Nicole and Maia met a couple years ago, while competing for Miss Arizona USA and Miss Arizona Teen USA, respectively. (I also just so happened to be their pageant coach.) They became besties, Maia moved away to Vermont (*sad face*), and now they’re both preparing to compete again…Nicole for Miss Arizona USA and Maia for Miss Vermont USA. Maia flew back to Arizona for a weekend of photo shoots, pageant prep, and best friend time.

This session was a dream! Their dresses, styling, and fierceness in front of the camera were on point! Nicole & Maia, I adore you girls!! I know you will be incredible as you compete at your state pageants this Fall. Go get ’em! xoxo