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# KDI Photography

Award-winning family, senior & newborn portraits since 1996. Portrait photography in our downtown studio or around Flagstaff’s stunning outdoor locations.

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- [A Mom Snuggles her Laughing Baby - Picture of the Day](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-family-portraits-picture-of-the-day/) - Picture of the Day, Mom Snuggles Laughing Baby. A mother looks at her 6 month-old baby as he laughs at the camera, Flagstaff family photos by KDI Photography
- [8 Portrait Photography Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)](https://kdiphotography.com/8-portrait-photography-myths-and-the-truth-behind-them/) - A seasoned family photographer dispels some common myths of portrait photography, by Flagstaff portrait artist, KDI photography
- [Right Where He's Meant to Be                                  Senior Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/right-where-hes-meant-to-be-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - Behind the scenes story of photographing a rock climber, senior photos in the mountains of Flagstaff, by family portrait artist, KDI Photography
- [Overcoming Obstacles to Manifest a Little Miracle](https://kdiphotography.com/overcoming-obstacles-to-manifest-a-little-miracle/) - One remarkable baby's 1st year; maternity photography with pregnant couple and the family dog, newborn, 6 months & 12 month family photo sessions in Flagstaff
- [Trying Not to Laugh - Senior and Sibling Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/trying-not-to-laugh-senior-and-sibling-photos/) - Senior and family photos with fall folliage, featuring a brother and sister, location family portraits by Flagstaff photographer, KDI Photography.
- [Making It Look Easy, Senior Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/making-it-look-easy-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - A fun session making senior photos in Flagstaff with Ethan and his mom. Conversations included Jurassic ants, red bees, and other giant bugs!
- [Shining a Light on the Powerful Impact of our Friend](https://kdiphotography.com/shining-a-light-on-the-powerful-impact-of-our-friend/) - A celebration of a beautiful caring person who passed away after leaving a legacy of help for others, portraits by Flagstaff photographers, KDI Photography.
- [A Dream Come True, 13 Years in the Making](https://kdiphotography.com/a-dream-come-true-13-years-in-the-making/) - One cancer survivor's story of a dream come true that was 13 years in the making. Family portraits a beach in Hawaii, location family photos by KDI Photography.
- [One Heroic High School Senior Uses His Make a Wish to Protect His Teammates](https://kdiphotography.com/heroic-high-school-senior-uses-make-a-wish-to-protect-teammates/) - A heroic high school senior with brain cancer uses his Make-A-Wish to replace the helmets of his Flagstaff High School football teammates.
- [Never Again - Don't Be That Parent](https://kdiphotography.com/never-again-dont-be-that-parent/) - One of Our Favorite Commercials - Canon's Never Again Don't Be That Parent. Making sure that kids know they matter. Family Photographic Print Artist.
- [Maternity and Newborn Photography For One Growing Family](https://kdiphotography.com/maternity-and-newborn-photography-for-one-growing-family/) - Celebrating the milestones as one family adds a baby sister, studio family and newborn portrait art by Flagstaff photographers, KDI Photography.
- [A Hockey Life - The Dedication to One Passion](https://kdiphotography.com/a-hockey-life-the-dedication-to-one-passion/) - Behind the scenes of a senior photo session, featuring a high school hockey player, near the San Francisco Peaks, by Flagstaff photographers, KDI Photography.
- [Celebrating The Beautiful Before and After - Maternity and Newborn Photography](https://kdiphotography.com/celebrating-the-beautiful-before-and-after-maternity-and-newborn-photography/) - Maternity photography and newborn photos from the same couple, made on location and then in photo studio, 6 weeks apart, by a Flagstaff family portrait artist.
- [Living Life Outdoors -  Family Photos with the Resilient Davis Boyers](https://kdiphotography.com/davis-boyer-clan-2020-location-family-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - A family portrait update and back story of a resilient joyful extended family, 5 years after a heartbreaking loss, Flagstaff family photos by KDI Photography
- [The Montgomerys - Making Time to Be Together](https://kdiphotography.com/sedona-family-photos-making-time-to-be-together/) - Family photos of a Flagstaff family of 5 who made time to be together for portraits in Sedona, AZ. Location portrait session by KDI Photography
- [Not Afraid to Make the Hard Choices - Big Leaps](https://kdiphotography.com/not-afraid-to-make-the-hard-choices-big-leaps/) - Behind the scenes of senior photos of a boy shown in front of his church, with his football and his dog, by Flagstaff family photographer KDI Photography
- [Finding the best kids' dentist in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/finding-the-right-fit-at-around-the-mountain-pediatric-dentistry-flagstaff-kid-photographer/) - After finding the best kid's dentist in Flagstaff, we got to know the pediatric dentists and make photographic portrait wall art for their practice walls.
- [What You Need To Know – Senior Photo Yearbook Deadlines](https://kdiphotography.com/what-you-need-to-know-senior-photo-yearbook-deadlines-26/) - Wondering when you need to submit your senior photo to the yearbook? Here are some high school specific deadlines for the Flagstaff Class of 2026
- [Things Handed Down To The Next Generation](https://kdiphotography.com/things-handed-down-to-the-next-generation/) - Studio portrait art featuring a charming newborn baby girl with a sweet expressive face, with her mother and father, by Flagstaff photographer KDI Photography.
- [Basking in the fall in Flagstaff, Ella's bookend senior photos](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-photos-in-the-fall-aspens-in-flagstaff/) - A senior photo session in Flagstaff that has a beautiful, dramatic back story. Family history informed this sunny fall session in the aspens of Northern AZ.
- [Reunion in Flagstaff - three generations gather for family photos](https://kdiphotography.com/reunion-in-flagstaff-three-generations-gather-for-portraits/) - The true, behind the scenes story of a challenging, but ultimately triumphant, family photo session. 3 generations reunite in Flagstaff for family portraits.
- [Studio Portraits of Two First Communion Girls in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/first-communion-portraits-flagstaff-family-photographer/) - First Communion portraits of two girls in white dresses with veils, holding rosary, candle, and bible, studio photography in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography
- [Family Photos with People Who Know How to Bring The Sunshine](https://kdiphotography.com/sedona-family-photos-with-people-who-bring-the-sunshine/) - Location family photos in Sedona, AZ, featuring a mother, father and tween daughter, color portrait photography by Flagstaff photographer KDI Photography
- [KDI Photography is Sponsoring a Free College Counseling Class](https://kdiphotography.com/kdi-photography-is-sponsoring-a-free-college-counseling-class/) - High school juniors, seniors, their parents are welcome to sign up for KDI Photography's free college counseling class, "How to Pick a School and How to Apply."
- [How to Save the Future by Protecting Precious Family History](https://kdiphotography.com/how-to-save-the-future-by-protecting-precious-family-history/) - What you need to know - preserving family memories with expert tips from a professional photographer on printing family photo albums to save your memories.
- [Time traveling, senior photos in the aspens of Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/time-traveling-senior-photos-in-the-aspens-of-flagstaff/) - Spending time with beloved clients in the ferns and aspens of the mountains of Flagstaff, senior photos in the summer, by KDI photography
- [FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS FOR WOMEN Sponsored by KDI Photography](https://kdiphotography.com/free-self-defense-class-for-women-sponsored-by-kdi-photography/) - A client appreciation gift from KDI Photography: a free self-defense class class for women. Moms and daughters are welcome to join us. Sign up below.
- [The Missing Years - Why you need to photograph your tween](https://kdiphotography.com/the-missing-years-why-you-need-to-photograph-your-tween/) - Busy, hard working parents often skip this chapter of portraits. Here's why its great idea to get beautiful portraits of your tween.
- [Navigating The Maze of College Decisions - Free College Counseling Class](https://kdiphotography.com/navigating-the-maze-of-college-decisions-help-with-college-matchmaking/) - The end of high school is filled with new tasks and challenges. If you're feeling overwhelmed by even the idea of the college application process, you're not alone. We love an opportunity to help our families with this chapter, so next up, we at KDI Photography are sponsoring a juniors night at our studio. For our first one, we'll
- [Catching a Star - Izzy's Senior Photos, Coconino High School](https://kdiphotography.com/izzy-coconino-high-school-class-of-2023-catching-a-star/) - Profile of a senior girl who is a multi-sport athlete (softball, volleyball, etc) from Coconino High School, in Flagstaff AZ, by KDI Photography
- [Making Bryce's Senior Photos - An Afternoon With Two Special People and Three Handsome Horses](https://kdiphotography.com/making-senior-photos-an-afternoon-with-two-special-people-and-three-handsome-horses/) - Behind the scenes at a senior photo session in Flagstaff with three horses and one very talented senior boy, portraits by KDI Photography
- [What You Need To Know - Senior Photo Yearbook  Deadlines](https://kdiphotography.com/these-deadlines-are-coming-up-quick-senior-photo-yearbook-submissions/) - Wondering when you need to submit your senior photo to your yearbook? Here are some high school specific deadlines for the Flagstaff Class of 2025.
