About Monica Saaty-Pizzi: Owner of Saaty Photography

Saaty Photography Arizona Destinations: Sedona

About Monica Saaty - Saaty Photography: Northern Arizona Styled Shoot Wedding Workshop

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 lifelong learning. Now, I lecture part-time in the Photography and Visual Communication Departments at NAU. Go Lumberjacks!

My little family and I live in Flagstaff, but I travel all around the state of Arizona for photography. 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.

FEATURES

FEATURES

TESTIMONIALS

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We had the best family photo session in Sedona. Monica was amazing, she took us around to several locations and knew all the best photo spots. She was professional but made it feel like we were hanging out with a friend. She was personable and made our time fun and stress-free! She was especially great with our 7 year old twins and making it fun for them! Coming all the way from Florida for this trip and this photo session was one of the highlights! I’d recommend anyone going out to Sedona or surrounding areas book with Saaty Photography!!

Sara M.
03/21
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It was such an amazing experience to have Monica capture our wedding memories. She was incredibly warm and welcoming and easy to talk to. She got every shot we could have hoped for. Now we have some amazing photos to remember our very special day. Thank you so much Monica!!

Ashley V.
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Working with Monica was such a relaxing and fun experience! She was so patient and gentle with our children and made the whole session feel effortless! I couldn’t have loved our photos any more! Thank you, Monica, for such special memories!

Rebekah L.
03/21
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Hiring Monica for our wedding photos was the greatest decision ever! I’m not a person who is used to being in front of the camera, but Monica made taking photos fun and gave my husband and I great direction and EVERY picture she took turned out beautifully! Look no further for an awesome, professional photographer who will capture your memories perfectly! (Book her ASAP!) Thanks Monica!

Shawna L.
03/21
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Monica was unbelievably helpful when I booked a surprise proposal at the Grand Canyon, steering me in the right direction in terms of when and where would be the perfect time and place to get on one knee. When we arrived at the site, Monica was so friendly and knowledgeable. Her photographs speak for themselves. I’d recommend Monica to anyone who wants a special moment to live on forever!

Tom D.
02/21
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Our experience with Monica was absolutely incredible. As it was a surprise engagement, I worked with Monica for a few months. It took me a while to search through local photographers until I saw her gallery. Through every step of the process, Saaty Photography was engaged and made excellent recommendations. She was very patient and accommodated many requests. The surprise went off without a hitch, which made for the happiest days of our lives. If I could give 10 stars, that is what I would do. In today’s world, it sometimes is very difficult to find a company so dedicated to its craft and customers. Monica made this day for us personalized and special. I would recommend anyone to work with Saaty, as you will not be disappointed.

Brandon M.
02/21
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My husband and I are very awkward people, especially when it comes to doing more serious things, like taking professional pictures. We thought it was going to be an uncomfortable experience being made to stand in certain poses but it wasn’t at all. Monica made us feel super comfortable and it was a really enjoyable experience! The pictures turned out amazing!!

Ashlynn L.
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Monica was so great to work with on our family photos. I appreciated that she always communicated promptly. I really liked that she had pages of useful information like location shoot ideas and wardrobe inspiration. On the day of our shoot she was friendly, warm and professional. My husband commented on how great she was. She also was wonderful with our daughter. Would highly recommend!

Lee L.
02/21
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Monica is absolutely amazing! We got married in June 2019 and had the pleasure of hiring her to photograph our wedding. Hiring the right photographer for your wedding is imperative. We hit the jackpot with Monica. She was so helpful, professional, and kind through out the entire process. The photos she took came out so beautiful and she got them to us before we ever got back from the honeymoon. She made us feel so comfortable and captured our special day perfectly. She is down to earth and an incredible artist. 5/5 100% recommend to everyone!

She did all of this, the very same weekend that she got married!! We are truly grateful for the way she helped capture those memories for us to have forever. I will definitely be contacting her for our next professional photos and hopefully take a photography class from her one day.

Beth W.
01/21
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Last weekend (1/10/21) my fiancé and I took engagement photos with Monica and we were first blown away by the beautiful experience she gave us that we will remember forever. We had SO much fun taking pictures in such beautiful settings and Monica’s professionalism made us feel the love (I even teared with joy on way home). We were then secondly amazed by the wonderful photo quality. All photos were so unique and really captured our personalities! Monica is such a gem and we HIGHLY recommend!

Jessica E.
01/21
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Monica is the best! Her level of professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm for what she does make her a joy to work with! I’ve had multiple shoots with Monica – solo headshots, family, all girls trip, and couples shoot. She is always so prepared with fun ideas and poses and is great at keeping everyone smiling and laughing. 10/10 would recommend!

Rachel M.
1/21
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Monica is one of the MOST talented professionals I have ever come across. She is knowledgable, personable, and incredibly efficient with what she does. She had an awesome variety of settings to choose from and made it effortless to get the shots we love. She was willing to try a new place and be creative in a new environment, which was still so easy for her to accomplish – I’m still impressed! I can honestly say, this was an experience and a memory for the books. I plan on using her for all of my photography needs from here on out. I mean come on, the photos speak for themselves! 5 stars over and over again!

