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Photographing connection with care and intention — and telling stories you’ll want to revisit for years to come.

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Six Years of Watching Them Grow

Every year when the kids pile out of the van, the first thing they ask me is if I remember them. The excitement in their eyes is immediate and contagious. Kids like these are impossible to forget. Though sometimes I like to ask them if they remember me too. This family has been with me […]

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Why Preparation Is What Makes Photos Feel Natural

People often tell me they want their photos to look natural. What they usually mean has very little to do with lighting, location, or outfits. What they mean is that they do not want to feel awkward. There is a common belief that natural means unplanned.“I don’t want to be posed. I just want to […]

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An engaged couple holds each other close and smiles at the camera during their joyful spring engagement session with Salt Lake photographer Jodi Cornwall Photography.

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You Do Not Have to Be Photogenic to Love Your Photos

When I talk with people and the topic of photography comes up, the first thing I often hear is some version of, “That’s so great. I would love to do a session, but I’m just not photogenic.” The truth is, you do not have to be photogenic to love your photos. I understand the hesitation […]

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Detail image of an engagement ring set nestled in a dusty blue ring box on a rose colored backdrop.

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What to Do After You Get Engaged (Before You Book Anything)

A wedding day brings together many moving parts. The people, the planning, the atmosphere, and the thoughtful choices that bring it all together. The food will be enjoyed.The flowers will be admired.The music will carry you through the night. Long after the day has passed, how it felt is what lingers. Photography preserves those moments […]

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Backing Up and Protecting Your Photos – Family Heritage Series Part 4

Once your photos are organized, the next step is making sure they are protected. Images live on fragile things. Phones break. Computers fail. Hard drives stop working. Backing up and protecting your photos matters. Creating Redundancy If your phone stopped working today, would you still have access to your photos? Cloud services like Dropbox, Google […]

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Planning Your Senior Photo Session Without the Stress

Senior year has a way of speeding up. Whether you’re finishing high school or wrapping up your college years, this season is full. Classes, commitments, celebrations, goodbyes, and big next steps all begin stacking on top of one another. It’s exciting, meaningful, and often a little overwhelming all at once. One thing I hear often […]

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A woman walks along the Daybreak boardwalk after preparing for what to expect before a photo session.

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Evening Portraits at the Daybreak Boardwalk

If you have been around here for a while, you might remember Devery’s session out at Saltair. It was such a fun experience that we decided to do it again, and I’m so glad we did. Portrait sessions are something I love, and photographing a friend I have known for years is a bonus. We […]

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Early Morning Connection | Family Storytelling Photography

I don’t think waking up before the sun rises on a Saturday was what any of them had in mind. Or the freezing temperatures that come with an early November morning. But when Lindsey, Dan, and their five boys showed up, you couldn’t tell. Wrapped in blankets between sets, every smile came easily when the […]

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Every Stage Tells a Story | Family Storytelling Photography

I always love getting to know my clients a little bet before their session. Something that stood out to me in our conversations was that this was going to be their first family session in many years. For all the reasons we find to put off updating photos, she recognized that her boys were growing […]

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Why Couples Photography Matters at Every Stage of Life

I saw a quote recently that said, “There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.” Few people in my life have personified this more than these two and their family. I’ve known them my entire life, and I was honored to capture a couples photography session with them. As […]

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