. We decided to have the session at sunset, my absolute favorite time to shoot. The gorgeous colors in the sky, coupled with the genuine love radiating between Melissa and her (husband?) Joe, made the overall tone of the shoot one of tenderness and affection. The photos came out absolutely stunning!

McDowell Mountain is available for insured photographers only, and requires a $50+ permit that is well worth the price for such beautiful scenery!