Katie G.
1/21

TESTIMONIALS

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We had the best family photo session in Sedona. Monica was amazing, she took us around to several locations and knew all the best photo spots. She was professional but made it feel like we were hanging out with a friend. She was personable and made our time fun and stress-free! She was especially great with our 7 year old twins and making it fun for them! Coming all the way from Florida for this trip and this photo session was one of the highlights! I’d recommend anyone going out to Sedona or surrounding areas book with Saaty Photography!!

Sara M.
03/21
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It was such an amazing experience to have Monica capture our wedding memories. She was incredibly warm and welcoming and easy to talk to. She got every shot we could have hoped for. Now we have some amazing photos to remember our very special day. Thank you so much Monica!!

Ashley V.
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Working with Monica was such a relaxing and fun experience! She was so patient and gentle with our children and made the whole session feel effortless! I couldn’t have loved our photos any more! Thank you, Monica, for such special memories!

Rebekah L.
03/21
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Hiring Monica for our wedding photos was the greatest decision ever! I’m not a person who is used to being in front of the camera, but Monica made taking photos fun and gave my husband and I great direction and EVERY picture she took turned out beautifully! Look no further for an awesome, professional photographer who will capture your memories perfectly! (Book her ASAP!) Thanks Monica!

Shawna L.
03/21
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Monica was unbelievably helpful when I booked a surprise proposal at the Grand Canyon, steering me in the right direction in terms of when and where would be the perfect time and place to get on one knee. When we arrived at the site, Monica was so friendly and knowledgeable. Her photographs speak for themselves. I’d recommend Monica to anyone who wants a special moment to live on forever!

Tom D.
02/21
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Our experience with Monica was absolutely incredible. As it was a surprise engagement, I worked with Monica for a few months. It took me a while to search through local photographers until I saw her gallery. Through every step of the process, Saaty Photography was engaged and made excellent recommendations. She was very patient and accommodated many requests. The surprise went off without a hitch, which made for the happiest days of our lives. If I could give 10 stars, that is what I would do. In today’s world, it sometimes is very difficult to find a company so dedicated to its craft and customers. Monica made this day for us personalized and special. I would recommend anyone to work with Saaty, as you will not be disappointed.

Brandon M.
02/21
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My husband and I are very awkward people, especially when it comes to doing more serious things, like taking professional pictures. We thought it was going to be an uncomfortable experience being made to stand in certain poses but it wasn’t at all. Monica made us feel super comfortable and it was a really enjoyable experience! The pictures turned out amazing!!

Ashlynn L.
* * * * *

Monica was so great to work with on our family photos. I appreciated that she always communicated promptly. I really liked that she had pages of useful information like location shoot ideas and wardrobe inspiration. On the day of our shoot she was friendly, warm and professional. My husband commented on how great she was. She also was wonderful with our daughter. Would highly recommend!

Lee L.
02/21
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Monica is absolutely amazing! We got married in June 2019 and had the pleasure of hiring her to photograph our wedding. Hiring the right photographer for your wedding is imperative. We hit the jackpot with Monica. She was so helpful, professional, and kind through out the entire process. The photos she took came out so beautiful and she got them to us before we ever got back from the honeymoon. She made us feel so comfortable and captured our special day perfectly. She is down to earth and an incredible artist. 5/5 100% recommend to everyone!

She did all of this, the very same weekend that she got married!! We are truly grateful for the way she helped capture those memories for us to have forever. I will definitely be contacting her for our next professional photos and hopefully take a photography class from her one day.

Beth W.
01/21
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Last weekend (1/10/21) my fiancé and I took engagement photos with Monica and we were first blown away by the beautiful experience she gave us that we will remember forever. We had SO much fun taking pictures in such beautiful settings and Monica’s professionalism made us feel the love (I even teared with joy on way home). We were then secondly amazed by the wonderful photo quality. All photos were so unique and really captured our personalities! Monica is such a gem and we HIGHLY recommend!

Jessica E.
01/21
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Monica is the best! Her level of professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm for what she does make her a joy to work with! I’ve had multiple shoots with Monica – solo headshots, family, all girls trip, and couples shoot. She is always so prepared with fun ideas and poses and is great at keeping everyone smiling and laughing. 10/10 would recommend!

Rachel M.
1/21
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Monica is one of the MOST talented professionals I have ever come across. She is knowledgable, personable, and incredibly efficient with what she does. She had an awesome variety of settings to choose from and made it effortless to get the shots we love. She was willing to try a new place and be creative in a new environment, which was still so easy for her to accomplish – I’m still impressed! I can honestly say, this was an experience and a memory for the books. I plan on using her for all of my photography needs from here on out. I mean come on, the photos speak for themselves! 5 stars over and over again!

Katie G.
1/21

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