For several reasons, we haven't been shooting in our beloved, arid environment. Sometimes it is a matter of choice. Often it s a matter of convenience. Shooting in some of our desert locales will add an extra hour or two to the commute many times. Not to mention there may be a hike involved, and we also have to account for AZ's deadly summer heat.
More time and effort complicates a shoot. and we are likely to lose the model. Shooting more locally and in a more convenient location like a house means we are likely to have a model shoot, but now we are moving away from our brand identity.
I guess we need to maintain a balance. However, by the end of September the heat breaks, AZ's beautiful fall climate arrives, and desert shoots become more attractive to everyone involved!
It's just about that time!