Phoenix Portrait Photographer

I'm Janet.

Your personal memory maker!

Welcome to my little corner of the photography world! I’m not just your typical photographer; I’m a storyteller with a camera, capturing the love, laughter, and all the beautiful chaos that makes your family unique.

Whether it's the sparkle in your eyes at your quinceañera, the joy of a family day out, or the excitement of your senior year, I’m here to make sure those moments live on forever.

Since 2016, I’ve been transforming life’s milestones into custom artwork that you’ll want to show off for years. We’re talking beautiful wall portraits that turn your house into a home, each one telling your story in vibrant detail.

With me, you’re not just booking a photoshoot—you’re getting a creative partner who’s all about making the process fun, stress-free, and full of genuine smiles. From planning the perfect location to helping you pick the best images for your walls, I’ll be by your side, camera in hand, ready to capture your most precious moments.

Let’s make some magic together!

Let’s Get Started

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What Clients Say

"She was very professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. The pictures were perfect. I highly recommend her."

- Alma, Juliette's Mom (Quince Portraits)

For a limited time only, I’m offering a FREE family session with a special gift for the holidays! 🎁

This offer is exclusively available for sessions booked in December, so don’t wait—send me a DM to learn more and grab your spot!

👋 Allow me to reintroduce myself—I’m Janet! I’m a boutique portrait photographer here in Phoenix, specializing in family and quinceañera portraits. I create stunning artwork designed to decorate your home and become cherished heirlooms for generations to come. My goal is to help you celebrate your family and appreciate all those little moments (even the ones that drive you a little crazy). 😊 With my full-service experience, I’m here to guide you every step of the way!

In today’s LIVE, we’re diving into:

1️⃣ A quick update on my business—spoiler: I’ve been blogging weekly and showcasing beautiful family wall portraits! 🖼️

2️⃣ A limited-time FREE family session offer—plus, a holiday gift included! 🎄

3️⃣ An invitation to the Winter Wonderland Vendor Fair on December 21st, 9 AM–2 PM at the Westbrook Village Lakes Ballroom in Peoria. Expect festive fun and holiday magic! 🎅✨

There’s a lot to unpack, so stick around! And if you’re curious about the free session or anything else, shoot me a DM—I’d love to chat! 💌

Let’s celebrate your family this holiday season in the most meaningful way possible. See you LIVE! 🌟

Take a look at what goes on during a family portrait session, from fun moments behind the camera to the final, stunning images! Freestone Park in Gilbert offers such a gorgeous backdrop with its greenery, bridges, and small waterfall—it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite locations for capturing special family memories.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your family portraits or creating custom artwork for your home, now is the perfect time!

DM me to book your session today, and let’s work together to create something beautiful and meaningful for your family. 💛

#FamilyPortraits #FreestonePark #BehindTheScenes #OutdoorPhotography #FamilyLove #BookYourSession #PhoenixPhotographer #familyphotographer #phoenixfamilyphotographer

Outdoor family sessions are all about capturing the love and laughter of your family in a beautiful natural setting.

🌳 What kind of setting do you imagine for your family portraits?

Drop a comment below, or DM me to chat about creating custom artwork for your home!

#FamilyPortraits #ArizonaPhotography #GilbertPhotographer #phoenixfamilyphotographer

📸 Looking for the perfect backdrop for your next family portrait?

Freestone Park in Gilbert has quickly become one of my favorite spots for capturing timeless family moments. With its lush greenery, charming bridges, and a small waterfall, it’s the ideal setting for creating custom family artwork that you’ll cherish for years to come.

As a family photographer, my goal is to not only capture beautiful images but to document genuine family connections—moments of laughter, love, and togetherness. Whether you want classic poses or playful, candid shots, outdoor locations like Freestone Park provide the perfect backdrop to bring out your family’s unique dynamic.

Interested in learning more about how we can create stunning family portraits together? DM me and let’s chat about planning your custom session!

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes glimpse of me capturing the love and joy of these newlyweds after their beautiful ceremony.

💍 While weddings aren’t my main focus, I love helping couples create lasting memories on their special day. There’s just something magical about preserving these once-in-a-lifetime moments!

Lately, I’ve been busy with some exciting projects and activities behind the scenes:

Attending local vendor events and fairs (I’m heading to one this weekend!) to connect with other local entrepreneurs and discover ways to get more involved and volunteer in our community.

