The Mertel Family Portraits - Scottsdale, Arizona:
A few years back I was put in touch with a pair of women, Carrie and Zenobia, looking to connect generations of women through the question, "What would you tell your younger self?" I loved their ideas and decided it was one of those projects to really invest in because I felt connected to the concept. Throughout the years they've brought me on to work with Take the Lead and Girls in Tech, two wonderful non-profits, and I'm continuously grateful for meeting both women. Eventually, Zenobia asked me to take her personal family portraits, a real compliment in my world!
I knew the family would look amazing, but at the same time the pressure was really on. I would find myself thinking, "Okay, Ali, they're going to look stellar. The location is gorgeous. There's no reason these photos shouldn't look magazine worthy!" Well, like I said, the Mertel family looked amazing and have a sweet mix of personalities, which came across great in our photos. I loved getting to capture their family portraits and pieces of their personalities too.
