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Blossoming Orchard Family Session | Peterson Family

Blossoming Orchard Family Session

Peterson Family

You can’t really beat a blossoming orchard in the spring! It’s the prettiest backdrop for family photos! The Peterson family booked a last minute mini opening I had the morning of the session and I’m so glad they did. The photos are SO cute! I took one of their son’s school portraits in March, so I was so happy to be able to get their whole gorgeous family in front of my camera. Thanks so much for having me Peterson family!

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Laundromat Senior Session | Bethany

Laundromat Senior Session | Bethany

The second location of Bethany’s senior session was at a Laundromat and I love how fun and unique it is! If you missed it, check out the first greenhouse location. The causal vibe of the Laundromat fit Bethany’s style so well! I love how different it feels from the greenhouse photos. She got such great variety from two quick photo shoots. Thanks so much for having me Bethany! I had such a great time!

It’s not too soon to schedule your senior session for next year! Please contact me to book and you can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

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Rooftop Senior Session | Sam

Rooftop Senior Session | Sam

Sam seriously made my job SO easy! He’s a natural in front of the camera. We shot on street level first before we headed up to the roof. I love urban locations like this for senior guys, I feel like it fit him perfectly! It’s a great location year round. cHe plays football and basketball, so it was fun to include the basketball hoop for a couple shots. It felt natural and not like a cheesy prop. Thanks for having me Sam! Good luck with all your post-grad plans!

It’s never too early to schedule your senior session! Please contact me to book and you can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

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Greenhouse Senior Session | Bethany

Greenhouse Senior Session | Bethany

Trust me when I tell you sweet Bethany’s heart is as beautiful as she is! To know her is to love her! Spring in Emery County comes a little slow, so there weren’t many options for outdoor locations. The greenhouse at Gordon’s Nursery and Floral was perfect for this senior session! I love shooting in greenhouses, but don’t get the chance very often. I think it fits her perfectly! This was her first outfit and location, then we moved to a local Laundromat for the second. It’s so fun and I can’t wait to share those!

I’d LOVE to photograph your senior session! Please contact me to book and you can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

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Golden Fields Engagement Session | Jake and Katie

Golden Fields Engagement Session

Jake and Katie

After shooting in Historic Downtown St. George, we headed to Ivins, UT to finish off their engagement session in this pretty golden field. It’s the perfect spot if you don’t want all the red rock/desert vibes the area is usually known for. It ended up being pretty windy and a little chilly for the Vegas couple, but they are laid back and just enjoyed it. I actually really love the movement and mood the wind adds to a session! It was so fun and I LOVE the shots we got here!

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St. George, Utah Engagement Session | Jake and Katie

St. George, Utah Engagement Session

Jake and Katie

Jake is my cousin and his fiancé Katie is just the best! They are so great together! They are getting married next June and I’m so excited for them! They live in Las Vegas, but came up to St. George for their engagements while we were there for spring break. I’m so glad it worked out, because it was so good to see them. I loved doing their engagement photos for them. I always take way too many photos when I photograph my own family haha. We started out in Historic Downtown St. George at the cutest carousel, walked a few streets and then headed to Ivin’s, UT to the prettiest golden field (I’m going to post those in a separate blog). I can’t wait for you to see them all!

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Cloudy Saltair Family Session | Preece Family

Cloudy Saltair Family Session | Preece Family

Lauren and I high jumped together at Utah State back in our prime. We traveled all over together and had so many good times! We haven’t gotten together for a while, so it was so fun to see her and her beautiful family again! Saltair is definitely one of my favorite locations. It was so sunny all day and then turned overcast right before the session, which added some pretty blue/gray skies. It ended up being a little chilly and Lauren adjusted everyone’s outfits last minute and just rolled with it. The kids did so great and I think they turned out so beautiful!

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Modern Kid’s Portraits | Personal Post

Modern Kid’s Portraits | Personal Post

I have started shooting more Modern School Portraits lately. I’m loving it and so are the parents! They are such a fun way to show your child’s personality. You get 3-5 adorable poses instead of that one forced smile you usually get from school photos. I use a modern seamless backdrop, so the end result is something you actually want to print and hang in your home! Here are some examples of portraits I took of my own kids in the fall. My dad hung a large print of each kid in his house and it turned out SO cute!

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Lifestyle Commercial Session | Oilo Studio

Lifestyle Commercial Session | Oilo Studio

This lifestyle commercial session was shot in fall 2020 for Oilo Studio. If you are expecting a baby and aren’t familiar with them, you need to check them out! They have the most beautiful nursery furniture, bedding and accessories. Their gliders are a DREAM! I wish I had gotten one back when I was nursing my first baby. They are so comfy for rocking that sweet babe (or taking a quick nap in). We shot three different collections and all of them are currently available on their website.

I’d LOVE to be your commercial photographer! Please contact me for more info.

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