Red Rock Canyon {Nevada}

I spent a total of 12 days in December in Las Vegas, Nevada. Desperately needing the fresh air and sunshine, I bought myself an annual pass and went to Red Rock twice all by myself. Looking forward to spending many more days in 2018 there exploring and doing more photography; would love to get a couple more hiking trails under my belt too. This place is truly amazing.

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Adventure is not outside man; it is within. – George Eliot

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Sagum {Family}

I love the Sagum family. I’ve known them for almost a year now. What I love most about them is that they are free to be themselves and allow others to do the same…so there’s no need to ever walk on eggshells when you’re around them. Such a grace-filled, talented, and beautiful family!

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“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.”

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

B E L L A {Red}

Closer | Lyrics | Bethel Music

Your love has ravished my heart
And taken me over, taken me over
And all I want is to be
With You forever.

Pull me a little closer
Take me a little deeper
I want to know Your heart
I want to know Your heart
`Cause Your love is so much sweeter
Than anything I’ve tasted
I want to know Your heart.

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MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Peyton Noel

What do you get when you combine a talented and gorgeous actress/singer with a fabulous location? You’d end up with STUNNING head shots and plenty of editorial photos for upcoming music projects ! :) And I managed to squeeze in a fabulous photo of mother & daughter too! Sneaky sneaky!

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“Once you decide to follow your life purpose, you will only need to pack one thing…your heart.”

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY