These two beautiful ladies are Monica and Naila. We had some fun galavanting around Carbon Canyon for this shoot. I think Naila had a pretty great time exploring and I know I had fun watching her wander and investigate all the massive park has to offer. She even hand fed some greedy little ducks. I love that “little explorer” age when everything is so new and exciting to little ones. Naila also gets the award for the best two-year-old pronounciation of my name that I’ve ever heard. Smart kid. Ladies, I hope you had fun! Enjoy!
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I can’t get over her adorable hair. I love it so much!
One of my favorites from the day.
Peek-a-Boo really is the greatest game EVER. I don’t know a kid who doesn’t love it. Just look at that beautiful smile!
Finding herself out in the open with few people around, Naila got the idea that she could get really really loud. She decided to test it out. It was pretty funny watching her yell just because she could.
It was a pleasure meeting you both…finally! And no rain, hooray!
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Oh my goodness, these photos are so beautiful and really capture how lovely and sweet my sister Monica and my niece Naila are! Great work Melissa!
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Monica and Nyla,
You ladies are so gorgeous. These photos are beautiful! It makes me happy to see you both doing well!
Look forward to see your beautiful faces soon.
Vidhya
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Those are my girls!! I have to have those pics to show at work! You did a great job Melissa. I will keep your name for referral to my clients.
And yes, Naila is very smart and surprises me with how social she is and how well she speaks. Like Mother, like daughter!
I love them both so very much!!
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What beautiful photos of Monica and Naila! You've really captured the deep love Monica has for her little girl, and how much fun they bring to each other.
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Beautiful photos Mother and child, what a wonderful Mother's Day memory… cherish these they grow so fast.
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I LOVE THEM ALL!! They all deserve a frame….and one at Aunty Shelly's house too
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Wow Monica, I've never seen you look prettier & what a pleasure 2 have a camera capture it. If I could only be so lucky to have my best side frozen in time by a photo. Naila is sooooooo beautiful, she will carry on the "best side" of my genes. I don't know how you will ever top these photos… Also great job to Melissa, the composition is amazing & you were able 2 shoot magnificent moments of the background & Monica & my little LaLa as I call her. : )
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I love, love, love all of these photos. They totally put a smile on my face. Monica, you look so pretty Naila is just adorable!
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Beautiful pictures of my cousins Monica & Naila
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Monica and naila are such beautiful people and I am so lucky to know them you captured them so perfectly thank you for showing the world how gorgeous these girls are
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@Amanda… tears came to my eyes just knowing that tears came to your eyes.
@Charmaine… i think my hair is a mess…lol. Thank you. Naila does make me soooooooo happy.
@Tara….Thank you so much… I hope to come to AZ soon and visit. I would love to see u.
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My heart aches – these are absolutely ADORABLE!! My favorite is Naila running with her hands over her mouth – such a little personality picture!!
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can i please just tell you that tears came to my eyes while looking at these beautiful pictures and you know my policy on crying friend! You best be framing numero tres, the sneak peak photo, and the peekaboo on the bench shot. And brudda better get one for naila's bff to have too! love you mean it!
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These are beautiful pictures! Monica, you look sooooooo happy! As always, your hair is fabulous! Naila is a doll! The photographer did a great job! I love the black and white one when Naila is at the bench! Peek a boo is the best game and I love the angle of the picture!
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Stunning shots! Your love for each other and playfulness really shines through. Great color choices too! Just perfect!
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Oh Melissa, these are so much better than I thought. Thank you so much! I got teary-eyed looking at them. Can't wait to see them all.
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