Angelina Johnson Photography

Angelina Johnson Photography For the mom always behind the camera 🤍
Connection-first family sessions
Maricopa, AZ
Come as a stranger, leave as a friend
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Mama, I know what you’re thinking. “I don’t feel pretty enough for maternity photos” or “what if I hate the way I look”?...
06/10/2026

Mama, I know what you’re thinking. “I don’t feel pretty enough for maternity photos” or “what if I hate the way I look”?

I not only hear this ALL the time but I have actually thought this myself with my own maternity photos.

Let me share something personal, when I look back at my maternity photos I am not even really looking at myself but I am remembering how that moment felt. What life felt like before my second son was born and what’s crazy is I don’t think “wow I looked like a whale” (which is how I felt). I think “I’m so glad I braved through and captured this moment”.

I get to see how small my oldest son was at the time, how excited he was to have a little brother on the way, and how much not only he was loved but how loved my unborn baby was already.

So, maybe you are not jumping up and down for joy at the thought of maternity photos, but you will not regret them.

That’s coming from a mom who has been in your shoes. Please love yourself enough to take the photos anyway. You’re doing so much better than you think.


Maricopa Moms • New moms • Maternity photos • motherhood moments • maternity photo inspo

06/09/2026

They said a woman belongs in a kitchen
Okay, I can cook.

I can cook up some beautiful moments of you in some of the most precious memories you didn’t know you were going make.

I’ll cook up some laughs with a dash of games, and some hype up music and we’re talking a recipe of moments that look like this.

Yes, we will have fun and no you won’t regret booking your session. Even if your toddler skips a nap, your husband drags his feet, or you feel awkward in front of the camera.

C’Mon mama, hit that link in my bio and let’s cook up your story.


Maricopa mom, Phoenix mom, Arizona mom, mom life Maricopa, new mom Arizona, stay at home mom Maricopa, motherhood Arizona, toddler mom Phoenix, mom to be Maricopa AZ, first year mom Arizona

She told me “I’ve never had photos done before” and she was so nervous. And to be honest, 99% of all my sessions start w...
06/05/2026

She told me “I’ve never had photos done before” and she was so nervous. And to be honest, 99% of all my sessions start with similar words.

This was this mamas second baby and her first maternity session. I did a fun Mother’s Day give back event and she showed up not knowing what to expect and she walked away feeling beautiful. We went from nervous to having in fun within our quick 10 minute session. That was my goal, for her to see her beauty and worth in this moment!

That would be my goal for you as well. If you’re nervous like she was, please know that I see you. If you’re thinking “I don’t feel pretty at all in this season”. I’ll be there to make you laugh. I’ll give you a hug. I’ll share this moment and make it a memory. And when we’re done, I promise you won’t regret that we took the photos. You might regret that you waited so long.

Share this with an expecting mama.


Maricopa mom, Phoenix mom, Arizona mom, mom life Maricopa, new mom Arizona, stay at home mom Maricopa, motherhood Arizona, toddler mom Phoenix, mom to be Maricopa AZ, first year mom Arizona

06/04/2026

She said “I want photos I can FEEL” and if that’s you as well, I’ve got you covered.

How? One of my tricks is I win over “dad”.

I hear this one a LOT, ‘my husband’s going to hate this,’ and every single time I want to say, give me twenty minutes and I’ll change his mind, because here’s the thing about dads at sessions: they just need permission to be silly, they need someone to take the pressure off and make it feel like something other than a chore.

So I tell dad jokes, I get the kids chasing him, I make the whole thing feel like a game, and somewhere in the middle of all of that chaos something real happens, he stops performing and starts just being himself, and those are always the best frames in the whole gallery. (Outside of the ones with you and your kids)

If you’ve been putting off booking because you think your husband won’t cooperate, I’d love to prove you wrong. Let’s take some photos you can feel! Link in bio to grab a spot.


Maricopa mom, Phoenix mom, Arizona mom, mom life Maricopa, new mom Arizona, stay at home mom Maricopa, motherhood Arizona, toddler mom Phoenix, mom to be Maricopa AZ, first year mom Arizona

I know it sounds dramatic, but I genuinely mean it every single time I say it: your baby only turns one once.This versio...
06/03/2026

I know it sounds dramatic, but I genuinely mean it every single time I say it: your baby only turns one once.

