Arizona

I played with the title of this post a bit but have settled simply on "Arizona". Isn't that word just beautiful? And not just because they are currently enjoying 70 degree weather while I shiver in Idaho (I love it here, I swear!! :)
This shoot has taken me a while. 6 months ago I caught up with my friend in AZ for a photo shoot. It was so good to see her! I have missed her contagious smile!! But, not only does she happen to be a wonderful woman and amazing friend, she is also Apache -- one of many I have been so blessed to know.
My friend so graciously volunteered to dress her family in traditional Apache camp dresses. I was excited for the shoot for a number of reasons, and am delighted to have captured a small bit of the magic and awe I feel for this people.
Thank you, Gracie!

Family Time

You would never know it from the beautiful smiles on their faces, but their shoot was bitterly cold! They were such good sports and I am so grateful to have been able to take this wonderful family's photographs.

Also, I'm pretty excited to have found this new barn. So, so perfect!

Leaves are Falling all Around!

I am an Arizona girl, born and raised. When autumn time finally rolls around in Arizona, everything turns brown and falls to the ground. I believe I was nearing my twenties before I had the chance to see trees catch fire with autumn color. Part of me had never believed leaves really did that! I love autumn time in Idaho! What a perfect time for family picts!