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Founded by award-winning photographer Rita Sherman in 1993, Captured Moments is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Captured Moments is a full service, boutique photography studio.  We specialize in top-notch portraiture for families, children, high school seniors, businesses, and professionals. This small family business has continually reinvented itself to better meet the needs of its clientele. Sessions are on location using primarily available light, or inside at our studio. Collaboratively we create wall-ready portrait art, stunning coffee table albums, announcements, holiday cards, and exquisite wood mounted portraits.

We are always ready to do something that's never been done before in order to compose heartfelt imagery. We believe a portrait should tell a story, should evoke emotion and should one day become a treasured heirloom. This team wants your images to capture your best moments with a little of the unexpected sprinkled in. Most importantly, we want you to be moved.

"I have not just one, but a team of talented artists who combine their expertise and talent to offer sessions for just one person up to whole companies or teams with equal ease. There is a synergy among us; that's what's special. We are a small, family business that continues to grow and keep up with our changing times."

- Rita Sherman, Founder & Owner

Rita Sherman - Founder & Owner

Rita is the fearless founder, owner, and original portrait artist of Captured Moments. A southern girl at heart, she was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and received her bachelor's degree from Converse College. She has been creating timeless portraits for over 27 years and has picked up quite a few awards and accolades along the way. Her rare and extensive training in portraiture, posing, and lighting techniques set the bar for the caliber of expertise that has now become invaluable to clients. A mother-figure to all who know her, Rita's creativity flows from a sincere love for family and authentic relationships.

Sydney Sherman - Portrait Artist

Sydney followed the artistic example set for her by her mother, Rita, and earned her bachelor's degree in Photography and Visual Communication with a minor in Business from the University of Arizona. She joined Captured Moments as a full-time portrait artist in 2004. It was at this time that Captured Moments began to have two photographers on every shoot, which is today one of the services that make Captured Moments stand out from other photography studios. Sydney creates from a sincere desire for every person she meets to realize the beauty they inherently hold within them.

Heather Montasir - Portrait Artist

Heather joined Captured Moments in 2004, bringing her world-class editing skills and classical portrait training with her. An Arizona native, she earned her bachelor's degree in Studio Art (Photography) with a Small Business minor from Arizona State University. Heather's creativity flows from spending time with her family, and her belief that capturing special moments with the people you love is one of the most important things in life.

Allison Jourden - Portrait Artist

Allison has called the Sonoran Desert home since she moved from Muskegon, Michigan in 2004. In 2016 she graduated from Northern Arizona University with her Bachelor's degree in Photography and a minor in Business. Allison is passionate about spending time in nature and loves to get outside on a good hike whenever she can. The only thing she loves more than simply being in nature is photographing in nature, so she adores when clients want to get outside and explore the beautiful scenery Arizona has to offer. Allison joined Captured Moments in 2019 and has found that her favorite part of being a portrait photographer is the fact that portraits bring families together like nothing else, with everyone donned in their best smiles, and constantly making each other laugh.

Brionna Raum - Social Media Coordinator

Brionna joined Captured Moments in 2019, and since then she has been dedicated to ensuring that Captured Moments is artfully and accurately represented to the world. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Film Production from the Honors College at Arizona State University, where she also gained her background in digital marketing for on-campus organizations. Brionna grew up in Arizona and has always been involved in the arts, whether through music, theater, or film-making. Her passion comes from a sincere desire to tell people's unique stories.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

· To create soulful imagery and tell your story in a way that makes you and your future generations laugh and cry

· To compose stunning portraits that make you hold your breath while capturing your most honest and magical moments

· To carry your trust as we bring your photographic dreams to life through our hand-designed albums, fine wall art, and archival prints

What an honor it has been that thousands of people have welcomed us into their hearts and homes for nearly 30 years.  We hope to earn the opportunity to get to know you and photograph your unique story through our lens. 

Warmly,
The Captured Moments Team 

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Fountain Hills and Tempe

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