Show Low · Pinetop · the White Mountains of Arizona
Stories that feel like you.
Cinematic photography by Hannah Carpenter. Dreamy, emotional, movie-inspired — shot in golden light where the pines meet the meadow.
The work
Portraits, couples, families, seniors, weddings, elopements, creative sessions — every one shot like a film still. Captions are straight from the story.
More every week on Instagram — @thewanderingocotillo_photoco
Creative sessions
"Me: drums in the forest.
Him: say no more."
Got a hobby, a passion, a crazy idea? Bring it. A drum kit in the pines, a truck on a back road, a dress in a windstorm — let's make it into something epic.
Pitch me your idea
Hi, I'm Hannah
Lifestyle, nature & portrait photographer. Created by God to create — rooted in faith, drawn to golden light.
Humans are as much part of nature as the rivers, mountains, and forests. My work lives where those two meet — something dreamy, beautiful, and honest to whoever's in front of the lens. Whatever makes you happy makes me happy, and I'm always open to fresh ideas from the person I'm here for: you.
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Missouri roots
Born and raised in Missouri — green pastures, little ponds, and lakes were my personal backyard.
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Nature first
My youth was fishing, playing outdoors, and road trips. I think that's how we reconnect our souls with the world around us.
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Then, photography
If nature is my first true love, photography became my second. It started with sunsets and animals — and I was instantly hooked.
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Off the clock
Wife, fisherwoman, off-road bike rider. Every hobby is secretly another excuse to be outside with a camera.
"It's nature itself that creates the most beautiful pictures — I'm only choosing the perspective."
Katja Michael
Collections & honest prices
If you love someone's work, numbers shouldn't be the deciding factor — so here they all are, up front. Every session includes professional editing and a high-resolution online gallery.
Portraits
from $125Seniors, styled shoots, just-because — one person, all the light.
Thirty minutes
- One location, one outfit
- 10–20 edited photos
- Fast turnaround
$125
One hour
- One location, two outfits
- 25–35 edited photos
$175
Two hours
- Multiple locations & outfits
- 40–60 edited photos
$250
Couples
from $175Anniversaries, engagements, or no occasion at all.
One hour
- One location, one outfit
- 25–35 edited photos
$175
Two hours
- Multiple locations, two outfits
- 40–60 edited photos
$250
Families
from $200Direct crew or the whole reunion — everyone gets their moment.
Direct family — up to 6
- Couple + kids & baby photos
- 15–25 edited photos
$200
Extra family — 10 to 19
- 25–35 edited photos
$300
Extended family — 20+
- 35–50 edited photos
$450
Pets +$25 each · extra family units +$25 per household for their own mini session
Elopements
For couples with 15 or fewer guests. More than that, see weddings.
Collection I
The Whisper
- Up to 2 hours, one location
- Ceremony + portraits
- Professionally edited online gallery
$650
Collection II
The Summit
- Up to 4 hours, up to 2 locations
- Ceremony, portraits & celebration details
- Professionally edited online gallery
$950
Collection III
The Wild Adventure
- Up to 6 hours, multiple locations
- Hiking adventure + sunset portraits
- Professionally edited online gallery
$1,350
Weddings
Limited availability for 2026For couples who want their day captured naturally, beautifully, and without stress.
Backyard
$1,300
- 4–5 hours of coverage
- 75+ professionally edited photos
- Essential coverage of your day
Extended
$1,600
- 6 hours of coverage
- 125+ professionally edited images
- Timeline guidance · full-story coverage
Full Day
$2,000
- 8 hours of coverage
- 175+ professionally edited photos
- Timeline guidance · full-story coverage
- Priority editing + sneak peeks
Every collection includes professional editing, high-resolution images, and a private online gallery with print rights.
Where I'll go
Based in Show Low–Pinetop; the first 30 minutes of travel are on me. Farther out? I'm always down to explore new spots — reach out with your dream location.
- 30–60 min
- +$75
- 60–90 min
- +$125
- 90+ min
- just ask
Tell me the dream
Tell me what you're dreaming up and I'll get back to you — usually within a day or two. No commitment yet, just the start of the conversation.
Asked, answered
Scene 06 · The invitation
Let's set out on a photographic adventure together.
Tell me the location you've been daydreaming about, the person you can't stop looking at, or the idea that sounds a little too wild. That's the good stuff.