THE JOURNAL

I love it when I get to photograph people who love having a good time. The ones who no matter what is happening, you’re all bound to have a good time. This was exactly how I felt photographing this stunning spring family session. As we know, spring in Utah can be unpredictable and this year […]

There’s nothing quite like the winter chill letting up and the spring sun warming the earth. Spring has always been a favorite of mine. What looked dead and dreary is now popping with color and new life. Naturally, photoshoots during the spring are among some of my favorites! Spending time with Drew & McKenna during […]

If you’ve been around here for a few months you’ll remember the gorgeous maternity session with Ellen and Craig in Murray Park. Their darling baby girl came, arriving with plenty of fanfare and excitement. I am fortunate enough to have been invited into their home for their dreamy lifestyle newborn session. Their sweet dogs and […]

If you’ve been around here for a few years, you’ll remember when I photographed Rachel and Justin’s engagement session. They are such a fun couple and are some of my favorite images I’ve ever captured. I was thrilled when Rachel reached out to let me know that they were both graduating from BYU. We met […]

You spend hours choosing the perfect photographer, the perfect location, the perfect outfits. Your session goes better than you ever imagined. After some initial nerves about being in front of the camera, your photographer put you at ease and you leave feeling amazing. The full gallery arrives and you are over the moon. It is […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re taking hundreds of pictures every month documenting your life and the people in it. But what happens next? Do they live on your phone indefinitely? Does your backup plan consist of uploading them to social media? Are there pictures from your best friend’s birthday party five years ago still […]

I was so excited when Ellen reached out to me about photographing her family as they prepare to welcome their new addition! She is an absolute joy and her Murray Park maternity session will go down as one of my all time favorites! Ellen and I met years ago when she joined the symphony orchestra […]

Welcome back to the second installment in taking, organizing, and utilizing your photos! If you missed the first in the series you can read it here. Now that you’ve decided to commit to yourself and your family to preserve memories and moments I want to dig a little deeper into some ways to capture your […]

I love the beginning of January. I am not a big into making resolutions, but I love getting back into a good routine. It’s also when I’m able to curate and design my yearly photo books for my family. This is my tenth year creating one and I can’t wait! There’s something about reliving your […]

The holidays are upon us which means parties, dinners, and gatherings. A time to get together with loved ones we see regularly, and the ones we see less often. It’s also a time when a camera or phone is likely to be pulled out to document the occasion. Whether it’s you behind the lens or […]