Family & Lifestyle Photography

Queen Creek, Arizona Photographer

Serving the East Valley including Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa & San Tan Valley

 

If the idea of photos makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Most parents worry about kids cooperating, feeling awkward, or just getting through it without stress—and that’s exactly where I come in. I create a relaxed, supportive experience where you don’t have to manage everything or worry about doing it “right.” I’ll gently guide you, keep things moving, and meet your kids exactly where they are. You get to show up, be present with your family, and trust that the moments that matter are being taken care of.


I specialize in family photography from maternity to extended family and everything in between.

Lifestyle family photographer capturing real moments
Hey, I'm Julie!

 

I’m a self-taught photographer with over 10 years of experience, and my love for photography began with the birth of my first baby, a girl. What started as documenting my own growing family quickly turned into photographing other families, children, and meaningful milestones — a passion I’ve returned to again and again throughout my years of motherhood. I now have four kids of my own, and they continue to inspire the way I photograph and see the world.....




2026 Spring Mini Sessions


mesa extended family desert light photographer

 

You can count on me...

 

 

Your family deserves photos that feel timeless — not overly posed, trendy, or forced. My approach to family photography is focused on connection, emotion, and natural light. I’ll guide you every step of the way while still leaving room for your family’s personality to shine through.


From location recommendations to outfit guidance, I make the whole experience easy and enjoyable. During your session, you’ll get gentle direction plus simple prompts that help create natural interactions and authentic smiles — resulting in images you’ll be proud to hang in your home and keep forever.

 

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Queen Creek Arizona newborn outdoor photographer at sunset
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I cannot recommend Julie enough. Top Knot Photography has done our family photos for the last 5 years and every time I’m amazed at the beautiful results. She has captured so many special moments for us. She is professional, timely, and great with my kids. I treasure her work and you should too!

Harrison Family

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Chandler arizona family photographer at golden hour
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Julie with Top Knot Photography gave our family the BEST photography session we’ve ever had. As any busy mom knows, pictures are often stressful and overwhelming with kids - but Julie was patient, kind, and put my kids at ease. The pictures turned out amazing and captured each of my kids personalities so perfectly! I cannot possible recommend her more 🩵🩵🩵

Smith Family

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mothers day family photographer mini session in green house
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We did a Mommy and Me session for a Mother’s Day gift to my self with Julie, she was amazing! She works great with kids and even when you think the kids aren’t cooperating, she still gets the best pictures ever! We did a mini 15 minute session and still came out with a lot of amazing pictures!


-Kiersten

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Chandler Arizona green grass family photographer at sunset
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We had an amazing experience! She worked so hard to get my kids to cooperate. Also, when I wanted something adjusted on our edits when we got them back she did it NO PROBLEM! She was so professional and communicated so well. We loved our pictures!


Black Family

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Mesa multi-generational family photographer in desert saguaros
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Wonderful experience! Great with kids! High energy and efficient timing.


Dowell Family

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