- [Celebrating a Family Miracle: Pregnancy Portraits in Stunning Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/celebrating-a-family-miracle-pregnancy-portraits-in-stunning-flagstaff/) - Story about Summer Maternity Photo Session in Flagstaff with an Expecting Couple and their Dog, by Flagstaff Pregnancy Portrait Photographer, KDI Photography
- [Celebrating Love With Summer & Fall Couples Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/couples-portraits-in-flagstaff-az-northern-arizona-photographer/) - Behind-the-scenes, dual portrait sessions with an engaged couple - summer sunflowers and fall aspens, Northern AZ couples photos by KDI Photography
- [A Last Minute Request - Behind the Scenes For Family Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/a-last-minute-request-behind-the-scenes-for-family-photos/) - The story behind a summertime family photo session in a field of flowers and the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff Arizona, location portraits by KDI Photography
- [A Leap of Faith - Senior Portraits in Amazing Summer Wildflowers](https://kdiphotography.com/a-leap-of-faith-senior-portraits-in-the-summertime-flowers/) - Senior photo session at dawn in stunning yellow flowers, near Flagstaff with the San Francisco Peaks in the background, location photographer, KDI Photography
- [Heading to the Studio for First Communion Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/first-communion-portraits-studio-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - A essay about Nina's first communion photo session at the KDI Photography studio, including hairless cats, tiaras and more.
- [BIG DREAMS COME TRUE - News for Mom and Pop Photographers](https://kdiphotography.com/big-dreams-flagstaff-photographers-2/) - Blog post about the new photo studio location for KDI Photography, showing the brand new studio sign on Humphreys Street in north downtown Flagstaff.
- [More Than Sisters; a Beautiful Sibling Relationship Over the Course of 18 Years of Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/more-than-sisters-18-years-of-beautiful-sibling-relationship-flagstaff-portraits/) - Portraits of two sisters of the course of 18 years, highlighting their relationship, studio family photos, by Flagstaff photographer, KDI Photography
- [Embracing the Beauty in the Pandemonium - Studio Family Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/embracing-the-beauty-in-the-pandemonium-studio-family-photos/) - Black & white family photos of Parents with a toddler, preschooler and kindergartner, studio portraits in Northern Arizona, family portraits by KDI Photography
- [KDI Photography, Established 1996 - Very Humble Beginnings](https://kdiphotography.com/kdi-photography-portraits-since-1996/) - There was a recent commercial that proclaimed, “You never know what kind of greatness can come out of an American garage.” Amazon, Apple, Disney, Google, Microsoft, Dell and Hewlett-Packard (and many others), all started out as garage based businesses. Now, we may not be world-famous or have the phenomenal net worth, but we like to think that
- [Zinnia, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2020 - Senior Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2020-senior-portraits-flagstaff/) - Swimmer with long brown hair laughing, wearing all her swim goggles and swimsuit, Flagstaff high school senior photos, and with board games, by KDI Photography
- [Live Like Mason - A Heartbroken Mom’s Words of Wisdom](https://kdiphotography.com/live-like-mason-a-heartbroken-moms-words-of-wisdom/) - Two weeks ago, the phone rang and it was horrible news. My friends and clients, the Hanson family, had suffered an unimaginable tragedy. That morning, their 22 month old son Mason had unexpectedly run outside and was hit by their car. This precious boy, this adored ball of sunshine and love, was gone. In the
- [Senior Photos in Beautiful, Treacherous Sedona with Liam, Verde Valley School](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-photos-in-beautiful-treacherous-sedona-with-liam-verde-valley-school-class-of-2024/) - Senior Photos at the Verde Valley School in Beautiful Sedona, AZ, by KDI Photography
- [A Graduation for One Amazing Baby and His Sweet Family](https://kdiphotography.com/graduation-for-one-amazing-baby-and-his-sweet-family/) - Family portraits in studio featuring a toddler, older brother, parents, and grandparents in extended family portrait, by Flagstaff photographer, KDI Photography
- [Wyatt's Senior Photos - Getting Ready for the Next Exciting Chapter](https://kdiphotography.com/spring-senior-photos-getting-ready-for-the-next-chapter/) - Senior photos in the mountains of Flagstaff Arizona. A boy brings his cars, skis, motorcycle and more to a fun photography session with KDI Photography.
- [One enchanting child and her parents - Flagstaff family portrait studio](https://kdiphotography.com/child-and-family-portrait-studio/) - This child is dangerous. It needs to be said. You have been warned. If you see her, interact with her or receive one of her signature huge smiles, you will be under her enchanting spell. She is absolutely addictively delightful. When she flashes you that grin or - MAN - giggles! Her adorableness is so
- [HOW TO AVOID HOLIDAY REGRETS](https://kdiphotography.com/avoiding-holiday-photo-regrets-how-to-take-pictures-this-holiday-season/) - What you need to know about taking pictures this holiday season. Actionable steps to document your loved ones with family photos.
- [The Special Care Nursery at Flagstaff Medical Center - Helping Families](https://kdiphotography.com/the-special-care-nursery-at-flagstaff-medical-center-helping-families/) - I'm sure it was scary because it always is. After baby Gwendolyn's unexpected arrival at 34 weeks, Alex and Colleen found themselves spending many worrying hours sitting next to a newborn isolate in the Special Care Nursery. More than a decade ago, after one of our clients had spent 72 anxious days with her newborn
- [Not Missing The Big Changes - Flagstaff Family Photography](https://kdiphotography.com/not-missing-the-big-changes-flagstaff-family-photography/) - Not Missing the Big Changes - Studio portraits of the same boy at aged 5 & again at 14, by Flagstaff photographer, KDI Photography.
- [Happy Holidays!](https://kdiphotography.com/happy-holidays/) - We didn’t want the holidays to go by without thanking all of the wonderful people that we got to work with this year. THANK YOU! May your holidays be beautiful, filled with your favorite things, and getting to connect with the people you love. Here’s to a fantastic 2020!Kristen & Keiji
- [Making the World Better Than She Found it - Sydney's Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/making-the-world-better-than-she-found-it-sydneys-senior-photos/) - Senior Photos of a Girl Among the Aspens on the San Francisco Peaks of Northern Arizona, Location Portraits by Flagstaff Photographer KDI Photography
- [An Important Milestone - Celebrating 10 Years on Humphreys Street](https://kdiphotography.com/an-important-milestone-celebrating-10-years-on-humphreys-street/) - Some of the behind the scenes and history of KDI Photography in Flagstaff AZ, chronicling the renovation and move to their current portrait studio.
- [Myths VS. Facts - What You Need to Know About Paying For College](https://kdiphotography.com/myths-vs-facts-what-you-need-to-know-about-paying-for-college/) - KDI Photography is Sponsoring a Free College Counseling Night, Debunking Myths and Uncovering Facts - What You Need to Know About Paying For College
- [A Remarkable Lakeside Senior Photo Session with Dogs & Flowers](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-senior-portraits-near-lake-with-dogs-flowers/) - A Remarkable Lakeside Senior Photo Session with Dogs & Yellow and Pink Flowers, Flagstaff Portraits by KDI Photography, Summer Senior Portraits
- [Alexa, BASIS Flagstaff, Class Of 2023 - Senior Photos With Two Star Subjects: One Human, One Canine](https://kdiphotography.com/alexa-basis-flagstaff-class-of-2023-senior-photos-with-two-star-subjects-one-human-one-canine/) - I couldn’t stop laughing. Next to me, I could hear Corey, Alexa’s mom, trying in vein to suppress giggles, too. Alexa was seated next to the beloved Rose, their fluffy white family dog. Rose was understandably entertained by the many compelling attractions that surrounded us; birds, laughing kids in the distance, etc. So, my prompt to Alexa
- [Celebrating Katelin, A Modern Renaissance Woman, With College Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-senior-photography-with-a-modern-renaissance-woman-and-graduate/) - A Flagstaff Senior Photo Shoot With A Modern Renaissance Woman, Violinist And Soon To Be Graduate of NAU, in Flagstaff Arizona
- [Happy Fourth of July!!!](https://kdiphotography.com/summer-family-resources/) - Happy 4th of July!! Got any good plans? I hope you get some downtime to relax and enjoy the holiday. Whether you’re melting at the Independence Day parade or lounging by the pool, please don’t forget to think about sun protection, especially here in sun-soaked Arizona. I really like this website and think it's a
- [Three Generations and Never a Dull Moment](https://kdiphotography.com/three-generations-flagstaff-family-portraits/) - At some point, everyone fell. Well, OK, maybe not literally… but like half of the portrait party? That's a lot, right? I've been joking ever since our July session that, "It's not a portrait session until someone falls on their tuchus!" Fortunately, no one was actually injured in the making of these portraits. But here’s
- [Capturing Some Sunshine with the Lovely Solana,  Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/capturing-some-sunshine-senior-photos/) - Flagstaff High School senior photo session in the summer sunflowers in Flagstaff, AZ, by KDI Photography, Flagstaff Photographers
