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When a Photograph Feels Like a Memory and a Painting

If you look at photos like this and instantly feel something…the warmth, the dreaminess, the way the landscape melts into a story…then you’re exactly where you should be. Wide shots are one of my favorite ways to create art. They’re cinematic, atmospheric, and the kind of images you can print big and proudly hang in your home… but they still keep your story as the focus.


I mix those sweeping, golden, dream-filled views with close-up moments, gentle posing, and the natural, effortless in-betweens. My style is warm, emotive, and a little dreamy and grounded in real connection and the art of storytelling. My goal is simple: to give you photos that feel both like artwork and like home… timeless, honest, and uniquely yours.

Cinematic wide family photo that looks like artwork with sweeping landscape views and emotion from the family in front captured by Phoenix Photographer, Memories by Candace.

Because your story deserves to be seen beautifully...

My Work

Family Gallery

Phoenix family photographed in the desert with a cactus and mountains in the background during golden hour.

Senior Gallery

College graduate doing confetti at the top of a mountain in Verrado, photographed by Phoenix senior grad photographer.

Maternity Gallery

Wind blown dress and hair of pregnant woman during maternity photoshoot near Lake Pleasant, captured by Phoenix photographer.

Couples Gallery

Luke Air Force base couple photographed in the desert during wildflower season, by Phoenix engagement photographer.

Newborn Gallery

Newborn girl twins cuddled together photographed by Phoenix photographer.

Wedding Gallery

Wedding couple photographed at sunset at Rustique Acres in Buckeye, Arizona by Phoenix wedding photographer.
Client Testimonial

“Dreamy photos, happy kids, zero stress!”

I found memories by Candace last year when we moved to Arizona through lots of recommendations from a moms Facebook group. I’m so glad I decided to give her a try! So far we have done 3 sessions with her including family, newborn and again recently family. She has been so lovely to work with from communication, availability, professionalism, friendliness, and most important her patience with my uncooperative toddler. We have always loved the way our pictures turn out and the way she edits them making them so dreamy! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks again Candace and looking forward to future shoots with you!

— Linda Ortiz Family Narrative Session