JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you looking for a part-time, temporary, or flexible position? PhoenixPhotos Photography is looking to add a motivated and creative individual to our team. The responsibilities of this position will vary, and evolve depending on the selected candidate. We are looking for a positive individual, to fulfill this position. Read more details below.

• Assist the team by any means necessary. This could include lighting, equipment, posing, wardrobe, etc. No experience is necessary, willing to train the right candidate. Must be willing to work varying weekend(s) for weddings, as well as mini sessions as needed.

• · Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Assist us in capturing and creating memories. Must be drama free. We are looking for someone to laugh along side us.

• Must be flexible, and reliable

• Must have reliable transportation

• Ideal for someone looking to make extra money (non consistent schedule)

• Must be 18+ years old

• Wiling and eager to learn

• Customer service experience required

• Fluent in social media use, positing, and content creation a bonus.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please fill out the form below! We will be scheduling interviews with qualified candidates we feel would represent our team, and brand well.

Gillette, Wyoming - Class of 2023 Senior Model Representative

Mia Martinez Garcia - Class of 2020

What is a "Senior Model?"

You are the face of PhoenixPhotos Photography! We show you what a fun and memorable experience senior shoots with us are, and to enjoy the quality of our products! As a Senior Model for PhoenixPhotos Photography, you'll enjoy many benefits our regular clients don't typically get to! You'll have first access to early shoot dates, and the option for multiple shoots. But mostly, you, and YOUR parents will also appreciate the higher referral rate credit for sending us new clients!

Professional Makeup may be required & included for our Senior model shoots! 

What are you agreeing to as a model?

If you are selected by our team. you are agreeing to use PhoenixPhotos Photography as your exclusive senior portrait photographer. We'll expect you to refer our name and contact information to all of your friends, share and post about us on your social media accounts and let everyone know about how wonderful your experience was with our photographer. There may be several modeling and fun opportunities throughout the year.

How to be chosen:

We are looking for outgoing, fashionable, active teens in multiple areas. You do NOT need to be an experienced model, or have any level of specific experience.  We simply want someone who will be energetic, and have fun with our team as we work together over the course of the next year!

Program cost: Our VIP Senior Model will receive their session at a special discounted rate. Saving nearly $300 on just your session! 

Credits: For every referral that books, and completes their session with our studio, you'll be credited with $20 towards your final print and product package! Refer 10 friends, and receive all your prints/announcements/products (up to a $500 value) ***FREE***

We will be selecting TWO candidates this year. In order to be considered, you must be from the following communities, and areas.
Gillette, Wyoming
Moorcroft, Wyoming
Wright, Wyoming

See more about our Senior Model Rep Program in our guide below! Then fill out the form to apply!!!!

If you or someone you know might be interested, please fill out the information below!!! 

Blind Date Model Call Application

MODEL CALL: Single Ladies, Single Men

Whose ready for the next fun adventure! We are looking for the following for a blind date (stranger) photoshoot!

Male & Female | Ages 26-36

Our team will select the candidates for this blind date! If interested please fill out and submit your application below!! This fun date will have everything provided for you, and will be photographed! Whose up for an adventure!!!

Class of 2021 Senior Model Rep - Taos, NM

What is a "Senior Model?"

You are the face of PhoenixPhotos Photography! We show you what a fun and memorable experience senior shoots with us are, and to enjoy the quality of our products! As a Senior Model for PhoenixPhotos Photography, you'll enjoy many benefits our regular clients don't typically get to! You'll have first access to early shoot dates, and the option for multiple shoots. But mostly, you, and YOUR parents will also appreciate the higher referral rate credit for sending us new clients!

Professional Makeup may be required & included for our Senior model shoots! 

What are you agreeing to as a model?

If you are selected by our team. you are agreeing to use PhoenixPhotos Photography as your exclusive senior portrait photographer. We'll expect you to refer our name and contact information to all of your friends, share and post about us on your social media accounts and let everyone know about how wonderful your experience was with our photographer. There may be several modeling and fun opportunities throughout the year.

How to be chosen:

We are looking for outgoing, fashionable, active teens in multiple areas. You do NOT need to be an experienced model, or have any level of specific experience.  We simply want someone who will be energetic, and have fun with our team as we work together over the course of the next year!

Program cost: Our VIP Senior Model will receive their session at a special discounted rate. Saving nearly $300 on just your session! 

