In short: Anyone would be lucky to have Ann photograph their special event. I could not recommend her enough. In long: I'm writing from the bride's perspective and did not participate in the communication with Ann, but from everything my mother and fiancee said, she was an incredible communicator who was active in planning with them for the proposal. She is also RIDICULOUSLY reasonably priced, so she's an accessible vendor for younger folks like us. She met (and stalked ) us at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona before my boyfriend dropped to a knee and proposed! She got action shots, was in the moment with us, and incorporated my family and friends who were there. She then encouraged, guided, and led us through an hour of photos that produced over 75 mind blowing shots. Truly I was blown away by the quality of the photos, the adherence to our vision, and the speed with which she returned the photos. Once again, HIRE ANN!! You will not regret it and you will have incredible photos of treasured memories for the rest of your life. read more

Ann was absolutely phenomenal in taking our family pictures. Her patience with my young son, involving him with the picture taking and being understanding about the breaks he needed made this year's family pictures a breeze. She made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. pulling my shy daughter out of her shell and capturing not only poses I requested but wonderful candid shots. Ann was able to capture natural joy and happiness in our pictures. She was punctual, had great communication leading up to picture day as well as after, very reasonable pricing, patience of a saint, and best of all top quality shots. I would recommend Ann to anyone that is looking for a top notch photographer. Thank you Ann for capturing my family on film so well! read more

Creative, amazing, talented, vibrant... the list of adjectives to describe Ann's work could go on forever! I reached out to her to schedule long overdue family portraits, she immediately got me on the books and worked with me to help determine the type of "look" we were wanting. When our schedule unexpectedly changed, Ann was so flexible and worked to reschedule us quickly! During the shoot she was a pleasure to work with and was so patient with my 3 rambunctious boys and infant son. I would recommend Thistle and Bee a thousand times over! If you are looking for a photographer that will put her whole heart into capturing your story, run don't walk and schedule Ann, you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Ann was an amazing photographer to work with. In the beginning we had a phone call where she asked me exactly what I wanted throughout my wedding day and what was most important to me. Not only did she capture exactly what I wanted but she went above and beyond what I expected! She was absolutely amazing the day of and then throughout the weeks after that she would send me sneak peaks of the pictures she had taken. I personally love the look of "no filter, filtered look" and expressed that to her so she took the time to find the exact "no filter, filter" look that I love. She also looked at the small details on every picture and made it perfect. I'd recommend her to anyone! read more

I recently had a mommy & me photoshoot with thistle & bee, it was a beautiful shoot. She was able to find a location that I wanted. I will say for the price and amount of pictures you receive in return it is not bad at all. Very affordable and she works with you! Her turn around time frame for pictures is very quick as well. Usually with other photographers I'm waiting for 2 weeks+ to receive only a few shoots in return. Her communication is easy and very quick, you're able to get ahold of her from any social media platform. Defiantly consider her for your next shoot! read more

I'm a graduating senior at Grand Canyon University. I wanted professional photos to share with my friends and family. Therefore I went online and discovered Thistle and Bee Photos where I met Ann. I quickly reached out to her asking if she could take my pictures and how soon would they be ready. She immediately responded back and even told me the pictures would be ready the next day! So if your looking for professional photos at a great price I highly recommend reaching out to Ann. Here is her Instagram: Thistleandbeephotos read more

Love, love, LOVE Ann. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would! She was absolutely amazing and so sweet! I reached out to get some professional portraits taken and she responded almost immediately and got me booked! She was so easy to work with and was so flexible. She made taking pictures easy going, flexible and fun! She got all of my pictures back so fast and they turned out perfect! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!! Overall had the best experience with Thistle and Bee photography! read more

I am over the moon with Thistle and Bee, and I've been recommending Ann's work to other friends in the valley! She was patient, caring, flexible and creative which was appreciated because I tend to shy away and get indecisive, but wanted nice photos, so it took some collaboration to get me comfortable. She was very warm and determined to get photos I'd love, and trusting her was the right move because who knew I could pull this off?! Already looking forward to next time. read more

Ann is an incredibly talented photographer who recently did my engagement photos. Ann has a great eye for detail and knows how to capture the perfect shot. She made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire photoshoot, and the final product was absolutely stunning. I highly recommend Ann to anyone in need of a skilled and professional photographer who will also make the experience enjoyable and fun! Did I mention she sent me cookies!!!! read more

Ann is an absolute GEM and a dream to work with. She's incredibly kind, professional, attentive to detail and makes you feel comfortable in any situation- as if you've been friends for years! I'll be taking advantage of her talents and using her services to capture every major life event. If you're reading this because you're shopping around for the right person to capture your vision, LOOK NO FURTHER! She's the absolute best! read more

Obsessed is an understatement. My fiancé and I waited to get our engagement photos done longer than I would have liked. I was nervous that they were not going to feel as special since I waited so long to book. Ann changed the whole vibe around and made me and my fiancé feel like we were reliving the moment. It was so special and we are again, obsessed with the photos. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

Thistle and Bee is dynamic in every sense; from a family photo shoot to utilizing her on my high end exotics, she understands lighting, angles, and aims to achieve a level of marvelous that few photographers can achieve. I appreciate all her hard work and editing and definitely recommend her to my friends and especially for corporate functions! Thank you! read more

Ann was super accommodating and took some amazing couples photos of us while we were vacationing in AZ. She was very professional and made the experience a fun one. I would highly recommend her for your future photo sessions! Can't wait to do repeat photos with her in a few years when we visit again. read more

This person don't have a word when she already make the deal with you and say yes , just suddenly change is mind in a minute and leave you hanging just because get offer for more money "how unprofessional person !!! I don't recommend someone with the kind of ettics just worry for money !!!wow !!!! read more

Ann was incredibly friendly, easy to work with, and professional. She went above and beyond from our first conversation to well after delivering our wedding gallery. The photos she delivered are beautiful and we will cherish them forever. You will not regret booking her!! read more

Ann is the absolute best at what she does. I was unsure what to wear, how to pose or anything. Ann guided me through the entire process and the shoot was amazing. Good energy. Amazing vibes. What are you waiting for....? Book Thistle & Bee ... read more

Ann hosted a quick and easy Holiday session for us. Family Holiday Photos are done and we couldn't be happier. Our Grandkids weren't necessarily on their best behavior, but she got them to calm down long enough to get some great shots with us. read more

Ann is a great photographer. I scheduled to have a few couple portraits with my girlfriend as an anniversary gift and I was very happy with the results. She took her time and I received exactly what I wanted. read more

I am so happy I chose Thistle and Bee for my daughter's autumn pictures! Ann was very professional and patient as Luna is only 6 months old. She has great ideas and captures great moments! read more