Planning extended family sessions for the upcoming months. This is the perfect opportunity to gather multiple generations for beautiful, meaningful portraits that you can treasure for years. DM me if you’d like more information or to book a session!

Working on an exciting youth empowerment session for 2025 that I’m really passionate about. It’s going to be a big project, and I can’t wait to share more details as it comes together.

Continuing to focus on my personal growth as a photographer and artist, finding new ways to provide my clients with an even better, more customized experience.

There’s so much happening right now, and I’m excited to bring you all along for the journey.

Keep an eye out for more behind-the-scenes moments, updates, and sneak peeks at what’s coming next! 💛

#BehindTheScenes #WeddingPhotography #LocalEvents #ExtendedFamilySessions #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityInvolvement #BoutiquePhotography #PersonalGrowth #phoenixportraitphotographer

Are you a car fanatic? Last weekend, my sister and I went to a car show in Prescott. It was great!

I don’t know much about cars, but these cars were amazing. I loved and admire the aesthetics.

Thanks you, Greg. Greg is the man at the end of the video with the mic. He invited me. I met him at a networking event, where he told me about the car show he was participating. He is a DJ - Playing Music is my Business - that’s the name of his business.

My sister and I had a great time!

What do you perfer? The city or country?

Every time I travel, I’m more convinced that I’m a city gal. I love the city, the big buildings, city lights, and the noise.

I do enjoy visiting small towns, but every time I came back to Phoenix, I’m home.

Two weeks ago, I flew to Springfield, IL for a photography business conference. This was with the Photography Business Institute with Sarah Petty. I’m part of her coaching program called Peak Performancers, where Sarah and her team help photographer become artist and a build successful business.

Guess what I’m celebrating and so grateful for.

I’m a featured artist 😎

If you’ve been watching my IG stories for the past week, you would be aware that I was at a photography business conference.

So much learning, a lot of aha moments and made great friends.

The one thing that push me to attend this conference was the art show. I couldn’t resist the opportunity. Thanks to this little guy and his mom for participating the Simply Me project. (I’ll be share if their artwork soon enough 😉). Thank you.

I can’t wait to share the reel of how this photography business conference was.

A reel/vlog of how this experience was is coming soon.

I’m a different kind of photographer.

I specialize in family and quinceañera portraits, creating artwork that’s meant to decorate your home and be passed down through generations.

My goal is to help you celebrate your family and enjoy the little things that make life special—even the moments that drive you a little crazy.

I offer a full-service experience where I’m with you every step of the way. We’ll sit down together, and talk about your family, what you love to do, and what you’re hoping to capture. We’ll discuss what to wear, where to go for the session, and how to make it all fun and relaxed. During the session, you get to focus on having a great time with your family. You’ll laugh, and I’ll make sure everyone looks their best, from getting Dad to smile to making sure the kids are comfortable in front of the camera.

Two weeks after the session, we’ll meet again. I’ll show you the images, and together we’ll choose the ones that will look amazing on your walls. Whether you prefer canvas or framed prints, I’ll help you decide on the right sizes and the perfect custom framing to match your home.

I’m not the type of photographer who just emails you a link and leaves you to figure it out.

I specialize in creating custom, heirloom-quality artwork that’s meant to be displayed where it can be seen and appreciated every day.

Having your family’s portraits on the wall can boost self-esteem and strengthen family bonds. Over time, these pieces will become treasured memories with stories to tell.

You deserve to decorate your home with artwork that means something to you and your family—artwork that will be valued and loved for generations.

I’m passionate about helping you celebrate your family with beautiful artwork that adds warmth and meaning to your home.

Do you have a family wall portrait? When was the last you got one?

I’m looking for 3 business owners who would love to update their business portrait. If you know anybody, tag them.

Hola, hola.

I figured I’d (re)introduce myself! My name is Janet and I’m a boutique portrait photographer from Phoenix, AZ.

I started taking photos of families and quinceañeras in 2018. Now, I help families celebrate each other with heirloom artwork. Artwork includes wall portraits of your kids and albums of your amazing family.

A little-known fact about me is I love taking selfies in my car.
I love going hiking, even though I do it once a month.
I enjoy drinking coffee.

Now that you’ve gotten to know me better, I want to get to know YOU!

Drop an emoji that represents a little-known fact about you, and I’ll try to guess what it is!

Growth is not always comfortable.

And it's not pretty or painless.

