Desert Mermaid Photography

05/11/2026

My classroom projects are officially LIVE! ✨🎨

I’m getting a head start on restocking my art room for the 2026–2027 school year so my students can continue creating, exploring, and loving art! 💛

If you’re able to help, I would be so grateful—every donation makes a difference, big or small. Even if donating isn’t an option, you can still support by sharing this post, tagging friends, or passing the link along to any businesses or organizations that love supporting education and the arts!

Thank you for always supporting my students and their creativity—it truly means the world! 🖌️💫

Sketchbooks: https://www.donorschoose.org/sl/EZxDW23AbX

Art Supply Restock: https://www.donorschoose.org/sl/3TBFLygQpB

Help give my students the essential art supplies they needlike markers, paint, paper, and hands-on creative toolsto explore their creativity, build confidence, and fully engage in a year of meaning...

05/06/2026

🎓✨ LAST CHANCE FOR GRAD PHOTOS! ✨🎓

I only have **3 spots left** for Pre-K through 8th grade graduation mini sessions happening *this weekend!* 📸

These sessions are quick, fun, and perfect for capturing this special milestone 💛
✔️ Cap & gown + casual shots
✔️ ALL edited images included 🙌
✔️ Easy online gallery download

**Cap & Gown Options:**
Feel free to **bring your own cap, gown, or sash** if you have one! I will also have **kid-size caps & gowns available (blue & black)** that fit most **Pre-K, Kindergarten, and many 5th grade graduates.**

⭐️ *Please note:* If you’d like the **“2026” tassel included in photos, you must bring your own.*

Inclusive & Autism-Friendly:
As a teacher and parent to a child on the autism spectrum, I’m happy to work patiently with any graduate who may need extra time or accommodations to feel comfortable. I want every graduate to have a positive, stress-free experience.

Don’t wait—these always fill fast!

👉 Grab your spot here:
https://desertmermaidphotography.pixieset.com/booking/Smith-Center--May-9th-Graduation-Mini-Photo-Session--Pre-K-Kindergarten-5th-Grade-8th-Grade?fbclid=IwY2xjawRoNM1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezXZnjFAORwuwUJH2OgbDdoKDVrDYucYRRQzFjwOGi0yBLuI7nxlBKFv_G58_aem_6XtKcEEJGTPKlfN6m1LXEA

Let’s celebrate your grad in style! 🎉

🎓✨ Graduation Mini Photo Sessions – LIMITED SPOTS LEFT! ✨📸Your graduate worked SO hard this year — don’t miss the chance to capture it before it’s over 💛Whether they’re moving up from Pre-K, Kindergarten, 5th Grade, or 8th Grade, these sessions are made just for you 👇⸻...

05/03/2026

As of May 3rd

04/30/2026

All grown up, but still their greatest masterpiece 🤍
Watching families grow and love deepen over the years is something truly special.

04/30/2026

All grown up, but still their greatest masterpiece 🤍
Watching families grow and love deepen over the years is something truly special.

04/29/2026

From elementary hallways to big dreams ahead ✨🎓 Celebrating this amazing 5th grade graduate and all the hard work, growth, and memories that brought her to this moment. Middle school, here she comes! 💜📚🌟

04/29/2026

From elementary hallways to big dreams ahead ✨🎓 Celebrating this amazing 5th grade graduate and all the hard work, growth, and memories that brought her to this moment. Middle school, here she comes! 💜📚🌟

04/27/2026

Forty-plus years, and I’d still choose you in every lifetime. From 1982 to forever, we’ve built a life more beautiful than I ever imagined. Happy Anniversary to my rock, my best friend, and my favorite person to walk through life with. ❤️🌵

04/27/2026

Forty-plus years, and I’d still choose you in every lifetime. From 1982 to forever, we’ve built a life more beautiful than I ever imagined. Happy Anniversary to my rock, my best friend, and my favorite person to walk through life with. ❤️🌵

04/27/2026

The teen years may fly by, but these moments deserve to be captured forever 🤍✨ Family sessions with older kids are always so special—full of personality, laughter, and memories you’ll treasure for years to come. Desert sunsets and beautiful families never miss.

04/27/2026

The teen years may fly by, but these moments deserve to be captured forever 🤍✨ Family sessions with older kids are always so special—full of personality, laughter, and memories you’ll treasure for years to come. Desert sunsets and beautiful families never miss.