Credits: For every referral that books, and completes their session with our studio,, you'll be credited with $20 towards your final print and product package! Refer 10 friends, and receive all your prints/announcements/products (up to a $500 value) ***FREE***

We will be selecting THREE candidates this year. In order to be considered, you must be from the following communities, and areas.
Taos, NM
Questa, NM
Espanola, NM

See more about our Senior Model Rep Program in our guide below! Then fill out the form to apply!!!!

If you or someone you know might be interested, please fill out the information below!!! 

Summer Family Pictures

Spring and summer is a perfect time of year to schedule those family portraits. Personally,  for outdoor sessions we aim for dreamy evening light, green fields (or lush foliage), and colorful southwest accents for your sessions ideal natural backdrop. 

I have had several inquiries for dressing the family for professional photos recently,  so what better time to educate, then now! We’ve had our family portraits taken a few times and one of the hardest parts is trying to figure out what everyone is going to wear. Most times (because, like you, I’m an over scheduled busy mom) I wake up the morning of the session and scramble to throw something together, which never leaves me overly impressed. I’ve learned over time that you need to have a plan IN ADVANCE! The most successful sessions, are the prepared ones! We can help assist you in making ideal clothing, and palette suggestions for your session! Professional photos are not cheap. Wearing a TNMT shirt inside out because it’s the only plain white tee your son has is not going to cut it. These are photos that will adorn your walls and make you smile every single day. Let us shot it louder for everyone in the back... Yes, the outfits matter.

Example Only- Not Our Image⬆️ 

Here are a few do’s and don’ts for what to wear in a family photoshoot:

First and vitally important, do not dress everyone in the same exact outfit. The reason you are most likely having your family photographed is to hold on to the memories that you are creating at this time in your life. Having said that, wear clothing that reflects just a bit of your personality. It’s best to settlei on a color family and then choose your accent color(s). Incorporate different shades of these colors throughout everyone’s outfits. Mixing in patterns is a great way to keep the look casual and not too “matchy matchy”.

Example Only- Not Our Image⬆️ 

Clothing/fabric with texture(linen, denim, lace, etc.) photograph beautifully, especially if you are thinking of displaying these photos in black and white. Stay away from clothing with large logos, and pin stripes. Accessories are a super quick way to add personality to everyone’s overall look, or add that perfect pop of bolder color.

To recap/illustrate…..

Don’t…. dress everyone exactly the same way. Why? It’s boring, and you’ll all blend. Go for a cohesive look, not matchy-matchy. 

Do….. choose colors that compliment each other. Mixing shades of a certain color or prints in the same color family are easy ways to add more pizazz. See sample image of summer below. 

Don’t….forget about the shoes, and socks! Professional photographs are an investment and the details (like shoes AND socks) matter!

Do.….think about your home and where you’d like to hang your portraits. Use the color schemes in your home as inspiration and dress in classic tones that compliment accordingly.

With these tips in mind, I’ve come up with a few of my favorite summer combinations! See examples below! 

Panetone 

Being that Pantone’s color of the year is coral, I’d also maybe mention it as a notable pairing color as well in the palette above. 

Blue 

Blues and whites are all about being bold and crisp. With a slightly nautical vibe, blues and white (particularly navy) are the perfect canvas for adding in a 3rd pop of color – but greens/torquioise or bright colors like yellow and orange will add a sunnier disposition). Don’t go overboard if you decide to add in a 3rd color – do this in accessories.

 ⬇️ Example Only- Not Our Image

Plaid(s)

Going for a more casual, everyday vibe? Plaid is a timeless print that can surprisingly be mixed and matched very easily. Keep at least one common color to weave everything together and dressing one or two family members in a solid color is a good tip if you are afraid it’s too much. For example, enjoy my family Christmas card from 2018 below!

Hopefully this helped make what to wear in your summer family photoshoot a little less scary?? Family pictures are supposed to be memorable, and fun. Don’t take that experience away by worrying about wardrobe! If it’s too much to handle, send us a note! We are more than happy to make recommendations.

The best advice I can give is start with mom. Then piece together children, and finish planning dad’s wardrobe.. that’s the best place to consider starting! 

Again, don’t hesitate to ask any questions!!  

Newborn Itty Bitty | Gillette, Wyoming

Itty bitty fingers, itty bitty toes. Litte squishy smiles, and an itty bitty nose! 

