Hayden, Arizona - JAVA Magazine

Earlier this summer, some of my pictures 

from a photo session in my hometown 

were published in Java Magazine. 

We shot all around town

Under the new bridge & at the bluff in Winkelman

with the Gila River running behind us

We shot on Main St, in front of the old theater in Hayden 

with the sound of the shift change siren, work trucks passing by

We shot at the stairs and at the cross in San Pedro

with the smell of the desert taking us back to when 

we hiked our prayers up the mountain as kids

While I was thrilled to see several pictures

 featured in JAVA, 

there were a few shots that didn't get published 

that I can't help share with my little crown blog readers 

This was a very special shoot

 I will treasure these pics. 

Special thanks to: 

Robert Sentinery of JAVA 

Janifer Modesty for hanging tough with us  

Adrien Corona for not being too shy

Janette Amparano for being my right hand lady

Tina Nunez for the awesome clothes (DAG Fashions)

Eddie Gutierrez for his sweet ride

Gia Lagunas for a place to sleep (always)

Jonathon Rabago for taking care of us on the trail

Five Do-it-yourself Father's Day Photo Gift Ideas

1. Balloons with pics - he can wake up to this! Fun!

See more on The Old Fashioned Blog

2. Bottle cap photo charms - 

perfect for his key chain!

You can do-it-yourself or buy 

custom-made bottle caps and 

other jewelry at Betsy's Drawers on Etsy

3. Letter photo blocks - I love how old pictures are 

used on this one 

What a great way to honor generations!

Find the how-to at Stories by me

4. Deliver a new picture with a special message on the 

frame using Scrabble pieces

This project can be found at Just another day in paradise 

5. Camera frame - for dads who love taking pictures. 
I might need to make this for myself, ha!

Find the tutorial on Alpha Mom

I'm excited to try one of these

Good luck DIYers!

Family Session - The Schulte Family

I loved this location

that the Schulte family picked out

It was perfect for the kiddos

they explored all over

and gave just enough smiles

for a great session

We found a tee pee!

and a boat.. on dry land but it didn't stop the kids from paddling :)

Mom & dad were playful too

So much fun!

Family session - Blood & Bond

Some families

are made up of different fragments

all from unique places & spaces

but like a wonderful little puzzle

with pieces that fit together perfectly :)

Sweet sisters

Ravishing in Red!

Absolutely loved this session

This thread is actually part 1 of a 3 family shoot

I so appreciate that these siblings get together

year after year

for photos from the little crown

So blessed!

Military Family Session - Fehr Family

I had such a blast photographing this session

a U.S. Marine family with kids so sweet

I could have taken pictures for days if they would have let me!

here's just a few teasers

Precious

Sending a BIG thanks to the Fehr Family

who stopped in to meet me in Tempe

while traveling from California to Arizona

So honored that you picked

the little crown

for your family pictures

Mother & Daughter - Nikki & Nica :)

This session marks the 3rd time I have had the 

pleasure of working with pretty Nica & her mama.

I love watching little ones grow and seeing 

how comfortable they become in front of the camera. 

It's official - Nica is a professional!

Wow - working it!

Love!

Thank you so much, Nikki - 

for coming to Tempe this time

and bringing the charm again and again!!