Lia is the second oldest child of a close family friend. Her dad is my brothers best friend and who I refer to as my other big brother ( the one that is more helpful)! Lia graduated high school back in May, and it took a little while but we have successfully completed her senior pictures!!! She went from graduating high school to attending a summer school session at Northern Arizona University for a few weeks. The weekend she was supposed to move into NAU for her Freshmen year we planned to do pictures but then the heavens opened up and a down pour of rain fell!! We had to reschedule for the following weekend. I have never really been to Flagstaff, this was my first experience at NAU. It was strange to see all the green and trees around, but also beautiful to take in. The temps were wonderful and we did fight a little bit of wind, I was able to do most of her session on NAU's campus and then we did a few shots downtown. Lia is not only beautiful on the outside but has a glowing personality and heart. She will be successful in whatever area she chooses to study. She is loving her time at NAU and I was glad that I got to capture this special time for her! 

Congratulations Lia!! 

I had the privilege of photographing Blanca, Omar and their beautiful daughter last year for a fun family session. I was thrilled to meet up with them again to do another session, highlighting their practically here, almost newest addition! They are a expecting a beautiful baby boy in August! The end of July, in the Arizona summer heat, we traveled to Thunderbird Mountain for their Maternity/ Family Session. 

On June 4, 2016 my husband and I had the privilege of flying to Texas to witness his sister Whitney marry her best friend Derrick. Now, I am completely bias and totally love everything about my own wedding, but my new sister's wedding totally competes!! Officially I was there as family to watch a beautiful outward expression of love between a wonderful couple, unofficially I was taking pictures. Weddings are not my specialty by any means but the one thing I love doing in regards to them is photographing the details!!! I think they are so important, it's what truly personalizes a wedding. So prior to the wedding ceremony I ran around with my camera snapping all that I could. Whitney is truly one of a kind! She has a big personality and a loving outrageously kind heart to match. Not only does she treat friends like family and will do anything for them, but her own family is royalty to her...especially her niece and nephew. Those two babies have rocked her world in a way she can't begin to imagine! Derrick, definitely completes Whitney. He is relaxed and easy going. He likes to think things through and prides himself on working hard and taking care of the people he loves most. I haven't gotten to spend as much time with my sister as I would like, but even from my husband (her brother), he tells me that Derrick has changed her in the most positive ways, and that is truly a blessing! The two got married on June 4th at Butler's Courtyard, and I was grateful to have been invited to such a beautiful day. 

Here are some images for Whitney and Derricks' special day.