Newborn snuggles are simply good for the soul. You forget how little their features are...until you hold them, cuddle them, & wrap them to keep warm. This little mister was an absolute dream to have in the studio. He slept soundly his entire session! He even shared with us a few cute little smiles. Welcome to the world little one, the Hagen family is in 7th heaven to finally have you here! 

PhoenixPhotos Photography Wedding Guide | Gillette, Wyoming

Attention Wyoming/Montana/South Dakota/Colorado Brides! 

We are excited to reveal our 2018 wedding packages. Our prime summer/fall season is booking rapidly, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate! Browse through our digital copy of our wedding guide by clicking the link below! We look forward to all our couples' weddings who have already confirmed our studio as their choice photographers! We also have our new Diamond package available as well, that includes all your hair/makeup beauty needs. 

https://issuu.com/phoenixphotosphotography/docs/untitled

Come join the fun, and invite us to capture and create your special day! 

Hiring Professional Wedding Vendors - DJs - Gillette, Wyoming

DJ Hallard Jackson entertains wedding guests in Gillette, Wyoming. MaineAct Entertaiment. Video Provided by PhoenixPhotos Photography LLC. We do not own any rights to the music played in these videos.

So, you’re thinking about hiring a professional DJ for your wedding. Are you on the fence about if you REALLY need one? I hear time and time again that couples are wanting to save money in their budget by scraping a DJ and plugging in an iPhone, or iPad to play a pre-set playlist. If your trying to decide, let me help you! On average, our studio spends 57.6% of our weekends each year covering wedding events all throughout Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington...We have worked with vendors near and far...and recommend many great professionals. When it comes to hiring a DJ,  the answer is simple; yes you do need one. Professional DJs are much more than someone who presses play. Here, we disucss 7 of the top advantages of hiring a professional DJ for your big day.

Less Stress – 

This is probably the biggest advantage of hiring a professional vendor in general.  If you have considered just plugging in your iPhone to a speaker and selecting a playlist, it will require your attention when it should be elsewhere. Your wedding is a very special day and you shouldn’t have to worry about running through a playlist, a phone dying or not picking songs that your guests will enjoy. It is the DJ's job to make sure that you can sit back and enjoy your wedding and your guests are entertained the whole night. 

Equipment Experience – 

A professional DJ will know how to troubleshoot and fix a problem before it arises. This will keep the flow going for your event. This also means they will come fully prepared with cord, batteries, lights – everything that you, or they might need.

Interaction with guests –

A DJ does more than play music; they will be interacting with your guests. They will also be the ones to announce the bridal party, offer up toasts and can even hold contests. Professionals also know how to “read a room.” This means they will be able to tell how the mood of the event is, when to play high energy music, take song requests or when to slow things down. They keep your evening moving at a steady pace, so that you (or your bridal party) don't have to worry about timing, and how everything is progressing with your evening.

Personal Consultation –

Before your wedding, you should have a one on one sit down with your DJ. Here you will go over all of the specific requests for your event which will give you a completely personalized experience. 

Visual Experience – 

A good set will not only include amazing music, but visual entertainment such as lights, LEDs, fog machines, bubble machines, etc. This will add a whole new level of fun for all guests - especially during your first dance!

Non-stop entertainment –

Hiring a live band may seem like a good idea at first, but bands require breaks – DJs do not. Even when they need to step away, music will keep playing. The momentum will keep going all night. 

Extensive collection of music –

Using your phone or hiring a live band is always an option, but DJs have an abundance of different songs of all genres. The options are limitless when it comes to your specific taste. Everything from classic hits to the latest releases. Everyone will have something they can enjoy! 

Lastly, we obviously have worked with quite the variety of professionals. We would like to take a moment to recognize some of our favorite vendors here in Gillette, WY. These professionals specialize in entertainment. They are reputable, and 100% backed by our studio for expertise, and 100% customer satisfaction. You cannot, and will not go wrong if you book one of these 3 businesses! 

PhoenixPhotos Preferred Wedding Vendor List
Category: DJs

MaineAct Entertainment
Hallard Jackson III     307-660-4285     DJMatrix510@gmail.com

Just Press Play
Jennifer Ivory    307-704-0663.    jennifer.ivory.jfb@gmail.com

Industry DJ & Mobile Music
Matt Verhelst    406-670-1633    maxvegas3@hotmail.com