This version of them the tiny voice, only exists right now. Next month they’ll look older. Next season they’ll learn something new. And one day you’ll blink and realize the baby version of them quietly disappeared while you were busy being their mom.

That’s why first year milestone sessions matter so much to me.

Not because everything has to be perfect,but because this season deserves to be remembered exactly as it is. The messy cake smash. The curious little expressions. The way they still fit perfectly in your arms.

You don’t need to wait for the “perfect” time.
The perfect time is when they’re exactly this little.

First year milestone sessions I’ve got spots open. Link in bio.


Maricopa mom, Phoenix mom, Arizona mom, mom life Maricopa, new mom Arizona, stay at home mom Maricopa, motherhood Arizona,
toddler mom Phoenix, mom to be Maricopa AZ, first year mom Arizona

I spent years in corporate, doing the thing, climbing the thing, and honestly being really unfulfilled by the thing, and...
06/02/2026

I spent years in corporate, doing the thing, climbing the thing, and honestly being really unfulfilled by the thing, and then my
photographer friend was having a baby, my husband surprised me with a pro camera, and I took her maternity photos and
something just clicked, like this is it, this is what I’m supposed to be doing.

2024 I started taking it seriously, May 2025 I walked away from corporate for good, and I have not looked back for a single
second. I’m in my calling, I get to show up for mamas in one of the most tender and chaotic seasons of their lives, I get to
make kids laugh and dads stop being awkward and moms finally feel seen in a photo for the first time in years.

I’m AJ, I’m faith-led, I’m a hugger, I show up in yoga pants, and I would genuinely love to be your photographer. Link in bio
to book.


Maricopa mom, Phoenix mom, Arizona mom, mom life Maricopa, new mom Arizona, stay at home mom Maricopa, motherhood Arizona,
toddler mom Phoenix, mom to be Maricopa AZ, first year mom Arizona

06/01/2026

Reasons my pricing is what it is:

• Years of experience working with real families and real chaos
• Constant investment into education, gear, and client experience
• Prep guides, styling help, location scouting, and direction every step of the way
• A photographer who genuinely cares about YOUR memories

You aren’t just paying for photos.
You’re paying for experience, consistency, connection, and trust.

So respectfully…
Please don’t buy your parachute off Temu. Invest in someone that will love your family like their own.


Family photos • grad photos • moments you treasure •Maricopa moms • Phoenix moms

Let me tell you a little secret. My favorite moments are the ones where you invite me back to see your family grow toget...
05/30/2026

Let me tell you a little secret. My favorite moments are the ones where you invite me back to see your family grow together.

I love the chaos of little boys running wild. I love seeing a mom in the photo with the people she loves the most. I love when dads make it look so effortless.

Family sessions hit differently when you’re so in the moment they are more of a memory than a photo session.

Your kids don’t have to sit still. You don’t have to wait you can take the photos now and thank yourself later.


Desert family photos • boy moms • family photo chaos • photos that are memories

05/28/2026

All jokes aside, all the bending, squatting, and rocking is 1000% worth it.

I might need a heating pad after your newborn session but you’ll need a box of tissues when you see the photos.

The best time for newborn photos is when your baby is about 8-15 days old. (If you miss the window it’s okay, they just may not sleep the same)

Send this to a mama expecting 🥰


Newborn photos • newborn inspo • baby’s first photos • newborn humor • first time mom • studio newborn sessions

Did you say you wanted photos that felt like a Nicholas Sparks Summer movie? I got you covered. There’s something so spe...
05/27/2026

Did you say you wanted photos that felt like a Nicholas Sparks Summer movie? I got you covered.

There’s something so special about capturing such special moments as your kids start new chapters in their lives.

I get asked often what happens if it’s windy?You probably can’t tell but the wind was WHIPPING that day. But, I always make it work in our favor.

What if my kiddo has never done photos before and is shy? That’s okay too. I will play them music, give them prompts, and hype them up.

And you’ll end up with a full gallery of photos and think “I can’t pick a favorite”. That’s my goal.

Use that link in my bio and book your session. Come as a stranger and leave as friend.


8th grade continuation photos • photo inspo • proud mom moments • golden light • green pastures

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3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ
85207

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