PHOTO + DESIGN

BY MAD

slc family photographer

Mother’s Day Session + Loch Lomond Pond

This session is a special one. Courtnee (in the green skirt) was one of my mom’s best friends. She remembered me saying I wish I had more photos of my mom and I together, so she booked this session for her mom for Mother’s Day. I love that they made getting all the women in their family photographed a priority! The photos turned out beautiful and we had a good time. They definitely kept me laughing! I adore the close relationships they all have, it was a joy to capture. I hope these are cherished in their family for generations.

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Ava Turns 5

I honestly don’t understand how my first baby is already 5! It’s going by so fast and I’m not a fan of her being so grown-up. I will be sending her to kindergarten this year and I’m trying not to think about it. Of course, she can’t wait and I know she will love it! We had fun celebrating her birthday yesterday with just our little family. We had planned a trip to Vegas over her birthday to visit my aunt and she was a good sport about having to cancel. Happy Birthday Ava girl! We love you!

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Katie & Family + Photos for Jamie

I’m so excited to share the first session from my Photos for Jamie giveaway. If you aren’t aware, it’s a nomination process I do gifting women with breast cancer a family photo session. If you want to learn more about it and why it’s so important to me, you can click here. With all the treatments, heartache and cancer fighting these brave women are doing, it’s been harder than anticipated to get these sessions scheduled, but I’m hopeful we will get them all done and be able to share with you all!

Katie is one of the amazing women that was part of Photos for Jamie. She is a beautiful, strong woman who is also a wife and mother to 6! She was diagnosed in the fall of 2019 and is currently fighting her battle with breast cancer. Another generous photographer donated this session, Emily of Farnsworth Photo Co.

About her session, Katie said:

“We LOVE the photos, the whole experience was really fun and bonding for our family at a tough moment in our lives. It proved to be a very positive thing, thank you again!”

The joy and love that shines through these photos, even during a really challenging time in their lives, is incredibly beautiful!

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Rasmussen Family + Lifestyle Newborn Session

I absolutely love lifestyle newborn sessions! Adding a new member to the family is such a special time that needs to be documented. The Rasmussen family added sweet Olivia to their family just over two weeks ago. She was so perfect and fought to stay awake during most of the session. Reagan will be such a fun big sister. She was so sweet with her baby sister and is full of personality! Thanks so much for having me Rasmussen family. I can’t wait to see your sweet girls grow to become best friends.

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Jacobson Family + Wheeler Historic Farm

I’m so flattered that families from my hometown have been traveling here for their sessions with me! This family just had their brother Bowdie (far right) return from his mission two weeks ago, so it was so fun to see them together again! This family has a special place in my heart. Four years ago they lost their mom and little brother in a car accident. It was so devastating for them and heartbreaking for our little community. They could have used that as an excuse not to get family photos done, but they didn’t. Their mom would be so proud of them for making this happen. It has made me realize I need to make sure I still get family photos with my dad and brothers. Thanks so much Jacobson family, I had a great time with you!

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Agee Family + Downtown Salt Lake City

It’s so fun when clients request a location that fits their family. If fall leaves in the mountains doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, don’t be afraid to request something unique. I love scouting new locations and finding one that my clients will love! I don’t get very many requests for urban locations, but they are so fun! I used to work with Marbe at an architecture firm before Ava was born. She is an amazing designer and so so talented! She is funny and southern and kind and I just love her. When we worked together, her kids came by the office occasionally. Seeing them now makes me feel old, they are so grown up! One is in college now and the other is turning 15! Time is such a crazy thing. They hadn’t had family photos done since their daughter was a baby. Being able to give a family updated photos makes me so happy! Thanks so much for trusting me with these memories Agee family!

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Player Family + Big Cottonwood Canyon

I can’t get over how fun this family is! I took some extended family photos for this family a couple years ago. Time flies and their kids are looking so grown up! They traveled all the way from Emery County for this fall session, and I’m so grateful. Even though it was a little chilly and they had a long drive to the location, everyone was in such a great mood and the kids were adorable! Their giggles and cuddles made for such cute photos full of personality. Thanks so much Player family!

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Johnson Family + Tunnel Springs Park

James is my husband’s brother. If you already know my husband, then I probably didn’t have to tell you that. They get mistaken for each other all the time! I love his wife Shawn, she’s so fun! I’m not sure how I got such amazing sister-in-laws, but they are honestly all incredible! This is my third year taking James and Shawn’s family photos, and I always have so much fun at their sessions! I wasn’t sure the weather was going to cooperate, but I’m SO glad we didn’t cancel. I have shot many sessions at Tunnel Springs, but this was definitely the prettiest I have ever seen it! Those stormy skies were gorgeous! I couldn’t love how their photos turned out more. I’m so grateful to call these people family.

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The Hurst Family + Cleveland Utah

I’m not even sure where to begin with this family. I have known Frank and Tara since I was young. Frank was my bishop during my teenage years and Tara was the most fun at girls camp! I adore them both! They have the most beautiful family and I really look up to them as they are raising their four kind, hard working and beautiful daughters. Their oldest Erin (in the black dress), is 21. She is an amazing long distance runner at Dixie. I have loved watching her running journey since she was competing in high school. She continues to amaze me! Earlier this year she noticed a lump on her hand. When she got it checked out, the doctors were pretty sure it was benign but when she woke up for her biopsy they told her otherwise. It is cancerous. Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is the diagnosis. She is getting a scan today to see whether or not it has spread to other areas. She will be undergoing intense chemo and so we wanted to give them some beautiful family photos before she loses her hair. If you are the praying type, PLEASE pray for this sweet girl. She is a fighter and in her words, a badass that is going to beat cancer! I know she can! She has a long road ahead of her and her family. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they conquer this together.

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