- [Cora, Her Beautiful Contradictions in Harmony -  Senior Photos Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/beautiful-contradictions-in-harmony-senior-photos-flagstaff/) - Post Featuring a Fall Portrait of Cora, A High School Senior Girl, at the Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZ, by Senior Portrait Photographers, KDI Photography
- [Veterinarian. Mom. Superhero. Portrait of Chelsey in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/veterinarian-mom-superhero-portrait-of-chelsey-in-flagstaff-az/) - There’s clearly a dichotomy here. On the one hand, she is an absolute badass, something that is certainly represented in the first portrait. She will not only get excited to perform surgery to repair your guinea pig’s eyeball, she will calmly nerd out on the science of it. She will do this unflinchingly, with a
- [Gustavo and His Big Sisters - First Communion in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/gustavo-and-his-big-sisters-first-communion-in-flagstaff/) - They walked through my door at 8 am on a frigid Monday morning, and I couldn’t believe my eyes. Each of them had changed so much! It was a pure delight to see who they are now. Each has new, unique interests: volleyball, basketball, and skiing, respectively. But some things haven’t changed. They are all
- [Spread Some Love: Winter, New Year’s & Valentine’s Day portraits - Family Photographer Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/spread-some-love-winter-new-years-valentines-day-portraits-family-photographer-flagstaff/) - Valentines Day Family Portraits Flagstaff, AZ, KDI Photography
- [A Triumph Over Adversity - Family Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/a-triumph-over-adversity-family-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - Have you ever taken a break from social media or just been caught up with the whirlwind of your own life, only to look up and see that you missed something important? That happened to me last year when I discovered that my friends, the Samuel Koshutas had been going through some serious trials. It
- [ALLY, Sedona Red Rock High School, Class of 2018 - SENIOR PORTRAITS IN AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/sedona-red-rock-high-school-senior-portraits-in-az/) - There were two things on her mind; Ally was graduating from high school soon and yet, she also wanted a family portrait with her boyfriend, Kyle, with their adorable dog Paisley. We ultimately decided we needed to make a hybrid session to cover all her portrait hopes and wishes; senior portraits and family portraits. Kristen
- [The Power Of Love - Couples Portrait in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/the-power-of-love-couples-portrait-in-flagstaff/) - OK, tell me if this doesn’t sound like a movie pitch: A successful, beautiful, New York political consultant meets a handsome, unassuming river guide during the adventure and romance of a Grand Canyon river trip. They fall in love, somehow overcome the obstacles of vastly differing lifestyles and 3,000 miles of distance, adopt a cute
- [Pregnancy Portraits Over Time - Flagstaff Maternity Photographer Looks Back](https://kdiphotography.com/pregnancy-portraits-maternity-photographer-flagstaff-arizona/) - This year will mark the 25th anniversary of my first pregnancy portrait! (These sessions are sometimes also called maternity photography.) Clearly, that first mama's belly got me hooked immediately because I've been photographing pregnancy and babies ever since that first session. For the last 20 years, I've been making portraits in my studio and on
- [Good Vibes with the Wonderful Hobbs Cruickshank Family](https://kdiphotography.com/good-vibes-with-the-wonderful-hobbs-cruickshank-family/) - Family of Four in Laughter Filled Studio Family Photos, by KDI Photography, Flagstaff Family Photographer
- [Avery, Class of 2024 - Senior Photos in Flagstaff's Colorful Autumn](https://kdiphotography.com/avery-class-of-2024-fall-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - High School Senior Boy, in Colorful Fall Aspen Trees, Senior Photos in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography, Senior Photographer
- [Hanging Out With the O’Connors - Positively Delightful Chaos](https://kdiphotography.com/hanging-out-with-the-oconnors-positively-delightful-chaos/) - Summer Family Photos, Portraits in the Northern AZ Sunflowers, by KDI Photography, Flagstaff
- [Reconnecting with the Cosners - Family Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/reconnecting-with-the-cosners-family-portrait-photography-in-flagstaff/) - Family Snuggles in Studio Portraits in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography, Flagstaff Family Photographer
- [Springtime Photos In Flagstaff • Living To Fight Another Day](https://kdiphotography.com/springtime-photos-in-flagstaff-living-to-fight-another-day/) - I never do this. It tends to overwhelm my subjects and, if I’m honest, myself! But I had a lot of ideas after getting to know the Pozars. I wanted to tell their story an authentic way, and they had several places that were meaningful to their family history. So I asked them to treat
- [Celebrating Hailey's Remarkable Achievements - Dual Graduation Portraits in Beautiful Sedona](https://kdiphotography.com/celebrating-dual-graduation-portraits-in-beautiful-sedona/) - When Hailey’s sister and mom, Krista, braved the five-hour drive to make portraits with us two years ago, it was an absolute delight. So, naturally, when Krista reached out about making senior portraits with her other daughter to celebrate her dual graduations from college, I was thrilled. A little about Hailey; She likes to play
- [A Christmas Surprise - Flagstaff Family of Photographers](https://kdiphotography.com/a-christmas-surprise-flagstaff-family-of-photographers/) - Two large, flat cardboard boxes appeared one day, hiding under our enormous Christmas tree, leaning suspiciously up against the wall. We have a tradition in our family called Acme Gift Disguise. It’s when you wrap something in a sneaky way so that the receiver doesn’t guess the contents ahead of the big reveal. I assumed
- [Camden, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2023 - Cool Under Pressure, Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-class-of-2023-cool-under-pressure-senior-photos/) - Oh man. There should be some kind of award. If I could give one “Senior Portrait Survival Award” this season, Camden would be a lock. This guy smiled and laughed while millions of mosquitos attacked him. The worst was trying to maintain a straight face while they feasted on him. He must have blood that’s the
- [Horses and Dogs in a Field of Flowers - Spending Time in Ella's World](https://kdiphotography.com/horses-and-dogs-in-a-field-of-flowers-spending-time-in-ellas-world/) - A few months ago, we shared a behind the scenes video of Ella’s senior portrait session. Here, aspromised, is the video of her finished portraits. Congratulations to Ms. Ella who has officiallygraduated! Just knowing Ella means that you will be the beneficiary of certain gifts. First, there’s the megawatt-light-up-the-room-till-you’re-blinded smile. That might be the first
- [The Schmitz Family - Summer Family Photos in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/summer-family-photos-in-flagstaff-az/) - I don’t know what I expected. Maybe I thought that, like every one of my family portrait sessions, my primary job was to loosen them up. To get them to authentically be themselves. The kids’ ages range from 11 to 20. Statistically speaking, I figured that at least one of them would be shy, reticent,
- [Jack Welch: Walking the Walk - In All the Ways](https://kdiphotography.com/jack-welch-walking-the-walk-in-all-the-ways/) - I knew of Jack. I mean, everyone did. He had been voted an Arizona Daily Sun Citizen of the Year, for one thing. When I finally got to know him, I could see why. I had always looked forward to reading his Trailheads column, published twice a month in the newspaper. It was in one
- [Welcoming a New Addition - Newborn Photography in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/welcoming-a-new-addition-newborn-photography-in-flagstaff/) - I love the way they think. That's what you say when someone shares your mindset! :) Truly, I love the way they see their children. They revel in each one’s uniqueness, while celebrating their overlapping traits. In selecting family portraits that tell the story of this chapter, authenticity was their top criteria. They work together as
- [Joss, Northland Preparatory Academy, Defying Expectations - Senior Photos Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/joss-northland-preparatory-academy-defying-expectations-senior-photos-flagstaff/) - Senior photos of NPA Class of 2024 senior, by KDI Photography, Flagstaff AZ
- [Mollie, NPA, Class Of 2024 - Revisiting Her Happy Memories](https://kdiphotography.com/northland-prep-class-of-2024-revisiting-her-happy-memories/) - Again and again, she returned with friends and siblings for visits to this special place. Games played, prom attire documented, picnics shared, impromptu photo shoots enacted. Over the years, memories accumulated. It had started when they lived closer, the attachment to this lovely location. With a deck overlooking a pond and amazing flora and fauna
- [Flagstaff Class of 2024 Yearbook Deadlines: What You Need to Know](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-class-of-2024-yearbook-deadlines-what-you-need-to-know/) - Flagstaff senior class of 2024, yearbook deadlines are coming up fast. Make a plan now. You don’t want to stress about getting “real” senior photos at the last minute.
