I originally asked my dear friend Shalyn to take some maternity photos for us when we visited Arizona back in February. I knew we would have an extended-family beach shoot a few weeks prior, but I wasn’t sure if we would have time for any bump photos, and I wanted to make sure I got some maternity shots.
Plus, my girls always smile for Shalyn. She’s magic.
A few hours before we were scheduled to meet up, Shalyn suggested we try pictures at a historic location called Scorpion Gulch near our house in Arizona. I had never been before and it was so cool. The site was originally a trading post by South Mountain that operated from the 1930s-1960s. Now, it’s a fun place to run around, ride horses, and take photos. We saw 1st birthday and quinceañera shoots happening while we were there.
Everyone smiled, the bump was captured, the girls and Shalyn’s boys ran around together in the dirt, and then we all headed home together for a pizza + game night.
