Northland Preparatory Academy Graduate Heads to Colorado State University | West Fork Trail Senior Photos | Flagstaff Senior Photographer

Northland Prep Academy Senior sits in a field of grasses at West Fork Trail during her high school senior photos by Melissa Dunstan

There are some sessions that feel bigger than photographs. Nearly eighteen years ago, I met a tiny newborn named Chloe. As I photographed her curled up in her parents’ arms, I remember joking with her mom and dad, “I can’t wait to do her senior photos someday.” At the time, it felt impossibly far away. … Read more

Future Veterinarian Celebrates Arizona State University Graduation with Her Cat, Bearded Dragon, and the Dog Who Inspired It All | Flagstaff Senior Photographer

Some senior sessions are beautiful because of the location. Others are memorable because of the styling. And then there are sessions like Catherine’s—sessions that are unforgettable because they tell the story of who someone truly is. Meet Catherine, an ASU Graduate and Future Veterinarian Catherine Campagnolo recently graduated from Arizona State University, and from the … Read more

How to Prepare Your Dog for a Photo Session | Flagstaff Dog Photographer

Your dog doesn’t need to be perfectly trained to be beautifully photographed. One of the most common things I hear from dog parents in Flagstaff is, “I love the idea of photos, but my dog won’t sit still.” Here’s the good news: that’s completely okay — and honestly, expected. As a Flagstaff dog photographer, my … Read more

Capturing Holiday Joy: A Flagstaff Pet Photographer’s Day at Kingsmark Kennels’ Howliday Photos

This holiday season, I had the absolute joy of photographing an incredible array of pets during Kingsmark Kennels’ “Howliday Photos” event. As a passionate Flagstaff Pet Photographer, there’s nothing more fulfilling than spending the day surrounded by wagging tails, playful paws, and the unbreakable bond between people and their furry companions. From start to finish, … Read more

Flagstaff Wedding at the Arboretum

I don’t ask you to love me always like this, but I ask you to remember. Somewhere inside me there’ll always be the person I am to-night. F. Scott Fitzgerald Oh my heart, the details of the gorgeous Flagstaff wedding still takes my breath away. Sometimes, I struggle with the words to how beautiful an … Read more

Sedona Wedding at Sky Ranch Lodge

Bride and Groom at their wedding at Sky Ranch Lodge during sunset overlooking Sedona Arizona by Melissa Dunstan Sedona Wedding Photographer

‘Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.’ Zelda Fitzgerald This Sedona Wedding at Sky Ranch Lodge was absolutely heavenly. I’ve known Kaitlyn since I did her high school senior photos back in 2018 in the golden aspens in Flagstaff. (WHERE does the TIME GO??). I was so excited when she … Read more