- [Toby, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2021 - Senior Photos Video](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-class-of-2021-senior-photos-video/) - Of course I'm super biased. I can see that. But can’t we all agree that this guy is pretty amazing? Witnessing his seemingly effortless flips and skateboard tricks, seeing the little crowd of open-mouthed onlookers that magically appear around him, you can't help but be impressed. Yes, I’ve known and loved him since before he
- [The Lindstroms - as time goes on {Fall Family Photos Flagstaff}](https://kdiphotography.com/the-lindstroms-as-time-goes-on-fall-family-photos-flagstaff/) - Usually there are tears. Often, we’re laughing so hard, we’re crying. Other times, a different kinds of tears - some grateful and some painful. So much has happened. This journey started years and years ago when I photographed Brian’s amazing grandparents as they approached their 90’s, having been married for 63 years. The minute I
- [Ellie, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2023 - Here Comes Graduation!](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-senior-class-of-2023-here-comes-graduation/) - Ellie’s mom, Julie, was someone that I liked and admired the minute I met her years ago, so it’s not surprising that Ellie is wonderful as well. When we met to plan her senior portraits, Ellie said things that belied her visual savvy. It’s common for people to have difficulty articulating the nuances of why
- [Hayden, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - Big Milestone](https://kdiphotography.com/hayden-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-big-milestone/) - I first photographed Hayden at 5 months old and in the intervening years, his mom became someone I love. When I asked Hayden and Margot to meet me at 6am for his senior session, they kindly agreed. I was aiming to get ahead of some gnarly weather. Truth be told, I’m not a morning person, and
- [Emory, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - Grace on the Water](https://kdiphotography.com/emory-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-grace-on-the-water/) - He casts his line, whips the pole back and forth, monofilament popping on and off the surface of the water. He stops to tie new flies when needed, his whole kit designed to keep everything he needs at his fingertips. His technique is fluid and he seems so totally at home while he’s casting. It’s impressive to
- [Quinton, NPA Class of 2023 - Senior Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/quinton-npa-class-of-2023-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - It wouldn’t have worked. Our goal was to show the mountains and it was one of those days where you would never know we had any in this town. The cloud cover stayed low to the ground, obstructing our beautiful peak views. The weather relented on the day of our rescheduled session. It was especially wonderful
- [My Sister, Author Juliette Fay is Coming to Flagstaff!](https://kdiphotography.com/author-juliette-fay-is-coming-to-flagstaff/) - Get your ticket now for May 18th at 5:30pm! Tickets for Juliette's book event at Bright Side Bookshop are included when you purchase the book (at a discount) from Bright Side, or you can pay $5 and get a $5 credit for the store. A great way to get a wonderful book at a great price, shop
- [Witnessing Some Magic - A Minnesota Welcome](https://kdiphotography.com/witnessing-some-magic-a-minnesota-welcome/) - We were pretty surprised when the message arrived in our in-box one morning. The invitation: to visit WHCC, our professional photographic lab, and watch them handcraft some of our wall art and albums. Um…Yes, please! It was fascinating to actually learn how cutting edge technology assists some highly skilled craftspeople in creating works of art,
- [The Smith Family- Revisiting a sweet moment from the past](https://kdiphotography.com/family-revisits-a-sweet-moment-from-the-past/) - I didn’t even have a real studio. When I first met the Smiths, I was still shooting in my living room, with photo equipment crammed in between my own little kids’ toys. It worked somehow because the young subjects arriving for sessions were all too happy to find the doll house and the stacking rings
- [Lakin, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - Completing the Circle](https://kdiphotography.com/lakin-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-completing-a-circle/) - I first photographed him in 2005, and his wide eyed startled face as a baby made me laugh out loud. It still does! (Stay tuned for another post with those early portraits of the Smiths.) When we did his senior portraits, it was so enjoyable to see who he's become. Spoiler alert: he can still
- [Sloane, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - a Contagious Giggle and an Intimidating  Stare](https://kdiphotography.com/sloane-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-a-contagious-giggle-and-an-intimidating-stare/) - We trekked out north of town on a glorious fall day, the aspens somehow miraculously at their peak, despite some earlier session reschedules. She doesn’t love being the sole focus of attention but she’s been tortured by me and my camera her whole life so I’m sure she just settled into a familiar routine! :) Her
- [Meg, NPA, Class of 2023 - Going By in a Blur](https://kdiphotography.com/meg-npa-class-of-2023-senior-photos/) - She is a funny, talented, loving, quick-witted, kind, strong, intelligent, beautiful-inside-and-out badass. Meg is also FAAAST. She responds fast with her humor, she thinks fast when engaged in conversation and most of all, she runs fast! She recently won the 1600M and next up, she’s headed to college, where she’ll run for Sacramento State. 👏🏼 It’s pretty
- [Cacie, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - A Family Affair](https://kdiphotography.com/cacie-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-a-family-affair/) - On a late August afternoon, I pulled up along side the dark truck. The windows were tinted and for a moment, I wondered if it was even sidling up to the correct vehicle. When the window rolled down slowly, I felt like I was in a spy movie and we were about to exchange some
- [Daniel, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2023 - One Very Kind Assassin](https://kdiphotography.com/daniel-basis-flagstaff-class-of-2023-one-very-kind-assassin/) - “Senior Assassin.” What do you think of when you hear those words? MY mind goes to images of (non-swimming) seniors in high school, showing up at my studio, wearing goggles and pool floaties, while surreptitiously looking over their shoulders. It's the time of year when there is a vague, quirky paranoia in the air. The game
- [11 Days: Pregnancy & Newborn Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/pregnancy-and-newborn-portrait-flagstaff-photographer/) - In my 25+ years as a photographer, I've never before had the opportunity to make portraits of a female firefighter. Arizona is a dry place and we're enormously grateful to the firefighters, hotshot crews and Wildland Fire Managers who keep us safe. It was incredibly fun to make portraits of Katie in some of her
- [An Engbring Update - Heartfelt Family portraits, Summertime in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/heartfelt-family-portraits-summertime-in-flagstaff/) - She walked into the room on a Tuesday morning, sat down, and calmly and confidently, told me that my heart is good. It’s her job to deliver news like that. She is a cardiac Nurse Practitioner, after all. Thankfully, the news was reassuring - an auspicious first meeting! Since then, I have been lucky to
- [Music and Love - Flagstaff Studio Family Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/music-and-love-flagstaff-studio-family-portraits/) - He flings himself off of his mom’s lap, runs full speed to me, skids to a stop and then “tickles” my foot through my sandal. I give him my best crazy laugh, and his little body shakes with delighted laughter. His ridiculously contagious laugh never fails to get me. Turning around, he runs back to
- [Ava, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023 - Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023-senior-photos/) - I imagine that when Ava rides in bike races, she could benefit from a pit crew. That’s pretty much what we had for her senior portrait session. We met on location with what I’ve come to think of as “The Amazing Loxley Team.” Her dad was an expert with the reflector, her mom managed and
- [Alina, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2023 - Senior Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-class-of-2023-winter-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - Before the car has even finished rolling to a stop, the back passenger door flings open. She tumbles out onto the grass in a blur, long silky brown hair flying behind her as she blasts, full tilt towards the water. It is the kind of carefree, as-fast-as-your-legs-will-take-you run that is the province of 11 year
- [GUEST POST: Shooting For the Sky, by Tom Bean](https://kdiphotography.com/guest-post-shooting-for-the-sky-by-tom-bean/) - For this month's photo tip, I'm going to turn it over to my dear friend, professional photographer Tom Bean. With decades of experience, work showcased in publications such as Arizona Highways and National Geographic, he's truly an expert. The clouds passing overhead are perhaps the most visually accessible but also the most overlooked of nature's
- [Some Senior Photos With an Unexpected Audience - Keira, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2023](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-photos-with-an-unexpected-audience-flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2023/) - They kept yelling. We were in the woods far from "civilization" but it seemed like every human we encountered during Keira's senior session wanted to wish her well and verbally acknowledge her beauty. “YOU"RE SO PRETTY!!" "YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!" Kids on a group hike, cars and trucks bumping down the road, yelling out the window as
- [Help  Students from Ukraine and Be Entered to Win a Free Portrait Session With us.](https://kdiphotography.com/help-students-from-ukraine-and-be-entered-to-win-a-free-portrait-session-with-us/) - You know that powerless feeling you have in the pit of your stomach when you hear bad news, knowing you can’t do anything to help? This story offers a small antidote to that. When my dear friend Dr. Nora Dunbar told me about this project, I felt a spark of optimism. NAU’s Department of Psychological
- [Dibble family and their beloved family dog - A poignant update](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-familys-beloved-dog-location-portraits/) - Often the impetus for people to reach out to plan portraits is that their family is expanding. In fact, I’ve had the pleasure of making portraits with the Dibbles with that in mind. Sadly, this story happened for the opposite reason. With their beloved family dog Gunner diagnosed with a terminal illness, they knew time was limited.
- [Shiny Happy People, A Studio Portrait Session in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/shiny-happy-people-studio-portrait-session-in-flagstaff-az/) - They sat in the stifling traffic, debating whether they’d make it. Should they call to warn me? Or, even cancel? Their session was planned for 3:30pm but the sluggish voyage from Tucson to Flagstaff was making that seem less and less likely by the minute. It was kind of stressful. After the hours of uncertainly,
- [Emily, Graduating Class of 2022, Summer Senior Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/emily-graduating-class-of-2022-summer-senior-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - How did this happen? When I first met her, she was a little girl in a clamorous classroom at Sechrist Elementary School. Now, the person I was seeing though my camera’s lens was a newly minted adult! Her senior photo session happened exactly one month after her 18th birthday. Emily, her mom, and I basically
- [Looking Back - A Toddler Relates to His Family's Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/looking-back-a-toddler-relates-to-his-familys-portraits/) - One year later This guy just turned TWO! But here I am reflecting back on his miraculous and very early start. You can read about his remarkable arrival and see how cute he was in this post about his newborn photos. Here he is at one. :) Recently, Keiji and I went over to his
- [A dose of medicine - Baby Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/a-dose-of-medicine-baby-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - How are you feeling today? Feeling down? Need a little pick me up? Well, have I got the perfect medicine for you. This little sweet girl’s face could warm the heart of the grumpiest curmudgeon! Just gaze upon her adorable face and sweet smile and you’ll be right as rain in no time. Not even her
- [Something I Never Expected to Hear - Senior Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/never-expected-to-hear-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - We were making Alexis’ senior portraits on a crisp, fall morning on the mountain. I’m not sure why, but I jokingly asked her, "Do you have a song you’d like to sing?" I think I expected Happy Birthday or Row Row Row Your Boat, or even “No thanks!” Instead, she responded, "I don't actually sing in front
- [Behind the Scenes Video - Join us on Location!  [Senior Photos in Flagstaff]](https://kdiphotography.com/behind-the-scenes-video-join-us-on-location-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - Finished portraits coming soon!
