This photo shoot with Maja was one of those evenings that stays with you long after the camera is put away and the artwork is delivered.

We met at sunset at Tom’s Thumb trailhead, just as the desert was beginning to soften in color and light. From there, we hiked down to a quiet, private spot where Maja could be completely relaxed, focus on the camera, and be herself. The warm

Every photo shoot has a personality. Some are calm and dreamy, others dramatic and moody. And then there are shoots like this one—powered entirely by a funny orange cat named Cheddar, whose energy level can best be described as “permanently set to zoom.”

From the moment I stepped into Cheddar’s house, it was clear this wasn’t going to what you’d typically expect with a kitty. Cheddar greeted me like an old friend he hadn’t seen

Wow! This session was something to remember for years to come. I was dying laughing the whole time as Rusty and Jethro pounced around the shoreline of the Salt River. They were in complete heaven and Rusty discovered a new love for algae growing along the water’s edge. He *may* have even taken a dive in the river

It’s such a welcome change to be able to photograph cats!!! Honestly, I have a soft spot for them…I’ve always had one in my life. What made this commercial shoot even better was that my client wanted a cat interacting with a young girl. It thrilled me to no end to be able to photograph…

It's so wonderful to be out shooting again! And in one of my favorite places in the Valley - Tom's Thumb. And the best part of it all? Jethro, my model!

This spunky, smart little dude is seriously part mountain goat. He can climb a boulder with the best of them. He was jumping...