About Monica Saaty - Owner of Saaty Photography

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About Me

I’ve been playing with cameras since I was a child. I used to steal my parent’s camera and use entire rolls of film to photograph my stuffed animals. My parents weren’t thrilled then – but looking back at it now – this explains where my lifelong obsession began. I’ve owned cameras since I was little, but it wasn’t until high school that I really started exploring endless photographic possibilities that surround our world.

My passion for the field expanded while studying at Northern Arizona University – where I obtained a Bachelor’s in Photography and Visual Communication, accompanied by a Master’s in Career and Technical Education. I am a strong advocate for alternative education and life-long learning. I now lecture part-time in the Photography and Visual Communication Departments at NAU. Go Lumberjacks!

When I’m not out chasing the Arizona sunsets with my amazing clients – you can find me hiking in the forest with my dogs, camping with my husband, helping students in the field, or working in my cozy home office.

I love the visual arts because I feel the creative process centers me. The act of looking through the viewfinder allows me to be totally connected with what I see. The experience of really noticing the world around me is the greatest inspiration of all. I truly love my line of work and welcome any opportunity to create meaningful images.

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Monica with Saaty Photography is amazing! My fiance called Monica to have her photograph our engagement in Sedona. She gave him ideas on different locations to fit what he was looking for. We live out of state and she made everything easy for him! We spent time after the proposal taking pictures with Monica and she was fabulous! Very personable and makes you feel comfortable. We absolutely love our pictures! She had a quick turn around time and the pictures are fabulous! Would highly recommend her!

Alyssa T.
02/20
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Monica was SOO much fun to work with. She communicated with us throughout the entire process. She made it so easy and smooth especially since I was planning from a different state. She really tries to get to know you and your family. The location was PERFECT and she was able to capture the most beautiful pictures. We are so lucky to have found her!

Tiana G.
02/20
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Monica is a fabulous photographer and a joy to work with. We are grateful that she was available to capture our 2019 milestones. While researching wedding photographers, Monica stood out because of her educational background in photography, emphasis of natural lighting, and fair pricing. We had never participated in a photo shoot before and were not sure what to expect. Monica made the whole experience easy and a lot of fun, due to her professionalism and friendly demeanor. Our photos turned out gorgeous! She will continue to be our top choice for the future.

Becca N.
02/20
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Monica was great! So responsive and answered all of our questions. She was very directive and told what we needed to, how to pose, where to look and where to stand, which was all so helpful because we’ve never done this before. I totally recommend her as a photographer!

Erin E.
01/20
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Monica was amazing! She made our day so special and helped us remember the wonderful day. Her photos were amazing! This probably won’t happen for everyone but since I got married at the beginning of wedding season we got our pictures back the next day, I was amazed at the speed and how beautiful they were. I highly recommend her and do to anyone I know needing photos done in her location.

Carson D.
1/20
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Monica was totally pro! She was extremely prompt to establish a time for our family photo shoot. During the photo shoot, she was super flexible, creative, and enthusiastic. After the shoot, we all commented on how wonderful Monica was to work with! Photos arrived less than 1 week after the shoot and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. We are incredibly grateful for Monica’s ability to capture a special time for our family. Would highly recommend her services!

Nicole L.
12/19
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My son and I did photos with Monica and it was an amazing experience!!! Our photos were PERFECT she captured such precious moments wouldn’t choose anyone else for photos!!!

Annie B.
12/19
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We have used Saaty Photography twice in two years and both times had a great experience. Most recently it was our son’s high school senior picture. We were late in scheduling the photo shoot, but Monica was great about calming my nerves. She knew the perfect time of day to capture the best outdoor lighting and saw great photo backdrops. She provided so many great images to choose from. I highly recommend Monica for all professional photographer needs.

Susan L.
12/19
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My dad selected Monica to photograph my parents’ 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal ceremony, and Monica did an absolutely incredible job. She was so kind, patient, bubbly, professional, and wonderful with my entire family. The entire shoot was so free flowing and natural, Monica made each of us feel so comfortable. She was attentive to all of our needs and ensured that if there were specific pictures or poses my parents wanted, they were done.

Monica was awesome with her payment options, her time flexibility, location flexibility, etc. The photos came out absolutely stunning, I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life. I cannot thank Monica enough for the incredible experience she provided my family, the memories we will forever cherish from our fun filled shoot, and the beautiful photos we now have to always remember such a beautiful day and experience. I look forward to connecting with Monica again when it’s time for my Sedona wedding!!!

Megan Y.
12/19
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I HIGHLY recommend Monica as your next professional photographer! She responded to all of my emails promptly and provided me with all of the details necessary to make our family picture session proceed with ease! The quality of her work is outstanding. My family will cherish the images she captured of our family for many years to come!

Kimberly W.
12/19
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Our experience with Monica was great! She’s personable and professional! She puts you at ease immediately and directs you throughout, resulting in beautiful photos! She knows exactly where to shoot and what works! We will cherish the photos from the shoot forever!

Maryam S.
11/19
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Working with Monica was a fantastic experience! From the initial emails and phone calls to the day of photo session it was all so smooth and professionally executed. Monica took great care and time to make sure the scenes and poses were just right. We never felt hurried and she encouraged us to share our ideas. The end result is that the pictures are stunning! My wife and I feel that our expectations were far exceeded! Thank you Monica!

Chris Y.
11/19

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