Tangled Lilac Photography

Tangled Lilac Photography Portrait and Pet Photographer

02/22/2026

Today, every dog gets to choose their own toy šŸ’œ I’m so looking forward to seeing all your pupper friends today and getting some hugs from you! Doing my heart work is something I never take for granted. Let’s do this!

Our pets give us everything — love, comfort, laughter, and quiet companionship.They don’t stay forever… but photographs ...
02/20/2026

Our pets give us everything — love, comfort, laughter, and quiet companionship.
They don’t stay forever… but photographs do.

Valentails is your chance to create a portrait you’ll cherish for a lifetime while helping families afford critical veterinary care for their own pets.

Limited sessions. Closing soon. šŸ’› Link in Bio šŸ’œ

šŸ’˜šŸ¾ Valentails 2026 is officially ON! šŸ¾šŸ’˜I’m so excited to announce that Valentails 2026 will take place onLocation: Flags...
02/05/2026

šŸ’˜šŸ¾ Valentails 2026 is officially ON! šŸ¾šŸ’˜

I’m so excited to announce that Valentails 2026 will take place on
Location: Flagstaff Mall
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

This year’s event will benefit Canyon Animal Care Foundation, a local nonprofit doing incredible work by helping families afford critical veterinary care — so they don’t have to face the unimaginable choice between finances and a beloved pet. šŸ’› Their mission keeps families together, and I’m honored to support it.

How Valentails works:
• 15-minute pet portrait sessions
• Limited appointment spots available
• Every appointment receives one complimentary 4x4 metal magnet
• A meaningful way to give back while creating a keepsake you’ll treasure

Valentails has always been about celebrating the love, joy, and laughter our pets bring into our lives — and this year, your participation helps ensure that love stays right where it belongs: at home.

✨ Spots are limited and will go quickly.
Booking details coming soon — mark your calendar and stay tuned!

Thank you for always showing up with such big hearts. šŸ’•šŸ¶šŸ±

The holiday season is filled with love, hope, and moments that remind us what truly matters—and it felt especially meani...
12/25/2025

The holiday season is filled with love, hope, and moments that remind us what truly matters—and it felt especially meaningful to share these images now. I had the privilege of spending a day at Kingsmark Kennels, creating a cozy holiday space and photographing some truly special souls. A warm bed, simple greenery, and soft light—then letting each pet just be themselves.

From wagging tails (including my own Big Joe ā¤ļø) to sweet cats and even a bearded dragon (!!), every animal brought their own quiet magic. Days like this remind me why photographing pets is so deeply meaningful to me. They give us unconditional love, comfort, laughter, and so much joy—and being trusted to capture that is something I never take lightly.

I’m endlessly grateful to the Kingsmark staff, who care for these pets as if they were their own family. I love how excited Big Joe the Tibetan Mastiff gets when he goes there for daycare, and after these events, I see why he does.

On a day meant for love, connection, and gratitude, I wanted to share these moments with you. I hope they make you smile, soften your heart, and remind you just how special our animals truly are.

Wishing you all a beautiful holiday ⭐ - Melissa

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How is it possible that the tiny newborn I once photographed is now a stunning senior? My heart can’t handle it. Chloe, ...
11/15/2025

How is it possible that the tiny newborn I once photographed is now a stunning senior?
My heart can’t handle it. Chloe, you are so beautiful. More from her gorgeous session coming soon!

You might not know, but I’m an Ancestry.com ju**ie. The more stories I read about my ancestors in the 1700s, and their c...
07/04/2025

You might not know, but I’m an Ancestry.com ju**ie. The more stories I read about my ancestors in the 1700s, and their challenges, sacrifices and struggles, the more our Independence Day means to me. Here’s to hoping none of us forget, that despite our differences and our struggles as a nation, we are all one. Cheers to the USA.

Mother’s Day is approaching and it always brings a mix of emotions for me. I lost my own mom when I was 15 — she was onl...
05/04/2025

Mother’s Day is approaching and it always brings a mix of emotions for me. I lost my own mom when I was 15 — she was only 48 — and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. Maybe that’s why photographing mothers with their children feels so personal, so sacred. To each and every mama out there who has trusted me with their family history, I am profoundly thankful to each of you. You've helped heal my heart a little bit at each session.

As we head into this Mother’s Day, I just want to say: hold your people close, take the photos, soak in the laughter, and savor the everyday magic. Life moves fast, but love like this — it lasts forever. ā¤ļø

I loved creating this image for a commercial project but love the model even more ā¤ļø I hope to see you tonight at the Or...
04/23/2025

I loved creating this image for a commercial project but love the model even more ā¤ļø I hope to see you tonight at the Orpheum to spend some time with the Most Interesting Man of Flagstaff, Jake Bacon!

ā€œMemory is the diary that we all carry about with us. – Oscar Wilde  Albums, y’all...they are my favorite. And I mean **...
03/21/2025

ā€œMemory is the diary that we all carry about with us. – Oscar Wilde

Albums, y’all...they are my favorite. And I mean **absolute** favorite printed product that I offer. And when it comes to Seniors, I especially love how albums are able to accommodate many photos, so we can highlight all the cute expressions and emotions of your Senior.

Time may pass, but the moments that matter most deserve to be preserved forever. My Heirloom Albums are more than just books; they are timeless keepsakes, designed to be passed down for generations. Printed on rich, luxurious paper and bound with elegance, in traditional leathers or beautiful fabrics, these albums transform your favorite images into a tangible legacy.

Moms especially adore these for their sentimental value, capturing the love, laughter, and fleeting moments of their senior’s final year at home. Because some memories deserve more than a screen—they deserve to be held, cherished, and shared forever.

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