Apple Hill Photographer

Some families just have it. Sure it often takes a little to get warmed up to a camera in front of you and I get that. Though, some families are able to just settle into their own unique vibe rather easily. That was my experience with the McDaniel family. Love, warmth, joy, playful… silly. As a human, so much fun to be around. As a photographer, so much fun to capture. We met in Camino on a beautiful fall evening and spent about 30 minutes or so playing around in the lovely fall light. When our session ended I felt energized,…

Sweet Miss Madilynn was just about 6 months old and Mom and Dad decided it was time to capture this moment in time. Not quite sitting on her own yet, Dad decided to take her flying….LOL (see below). Such a sweet family and fun session. Many thanks to Lynn Larsen for use of her property and to Amanda Anderson for referring Danielle to me. As a mom of a 14 and 17 year old, trust me, these moments slip away quickly and I love getting to capture them for families. Here are a few of my favs….

My summer weddings have been exceptional so far and it’s all about the lovely people I get to experience. I’ve had the honor to work with some of the sweetest, most laid back and connected couples. Maureen and Curt were no exception. Last year, when they contacted me they were very clear that they wanted wedding photography that told the story of their day elegantly and realistically without a lot of “cheesy” poses…and Maureen may have even said that. Fortunately Deanna from one of my absolute favorite venues Fausel Ranch, knew this about my work, that I prefer emotion and…

And so it is….Miss Lily is one and what a doll she is. Big brother Nyron called me “Aunt Lisa” when I arrived and I just about melted. His warm expression towards me just about summed up the connection I feel with this family after so many milestones, starting with Matt’s high school senior photos many years ago, if you can believe it. Kailey, Matt and their family are so dear to me. We’ve trusted each other through alot and for a long time and I’m so very honored to have them as friends. We kept this session simple and…

Just a couple of weeks ago, I got to spend about an hour with mom, Michelle, Paige and big sister Madelyn capturing some images of just the three of them and mostly to celebrate Paige’s first birthday. What a sweety. She even allowed me to snuggle her as she wasn’t feeling that great. I remember. As a mom of two girls also, it’s fun to capture Paige and Madelyn’s sister bond and even more so, it makes me happy for Michelle to be in the photographs and to have some images with her girls to remember and enjoy. Camino even…

I met the Waller family through Pinetop Montessori in Pollock Pines. This is the second year I’ve photographed their family outside of Pinetop. When they arrived for the session, I had no idea that they had a new little one, Miss Evelyn who joined their family. It was pretty much a love fest! Happy Holidays Waller family! Here are a few of my favorites. Teething on your big brother…

Thank you Gustafson Family for the honor and for your kind words! I look forward to next year. Here are a few of my favs… “We had our family portraits done by Lisa Richmond Photography. I cannot rave enough about Lisa and her professionalism. She visited the location before our scheduled date and researched the area to confirm the best time to take our pictures. We did a 45 minute session and received back over 180 pictures…..I couldn’t even begin to pick a favorite. We will be using Lisa for our family portraits for as long as she will have…

It has been a few years since I photographed the Gimpel family and was excited they were ready for another session. After giving them a few ideas of locations, they said that “upcountry” suited them–so off we went. Chasing light on the aspens and spending time on a nearby mountain top,  overlooking the setting sun in the southwestern sky is a great way to spend the afternoon in my book. Ross, Alison, Ayla and Sage are a very connected family that I simply find easy to connect with. Lucky us! Thanks you all so much. Here are some of my…

A beautiful fall day, a very glowing and pregnant mama a wonderfully supportive husband and dad extraordinaire and a “fall in the dirt and smile” kind of toddler. Amber, Kris, Beckett + a baby girl who will they’ll get to finally meet in December. Such a great evening with you all in the fall colors. Thank you! Your complete gallery will be up soon but enjoy this blog of some of my favorites.