I used to journal a lot. I got this pink journal tucked away on my bookshelf for a while. I had already finished two journals and needed a new one. So, I grab this pink journal out. The thing is, I already wrote two journal entries back in September 2020. I took the opportunity to reflect on where I was four years ago.

The funny thing, I still struggle with the same mental issues but I have learned to push through. Also, I accomplished a few things that I wrote and I'm doing what I set myself to do.

Yes, growth is not comfortable. Growth is painful. But growth is beautiful, as well.
Growth allows you to enjoy every step of the way.
Growth is learning how to keep going even on your bad days.
Growth is different.
Growth is letting go.
Growth is spreading your wings and enjoying a good rainy day.

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About this photo. This picture is from last summer. I went to Nashville for a business summer camp. We had a day to drive and wander around the city to take pictures for social media. It was raining that day, but we had a lot of fun.

Double tap if you would love to see how the photos turned out?

Take a moment, look and reflect where you are right now?

This morning I was a guest at The Spotlight Business Owner Talk Show w/ Bryan Newman (101 Referral Network).

Was I nervous? Yes!
Was I worried? Maybe a little bit.

It went GREAT! I have a lot to growth and learning to do to improve my public speaking.

I’m grateful where I am today.

I’m putting my photography out there and letting people know who I am and what I have to offer.

I was feeling a a bit discouraged because of things I can’t control, but after this interview, doing some house cleaning and taking a moment to reflect where I am today, I’m grateful.

What is one thing you’re grateful for today? Let me know in the comments.

And if you want to watch the talk show, the link is in my stories.

May I show you something? Here are samples of the artwork I offer.

My name is Janet and I’m a boutique photographer in Phoenix. I do things very different from other photographers. I help families celebrate milestones with beautiful heirloom artwork.

What do I mean by artwork? It is a long-lasting curated family album and customized wall portraits.

Watch and listen to the video where you’ll see samples of my art products.

When was the last time you had a family portrait? Do you have a beautiful family album that will last for generations?

Let me know in the comments if you would love to hear about the investment for these art products.

Listen to how Mom laughs in the background.

Your kid makes your laugh. Admit it!

I want to help you have an adorable and goofy wall portrait of your kid being funny and silly.

DM me!

I have an opportunity to be showcased in a National Art Gallery Show in September 2024! The art show will be black and white portraits showcasing photos of people with big personalities similar.

I am looking for clients who want to capture their child’s personality and get the chance to be selected by the show organizers for the final art gallery.

The sessions will be on July 27th
from 5:30pm-7 pm in at my house. I do have other dates available - at a studio or outdoor location.

DM me! I want to help you have a beautiful wall portrait of your kid.

Wow!!!! Let me just say that is conference was amazing!!!

God answered my prayers.
God revealed and confirmed the waiting season that I’m in and why.
God is preparing me for something.

I got ten pages (back and front) of notes from this amazing conference and I don’t know how to sum it all up. But here are some bullet points.

- My testimony has power and authority
- Keep my focus on God
- Fear wants to make me fight alone, but GOD FIGHTS FOR ME AND PROTECTS me
- Gos chose me becuase He loves me
- Got to embrace the process and embrace where I am at
- need both grace and truth
- got to drop the stone
- petition for God to move
- Believe first, than you’ll see it happen
- Make as many opportunities to welcome God
- My future and hope come from God
- I am anoited
- Don’t be afraid to carry the Word in my spirit

#outpour2024

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11

Someone once told me it’s about enjoying the journey and not anticipating the destination.

It’s about laughing and making memories.

I turned my back patio into a studio for a 10min session with this little buddy.

To be honest, I thought I needed a “bougie” studio to take amazing photos.

I learned to embrace where I am right now and work with what I got. And I got everything I need to make little kids smile and give them a place to be silly and goofy.

I’m enjoying the journey, doing the work and I have faith that God will put everything in place.

You, my friend, remember to stop and enjoy where you are right now. Have faith and trust that everything will be ok. Laugh! Smile!

I have an opportunity to be showcased in a National Art Gallery Show in September 2024! The art show will be black and white portraits showcasing photos of people with big personalities.

I am looking for clients who want to capture their child's personality, show off their talents/hobbies and get the chance to be selected by the show organizers for the final art gallery 🙂

The sessions will be on July 6th, July 8th, and July 20th from 5:30pm-7 pm, near downtown PHX.

I do have other dates available - at a studio or outdoor location.

Share and tag your friends who might be interested or let me know if you want more info. Comment “Me” and I’ll message you with the details.

