Fully Alive Photography

Understanding The Value Of Quality Photography: Why the Investment is Worth It Did you ever wonder why photographers charge what they charge? Or are you a photographer struggling with how to price yourself? Well, the common phrase “you get what you pay for” is extremely true with this creative and technical based industry. When it comes to capturing life’s most precious moments or your brands…

This is Your Sign to Book A 6-Month Photoshoot After nearly 20 years as a photographer, I can confidently say that the 6-month milestone is one of the sweetest stages to capture. If you’ve been on the fence about scheduling a session for your little one, consider this your sign—six months is pure magic! Smiles, Giggles, and Personality By six months, babies are delightfully expressive. Big…

A Newborn Story of Faith Community and Quiet Generosity A Different Kind of Giving At Fully Alive Photography, giving back has never looked like checking a box or pulling random names from a raffle. For Tracy, it has always been about connection — about stepping into real stories, real lives, and real moments where a small act of generosity can ripple far beyond what we ever see. This newborn…

Full Circle Moments With Another Sister Newborn Photography Session Can you believe it’s been over two years since I photographed the sweetest twin girls as newborns back in June 2023? See it here! Time has flown by, and now those tiny babies are big sisters! I’m overjoyed to share the next chapter of their story as they welcome their new baby sister, Margot. Just like we did for the twins, we…

Capturing the Magic of Cotillions With Photography Storytelling At The Royal Palms Resort and Spa I’ve had the privilege of covering a variety of significant events over the past 2 decades. But few are as rich in tradition and meaning as a cotillion. One of these events is that I had the honor of photographing an 18th birthday celebration, known as a cotillion. Which beautifully showcased the…

Editorial-Styled Family Photography Blok Studio Phoenix Arizona I love when sessions go beyond the expected and truly capture the essence of the people. Recently, one of my amazing assistants Trianna, booked a family session for her mom as a gift! They ended up booking one of our extended packages -so we would have the time to take a unique editorial approach! A Unique Approach to Family…

And Then There Were Three: A Growing Family Journey A Story That Started with Baby Number Two There’s something incredibly special about watching a family grow through the lens of my camera. I first met this wonderful family when they were expecting their second child, a sweet little boy with an excited big sister ready to welcome him into the world. I captured their maternity session and then…

Magnetic Women’s Event Nov 2-3 2024 At The Phoenix Convention Center Hey friends! thanks for reading today! I am doing something a little different than my regular scheduled posts- I’m sharing some information for a women’s live event I’ll be shooting here in Phoenix Nov 2nd & 3rd! It’s going to be such an empowering event. If you are looking for women’s event’s this is a good one! Here is some…

An Arcadia In Home Lifestyle Family Photoshoot As a photographer, there’s nothing more fulfilling than documenting the milestones of a family over the years. Caroline’s family is a testament to this cherished journey. Our story began with friendship like al good things in life! haha. We met in the wedding industry when Caroline was working with Bright Events. She’s just such a BRIGHT light…

Supporting Small A Good Vibe Studio Donation In the world of small businesses, supporting one another is not just a choice. It’s also a way of building a network of shared success, and it’s vital to finding joy as an entrepreneur. Recently, when my dear friend Carly at the Good Vibe Media and Good Vibe Studio celebrated the studio’s one-year anniversary, the call to support each other became…

The Coolest Job Angels Spring Training Anthem with Risa Kostis As a photographer, I truly believe I have the coolest job in the world. My career has taken me to some incredible places and allowed me to capture unforgettable moments. One of the highlights of my career was being hired to create social content at a Taylor Swift concert in LA ( I need to blog this soon!) The energy, the music, and…

5 Reasons Why Personalized Weddings Are The Best I have been weaving love story memories for nearly two decades. I have a portfolio spanning from grand extravaganzas to intimate elopements. I’ve learned that weddings are as diverse as the love stories they celebrate. Having witnessed hundreds of unions, I advocate for one resounding truth — weddings should be done the way the client envisions, a…

Why or Why Not Small Business Subscription Photography Membership As an experienced 15 year + brand photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of adopting a slow and steady approach to building your brand through photography subscriptions. While it’s not the right choice for every business it’s the right for a lot of them! In a world that often glorifies the quick and…