Maya

I have known Maya spiritually since before she was born. Her mother, her aunt and I taught at the same school when both of them were single and not related to each other. Maya, and her cousin, Lily, were just something that happened in the ten plus years that the three of us worked together. I am not related to any of them, just kind of "adopted".

Tuesday Maya turned 5. I was off shooting a wedding when she turned 4 last year so her mother wanted to make sure I took photos to commemorate this year's event. Even then, it was close because I am leaving town tomorrow.

We hurriedly drove to Freestone Park in Gilbert and I shot like the wind because Gloria wanted to attend the Commencement at Mesa High. (Some of our sixth graders graduated this year.)

Well, Maya is no model wannabe, but she is a great trooper. Dancing is an important part of her life right now. That meant two wardrobe changes. And although the shoot was about Maya, mother managed to sneak into a few poses. Maya photographed beautifully. Somehow, we ended up with a decent number of keepers.

Her mother will not be able to receive the proofs or final product until I return from Texas. Nevertheless, she can get a quick peek here.

I recommend that her Daddy start saving up for a nice, handy shotgun. It is going to come in in about ten more years.