Business Details
Your Trusted Phoenix Newborn & Family Photographer
As a mother of six with over a decade of experience, I founded Sally Whetten Photography to help families preserve life's fleeting moments through timeless imagery. Our full-service approach handles every detail from styling and wardrobe to heirloom artwork design, ensuring clients only need to focus on loving their families. Specializing in maternity, newborn, milestone, and family photography, we prioritize natural, unposed moments that capture authentic emotion and connection. Our Mesa studio and outdoor locations provide ideal settings for sessions, while our post-session process guides clients through selecting and displaying their portraits in albums or wall art.With a reputation as a trusted 'Baby Whisperer,' we combine technical expertise with a calm, client-centered approach to create stress-free experiences. Every session reflects our commitment to quality, from professional hair and makeup coordination to curated client wardrobes. We serve Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Chandler, helping families transform digital files into tangible heirlooms that withstand the test of time.
Services
Maternity Photography
Newborn Portraits
Cake Smash Sessions
Family Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of specialized newborn photography experience
- Full-service styling with curated client wardrobe collection
- Heirloom-quality albums and wall art included in sessions
- Personalized design consultations for portrait display
- Proven 'Baby Whisperer' expertise with infants and toddlers
What people say
Baby Whisperer expertise
Timeless minimalist style
Stress-free sessions
Heirloom-quality products
Professional hair/makeup included
Services
Maternity Photography
Elegant maternity sessions capture the beauty of pregnancy through natural posing and professional styling. Our Mesa studio offers curated gowns and accessories while outdoor options showcase Arizona landscapes. Each session includes hair and makeup services to ensure clients feel celebrated during this special season. Images emphasize emotional connections and physical transformations, creating art that families treasure for generations.
Newborn Portraits
Specialized newborn sessions focus on safe, natural posing with expert handling from our 'Baby Whisperer' photographer. Studio sessions last 2+ hours to accommodate feeding and soothing breaks, with all necessary props and accessories provided. We prioritize capturing authentic expressions and tiny details that document this fleeting stage of life through timeless black-and-white or color imagery.
Cake Smash Sessions
One-year milestone sessions combine traditional portraits with playful cake smash photography in our clean, bright studio space. We provide themed setups, outfits, and cleanup services while capturing genuine laughter and curiosity. Optional fake cakes allow mess-free posing, with multiple outfit changes available to document this energetic developmental stage.
Family Portraits
Document your family's current season through candid and guided portraits that highlight natural interactions. Sessions include wardrobe coordination and location scouting to create cohesive, display-ready images. We specialize in multi-generational compositions that balance posed elements with spontaneous moments of connection and play.
Milestone Sessions
Our Collective Membership tracks developmental milestones from birth to first birthday with scheduled sessions capturing key stages. This comprehensive approach documents physical growth and personality development through consistent styling and professional curation, creating a complete visual narrative of your child's earliest adventures.
People
Sally Whetten
Lead Photographer
Mother of six with over a decade of newborn photography experience, Sally combines technical expertise with natural child connection. Her work focuses on timeless imagery that highlights family bonds through organic posing and minimalist styling.
Questions
What should I wear for my maternity session?
We provide a curated wardrobe collection or help coordinate personal outfits for cohesive, flattering looks.
Can extended family join newborn portraits?
Yes, we welcome parents and siblings to create comprehensive family memories during sessions.
When is the ideal time for newborn photography?
We recommend scheduling between 1-3 weeks post-birth for optimal newborn posing and sleep patterns.
Do you offer outdoor family sessions?
Yes, we provide multiple outdoor location options across the Phoenix metro area for natural light portraits.
How are portrait orders fulfilled?
After viewing slideshow presentations, we guide clients through selecting wall art and albums during in-person design consultations.
