The 10 Best Lifestyle Photographers in Scottsdale
Sara Waterman is primarily a family and wedding photographer, but her best shots for our money are lifestyle shots. These, she labels on her website as “reality photography.” And it’s not quite documentary photography, but instead utilizes the classic lifestyle technique of staging a scene but letting the subjects react naturally, giving the whole image the feeling of authenticity despite its stylized nature. It’s great fun for families, and it’s great for branding photos, too. She’s a whiz at lighting a scene perfectly or utilizing natural light, and her color correction is spot-on — bright and saturated without being cartoonish. We can’t get enough.
Courtney Larson is the Boss Lady of Inloveness, a photography agency that helps its clients share their love story with the world. You may know Larson primarily as a wedding photographer, but don’t sleep on her effortless lifestyle photography. A self-styled Golden Girl, she truly has a golden touch when it comes to transforming intimate moments into Kodak-worthy moments, a function of her penchant for documentary photography.
Her love for storytelling is evident in each frame, all of which have a strong sense of narrative. Whether that moment is posed for or spontaneous, we can see Larson’s love poured in. Her impressive color treatments and rich compositions make every picture unique — something we love in Scottsdale lifestyle photographers.
Kelly Trumpatori is the “Mom-boss” of Grace and Cole Photographers, who we found out have just moved to Scottsdale, Arizona this September! New parents are in for a treat. Trumpatori is the person to turn to when it comes to photographing Scottsdale’s newest and tiniest citizens in a lifestyle style.
Whether it is photography in the hospital for your infants (we swooned at the pictures on her website) or a family session celebrating your tiny tot, she has a way of gathering the sentiment around the baby, and showcasing that very beautifully in her pictures. New moms know that adapting to a newborn in your lifestyle is challenging. However, looking back at Kelly’s pictures will definitely make you feel that everything was worth it!
Jason Millstein’s Instagram feed is mostly his personal photos, so make sure to visit his website to see most of his lifestyle photography work. You’re going to love it. Whether it’s in a more stylized vibe or it’s a documentary or editorial shot, his photos are dramatic, stylish, and cinematic. He’s also one of the best pet photographers in Scottsdale. So when you’re checking out his work, you can treat yourself to some awesome shots of furry friends.
Brandon Sullivan and his studio are technically based out of Phoenix, but they routinely work in Scottsdale. And this is good news for Scottsdale residents. Perhaps the best way to understand Sullivan’s abilities is by discussing his sheer skill. With an innate eye for action, Sullivan captures people in their natural habitats, offering a perfect slice of life that always feels sincere. Injecting a sense of activity and motion into his pictures ensures each and every photo tells a story. It all feels like capturing the continual motion and hustle and bustle of real-life instead of a static in-studio portrait.
