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A woman walks along the Daybreak boardwalk during a relaxed portrait session

Portraits

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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Portraits

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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Portraits

The Thomson Session | Capturing Connection and Joy

The Thomson family knows how to have fun. From their ability to laugh with one another, make silly faces, and play together, their joy is contagious. From movies to pinball games (they have even more than I do!) to joke telling, you can always tell they’re laughing and finding new ways to have fun. I […]

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Daybreak Lake family session with family of six laughing together

Families

A Family of Six at Daybreak Lake | Utah Family Photography

Before this family was a family of six, it started with just two people who chose each other. That is what stood out to me most during this session at Daybreak Lake. The way the Evans couple laughed and leaned into each other set the tone for the whole evening. Their playfulness overflowed into their […]

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Weddings

Melissa & James | A Joyful Bountiful Temple Wedding

What started as dark rain clouds and rain quickly gave way to the most beautiful day for Melissa and James’ wedding at the Bountiful Temple. Everyone was beaming with excitement, from the couple themselves to the friends and family who came to celebrate. Family, Emotion, and a Whole Lot of Love Throughout the day, there […]

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A graduating high school girl smiles during her colorful garden senior session with Salt Lake City photographer Jodi Cornwall Photography.

Seniors

Colorful Garden Senior Session

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 […]

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An engaged couple walks next to a pond during their joyful spring engagement session with Salt Lake photographer Jodi Cornwall Photography.

Weddings

Joyful Spring Engagement Session

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. […]

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Grandparents with their three grandchildren during a cozy studio extended family session with Jodi Cornwall Photography

Portraits

Stunning Studio Extended Family Session

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 […]

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A family with three young children hold hands and walk through a forest during a vibrant fall family session with Jodi Cornwall Photography.

Portraits

Vibrant Fall Family Session

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 […]

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Education

How to Coordinate Outfits for your Next Photo Session

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 […]

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