Saltair is one of the coolest places for family pictures, engagement pictures, senior pictures, basically all forms of photography in Utah. The wide barren expanse, the incredible sunsets, and the reflections are all amazing! You can get a super cool minimalist look, much like what you can get at the Salt Flats (only a little […]

BYU Campus was a great spot for this family’s pictures. They have a couple of kids attending the University and it was close to home. It’s also a really great place to shoot if you have a family that likes a green, manicured-grounds look. It’s a little more classic looking than the wild-field which appeals […]

I was asked last spring to take pictures for this cute girl graduating from the University of Utah. I was pretty excited about the opportunity because I’ve never done college campus graduation sessions before. Since I’ve been doing this for 10+ years, I don’t get to try new things as often because I’ve been doing […]

I just booked another newborn shoot and I can’t wait. Here are six tips on how to prepare for a newborn shoot: Pack Your bag the day before. Taking care of your baby is enough to keep you busy the day of your shoot, you don’t want to be stressed trying to remember everything right […]

I’ve had so many amazing clients this year, and feel so privileged that they’ve trusted me to take their family portraits, I don’t take that responsibly lightly. This Summer has been pretty brutal for me as a Mom, but I worked through a crazy summer anyway and have so many shoots to share with you. Here’s a […]

Calling Class of 2022. If you want green grass and trees in your photos, most of my locations don’t green up until late April or early May in the foothills. This spot is one of the earliest to be pretty (usually ready towards mid-April). If you want to avoid the rush to get pictures taken and […]

How about them mountains? Scroll down for some epic views. This spot is one of my farther south locations and is a great option for families wanting to stay in the Provo or Orem area. Also, I loved their neutral color palette, it looked awesome with the surrounding area! During every full family photo session, I […]

I’ve avoided these fields for the last few years because I’m a little bitter about all the development up there, not to mention the crowds of people wanting to get a photo for their Instagram feed. BUT guess what, I actually really enjoyed this session and loved how it turned out! I especially loved working […]

Still looking for the perfect location for your family or senior pictures? If you don’t love the wild field look and you’re into a lush green scenery, this is the perfect Utah location for you from late April to late October. There are winding paths with lots of well kept flowers, trees and bushes and […]

I did this Mothers Day Mini Session a few days before Mother’s Day. The pink blossom tree is always a show stopper. I was worried it wouldn’t be in bloom but it ended up blossoming just in time. Mother’s Day is a great time for mom’s to have a session done with their babies. There […]

So you wake up on the morning of your shoot and the forecast of “100% chance of rain” has come true. The clouds are thick and the rain is strong and steady all morning. You might be thinking, “Welp, I guess we’ll have to reschedule our photo shoot“, but you in many cases would be […]

In the Spring time, I have a lot of Seniors on my schedule. If you want to shoot in March before the world greens up, my advice is to do an urban shoot, or go for epic mountain views. We did managed to get both urban and nature settings during this shoot which is a […]

This family had a son leaving Utah on a mission to Alaska so it was important to get a family picture taken since they wouldn’t all be together again for a couple of years. They’d done mountain sessions in the past so we did Saltair for a change. The white building wall, and the white […]

I’ve been enjoying shooting for several small businesses in Utah. You may have seen my first shoot for Bailey’s Protein Bites. Since she’s added a bunch of delicious new flavors, we did a second shoot to document all of those and then added in a few seasonal flat lays for Spring, Valentines, St. Patricks Day, […]

You may have seen pictures of girls dressed up in beautiful white dresses or boys in suits. If you aren’t familiar with The Church of Jesus Christ culture, you may have wondered why. Members believe kids are born innocent, so they aren’t baptized until they are able to understand right from wrong (traditionally at the […]

Do you need pictures while it still looks dead outside? You aren’t alone. If you are still really wanting that lush green look, shooting at a greenhouse is a great option. This shoot was done at Cooks in Lindon, where we didn’t need a reservation and it was only $15 to shoot there, win-win. It’s […]

One thing to consider when selecting a photo shoot location is what makes your family unique, or what spot tells part of your family story? My family is really big into skiing, so I’ve been dreaming of hiring someone to take photos of us on the slopes or at least incorporating skiing into our shoot […]

I took this families pictures years ago when I was still relatively new in the photography world. It was fun to see how my images have progressed since then. Owning my own business can be time consuming and progress feels frustratingly slow sometimes, but I’ve noticed if I compare my progress from year-to-year, rather than […]

