This sunflower shoot in Buckeye, Arizona at Sweet Flower Home farm with Stacey and her baby was done at sunrise on November 2nd. Sunrise sessions sometimes work really well for babies, so I suggest considering them! I will get up early and meet you at the sunflowers! I used a gold light reflector to get that glowy gold look. I shoot sunflower sessions in May and June in Gilbert, Arizona, in Dewey during September and August, and in Buckeye in October and very early November.
Victoria and her husband and their baby-on-the-way at Rocker 7 Farm Patch in Buckeye, Arizona.
I was so happy for the pretty clouds we got for this photo shoot at the sunflowers at Rocker 7 Farm Patch. This was taken around 10 in the morning and those clouds just gave us dreamy light.
I think something about the color red looks amazing in sunflowers. I think it's sort of related to red being a bright/prime color and it matches the intensity of yellow sunflowers and especially looks great when blue skies are bright blue and have a similar intensity. So if you like wearing the color red, definitely consider it for your sunflower photo shoot.
I have read that Rocker 7 planted even more sunflowers than in past years, so I am very curious to see what that looks like. I appreciate that they always plant a fantastic variety - plenty of the traditional bright big yellow sunflowers, but cream and red and orange variations, too.
I have sunflower photo sessions coming up at Rocker 7 in October. I now only do sunflower sessions at Rocker 7 on Thursdays and Fridays. The place is so beloved (understandably so) and gets crowded on weekends, but if we meet up on a Thursday or Friday, we don't have to navigate the crowds. In all of these photos of Victoria and her husband, I had to edit out people in the background. With Thursday and Friday shoots, I shouldn’t have to do that as much.
Here is the info for those sessions coming up: https://book.usesession.com/i/7aUFvsYCJ
I have sessions at both Rocker 7 and a nearby sunflower farm called Sweet Flower Home.
Thanks to Victoria for having me photograph her and her little fam here! Thanks to Rocker 7 Farm Patch for creating such a magical place!
Here is what Rocker 7 is saying about their upcoming sunflower season:
It’s our 10th Anniversary on the farm, and we’re ready to help you make new memories! A lot has changed for us over the past ten years. The same fields you have enjoyed for fresh air and making memories are open, but in a simpler way for Pictures, Pumpkins and Play Areas. This year offers more of our signature sunflowers along with historic Arizona cotton and Sudangrass (Sorghum Hybrid) for your enjoyment. Yes, we will still have pumpkins for purchase! Our focus will be on celebrating the family farm, enjoying the outdoors, giving the kiddos a place to roam and explore, and enjoying some tasty treats from local food trucks and local vendors on the weekends along with local entertainers from time to time as well!
What’s included in admission?
Cotton Field
Sudan Field
Sunflower Field
Pumpkin Patch Entry
Jumping Pillow
Tractor Tire Playground
Pedal Carts
Pumpkins and concessions are sold separately, including vendors on Saturdays and Sundays. We do have an open food policy for anyone who would like to bring their own picnic to the farm; alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
((This post is about sunflowers at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, but if you are searching for a Buckeye, Arizona sunflower photographer, GO HERE TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY 2025 SUNFLOWER AND FALL PHOTO SESSIONS!.))
I am super excited to be doing mini sessions this Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Vertuccio Farms, located at 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212.
My family and I have had tons of fun there over the years and I am so excited that they decided to plant sunflowers this past spring for the summer.
There cost for entry is $10 per person. My cost for the mini session is $150 plus tax.
Click on this HERE to get all the info for my sunflower mini sessions this coming up Sunday.
Here is how Vertuccio Farms describes their sunflower event:
Pictures, Play & Sunflower Days
Vertuccio Farms is gearing up for our first-ever spring event to celebrate Arizona’s fabulous Sunflowers. We will have all kinds of spring fun this May. Sunflower Days promises to be jam-packed with family-friendly activities, attractions, and tasty snacks.
Admission is $10 per person for adults. Children 2 years of age and under are free with a paid adult. Parking is free.
Event Hours | Friday & Saturday 8 am – 1 pm, Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm
Event Days | May 17 – 19 | May 24 – 26 | May 31 – June 2
Spring on the farm is the perfect chance to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the farm. Snacks from our concession stand and items from food trucks will be available for purchase.
Here are some photos from previous sunflower photo shoots I have done at sunflower fields out in Buckeye, Arizona. Those always happen in the fall, so it’s so nice to have summer sunflowers this year to go and hang out in! Thanks, Vertuccio Farms!!!
Mom and her two adorable little ones at a sunflower field in Buckeye, AZ.
((This post is about sunflowers at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, but if you are searching for a Buckeye, Arizona sunflower photographer, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY FALL 2024 SUNFLOWER PHOTO SHOOTS.))
Group of friends at the Rocker 7 Farm Patch sunflowers in Buckeye, Arizona. I got the beautiful light on their faces by using my gold reflector held by my assistant/friend Annie.
It’s April 2023 as I write this. I find myself thinking about the sunflowers in Buckeye. I know I will be photographing there again this fall. I have made the decision that I will only photograph on Thursday and Friday evenings so that I can best serve my clients and give them a fantastic experience. It’s less crowded on Thursday and Friday evenings and so we can wander around and not get in anyone’s way for photos. There will be limited spots available. Available dates are usually the middle to end of October. If you are interested in sunflower portrait session in Buckeye this fall with me, drop me a message here!