- [College Bound Cookies - The yummy treats that are helping one girl get to college](https://kdiphotography.com/college-bound-cookies-yummy-treats-help-girl-get-to-college/) - To be honest, I don't generally like sugar cookies. But when I first tasted a College Bound Cookie, I was amazed. These were totally different because they're absolutely delectable! When I found out that the baker was a teenager saving money for college, I was hooked! It turns out that she is kind and professional,
- [First Communion Photos - Studio Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/first-communion-photos-studio-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - I make up random things during portrait sessions. It’s in the service of keeping my subjects distracted from posing with fake smiles, and also hopefully relaxes them. One ancillary benefit is that it’s often quite entertaining for me, too! On this mild March day, I looked at lovely Azul sitting in my studio window, dressed
- [Rock Star Family - Summer in Flagstaff, Family Photos on Location](https://kdiphotography.com/rock-star-family-summer-in-flagstaff-family-photos-on-location/) - Sometimes we start off in one direction but pivot towards another, much better one. Lisa had called about a headshot for her real estate practice. But as we talked it became clear that her family was changing and there weren't any recent portraits. Her son, Leo, was in his final year of high school and
- [Three Generations - Studio Family Photos in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/three-generations-studio-family-photos-in-flagstaff-az/) - “You’d cry, too, if YOU had little knives pushing through your gums.” This was the thought running through my mind as I beheld little Lucy’s beautiful, yet miserable face. Of course, we all would. We all DID, more than likely. We were all babies once and teething just sucks. It turns out, Lucy had more
- [The Hobbs Cruikshanks - Fall Family Photos in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/fall-family-photos-in-flagstaff/) - Unlike most first time senior parents, Liz got the jump on scheduling senior portraits for her son for one primary reason. She knew that in a global pandemic that was hitting small businesses hard, and it would help our little family run studio if she booked earlier rather than later. That thoughtfulness is SO Liz, but I
- [Who You Are Right Now - Time For Senior Photos, Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/who-you-are-right-now-time-for-senior-photos-flagstaff-az/) - Senior Photos in Flagstaff, AZ
- [On the Verge of Big Changes - Maternity Portraits Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/pregnancy-maternity-portraits-flagstaff/) - When I met with them to plan pregnancy portraits, I was struck by A. how nice they are and B. their good taste. (Good taste is what you call it when someone likes the same stuff you do!) We seem to be drawn to the same aesthetic in portraits, which made it such a pleasure
- [Blessed - Flagstaff Newborn Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/blessed-flagstaff-newborn-photographer/) - I just typed ‘newborn' into the search field on my computer and watched as 20,000 images of the very beginning of so many lives came up in front of my eyes, which now have tears in them. What a gift that I get to do this for a living. One very special newborn at 9
- [Celebrating 50 Years -  Studio Couples Portrait Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/celebrating-50-years-studio-couples-portrait-flagstaff/) - I’ve known this wonderful couple for about 16 years but this story goes back even further… It could have ended before it even began. They were going on a date and Karen was looking forward to riding in Norm's cool car, a Ford Galaxie 500. They were just teenagers after all. A cool car can
- [GUEST BLOG POST](https://kdiphotography.com/guest-blog-real-time-parenting/) - YOU are Worth it! by Mary Funari Mother’s Day has come and gone. And now, American Greetings, Hallmark and countless other advertisers are reminding us that Father’s Day is right around the corner. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for celebrating parents, especially as we slowly emerge from the last fourteen months of home-schooling, forced
- [The story behind the sign -  portrait memories in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/the-story-behind-the-sign/) - It's the first time I cried while changing the picture on our photography studio's sign. We switch the portraits on our sign every few months but we put this portrait of a father and son up for a very different reason than the usual. We want to honor a friend who just passed away unexpectedly.
- [Macy, Coconino High School, Class of 2021 - Senior Portraits Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/coconino-high-school-class-of-2021-senior-portraits-flagstaff/) - It was a brisk, sunny morning in October and even as the frigid breeze blew through her hair, she remained resolute. I looked through my camera at the face of this strong, accomplished, near adult in front of me, and then I saw it. Brief flashes of versions of her younger self. The two year old
- [The Elliott Family Connections - Flagstaff Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/the-elliott-family-connections-flagstaff-photographer/) - I met Meagan way back when she was an awesome math teacher, and she helped ease my kid’s transition to a new school. Ever since her last child was born, we’ve talked about portraits but it never quite came together. Then one day, she called and POW! We were able to make it happen. (In other words,
- [Ellie, NPA Class of 2021 - Flagstaff Senior Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-senior-portraits-npa-class-of-2021/) - I saw the weather report and a chill went down my spine, literally and figuratively. Our session time was in forecast to be 13° with freezing wind. I got in touch with Ellie and her mom Amy to see if we could reschedule. It felt a little bit like a race against the clock because
- [The Newest Addition to the Brock-Fisher Family - Newborn Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/newest-addition-to-family-newborn-photography/) - Everyone was snuggled together perfectly, calmly smiling, cute as ever, when all of a sudden, something happened. Ryan almost fell off of Lane’s lap, snorting and cracking up which made Lane grab her and bust out one if his signature, whole body laughs. Lane has SO many great qualities but his throw-your-head-back-guffaw has got to
- [The Butterfields - Family Photos in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/family-photos-in-flagstaff-az/) - The doorbell rang unexpectedly on a Sunday afternoon. Looking down, I assessed my front door readiness. I’d just cleaned up some gross, Halloween level cobwebs. “Good enough,” I thought, swinging the door open. I was delighted to find Ellen and her mom, Karen, stopping by. If you’ve met her, you undoubtedly know that, Ellen (like
- [Joanne and Silvano: Now reunited](https://kdiphotography.com/joanne-and-silvano-now-reunited/) - She stood close, playing with my hair, smiling at me, beams of love shooting at me from those big eyes. “Honey, can we hire you to come to my 80th birthday party and take some pictures for me?” “Thank you for asking me, Joanne. I’m not an event photographer, but I promise to find someone
- [The Class of 2021: What you need to know about high school yearbook deadlines in Flagstaff AZ – Senior Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-high-school-yearbook-deadlines-in-flagstaff-az-senior-portraits/) - It’s an important, often emotional, moment for any family. It’s both an end of a chapter and the start of a new one. The first time you have a child that reaches his or her senior year of high school, there's a lot to contend with. Your family configuration is about to change in a
- [Celebrating a beautiful milestone - Baby photography in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/celebrating-a-milestone-baby-photography-in-flagstaff/) - I’ve heard it said that all babies are good but some babies are also “easy”. Sloane certainly checks both boxes. At almost one, she makes me feel like a stand up comedian who’s crushing it. Even with my mask on, she gets all my jokes. Well, after the initial 2-3 minutes, where she just looked
- [Working for the Census - Flagstaff Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/working-for-the-2020-census/) - Did you read that last line and wonder if we'd started a side hustle as Census workers? Nope! :) We were commissioned to do a project for the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County to encourage participation in the 2020 Census, since, as you can imagine, that has been uniquely challenging this year! We photographed two local
- [Elliot, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2020 - Senior Portrait Photography Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-class-of-2020-senior-portrait-photography/) - Can you imagine the scene? Parents are bumping into each other on the grass, trying to extract their own small, highly mobile offspring. Their calls are drowned out by the cacophony of happy kids attempting to get in one last trip down the slide before day's end. Standing by the playground gate, I hear, "Excuse
- [Before and After - maternity and newborn portrait photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/before-and-after-maternity-and-newborn-portrait-photographer/) - It was an unusual story, with some unexpected twists… Alex wanted to do maternity portraits earlier than most of my pregnant clients. She had a mother's intuition that her baby would come early. So, we found ourselves in March, navigating socially distant portraits during the rise of COVID-19, with me staying away from subjects that
- [The Hatch McDonald Family Welcomes Their Newborn - Photographer in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/the-hatch-mcdonald-family-welcomes-their-newborn-photographer-in-flagstaff/) - At their wedding, the theme was country and can you guess what the footwear was? Well, #@*kicking cowboy boots, or course! Naturally, we needed to incorporate the family culture into their newborn session with baby Jordy Max. They brought their own beautiful boots and a pair that Jordy may take some more time to grow
- [Waiting for the Newest Family Member - Maternity Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/waiting-for-the-newest-family-member-maternity-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - It's wonderful when Ashley comes to see me and brings her awesome family. She’s an amazing collaborator and I always enjoy our time together. The occasion for this new collection of sessions was that Ashley and Jeff were expecting to expand their family from three to four. So much had happened in their lives since the last portraits we made together
- [The Mileys, Now a Family of 3](https://kdiphotography.com/family-welcomes-newborn/) - When I met with Blake and Jessica to plan our session, they had some ideas in mind for things they wanted to capture specifically. When we made portraits, the ever agreeable Miss Cora was exquisitely adorable, as I expected. I think she gets her awesome personality from her nice parents. We played Blake and Jessica's music
- [You Could Win a Portrait Package While Supporting A GREAT Cause THIS Week](https://kdiphotography.com/win-a-portrait-package-while-supporting-a-great-cause-navmc/) - June 17th UPDATE: Arizona saw close to 2400 new virus cases yesterday, nearly double the previous daily record. Help us get PPE supplies to the Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache Nations and you might just win a session package for yourself to boot! Deadline has been EXTENDED to this FRIDAY. Please share - and give
- [Tim and Kim - Couples Portrait in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/summer-couples-portrait-in-flagstaff/) - I don't think either of them was looking to find new love but fate kept conspiring to push them together. They were both volunteering for a wonderful charity that Keiji and I love to support, Childhelp Flagstaff. With an assist from their sneaky friends, the fundraiser’s logistics repeatedly seemed to throw them together. I think
- [Kelsey, Flagstaff High School, Class of 2020 - senior portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-high-school-class-of-2020-senior-portraits/) - I have the pleasure of working with Vicky fairly often, and she is relentlessly awesome - super organized, fun, and a phenomenal herder of cats. (You try corralling a bunch of very nice but super busy surgeons for photo shoots, working around their myriad clinic hours and surgery schedules!) She seems to manage all the
- [Hug a Member of the Class of 2020!     Flagstaff senior portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/class-of-2020-flagstaff-senior-portraits/) - Today wrapped up the last of several virtual high school graduations in Flagstaff, including a car parade today for three high schools! We’ve been thinking about the class of 2020 a lot. They’re missing out on important milestones, like a traditional prom, an actual in-person graduation ceremony, as well as time with friends who may
- [The newly expanded Deacon Miller Family -  Studio Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/newly-expanded-family-studio-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - I LOVE photographing multiple generations. I think about where those portraits will be in 10, 30, or 100 years and how they'll be such a precious part of a family's history. So, I was especially excited Nicole and Andrew planned to bring 3 of Bohdi's grandparents to his newborn session. They are among the lucky
- [The Claxton Moyer Women -  Studio Family Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/studio-family-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - It was minutes before the session, and the raging thunderstorms hammering us with lightning finally hit their mark, throwing out my studio's power. I wasn’t surprised, in light of the particular cohort of women I was waiting on. I've gotten used to preparing for the unexpected when they arrive. Sometimes there are new people joining
- [Portraits for an Early Newborn - Flagstaff Baby Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/newborn-portraits-flagstaff/) - We had it on the calendar, we were scheduled to make pregnancy portraits in Flagstaff's sunlit flowers, everything was set. But before we got the chance, newborn Felix made his arrival, five weeks sooner than planned. Izabel, Aaron and I were all sad to miss out on doing the pregnancy session but it was wonderful
- [The Garcia Family Welcomes Their Son - Newborn Photographer Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/family-welcomes-newborn-son-family-photographer-flagstaff/) - It was the day he was scheduled to have been born. They might have been waiting for him or even in labor on this day. But instead, when their due date arrived, Mariah and Ruben were at my cozy studio making portraits with their 17 day old newborn son. It just reminds us that babies
- [And Baby Makes Five - Newborn Photography in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/baby-family-newborn-photography-in-flagstaff/) - I try to be a nice person but Brian and Katherine take it to another level. Compared to them, I seem grumpy and mean! They are just lovely and so, so kind. Katherine regularly says something to me that makes my day. They moved here to Flagstaff about a year ago from Utah and of
- [What you need to know about high school yearbook deadlines in Flagstaff AZ - Senior Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/need-to-know-senior-portraits-in-flagstaff-az/) - What Flagstaff parents need to know about before senior year.
