SA Photography

SA Photography Ask me about my home studio setup! I want to do my part to beautify the world and uplift the people in it.

Multi-published Buckeye-based wedding and portrait photographer, 8 years' experience, with a passion for serving couples, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who needs quality photos they can afford. I run the Tartesso Photography Collective, a mentoring and networking group based in Buckeye, AZ. This wonderful group has lead to so many new friendships, improved skills, and even publications! If you li

ve in Buckeye, AZ and would like to become a member, email us at [email protected] . If you live outside Buckeye, but would like to participate in styled shoots or guest speak at our meetings, please email us too!

Serendipity is what we call a happy accident. Carpe diem is all about sieving the day. Why am I talking about these thin...
02/20/2026

Serendipity is what we call a happy accident. Carpe diem is all about sieving the day. Why am I talking about these things? Because this portrait would not exist without them.

Storytime: I was doing a courthouse wedding and my couple dipped inside to get their ticket number so they could be first in the lineup for marriages performed later that day. I stayed outside so I could scout a spot for more portraits. I set up my flash and started taking test shots but wanted to see how the lighting looked on a person rather than open space.

Then she walked out of the courthouse! I introduced myself to Lori and asked her to be my on the spot model to help me get my lighting setup juuuuust right for my couple. She agreed but warned me her Uber would be picking her up any moment. So we wasted no time! I literally only had time to snap a couple photos and make one adjustment, but the end result pleased us both. After I edited the photos a few weeks later I emailed her the final images.

I did not expect her reply! She shared parts of her life story and expressed how much it meant to her to be told she had helped and that she had a photo she liked so much of herself. For me, she was a blip in my day to help me make a means to an end. But for her, I made her whole day! A day she was just trying to survive. A day filled with anguish for her. But one photo turned it all around for her.

I’m humbled to be part of that process. To be part of the process for everyone I get in front of my camera! To help you see yourself in a better light than before (pun totally intended. Deal with it.) and provide you with images that feel true to you. Photos you get excited about. Photos that you want to show other people, even if you don’t have a confident bone in your body.

Because that’s the magic I do best. I pour my heart into giving you the best experience possible. To give you a shot of confidence, love, and sometimes a bit of zany shenanigans too ngl 😜



Keywords | buckeye photographer, Phoenix photographer, west valley photographer, surprise photographer, Goodyear photographer, portrait photographer, wedding photographer

02/18/2026

Don’t play yourself like that! You deserve better! Schedule it in your phone right now to take 15 or 30 minutes one night/morning to research photographers to find the one for you!

There’s a few things you can try to help focus your efforts:
1. Use helpful search terms. “Photographer near me”ain’t it, sis. If you want family portraits search that + your city (or destination if you’re cool enough to get photos down someplace else!) If you’re a small business or needing anything else, use the same formula!

2. Narrow your findings. If you know you like the more warm and moody edits, use those terms in your search! Whether it be social media or a search engine it’s the same. The more specific you get, the faster you’ll have the results you need.

3. If all that sounds like too much work, just ask me. No really! Even if I’m not the right photographer for you I have referred SO MANY people over the years to photographers in my network in Arizona who do phenomenal work at various budget ranges. I do not mind telling people I’m not their photographer one little bug because I firmly advocate for But if I aaaaaam your photographer then this just saves you SO MUCH TIME!

If you need bright and vibrant, with an editorial feel that’s giving authentic vibes for:

-branding/headshots
-senior
-maternity
-couple
-wedding

photos done in the West Valley Phoenix area (especially in Buckeye) then it’s likely I’m your girl!

02/11/2026

Tell me I’m not the only one!

I’m mainly a branding and studio photographer these days, but once in a while I get to have a lively time outdoors with folks who just want to make memories. These guys in particular go waaaaay back with my husband as they were neighbors growing up! It was a delight to see how their family has grown and get to be part of their memory preservation squad. Who needs a special occasion to celebrate life? I say just book the dang photographer and go have a time of it!

(Especially if I’m the photographer and we’re in the west valley somewhere, it’s very important to me that you know that.)

02/09/2026

Ask me anything!

Business answers:
-I do branding, portrait, and wedding photography in my home studio in Buckeye and surrounding areas
-I charge $300/hr, with smaller packages available for shorter times
-I have over 8 years of experience and over 30 magazine publications under my belt

Human answers!
-I’m 30 years old, married over 11 years, with 4 children, a Christian, a writer, and have a problem with going to bed at a decent hour but always complaining about feeling tired (it’s a mystery…)

What else would you like to ask this west valley Phoenix photographer?

Don’t keep putting off updating your headshot (or getting your first one). It comes in handy more than you know! Especia...
02/06/2026

Don’t keep putting off updating your headshot (or getting your first one). It comes in handy more than you know!

Especially if you’re a
-realtor
-travel guide
-esthetician
-running some sort of customer-facing service-providing business

You need to show your face, so people can put a face to the name and know you’re a real human.

For branding photos in the west valley (Buckeye, Surprise, Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria, etc) you can come to my studio or we can go to a special location that will serve your needs so you can serve looks. 😉 Just trying to be helpful, as your friendly neighborhood Spiderma—I mean photographer.

02/04/2026

You hire me you get QU-A-L-I-T-Y!!! And a bit of cheesiness, ngl.

I do take your photos seriously though. And I’ll bring the vibes to whatever kind of session we’re doing (though you’ll never catch me at a session with my hair down unless I’m in FRONT of the camera! This Arizona heat and my hair just caaaan’t).

I’m out here in Buckeye, Az📍just vibin with small business owners, couples, graduating seniors, models, and anyone really who wants my clean, editorial, and vibrant style of photos.

Served from my home studio or on location. Always with extra lights and gear, just in case. Cuz’ I’m cool like that 😎

02/02/2026

My pricing laid bare for all the world to see (see what else is new?) I’m just trying to keep things simple here. I don’t see a point in complicating something like my pricing at this stage in my business.

I’m here for your branding, portrait, and wedding photography needs—for $300/hr, or less if it’s less than an hour :)

Serving those in the West Valley! Buckeye, Goodyear, Surprise, Avondale, Glendale, Peoria, all the way down to Downtown Phoenix!
Let’s chat more about that :)

01/30/2026

We’re just havin’ a party over here 😂

Here’s the kind of photos I do the most:
📸 weddings
📸 branding (think headshots, product photos, social media and website content)
📸 portraits (specifically for models/actors, couples, seniors, and creative concepts for milestones like adult birthdays).

Okay so I meant to post this earlier in the week, but better late than never! And look, I come bearing gifts! Which tip ...
01/30/2026

Okay so I meant to post this earlier in the week, but better late than never! And look, I come bearing gifts!

Which tip are you trying next time the opportunity presents itself?

01/23/2026

1 hour for $300? All the usable digitals not just 5 or 6? ✅ Yes, please!

If you want photos done in the West Valley for:

•branding
•graduating seniors
•maternity
•couples
•models
•families

Dm or comment to book with me! I’m right here in Buckeye, with my home studio and lights at the ready!

And if you don’t need a full hour let’s chat more about that, I have other options!

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Buckeye, AZ
85396

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 4:30pm
8:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4:30pm
8:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 4:30pm
Friday 12pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30am
12pm - 4:30pm

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