Great Family, Easy Smiles

I loved taking photos for this family at Nichols Park in Gilbert, AZ this past weekend. They all came in good moods, ready to smile at 7am. I'm very happy with the images we captured.

Love Kids!

I had the privilege to take family photos this past weekend. This is the 3rd year I have taken photos for them. Here are a few I love of the kids. 

Preparing for Baptism

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka. Mormons, LDS), I have the exciting privilege to teach my children about Jesus Christ and His example of being baptized while He was on the Earth. We believe that at the age of eight years, children are old enough to choose for themselves if they would like to be baptized and follow Christ, taking His name upon them and following His command to love and help people around them throughout their lives. They are also accountable for their choices and able to repent when they make mistakes. My daughter, Shea, will be turning eight in June and she has chosen to be baptized by her father. 

Spiritual preparation has been the most important of the steps leading up to the baptism day, but Shea was also excited to put on this beautiful white dress (from her cousin, Zoe) and shoes (from her grandma B.) and go to the Mesa Temple to take photos. The baptismal covenant is the first step in her journey of following Christ and making promises to Him. The next covenants will be in the temple, the House of the Lord. 

Some of these photos were used to create an announcement/invitation for her baptism. I loved this time with my oldest and very thoughtful daughter. Here are some of my favorite images captured around 9am on Sunday, May 21st. 

Dose of Nature

At the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.

Palo Verde

I love these kids

I would say that taking photos of kids is my favorite. These neices and nephews of mine started out silly and not wanting to get a good photo, but warmed up to the idea and I'm so happy with the treasures we captured together.

My new nephew

I was excited to hold my new nephew last night! 

This is him at one day old and about 10 lbs of cuteness.