Does your kid make silly faces when your taking their picture? Or when your saying “smile” - they the silliest, goofiest face ever?

In my opinion, those are the most genuine and amazing photos of kids. It really shows off their personally and it makes you, mom and dad, smile. Those goofy smiles and silly faces captures their childhood and allows your kids to be themselves.

Do you have a silly photo of your kid saved on your phone that makes your day? Let me know is the comments.

Watch and listen to her reaction 🥰

One of my favorite things about doing family portrait photography is hand delivering the wall art and seeing their reactions. It’s the reason why I LOVE doing family portraits. It brings so much joy.

Terri smile is contagious. She remembers that day of the season and loved the photo idea that her son had - taking a photo in the sewer pipe 😂. This wall portrait is going to be in her family for generations.

When was the last time you had a family wall portrait? Perhaps it’s time to update the family photo or finally have the first BIG family wall portrait. DM me, I would to help you.

Hola! Summer’s here and it’s like the sun’s putting in extra hours just for us! 😎

I’ve got my camera ready to snag all those awesome moments. Think of me as the friend who’s always capturing the fun, laughs, and those unexpectedly beautiful memories that make summer, well, summer.

With a camera in one hand and probably an ice cream in the other, I’m all about keeping it real and making sure we remember this summer for all the sweet and sunny times. Capturing the smiles and laughter from your kids to framing it up for you to display on your walls.

So, who’s ready to give the sun a run for its money with memories that are too good to forget?

Hit me up in the comments or drop a message - let’s make this summer one for the books! 📸🌞✨

Happy Mothers Days 🥳🍾🎉.
Feliz día de las madres.

I hope you enjoy and celebrate this day with your mom.

Which one is your favorite?

5 Places near Phoenix to take great Mother’s Day photos.

1. Anthem Community Park. This park has the most amazing waterfall. Make the trip worthwhile.

2. Freestone Park in Gilbert - This park has an amazing bridge for a family portrait. Plus it has a lake and a waterfall as well.

3. Sahurao Park - This park has a rose garden! Plus lots of green areas and two farmhouses that you can use as your backdrops.

4. Encanto Park - The most well-known park near Downtown Phx. This park has a lot of palm trees and river canals that go around the park. I haven't gotten the oppunity to photograph a family at this location, but I've done senior portraits and a maternity session. This is a great family park.

5. South Mountian, Scorpion Gulch Trail - If you are looking for a place that makes you think of the Phoenix Desert, South Mountian Scorpion Gulch Trail is the place to go. You'll capture that beautiful mountain view.

So, which one caught your eye? Let me know in the comments below.

(Part two) Calling all quinceañeras 🔊 - what’s your quince theme?

On Saturday, I visited Millie and her mom to show them the quinceañera photos for the first time. Her mom love them ❤️

Millie’s quince theme was The Princess and the Frog. We went to the Ashley Castle to take the photos.

Watch until the end to see and hear there reactions. Mom can’t wait to recieve the quince album.

#quince #planningmyquince #quinceaneras #quincephotographer #phoenixphotography #phx

(Part 1) - How was your weekend?

On Saturday, i delivered Arlette’s quince album. Watch the whole video to hear their reaction 🥰

Looking for three moms who would love a wall portrait with your kiddos!

What does it take for you to really celebrate something?
You are a strong woman.
A great mom.
A beautiful mom.
Probably in a hot mess mom, and that's ok.

Celebrate yourself and celebrate your kids with a fun portrait session.
DM me for details, I want to help you have a great art piece of you with your kids.

Are you one to set goals or go with the flow?

I’m somewhere in between - I like to plan when and whereI’m going to travel but once I get there, I like to just go with the flow. Have a list of places to see and once I’m there, I plan day to day.

Traveling is how I treat myself.

Right now, I’m aiming to launch a new photography project for Mother’s Day. So stay tuned. After that, I’m not sure - probably a road trip somewhere up north Arizona. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Setting goals is so much more fun when there is an incentive at the other end.

Tell me, what are you working toward and more importantly, how will you reward yourself when you get there?

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About these three photos, my family and I went to Las Vegas early April to celebrate my sister‘s birthday. We had a great time. One of my goals for my business is to have financial freedom to be able to travel with family anywhere.

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@janetgarciatrujillo

I'm Janet.

Your personal memory maker!

- Alma, Juliette's Mom (Quince Portraits)

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