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Why I Traveled to Arizona to Photograph Malibu the Pitbull at Watson Lake

Feb 19
1 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

Some sessions are worth the drive, and Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona is absolutely one of those locations.


Woman sitting on granite boulders above the lake with her dog, Malibu the pit bull at Watson Lake, Prescott, Arizona

I had the pleasure of photographing Malibu, an adorable pitbull, alongside her parents at one of the most breathtaking natural backdrops I've ever worked with. Watson Lake is unlike anything we have in Southern California. Massive granite boulders tumbling into glassy water, with reflections so perfect it almost looks like two photographs stacked on top of each other. For a dog family session, it's a dream.


Couple standing on the rocks behind their dog, Malibu the pit bull at Watson Lake, Prescott, Arizona

What made this session so special was the love Malibu's parents have for her. It came through in every frame, in the way they looked at her, held her, and laughed when she did something very Malibu. That's what a family session is really about, and a location this stunning just gives that love an incredible stage.


Dog standing beside its owner's long white skirt, Malibu the pit bull at Watson Lake, Prescott, Arizona

We shot golden hour along the water's edge, using the boulders as natural framing and the lake's reflections to add depth and drama to the images. Malibu was a total natural.

If you've been on the fence about a destination dog family session, let this one make the case. The images you get from a truly stunning location are in a completely different league, and Arizona is closer than you think.


Dog standing on a boulder above the lake, Malibu the pit bull at Watson Lake, Prescott, Arizona

Interested in a destination dog photography session? I'm based in Los Angeles but also available for travel throughout Arizona, California, and beyond. Let's find a location as beautiful as your family deserves!



Silhouette of a dog on a ridge at dusk, Malibu the pit bull at Watson Lake, Prescott, Arizona

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