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February Bucket List 2020 Arizona | Arizona Photographer

February Bucket List 2020 | Arizona Photographer

February Bucket List 2020 | Arizona Photographer Moving to a new state has given me the unique opportunity to explore like I never have before. I'm sure Utah has just as many things happening as Arizona but being in a new place has give me that extra little bit of motivation to go out and find them. I've created this February Bucket List with Arizona in mind to share some of the wonderful activities I've found happening in Arizona but I'm sure you can adapt it to fit your February wherever you live. Printable[...]

Child

How to Give Your Kids Autonomy | Parenting 101 | Space One 2 One | Gilbert Lifestyle Photographer

How to Give Your Kids Autonomy | Parenting 101 | Space One 2 One | Gilbert Lifestyle Photographer Real quick before I jump into how to give your kids autonomy I just have to love on these pictures a little bit! I've been planning this session for a long time because that little stuffed dog is the sun and moon and stars to my little girl. Piper (the dog) goes with us EVERYWHERE! We even bought a second one just in case something happened to this one but just like out of a movie SHE CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE! Granted[...]

Education & How To's

Natural Consequences | Parenting 101

Natural Consequences | Parenting 101 I know what you're thinking... isn't this a photo blog? Yes. Yes it is... but did you know that I majored in Human Development in college with an emphasis in Marriage and Parenting? The degree is doing absolutely nothing for me but I LOVED the subject matter and would love to share a few of my favorite principles that have stuck with me 4 years later in my new Parenting 101 series. What are natural consequences? In real world terms, natural consequences are the laws of nature[...]