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Summer Mountain Family Session | Purcell Family

Summer Mountain Family Session

Purcell Family

There’s no place like the Utah mountains in the summer! It’s my absolute favorite time of year to photograph families and this location is just gorgeous! Samuel’s sister won a family session that I had donated to a local fundraiser, but since she lives in California she gifted the session to the Purcell Family. I loved meeting this sweet family. They absolutely adore their beautiful little girls and capturing their love was a joy!

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Mountain Wildflowers | Cable Family

Mountain Wildflowers | Cable Family

The wildflowers lasted just long enough for this beautiful family’s very first family photos. Yes, first family photos… ever! They have never hired a photographer and had professional family photos taken. I was so honored to be the one to capture these for them! They are such a fun family and I had a great time in the beautiful mountains with them! Hopefully I didn’t scare them off and they will make family photos a regular thing. Anyone else out there need your first family photos taken? I’m your girl! Thanks again Cable Family! It was so nice to meet all of you.

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Tunnel Springs | Labrum Family

Tunnel Springs | Labrum Family

The Labrum family attends my church, and they are so sweet! Their oldest is leaving on his mission soon, so we will be doing mission pictures for him shortly as well. Little Brinley is so fun and full of energy. Remember if you have little ones, they are going to run the show and that’s ok. I love capturing their personalities just as they are. You may not get the perfect shot of everyone smiling, and that’s ok. The important thing is that you got everyone in the photo. You will still loves them years down the road and they will help you remember what this stage was like. Thanks for having me Labrum Family!

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Backyard Session | Eyring Family

Backyard Family Session | Eyring Family

This backyard mother and daughter session was a dream! I took SO many photos and I have lots of favorites! I photographed little Elle when I was doing modern school portraits and it was so fun to see her again. These sisters are so sweet and I can’t get over little Vivi’s cheeks! As beautiful as they are on the inside, they have even more beautiful souls! Watching Mary mother her children was so touching. She is gentle, patient and loving. Motherhood fits her so well! Thanks for having me Eyring family!

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

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Utah Family Session | Streeter Family

Utah Family Session | Streeter Family

I have had the privilege of photographing the Streeter family for several years now. I always love when I get to see them. It’s been so fun to watch their family grow! When this session was originally scheduled lsat year, it was meant to be a lifestyle newborn session. Sweet little Peter had a bit of a rough entry into this world and had to stay in the NICU for a bit. I’m so glad he’s doing well and we were able to make these pictures happen with their new addition. They are such a beautiful family! Thanks again Streeter family.

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Spring Orchard Family Session | Christensen Family

Spring Orchard Family Session

Christensen Family

An orchard in the spring is pure magic. The Christensen Family is from my hometown, so they made a 3 hour drive for this beautiful orchard! It paid off because their photos turned out gorgeous! They are such a fun family. I love the family dynamic between older siblings, it’s always a good time! Thanks so much for having me Christensen Family!

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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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Winterhalder Family + Tunnel Springs Park Mini

Abbie is my second cousin and my mom always had a special place in her heart for her. She has the sweetest family now, and I’m so glad I was able to photograph them! I have gotten them in front of my camera twice lately, because we did some front porch pictures recently as well. I had a great time with them and love watching their cute kids interact with each other. They are so fun!

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Trabert Family + In-Home Lifestyle Session

Man parenting is hard. So much of it happens inside our homes, with nobody around to encourage us or cheer us on. It goes unnoticed and at times, feels very under appreciated. (unrelated: does anyone have tips for getting two toddlers to go to bed? Asking for a friend). As hard as it can be, it also brings an insane amount of happiness, joy and fulfillment.

These are just a few reasons in-home sessions fulfill me. I want to help parents see the joy in the hard times and remember why they do what they do… day in and day out. I love documenting families in their space. Kids feel more relaxed and I love watching them just be. Parents can be carefree and just play with and love on their kids. It feels more real to me.

I had a great time at this session. Thanks for having me Trabert family!

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Ellis Family + Fall Mini Session

This session was fun for me! It made me realize how much harder I have to work when I have toddlers and babies in front of my camera haha. These older kids were a breeze! Janna and I are related through our grandmas, who are sisters. It had been far too long since I had seen her and her kids, so it was great to get in touch again! I realize I’m not great and staying in touch with people. I just need more hours in the day. Anyone have tips? Or a time machine? I’m just so grateful that people actually keep hiring me to do this. Thanks Ellis family!

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