Jaiden Rae, July 2012

Sigh... my little girl is growing up. 

I can see her changing right before my eyes. 

Becoming her own person. 

I know that soon, she won't want to go with me everywhere, yelling "shotgun!" with her tangled her and flip flops in hand as she runs out the door. 

She'll stop telling me every single detail in the latest Good Luck Charlie or iCarly.

She'll stop trying to sneak into my bed in the middle of the night.

But as she grows, I hope she doesn't stop drawing. 

Or talking to me non-stop.

Or trusting me.

Or sending me "I love you" text messages in 10 different fonts.

Or stop being her curious, free-spirited, smart, giggly, wonderful, beautiful self. 

XOXO

Erianah & Chloe, Take One

It makes me sad when a session doesn't go as planned. 

I was able to catch only a few good photos from my session with Chloe & Erianah, since they weren't feeling well. A suitcase full of chalk lifted Erianah's mood but nothing could help little Chloe - poor thing was sick :( 

I'm excited to re-shoot these girls and determined to get some bigger smiles next time :)

Thank you Veronica & David for coming to Tempe for your photos - up next, round 2!

Winner of photo session giveaway

Thanks to all who entered! 

Another contest will be held in the fall, so keep your eyes on The Little Crown blog and

Facebook page. 

Thank you again!!!

Family Photo Session - Gilbert & Malisa

What more can a photographer ask for when shooting a gorgeous family on a beautiful day at a lovely farm?

I was happy to do these family pics for an old friend who grew up in the same town that I did. 

They are so very blessed - just look at these smiles... gorgeous!!! 

Thank u Gil & Malisa :)

Maternity Session - Mitch & Diana

I had such a fun time doing these photos at the Scottsdale Civic Center. 

I was happy to take these maternity photos for friends Mitch & Diana. Mitch was a little shy at first but they both did a great job. I can't wait wait to meet their little girl :) 

A Boy & His Puppies

 Actually, these little guys aren't for sale. They were all scooped up and had a home soon after they were born.

Of course they couldn't go to their new homes until they were ready, but before then my nephew, Andon, helped take care of them. He bathed up and fed them and played with them, forming a bond that usually hurts when interrupted. And so, my sister asked me to take photos of Andon and his pups before they all went off to their new homes.

She wanted pictures so that Andon would never forget his little buddies.

Andon was not thrilled to see them go. Could you blame him? 

I don't think the pups were very happy to say goodbye to Andon, either. 

Photos last forever though and I'm sure he'll be happy to have these. Despite the sadness, we had a great time watching the pups wrestle with each other, tugging on ears and tails. Lots of giggles and melted hearts. So happy I was able to do this session for my sis :)

Family Photo Session - The Bigbeys

This session happened over one of the best weekend trips I have ever had. 

Late night adventures, unexpected dancing, explorations of desert treasures and seeing old friends - including 

the Bigbey family. 

We shot at one of my favorite locations in Winkelman, AZ.  

Little Markie did a wonderful job... actually, all he had to do was be himself :)

Thank you Jeremy, Amanda and Markie :)

Family Photo Session - Sweet Valentine

Captured these sweeties in a farm session - had such a great time! Many more to come....  

Family Photo Session - The Fugitts

Had such a fun time in the park with Amanda & Mike & Michael :) It was another perfect weather day. Pups were playful & little Mike was a pro at the end of our shoot. I love to see old friends find such happiness.