Stories, advice, and inspiration from behind the lens.

This is where I share tips for planning your session, real wedding + family galleries, and little pieces of what I’ve learned along the way.

Lindsey Birchfield photography blog

read the post

After a courthouse ceremony and a downtown Phoenix photoshoot that felt entirely their own, Emily and Jerod saved the celebration for last. Their reception at Blackstone Country Club in Phoenix brought together the friends and family who love them most for an evening that was equal parts elegant and heartfelt. Three days, three completely different […]

Emily and Jerod’s Wedding Reception at Blackstone Country Club in Phoenix, Arizona

7/11/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

After making it official at the courthouse, Emily and Jerod took to the streets of downtown Phoenix and let the city be their backdrop. No formal venue, no structured timeline, just two newlyweds wandering through one of Arizona’s most vibrant and visually interesting neighborhoods with the kind of energy that only comes from two people […]

Emily and Jerod’s Downtown Phoenix Photoshoot in Phoenix, Arizona

7/11/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Some couples rewrite the rules entirely. Emily and Jerod are those people. Instead of a traditional wedding day, they chose something intentional, intimate, and completely their own. A courthouse wedding in downtown Phoenix, surrounded by nothing but each other and the quiet certainty that this was exactly right. No big production. No pressure. Just two […]

Emily and Jerod’s Courthouse Wedding in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona

7/11/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Some venues just have a way of making every couple look like they belong there. The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is one of those venues. Nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley and inspired by the sun-drenched villages of Southern Spain, Montelucia is unlike anything else in the Scottsdale […]

The Omni Montelucia in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Three Couples, One Venue.

7/03/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Mia’s graduation session at Arizona State University was one of those shoots that just felt celebratory from start to finish. There was something in the air that afternoon — that mix of relief, pride, and pure excitement that only comes when someone has truly made it to the finish line. We took full advantage of […]

Mia’s Graduation Session at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona

7/02/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Some projects come along that just feel different. Getting to work with Coach was one of those moments. As a Scottsdale brand photographer, being trusted to capture an event for one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world was not something I took lightly, and I showed up ready to make every single […]

A Coach Brand Event in Scottsdale, Arizona

6/27/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

There are venues you photograph and then there are venues you fall in love with. Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley is firmly in the second category. Nestled between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain, this place is nothing short of breathtaking, and every single time I get to shoot here I am reminded of why […]

A Wedding at Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona

6/22/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Some wedding days are about capturing what is. This one was about capturing what could be. A styled editorial shoot at The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix, built around a western aesthetic that felt warm, intentional, and completely timeless. No detail was left unconsidered, and the result was one of those shoots where every […]

A Rancher Hat Bar Wedding at The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona

6/16/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Carly and Jordan’s wedding day was a beautiful celebration of tradition, love, and every little detail that makes a wedding feel deeply personal. From the intimate moments before the ceremony to the grand finale that lit up the Scottsdale sky, this day had it all. The Ketubah Signing Before the ceremony even began, Carly and […]

Carly and Jordan’s Wedding at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona

6/09/26

Lindsey Birchfield

read the post

Morgan and Kyle’s maternity session at Refine Studio was a reminder that sometimes the most beautiful photos come from the simplest settings. Clean lines, soft light, and two people on the edge of one of the biggest moments of their lives. That is really all you need. Why a Studio Maternity Session Might Be Right […]

A Studio Maternity Session with Morgan and Kyle Gunderson at Refine Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona

6/03/26

Lindsey Birchfield