Phoenix Local Photography Blog | Matt Young Photography

January

2026

Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time to Update Your Headshots (For Professionals & Companies)

A new year brings fresh opportunities — new roles, new clients, new partnerships, and new goals. But one thing many professionals overlook is the simplest part of their personal brand: their headshot.Your headshot is more than a photo. ...

September

2025

How We Captured Headshots for the Town of Paradise Valley Council—In Under 35 Minutes

In the world of photography, tight timelines and high expectations are nothing new. But when the Town of Paradise Valley needed professional headshots and a group photo of their newly appointed city council members, we had just 35 minutes to make it ...

June

2025

Elevating Influence: Behind the Scenes of a Personal Brand Photoshoot with Devolis Newburn

When Arizona author, relationship strategist, and media founder Devolis Newburn, MIS, PMP® reached out with a simple request—“I’ve been searching for a really talented photographer”—we knew this was going to be a ...