• You didn’t prioritize having family photos, it was just too much with such little kids.
• Now, they are all grown up and taller than you. One is getting married soon, the other is off to college and you can hardly believe that your baby is almost done with High School. You’re trying to make up for lost time.
• And though the days felt so long and tiresome… you would give anything to just relive one of those days.
• You know that despite the chaotic days and the meltdowns it was such a treasured season.
How devastating to let a season go by, without photos to remember it.
You know they are only little for a short while
& the moments are fleeting.
Doesn’t your heart ache at the thought of this treasured season passing by without photos?
You want to remember the little hugs and kisses your kids give each other… the hugs that are clunky, but full of lots of love.
You never want to forget the way their little hands fit into yours so perfectly
You want to capture the way she smiles when dad throws her in the air
You wish you could have the perfect photo of your little boy throwing his head back laughing
So, how in the world are you supposed to make sure they look nice for a photo?
It’s hard enough to take all of them out to the grocery store
(Praise the Lord for online grocery shopping!)...
But as nice as it sounds… it’s not that easy.
Your heart aches at the thought of your little kiddos growing up so fast, you just want to pause time for a little while.
starting at
Hey There, Momma!
an experience that helps couples, seniors, and moms easily capture photos that tell their legacy without ever feeling overwhelmed.
introducing the
The BGP Portrait Collection gives you a stress-free photo experience. One that allows you to have photos you absolutely love, without the chaos and overwhelming feeling that comes with planning a session!
Just a few of my faves
so you can easily print your favorites right from there and have them hanging all over your home in no time!
so I know exactly the photos you want and all the different groupings. This way you can just enjoy being with your family at the session and I will take care to make sure no photos are missed!
you can easily print, share, post, and save one as your new screensaver (my favorite part!!)!
For families this allows us to take our time and ‘roll with the punches’ if you will, this gives us plenty of time to work through any hiccups that often occur when working with littles. This is how I make sure we get photos that feel totally natural and easy! I never want to add any stress to the kids… we’ll think on our feet and make quick adjustments to make sure that even the kids have a lot of fun!
For couples & seniors this gives us a good 15 minutes to get comfortable in front of the camera and to get to know each other then after that, you're a natural and we get to just have fun and enjoy an easy session!
Enjoy your photos!!
You’ll receive your gallery online and be able to print your favorite photos right from there! And you’ll have all your photos hanging around your home in no time!
The day of your session!!
You just get to be you and enjoy your night together… I’ll take over from here!
Choose your outfits & Location… One of my favorite parts of the process!
As soon as you book your session, I’ll send you a style guide to walk you through it all!
Put a date on the calendar…
It is.
I won’t make you choose your top favorite photos and pay extra for every image after that. You get to have them all, I promise.
to help guide you through choosing outfits. So, that you can know what looks wonderful together and on camera! This way you can go into the session confident that you and your family look amazing together!
“The last time we had professional photos taken was at our wedding, I was a little worried that my husband wouldn’t be into it, but Bethie was so fun and easy to work with we both had such a great time, that the whole evening felt like a playful date night! And the photos turned out better than I could have imagined and my husband loved them!!”
“Before booking with Bethie, I was worried about what we were going to wear to our session and if we would feel awkward in the photos. But Bethie made the whole experience amazing! She helped with posing & positive feedback throughout the shoot. It made us feel comfortable and able to enjoy being together, taking photos, and not being stressed. And I LOVE THE PHOTOS! They perfectly capture our love!”
“Bethie did a phenomenal job of making a frazzled mom, a dad who doesn’t love getting his pictures taken, and two little kiddos look put together and relaxed!!!! She’s amazing! We love our photos and will cherish them for years to come!!”
“I had a Pinterest board of exactly how I wanted my senior photos to be (surrounded by desert wildflowers), I showed it to Bethie and she helped me plan my whole session and she even found the wildflowers! I couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out… they were everything I was dreaming of! And Bethie was so fun to work with!! 10/10 would recommend!”
“I had concerns about my kids not looking at the camera or being too wild to capture anything and she walked me through the whole process and calmed all of my fears! She offered outfit advice and incentive ideas to keep the kids happy. She was so patient and thoughtful and I felt so good going into the shoot. And the pictures were just the icing on the whole experience! We LOVED how they turned out and she captured each one of our kid’s personalities so well!!”
“As a mom of two little ones, planning a session can feel a bit overwhelming, but you made it such a happy, stress-free experience. The kids cooperated so well because of your joy and relationship with them which made me relax during the session. You made it feel effortless and I appreciate it so very much! I absolutely adore the photos!! They are such treasures for our family that we will cherish for many years to come. We cannot wait until our next session with you!”
“Bethie was so amazing to work with!! Planning a session for a busy family with two littles can be a lot and the sessions can easily feel hectic, but Bethie was so helpful! I followed her style guide, had my hair and makeup done, and she was always just a quick text away for any help planning and choosing outfits and the location! And the session was such a breeze!! I’m IN LOVE with the photos!!”
My heart is in a puddle on the floor...
No worries! I walk you through everything, how to pose, where to stand, what to do with your arms.
I’ll let you in on a secret… nobody is comfortable in front of a camera. Even I still get a little awkward (it would be weird if you didn’t feel strange at first). I always give my clients the first 15-20 minutes to get used to being in front of the camera… After that the rest of the session is easy & fun… it feels more like a fun date than anything.
As far as possible since I do book up fast. Although, I would give yourself at 2-4 weeks before the session to prep and plan for everything.
As of right now, I’m only serving the following areas: Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Carefree, and Scottsdale.
Nope! No big changes here… you are more photogenic than you think and I want to show who you are (and how you look) in this season of life! I will smooth any blemishes or hide any stray hairs, ya know. Itty bitty changes only.
I do not deliver any raw files.
No, I would be doing you a huge disservice! Culling through all the photos is a major part of the process. I sort through all the photos where you’re not ready, blinking, or mid-sneeze… so that you can enjoy all of the good ones!
I would love to chat more with you! Feel free to email me at BethieGrondinPhotography@gmail.com
