THE JOURNAL

Spring is fully alive at the International Peace Gardens. Sunshine, soft breezes, birds singing, and squirrels darting between flower beds. During our session It felt like the whole park was celebrating something, and in a way, it was. Jaylee is finishing her senior year and headed to MIT in the fall. Her colorful garden senior […]

Spring is here and I am so excited! All these spring sessions are exactly what I needed after a long winter. If you’ve been around here for awhile you’ll remember Lauren’s high school senior session at Daybreak. I can’t believe it was four years ago and she’s getting ready to graduate college! When I received […]

If I had to sum up Melissa and James in one word it would be, ‘joy’. From our first video chat together through their engagement session, Melissa and James radiate joy and kindness. It only takes seconds of spending time with them to see how much they love each other and are truly best friends. […]

Whether you’re engaged, married, preparing for a baby, or looking for some new updated photos of yourself, choosing a photographer can be overwhelming. Does it really matter, or will anyone with a camera do? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, I want to break it down so you can know how to choose a […]

If you have been around here for very long, you’ll likely recognize a few smiles in this amazing family. I have had the pleasure to photograph Kristi and Tyson’s growing family multiple times since their oldest was born. Lauren and I explored Daybreak for her senior photos. And who can forget Rachel and Justin’s engagement […]

As we move into the colder months, indoor sessions can be a great option to stay warm and to have a session time that is earlier in the day. If you are thinking of doing an indoor session (either in your own home or a studio), there are a few things that can set you […]

Fall in Utah this year has been truly spectacular. The mild weather, brightly colored leaves, and all the traditional fall activities. Nearly every day has been perfect for spending time outside. After a couple of cold and stormy days I was thrilled to spend a beautiful evening photographing a vibrant fall family session. Kristi and […]

Mini sessions are popular this time of year – and for good reason! If you’re looking for just a few photos for the Christmas card, social media profile, headshot for work, or graduation/engagement/pregnancy announcement, it can be perfect. It is also a great way for photographers to be able to serve more than one client […]

If you have ever had individual portraits taken (headshots, or senior photos) you know how stressful it can be choosing what to wear. What is most flattering, what color looks best on camera, what makes you feel your best, prints or solids? After all that, you think through all the possibility of props. And it […]

Couples sessions are some of my favorites to photograph. People often wonder who these types of session are for, so today I’m sharing five reasons to schedule a couples session. 1. Your relationship should be celebrated, no matter what stage you’re in Most people generally think of engagement and wedding photos as the only time […]