- [Anders, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2020 - Senior Photos](https://kdiphotography.com/basis-flagstaff-class-of-2020-senior-photos/) - I have always enjoyed being around Anders. Witnessing his quick wit, fierce intelligence and easy-going nature just puts a smile on my face. He has a fast, quirky sense of humor and some really cool, unusual interests. So, I guess the challenge for me was, would I be able to show the real, authentic uniqueness
- [Lily, Flagstaff High School Senior, Class of 2020 - Senior Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-high-school-senior-class-of-2020-senior-photos-in-flagstaff/) - The plan appeared to be threatened. A logistical snafu had postponed our senior portrait shoot by a week and now, on our rescheduled day it was looking quite gloomy. The plan was for Lily to ride her chic red Vespa to the location, as I hoped to make a portrait that compounds Lily’s inherent coolness
- [Miracle Baby - Family Portraits in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/miracle-baby-family-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - If you know Brewer, you probably know that earlier this year, she was diagnosed with a softball sized tumor on her kidney. It was just a few days before she turned one. When I met Jeff and Sunshine, they were looking at their tiny daughter possibly having cancer. They couldn't get treatment right way because
- [Valentine’s Day - Family Portrait Studio in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/valentines-day-family-portrait-studio-flagstaff/) - I'm a big fan of flowers and chocolates, but here's a thought for the day: When you're not here, what evidence will your children, or other important people in your life, have that you loved them? Write it down. Say it out loud. Make it known. And please, get IN the pictures! Make sure they
- [Twin Toddlers Turn Two - Family Photographer Summer in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/twin-toddlers-turn-two-family-photographer-summer-in-flagstaff/) - I was SO looking forward to seeing the Leiendeckers again! When I had last seen the twins, they were babies. Now, nearly a year later, they had grown into real toddlers, approaching their second birthdays. We had never done a portrait of their family in the vivid yellow flowers so we made a plan for
- [Quinn, Class of 2020 - Senior Portrait Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/quinn-class-of-2020-senior-portrait-photographer/) - We had to battle rampant, vicious, stealthy mosquitos while being vigilant against the possibility of sneaky, disease carrying ticks. There were also humid clouds of green pollen in the air. Does this sound like Arizona? Nope. We were in Massachusetts for Quinn’s senior portraits. I’ll admit, I’m spoiled here at 7,000 feet. Not much in
- [Last Minute Gift Idea - Holiday Freak Out in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/last-minute-gift-ideas-family-portraits-flagstaff/) - How are you doing? Are you freaking out a little bit, like I am? I’ll be honest, I feel a lot like the little guy in this picture right now. Stressed that I won’t get it all done, especially since I have almost no holiday shopping done yet! SO…. here’s a little idea for you.
- [The Woods Family 2019 - Location Family Photography in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/location-family-photography-flagstaff/) - When I first met with this awesome family, they had a lot going on; two kids (one a high school senior), two jobs, in the process of moving into a new home. We were planning senior portraits for their daughter but it became clear that family portraits were overdue. We have a similar family configuration,
- [Aspen, FALA Class of 2020 - Senior Portrait Photography Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-portraits-fala-class-of-2020/) - I've known this family for years and always love my time with them but this senior portrait session will stand out among the many in my memory. Aspen feels, for obvious reasons, very connected to the aspen trees so it was a no-brainer when we were selecting our location. Shannon & Aspen arrived, joining me
- [Matisyn, Coconino High School Class of 2020 - Flagstaff Senior Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/coconino-high-school-class-of-2020-flagstaff-senior-portraits/) - She is certainly not a loud person, nor someone who seems to seek the limelight. But if you know her, you know that Maty has the best giggle. She was so patient with me bossing her around as I directed her during our senior portrait session. Even when I asked her to do something she
- [The Callahan Maestas Clan - Fall Family Portraits in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/fall-2019-family-portraits-in-flagstaff-az/) - To be honest, I think we all knew it was ambitious. The mission: document one adorable 8 month old, as well as his 3 canine siblings, and their nice parents. We aimed to capitalize on the beautiful fall foliage in the soft evening light, hopefully timing it just perfectly during its fleeting, vibrant glory. But,
- [Ben  - Senior Portrait Photography in New England](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-portrait-photography-in-ma/) - I was thrilled that he wanted to do his senior portraits with me in Rockport, MA. Time with one of my favorite people in one of my favorite places. I’ve known Ben since before he was born, he’s my nephew and also just happens to be a pleasure to be around. (No, I’m not biased!) I can tell you
- [1 Mom, 3 Kids & 2 Puppies - Family Portrait Photography](https://kdiphotography.com/mom-kids-puppies-family-portrait-photography/) - I think Tina‘s facial expressions should all be made into emoji. She never fails to crack me up with one of her signature looks. In fact, when I’m with her, I do that tremendous amount: laugh, hard. So, of course I was overjoyed when she told me that her kids would all be home briefly and
- [Summertime Portraits in Flagstaff with the Phillips Family](https://kdiphotography.com/summertime-portraits-in-flagstaff-with-the-phillips-family/) - Surely, there must be times when she loses her cool. Times when maybe she doesn’t want to share her toys, doesn’t want to hold her little sisters hand, or refuses to diligently and gently hand over snacks to keep her happy. Probably, she just gets grumpy sometimes. But I’ve never seen it. Porter is so
- [MCKNIGHT FAMILY 2019 - FLAGSTAFF LOCATION PORTRAITS](https://kdiphotography.com/mcknight-family-2019-flagstaff-location-portraits/) - It happens frequently. A son or daughter gets ready to head off for college and parents have the epiphany that family portraits are about to get a lot more challenging. It may be the last time the family is living together or in one place for a moment. One way or the other, the whole
- [Amazing Artist Darcy Falk -  Portrait Photography in Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/artist-darcy-falk-portrait-photography-in-flagstaff/) - Portrait of Flagstaff Artist Darcy Falk, who recently won a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
- [RAFFLE TO HELP SUPPORT TARA'S FAMILY](https://kdiphotography.com/raffle-to-help-support-taras-family/) - KDI Photography is holding a raffle to support a family whose mom is going through cancer treatment. We're offering a free studio portrait session for up to 5 people plus a $99 print credit to one winner. Buy one or more raffle tickets and you will be helping to provide diapers, formula an other needed
- [A visit to the mother road - Flagstaff photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/a-visit-to-the-mother-road-flagstaff-photographer/) - We recently made this portrait of the staff at Mother Road Brewing. If you haven't been to their establishment, you should check it out, especially if you are a fan of craft beer. They sell bottles to take home or you can enjoy their products with a Fratelli pizza, all in the room where they
- [Happy Spring!!!!](https://kdiphotography.com/spring-family-portraits-flagstaff/) - We’ve changed the portrait on our studio sign in the hopes that we get the divine spring tree blossoms that Mother Nature blessed us with last April! Featured now are the awesome Holmes family, who are full of love and hilarious humor. Kimberly and Kip grew up together here, both attended U of A but
- [One Awesome Mama + Four Cuties - Flagstaff Studio Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/one-awesome-mama-four-cuties-flagstaff-studio-portraits/) - Sometimes you meet somebody and it's kind of humbling. When I first talked to Hannah, it was that way. A single mom to 4 young kids, she seems to make balancing work, life, and motherhood look totally manageable. Although I know it’s not easy. She seems to succeed by keeping her priorities straight, even while
- [Especially for February: The Harts - Location Portraits Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/location-portraits-flagstaff/) - For the past year, I’ve been shooing for Country Club Living Magazine. Every month, Publisher @Brooke Hirschy introduces me to my subjects and then, to my delight, allows me creative freedom. For the February cover, my subjects couldn’t have been more perfectly fitting. Between their family name and their history, they were destined to be
