Only Makayla 🤦‍♀️


Alright, y’all, so here's the scoop: my daughter—who just happens to be a senior this year and a on my 2025 Senior Rep Team—has been a major reason I launched my business in the first place. She’s one of my top 3 favorite models... but here’s the kicker—she’s SO over me snapping pics of her. 🤦‍♀️😂

This year, I switched things up for my senior rep team and offered not just a 1.5-hour photoshoot, but a whole "explore day" (and honestly, I might even do it for the 2026 crew, it was THAT fun!). The plan? Head up to Lake Arrowhead for some gorgeous photos, then wrap it up with a sunset in the desert. Sounds perfect, right? Well… plot twist!

We started the day with a Dunkin' for me (hello, Sparked Energy!), Dutch Bros for her (her fave!), and a quick stop at Sonic for some snack fuel. On our way to Lake Arrowhead, my daughter turns to me and says, “You know what would make today unforgettable? If we came home with matching tattoos!” 😳

Next thing you know, we’re calling around for tattoo artists. Fun fact: in California, you’ve gotta be 18 to get inked. But no worries, we found out we could get tattoos in Vegas—and, well, it's only a 3-hour drive away. Why not, right? ✨

It turned into one of the best (and most expensive!) days, filled with laughs, adventure, and tons of memories. Check out the fun we had—because this is one day we’ll never forget! 😎

Portrait in mountain landscape with dry grass and rocky terrain in background.
Casual outdoor portrait against scenic mountain backdrop with golden dry grass.
Person walking on dirt path through golden grass with mountain vista behind.
Casual portrait leaning on wooden fence with desert hills in background.
Person standing in front of Broken Dagger Tattoo shop with parked cars.
Energetic pose outside Broken Dagger Tattoo shop wearing green sweater and jeans.
Tattoo artist in plaid shirt prepares their station while consulting with client in a studio decorated with art on walls.
Client in green sweater and red top stands at tattoo station discussing design with artist in studio.
Client wearing green wrap and red top discusses tattoo placement with artist wearing blue gloves.
Person in red top and jeans looks in ornate gold mirror at tattoo studio with wave art visible.
Tattoo artist works on client lying on black padded table in studio setting.
Professional tattoo session in progress with client reclining on black table.
Close-up of tattoo machine in action as artist works on client's arm.
Tattoo artist in plaid shirt concentrates while working on reclining client.
Black and white photograph of tattoo session in progress at artistic studio.