Business Details
Your Trusted Phoenix Newborn Photographer
As the founder of Sally Whetten Photography, I specialize in capturing life's most precious moments with timeless elegance. With over a decade of experience photographing newborns, maternity subjects, and families, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and genuine care to every session. Our full-service experience includes personalized styling, wardrobe selection, and heirloom artwork design to ensure clients receive not just photographs but lasting family treasures. My team and I prioritize creating a stress-free environment where clients can focus on connecting with their loved ones while we handle every detail.We serve the Phoenix metropolitan area with both studio and outdoor sessions, offering tailored guidance from initial consultation through final print delivery. Our commitment to quality extends to post-production, where we use industry-leading software to refine images into art pieces that reflect each family's unique story. Clients consistently praise our ability to create a comfortable atmosphere and produce images that evoke deep emotional connections.
Services
Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Family Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Cake Smash Photography
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of specialized experience with newborns and families
- Full-service styling and wardrobe selection included
- Heirloom artwork design for lasting family treasures
- Personalized consultation and post-production process
- Stress-free environment with professional hair and makeup coordination
What people say
Amazing with newborns
Minimalist style
Professional hair and makeup
Heirloom artwork
Personalized experience
Services
Newborn Photography
Our newborn photography sessions capture the delicate features and tender moments of your baby's first weeks. Using natural light and simple compositions, we create timeless images that preserve your newborn's unique characteristics. The two-hour session includes professional posing, sibling and parent involvement, and access to our client wardrobe collection. Clients receive a curated selection of edited images for wall art or albums.
Maternity Portraits
Maternity sessions celebrate the beauty and anticipation of pregnancy through elegant, empowering imagery. Our 1-2 hour sessions include styling consultation, professional hair and makeup, and access to our maternity gown collection. We offer both studio and outdoor locations to create soft, timeless portraits that highlight your growing family bond and radiant beauty during this special season.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions document your family's unique dynamics and relationships through authentic, lifestyle-based imagery. The 1-2 hour sessions include wardrobe coordination, posing guidance, and candid prompts to capture genuine interactions. Available in studio or outdoor locations, these sessions produce heirloom-quality images that showcase your family's personality and connection.
Milestone Sessions
Milestone photography documents your baby's developmental stages from newborn through first birthday. These sessions capture key moments like sitting up, crawling, and first steps using age-appropriate props and poses. The 1-2 hour sessions include personalized planning to highlight your baby's personality and growth journey through artistic, storytelling imagery.
Cake Smash Sessions
Cake smash sessions celebrate your baby's first birthday with playful, memorable photography. The hour-long session includes cake setup, outfit changes, and candid captures of your baby's joyful interactions. We provide themed decorations and offer both real and prop cakes to create adorable, messy moments while maintaining a clean, safe environment for your little one.
People
Sally Whetten
Owner, Lead Photographer
Mother of six with over a decade of newborn photography experience, Sally combines professional expertise with personal understanding of motherhood. Known as the 'Baby Whisperer,' she creates stress-free sessions that capture authentic family connections while maintaining technical excellence in every image.
Questions
What should I wear for my maternity session?
We provide a client wardrobe collection with elegant maternity gowns, or you can bring your own preferred outfits for styling coordination.
When should I book my newborn session?
Book during your second trimester, with tentative scheduling based on your due date and flexibility for baby's arrival timing.
Can siblings participate in the session?
Yes, we encourage including siblings and parents to create comprehensive family memories during all photography sessions.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions occur in our Mesa studio or outdoor locations like Salt River and desert settings, depending on your preferred aesthetic.
How long does a cake smash session last?
Cake smash sessions typically take one hour, with additional time available for outfit changes or extended family portraits.
What do clients do with their portraits?
Clients commonly display portraits in custom albums, nursery frames, or gallery walls for lasting home display and family storytelling.