- [One Month That’s a Little More Popular With The Ladies](https://kdiphotography.com/one-month-thats-a-little-more-popular-with-the-ladies/) - Every year, my brother-in-law who owns a printing company, prints a calendar of KDI portraits with a particular theme. For this year’s edition, we focused on twins. (If you want a copy of the calendar, let me know, we have more!) I’ve noticed that one portrait in particular has kind of made a splash. I
- [A new home for the practice - Flagstaff Bone and Joint](https://kdiphotography.com/new-home-for-practice-flagstaff-bone-and-joint/) - They were likely fairly miserable but warm thoughts of the future home of their practice and surgery center kept everyone’s mood at a lovely temperature. We’d beckoned the physicians at Flagstaff Bone and Joint to join us after a full day of patients and surgeries, "Come on outside in 23° with the wind blowing 17
- [12 MONTHS - Celebrating a Family Milestone - Summer Portraits In Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/12-months-summer-family-portraits-in-flagstaff/) - When she was a newborn, she had way more spunk than average. She had a greater number of expressions than most brand new humans have mastered and even her body language was considerably expressive. See if you agree with me here. I’ll also add one of my favorite newborn portraits at the end of this
- [THE NEWLY EXPANDED NUGEN FAMILY - Family Portraits in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/family-newborn-porraits-flagstaff/) - I couldn't believe what I was hearing. We were staring into the mirror, two faces side-by-side. Initially, 3 month old Atzly looked gently surprised but then broke in to his toothless smile. I smiled back at his sweet face in the reflection and when he saw me, he giggled out loud! I'd seen the trademark
- [The Cosners 2018 - family portraits in our Flagstaff, AZ Studio](https://kdiphotography.com/the-cosners-2018-family-portraits-in-our-flagstaff-az-studio/) - The countdown had started. Ketivani was leaving town, headed back to Georgia (the country, not the US state) in a matter of weeks. With that deadline was looming, we scheduled a session fast, to make sure to include her. “Keti" is the Cosner's most recent exchange student and had become a wonderful part of the
- [SIX MONTHS TIMES TWO  - Portrait Photographer Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/six-months-twins-portrait-photographer-flagstaff/) - When they arrive at my door, there are only four of them but somehow, it feels like many more. I suspect it's because these guys bring the love from their extended family wrapped around them, every time. I always invite my subjects to bring meaningful objects from their lives to our sessions together and Alaina
- [The GERMANSEN FAMILY PLUS The MATERNAL GRANDS - Three Generations in Northern AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/the-germansen-family-plus-the-maternal-grands-three-generations-in-northern-az/) - Whenever I see the Germansens, they always fill up my tank. Yes, obviously, Hadley is about as delicious as any child should be allowed to be. But his parents are both pretty delightful people, too. They make art, play music and have fantastic senses of humor. So, when Robin told me she’d like to gift
- [THE PHILLIPS FAMILY WELCOMES A NEW BABY SISTER](https://kdiphotography.com/the-phillips-family-welcomes-a-new-baby-sister/) - I’m not gonna lie. It wasn't that easy to wait. I’m not super patient when it comes to crazy amounts of adorableness! I eagerly awaited meeting Chris and Amy’s second daughter, but I ALSO had to wait a bit longer to make portrait of her! Her big sister had made her photographic debut with me
- [SABINE, BASIS Flagstaff, Class of 2018 - Senior Portraits in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/sabine-basis-flagstaff-class-of-2018-senior-portraits-in-flagstaff-az/) - Sitting outside the door of my shooting studio, Sabine’s mom Gina was probably wondering why she was hearing so much loud laughing overlapping with the sound of things falling and crashing to the floor. Gina exhibited a tremendous amount of trust and didn’t actually ask any questions. (I think she’s come to expect these kinds
- [12 MONTH MILESTONE - FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN FLAGSTAFF](https://kdiphotography.com/12-month-milestone-family-photographer-in-flagstaff/) - For this little sweetie pie, I started photographing her when her mama was pregnant, then again at birth, at 7 months and here at 12 months. I absolutely love to document that first amazing year, charting the rapid, phenomenal changes. It’s so meaningful and enjoyable, that when it comes to a close, I’ll admit, I’m
- [Two New Babies In The Family - Newborn Twins Photography](https://kdiphotography.com/newborn-twins-photography-flagstaff/) - The twin girls seemed eager to get here before their ideal arrival date, which made for a pretty exciting time leading up to their appearance. I was trying not to check in, because I didn’t want to annoy them but I was really hoping to hear good news soon. When the girls arrived, 33 minutes
- [Who Should Select Your Profile Image? - Arizona Portraits](https://kdiphotography.com/who-should-select-your-profile-image-arizona-portrait-photography/) - I enjoyed this article because it validated something I've observed in my work, especially when I make head shot portraits. ...the images chosen by strangers made a better first impression than those people picked themselves." Science confirms it—your LinkedIn profile photo looks even worse than you think it does It's certainly something to think about
- [CEO Portrait for Body Bliss in Cottonwood, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/ceo-portrait-for-body-bliss-in-cottonwood-az/) - "It was like jumping onto a moving freight train.” While were making some fresh professional portraits, I’d asked Pam about becoming the new owner of the popular aromatherapy products store, Body Bliss in Cottonwood, AZ. She was scrambling to get up to speed to stay on top of all the amazing growth in her business.
- [RAFFLE TO HELP SUPPORT THE MASLAR FAMILY](https://kdiphotography.com/raffle-to-help-support-a-flagstaff-family/) - KDI Photography is holding a raffle to support a family whose 31/2 year-old daughter is going through cancer treatment. We're offering a free studio portrait session for up to 5 people with a $99 print credit to one winner. Buy one or more raffle tickets and you will be helping to provide financial support to
- [Fall Family Portraits in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/fall-family-portraits-in-flagstaff-az/) - Whats your season? Everybody seems to have their favorite. Is it Fall, Autumn? You know, the time of year when we all want to go leaf peeping and see the brilliant fall foliage? Most years in Northern Arizona, the Aspens start turning from rich, radiant green to saturated yellow in late September. Some of that
- [Kind Words - Professional Portraits Flagstaff](https://kdiphotography.com/kind-words-professional-portraits-flagstaff/) - I met a lovely person yesterday when realtor Linda Kiehne came in for her ReMax Peak Properties professional business portrait. Unlike my family, children and senior portrait subjects, I find that people often come to the studio to get an updated head shot with some reluctance. I can empathize because I prefer to be behind
- [7 Reasons You'll Love Having Portraits Made in Summer - Flagstaff Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/7-reasons-for-summer-portraits-flagstaff-photographer/) - By the time she finally called me, I could hear the guilt in her voice. They had waited and waited to find the right moment. Something always got in the way. The kids had some school event or sports activity. She and her husband wanted to lose a little weight. One of her children was
- [Emmalee's Gift - Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/gift-flagstaff-photographer/) - She was clearly getting ready to say something. She stood in front of me and paused, looking at the floor for a second. When she did glance up at me, she quietly mumbled, 'I'm gonna miss you.' I said 'Oh, I know. Me too. I always love when I get to play with you.' Later,
- [A Special Senior Portrait in Flagstaff, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/senior-portrait-in-flagstaff-az/) - I first encountered Abbie when she was just a little little. During her family portraits, she and her siblings were adorably loving and sweet. An early example here, although her brother's not so sure about the snuggling! Watching the 3 kids in this family grow, that loving sweetness hasn't changed. Something that has changed is
- [BLE - Family Portraits in Sedona, AZ](https://kdiphotography.com/ble-family-portraits-in-sedona-az/) - I first photographed Annette when she was pregnant with her youngest daughter, who is now in middle school. I remember her reporting that her husband Nate loved a portrait of her laughing hard, holding her round belly. When I finally met him, I saw that humor was so much a part of who he was.
- [A Beautiful Mom & Daughter - Flagstaff Family Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/mom-daughter-flagstaff-family-photographer/) - I made this portrait a couple of years ago and I just love seeing how North Country HealthCare designs around my pictures. This wonderful mama has three kids now!
