I call home Phoenix and Flagstaff Arizona.

We are blessed with the natural wonders of our fabulous earth. There is so much natural beauty and splendor, from the smallest flower to the grandest canyon. We miss so much in our fast paced world. We rarely have the time to appreciate where we live and what we have been given. I love to capture those natural wonders at that special moment in time. Never able to return, as that moment is now the past. To share with all who have missed that special moment in time.

I have been a photographer since I was 12 years old. I became interested in photography while taking pictures with my father and his 35mm camera. Composing a shot is a talent that I was born with. Over the years, I have learned the importance of lighting and the impact that it has on photography. Lighting is the difference between a good picture and a great masterpiece. When shooting, I look at the lighting that exists, and work to capture the subject at an angle that provides the most dramatic lighting effects.

I began using 35mm cameras in 1975 and stayed with that format for the next 25 years. In 1999, I bought my first digital camera and began learning how to use the many software products for "developing" the picture.  Today, I have standardized on the Canon platform for my DSLR cameras and Sony for my mirrorless digital technology.  Below is a list of my equipment.

My specialty is Landscapes, Plantscapes, and Portraits. I love the red rock formations found in the Southwest, therefore, much of my landscape photography is from the National Parks in Arizona and Utah. I have also traveled to the National Parks throughout the United States and Canada, and have a selection of photos from Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Glacier, Yosemite, Death Valley, Rainer and Denali. I find the Arizona sunsets to be breathtaking, so I am always in search of that special "end of the day" surprise.

With my plantscape shots, I look for a combination of lighting and nature's patterns. Rarely, do we take the time to really look at the detail that exists in our world (bringing to mind the cliché, "take time to smell the roses"). With the plantscape photography, I bring forth that detail that we have missed in our quick passing.

In my portrait work, I strive to bring out that special "glitter" that exists in the inner self. I have a sense of when I am seeing the real person and when the look is staged.  For portraits, I will use an outdoor location or can bring my portable studio to your location.  My portable studio consists of a cloth backdrop (black, yellow, blue, brown) with several fixed halogen lights.

When shooting, it takes many shots to get that perfect one. When I was working with film, it was very expensive and time consuming. Working in the digital world makes it much easier to take many shots to get one great shot. I take a camera with me wherever I go because I never know what I will see at any given moment. This spontaneity has resulted in several shots found in my portfolio. Another big advantage to digital photography is the ability to convert from color to black and white. I have found that many of the shots in my portfolio make great black and white shots.

I have worked to make the smaller size prints (8x10, 11x14, 12x18 and 16x20) affordable. All prints 20x30 and larger are individually signed.

All large prints are signed and dated by the photographer.

Other prints and sizes are available.  Please call or email for pricing.

tim@timschweitzer.net or calling 480.370.6800

 Member: Professional Photographers of America

Stock Photography

Tim Schweitzer Photography offers the professional publishing and advertising industries high quality Rights Protected images for use as stock photography. We welcome requests of all types and budgets. Online image submissions are available on request, as are submissions of preview sample jpegs via email, or high resolution files by email, ftp, or delivered on CD-Rom.

To Request a Submission: 

If you have found an image on this site, or would like to request a submission, please contact us by either phone or email. For quickest response, query by phone. To assure the most prompt service, please be prepared to provide the following information: (if applicable or available)
Company, Address, ph., fax, e-mail, and name of Person requesting the submission.
Company, Address, ph., fax, e-mail, and name of Person receiving the submission.

Type of intended use(s).

If Editorial , please include Issue Date, Title, and Author Name.
If Commercial, please include Client Name, Job Title, and Job Number.

Subject, Location, Content, or ID number(s) of transparencies being requested.
Any other information that would assist us in pulling the best selection of images possible.
Date submission is due "in-hand". Fedx, UPS, & Airborne acct. required for next day service.
Stock Photography Pricing: License fees for one-time, exclusive, or unlimited use vary greatly depending on the specific type of use, i.e. Commercial Advertising, Corporate, Editorial, or Paper Products. Pricing reflects industry standards, and can include discounts for use of multiple images, or multiple use of a single image. If you'd like a price quote for a use, simply contact us. Our goal is to develop long-term relationships with our clients, and we will do our best to meet your budget considerations.

Request a stock list by US Mail: If you would like to receive one of our promotional packages which includes our current subject listings, please contact us.

What is Stock Photography?
Stock photography is the business of providing a license, or "Rights", for the specific use of an existing image for use as an illustration in a specific project. Stock photography is commonly used for advertising, brochures, books, calendars, greeting cards, magazines, and other forms of publications, including the Internet. The word "Rights" refers to the fact that these images are subject to the protection of Copyright Laws. The use of Stock Photography, or more specifically, the transfer of a usage license, typically involves the payment of a use fee and a photographers credit line. Commercial uses, including advertisements, are exempt from the credit requirement.

What are the advantages of using Stock Photography?
Licensed stock photography offers you the chance to enhance your company image by using an existing image to create graphic, eye-catching impact to any product, ad, or document your company produces, without paying the high cost of hiring a photographer to make a new image from scratch. Additionally, Stock Photography can be controlled by the granting of Exclusive or Specific Rights; unlike Royalty-Free photo disks or "Clip-Art" where anyone, including your competition, can access and use the same image.

How can I find the right type of image?
Stock photography is usually requested to fill the image needs of people looking for a specific subject, i.e. "Mountains", or place, i.e., "Yosemite National Park, California". Sometimes images are sought to convey a certain mood or concept, i.e. "Peaceful" or "Remote". All of the images contained in the Enlightened Images Galleries are available for use as stock photography. You can search galleries by both subject or location . Furthermore, because we have thousands of images not on the web site, you can contact us to request a submission of transparencies for review.

How much does it cost to use pictures as Stock Photography?
Fees to use an image vary greatly, and can range from $100.00 to over $4,000.00. Many factors can influence the use fee for a stock photograph. The type of use is foremost. For example, the image could be used for a locally distributed postcard, or it could be part of a national advertising campaign. How large the photo will be used, for how long, how many copies, number of languages, areas of distribution (globally), and degree of exclusivity are all factors that effect how much an image will cost to use.