I love the desert! Love it. I spent most of my life in Idaho (mountains, wind, snow) and North Carolina (mountains, beaches, ALL the trees) so when my family and I moved to Arizona a couple of years ago it was like moving to another planet. I had never seen cacti before and was surprised by the hearty, brightly colored bushes all over town. One of the most common requests I get from clients is “Not desert.” I suppose if the desert is your home planet, it may not seem that beautiful, but I think it can be really lovely. I had fun photographing these darling redheads in some of my favorite spots around town. Most of these gorgeous flowers are in bloom six months out of the year. Oh, Arizona! You’re so good to me.