- [Summer Portraits in Flagstaff - Northern Arizona Child Photographer](https://kdiphotography.com/childphotographerflagstaff/) - Seriously, is there any more profound joy than witnessing a 1 year old learning to walk? If you then take that scene and drop it into a beautiful Flagstaff location with fun, kind parents, it’s pretty amazing. We wandered around, following the lead of beautiful, smart Porter, who truly LOVES to stop and smell the
- [Guest Blog Post:  Roots and Wings](https://kdiphotography.com/guest-blog-daughter-goes-to-college/) - This week, as I find myself speaking with parents that are sending their kids off to college, I hear a jumble of feelings. Joy, excitement, parental pride intertwined with grief and sadness, to name a few. I’m reminded of how the theme of letting go recurs throughout parenthood. From the time our children learn to
- [Flagstaff Photographer's Blog Gets a Makeover](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-photographer-gets-a-blog-makeover/) - I read the information with that sinking feeling you get when something lands on your desk that you would vehemently prefer to avoid. Google was changing its search engine rules and soon my blog would essentially be invisible online. People searching for a northern Arizona photographer or portraits in Flagstaff wouldn't be able to find
- [Mother's Day, Headed Your Way  [newborn photographer Flagstaff]](https://kdiphotography.com/newborn-photography-flagstaff/) - Mother's Day is coming up soon - on May 10th. We're already celebrating with a new image on the sign in front of our studio! There's still time to make sure that the moms in your life feel special and loved. I'm conspiring with some kind and sneaky people right now to surprise their moms
- [Flagstaff Photographers Profiled in the Arizona Daily Sun](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-photographers-profiled-in-the-arizona-daily-sun/) - Ever wake up on a sleepy Sunday and find your own face greeting you in the morning newspaper? It'll wake you up quickly, I can tell you that! The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff's local newspaper, came over to visit our downtown photography studios and did a profile on Keiji and myself. If you'd like to
- [Something to celebrate - Flagstaff photography studio](https://kdiphotography.com/something-to-celebrate-flagstaff-photography-studio/) - Dear past, present and future KDI Photography and Keiji Iwai Photography clients and friends; Please join us for an open house to celebrate our new photography studio on Saturday, January 24th! Even if you are unable to make it that day, we'd love it if you'd give our studio your blessing by leaving a comment
- [Flagstaff Best of Business awards - Flagstaff photographers](https://kdiphotography.com/1259/) - Well, this was a nice surprise. We are honored to be chosen as best photographer by the Flagstaff Best Of Business Awards. Congratulations to our friends at Ascendant Financial Solutions, Northern Arizona Dermatology, Collins Irish Pub, Peak Engineering, Herron Interior Design, AEC Printing and Northern Arizona Radiology for their wins too! You can find the
- [TARA](https://kdiphotography.com/tara/) - I'm too sad to do this well, but I wanted to tell you that Tara passed away this morning. I made this picture outside her house when I visited her two days ago to say goodbye. It felt to me that her light was illuminating this tree in her yard with all the fierceness of
- [helping flagstaff families](https://kdiphotography.com/helping-flagstaff-families/) - Want to get in the true holiday spirit with your kids? My friend Cristy started this wonderful project to help Flagstaff families in need. Please scrounge though your outgrown stuff or grab an item or two when you're shopping and bring it by. My studio has a donation box for these much needed items between
- [Flagstaff Photographer - Real Beauty](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-photographer-real-beauty/) - I try with every session I photograph to show people the goodness I see in them. I find women to be the toughest on themselves and are often the most self-critical, especially about their appearance. If I could, I would show EVERY woman how beautiful she is, how she is way more than the sum
- [Flagstaff Portraits - NEW KDI WEBSITE COMING SOON :)](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portraits-new-kdi-website-coming-soon/) - I'm so excited right now because I'm almost done with my new website. My old website was flash and therefore invisible on iPads, mobile phones and search engines. It's a wonder anyone ever found me! This one is a nice update, but I think it still looks like me. I hope when it's done you'll
- [Flagstaff Portrait Photographer - 5 reasons to have portraits done during summer](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-photographer-5-reasons-to-have-portraits-done-during-summer-2/) - Are you thinking of waiting until the fall to get portraits of your family? Here are my top five reasons to have your family portraits made during the summer: 1. Coordinating schedules is usually easier for families in the summer. You wont have to work around school events, sports, lessons and other after-school activities.
- [flagstaff portraits - avoiding holiday photo regrets](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portraits-avoiding-holiday-photo-regrets/) - Here's my holiday wish. When you are gathering with the people you love over the holidays, please, please take pictures, especially of those older family members. When the menorah is put away, the tree is on the curb, the food eaten, presents opened, what you'll be left with is (hopefully) warm memories. Years from now,
- [Flagstaff Portrait Photography – sweetie girl](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-photography-sweetie-girl/) - A sneak peek from a session earlier today. This little girl looked so happy and safe in her daddy's arms, sweetly snuggling "Duckie".
- [Flagstaff Portrait Photography - overcoming an early arrival](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-photography-growing-up/) - This wonderful family had a lot of challenges to face when their second son was born 11 weeks early, but look at him now, 6 1/2 month later! He is a thriving, happy boy who is as much fun as his big brother.
- [Flagstaff Portrait - Charmed](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-charmed/) - I've known Mia since before she was born. I took pregnancy portraits of her mom and then made the first pictures of her in the hospital! She is as beautiful on the inside as she is outside. She has started a business that uses recycled materials to make wonderful accessories and donates a portion of
- [flagstaff portrait photographer - framing your prints](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-photographer-framing-your-prints/) - A client recently came to see me, lugging a huge package of frames. She wanted to show me how she’d framed some of the prints she had ordered from me. She had placed the borderless, full frame 8x10 prints in the same sized frames… makes sense, right? Buy an 8x10 print, then put it in
- [Stroller Strides Flagstaff - hanging out with fit moms & happy babies](https://kdiphotography.com/stroller-strides-flagstaff-hanging-out-with-fit-moms-happy-babies/) - I headed to photograph my first Stroller Strides Flagstaff class not knowing what to expect. I guess I pictured a handful of moms running behind jogger strollers with easy-going babies snuggled patiently inside. It sounded like something I wouldn’t have been able to manage when my kids were at their very squirmiest. I could imagine
- [holiday portraits - fun card designs](https://kdiphotography.com/holiday-portraits-fun-card-designs/) - I'm having fun working with clients to design unique cards for the holiday season. So far this year, no one seems to want the traditional red and green! I really enjoy getting to be creative with these. Check out some recent designs. (These are all flat cards because the folded ones are harder to show
- [flagstaff portrait - acting up](https://kdiphotography.com/flagstaff-portrait-acting-up/) - When Chad asked me to create a portfolio of actor portraits for him to take to Hollywood I knew it was going to be a fun shoot. He and I brainstormed to create different characters so he could show his versatility as an actor. He was such a great collaborator and kept me laughing throughout
- [three sisters](https://kdiphotography.com/376/) - These three women were really inspiring. They took time from their busy lives and chose a day that all of their families could have portraits taken together. I was so happy that we were able to record their amazing sister relationship. Seeing how they cracked one another up and the obvious bond between them reminded
- [The anniversary of a great decision](https://kdiphotography.com/the-anniversary-of-a-great-decision/) - Twenty years ago, while on a five-month backpacking trip through Europe, Israel and Egypt, I made a life-changing decision. Until then, I had been working in a psychiatric half-way house, but was finding that I preferred making portraits of the patients to doing the therapy. I left the job to travel with a friend. Then

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- [2024 Flagstaff AZ Senior Portrait Gallery](https://kdiphotography.com/pp_gallery/2024-flagstaff-az-senior-portrait-gallery/) - Senior Portrait Photos in Flagstaff, AZ
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## Episode

- [A Heartfelt Conversation About a Beautiful Father-Son Relationship](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/a-heartfelt-conversation-about-a-beautiful-father-son-relationship/) - A Father's Day podcast interview with one father and son, who share about their remarkable bond, podcast interview by Flagstaff photographer KDI Photography
- [Being Present - Conversations About Time, Parenting, and High School](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/being-present-conversations-about-time-parenting-and-high-school/) - Senior and family photos in the summer flowers, featuring a brother and sister, location family portraits by Flagstaff photographer, KDI Photography.
- [How to Enjoy the Lasts & Firsts of Senior Year](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/how-to-enjoy-the-lasts-firsts-of-senior-year/) - The portraits, story, & podcast interview from behind the scenes of one senior’s high school experience and senior photo session, Flagstaff senior photographer.
- [A Dream Come True, 13 Years in the Making](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/a-dream-come-true-13-years-in-the-making/) - After a terrifying cancer diagnosis, she feared she'd leave her boys motherless. Lunch with a friend inspired a dream. A conversation about manifesting miracles
- [John Burcham's Path Forward - INNER PORTRAIT podcast](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/johns-path-forward/) - After a violent rock climbing accident, photographer John Burcham’s life was radically changed. We discuss recovery, photography, patience, and ...crumpets.
- [In Celebration of Mothers and Love Shaped Over Time](https://kdiphotography.com/podcast/in-celebration-of-mothers-and-love-shaped-over-time/) - After a new portrait that pays tribute to their first mother and newborn portrait together, we interviewed mom and daughter to discuss their relationship.

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## Podcasts

- [Inner Portrait with Kristen Dacey Iwai](https://kdiphotography.com/episodes/inner-portrait-with-kdi/) - Hosted by a photographer who believes every face holds a story, each episode features intimate conversations with the people in front of the lens. Together, we explore identity, life experiences, vulnerability, resilience, and the moments that shape who we are. Blending portrait photography, psychology, and thoughtful storytelling, Inner Portrait creates a space where guests feel seen, heard, celebrated, and understood—and where listeners may recognize parts of their own story too. Because the most powerful portrait isn’t just what we see on the outside… it’s the one that lives within.