THE BLOG

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]