Best Of Our Valley 2011 Best Family & Portraits Photographer winner Larry Stone of 12 North Photography talks to Arizona Foothills about the creative process of his work and gives us a peak at the talent behind the lens. Just within 5 years, Stone has made a name for himself, recognized for his creativity and originality in his portrait-taking techniques. “I like to think of myself as a storyteller,” he said. “Only instead of using a pencil and paper, I use a camera and a lens.” Stone captures the essence of his subjects, highlighting their unique personalities in a single frame. The Valley's Best winner gives us some tips on what to look for when booking a photographer for family and portrait work, how to come prepared to a shoot, and some extra advice for aspiring photographers.