Quince Photography at Sahara Reception Hall in Mesa, Session to Party

Abbigail's Photo Session at Papago Park in Tempe

Abbigail's session was at Papago Park in Tempe, a short drive from Mesa. Tempe's part of the park is the 300-acre Papago Park Preserve, which the city protects for its natural desert setting (City of Tempe (opens in a new tab), checked on November 7, 2026).

For a quinceañera session, the desert landscape gives backdrops you won't find inside a hall. With a long gown, it helps to pick level paths, arrive early and plan the session for the last hour of the afternoon.

Abbigail's Quinceañera Mass at Queen of Peace in Mesa

Abbigail's Mass was at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mesa. The Diocese of Phoenix lists it as a Mesa parish serving in English and Spanish (Diocese of Phoenix (opens in a new tab), checked on November 7, 2026), and the parish posts its Spanish Mass times on its website (opens in a new tab).

Mass coverage includes the quinceañera's arrival, the ceremony and the family photos at the end.

Abbigail's Quinceañera Party at Sahara Reception Hall in Mesa

Abbigail's party was at Sahara Reception Hall in Mesa, in her colors of baby blue and silver. At the party we photographed the quinceañera's grand entrance, the traditions her family put on the program and the dancing with her guests.

Photos From Abbigail's Quinceañera in Tempe and Mesa

Here are some photos from her session in Tempe and her Mass and party in Mesa.

How to Plan Photography for a Quinceañera Like Abbigail's

Abbigail's coverage was photography only. If your family already has a videographer, see our photography only packages.

• If you want photo and video from one team, compare our quinceañera photo and video packages.
• Read how we cover each tradition in quinceañera photo and video in Mesa.
• See other celebrations in our Mesa quinceañera portfolio.