Calling all Mom’s with Babies! This post is for you. It’s bit a hot minute since I’ve had the privilege of doing a one year old photo shoot, so I was REALLY excited for this one. Especially after Mom texted me all the outfits she was contemplating bringing. I urged her to narrow it down […]

I completely enjoyed photographing this newborn session full of family cuddles and newborn sweetness. Being a new parent is such a lifestyle change, it’s important to document it. I ditched posed newborn sessions years ago, because I love this style of shoot so much more. I’d much rather capture a new family, enjoying each other, […]

I’ve posted a few images from this shoot already here, but the whole shoot deserved a post too. Because I live in Utah, I shoot in the snow a lot. Here are a few things I’ve learned from lots of experience freezing and shooting during the snowy months, which in the Utah Mountains, can be […]

Utah can have some pretty unpredictable weather in the Fall. This shoot had clear skies but it was one of my coldest of the whole year even though it hadn’t snowed yet. You never know, it could be 30 degrees or 60 up at Tibblefork and there’s really no way of knowing what the weather […]

Not sure which commercial session is right for you? This shoot of a velvet bow collection is an example of a full branding (or collection) session looks like. It includes product shots, flat lays, and lifestyle photos which show the fit and use of your product with several different models. I did the shoot for […]

Why did I become a photographer? There’s a few reasons. I love taking pictures, and started because I wanted to be able to take pictures of my kids like this (see below) Because kids are expensive. I’ve got four kids, two boys and two girls, and the extra income is nice to be able to […]

Do you have a hard time getting your kids to smile naturally? Check out these faces! Not gonna lie, I’m pretty proud of this picture. These natural smiles came right after I had them scream something. It doesn’t really matter what they scream, any word will do and sometimes I have them come up with […]

I did 4-5 shoots at this mountain setting in American Fork Canyon. This year was the year of resurrecting a few old spots I used to shoot at to update my portfolio. I was so surprised at the response I got to those spots once I updated my portfolio and posted a few on my […]

This session was chilly, but so much warmer than it could have otherwise been in January up at Tibblefork Reservoir in Utah. I did this photo shoot for Kristen Morley, of https://www.lightenmylifenaturally.com  She has built quite a following on TikTok, helping others with energy healing. You can also find her on Instagram here: @kirsten.morley. Her […]

About this time last year, I was hatching plans that would be worthy of the effort that Mysha (of Remington Avenue) would pour into her session. This girl does NOTHING half way, if you follow Mysha on Instagram (@remingtonavenue), or read her blog www.remingtonavenue.com, you’ll understand what I mean. She seems to have boundless energy […]

Before each shoot, I send out a consult form asking you for more information about your family or senior. If filling this form out stresses you out, then skip to the bottom of this post and read what’s in bold type at the end. If you want to know how these details help me and […]

I photographed four weddings in 2020 in spite of the havoc from the pandemic. I honestly felt bad for all the brides having to make constant adjustments based on the latest governor’s orders. It was a tough year to be a bride, among many other things. I will say, though, that this bride enjoyed her […]

I started doing a lot more commercial photography this year which has been a new adventure. I’ve worked for several Utah-based businesses this year: @whippersnapper.co, @baileysproteinbites, @trending_with_trina, @purlieustyle, @undercovermama, @vibejewelryco, @remingtonavenue, @sweethomesaltlakecity, @chelseakdesigns and @madwithcozy. I finished up this shoot for @madewithcozy right before Christmas. I also gifted two of these blankets for Christmas this […]

I loved meeting this family that just moved here from California. They hiked up a steep hill with a stroller and baby for these views, and it was worth it! It was pretty cold up there, but surprisingly we weren’t knee deep in snow like I frequently am that time of year. The mom is […]

I love this little spot in the middle of the city  (Utah County near the point of the mountain). I shot here once years and years ago, and decide to try it out again. Once I put it out there as an option, I had so many clients choose it this year! It has so […]

If you’ve spent more than a minute on my website, you’ll see that I put “Utah” as many places as I can! It’s amazing how many times in my own search for a photographer, that it takes some real digging to see what area of Utah they shoot in, or even what state for that […]

This family lucked out with a gorgeous evening in the Alpine Foothills for their family photo shoot. We had sun for half and cloud cover for half, which meant we could get both views of the mountains. The littlest girl wasn’t too sure about pictures at first, but I got her laughing anyway. The oldest […]

Is it just me, or am I the only one that’s been misspelling Tibble Fork for the last decade? I saw a sign up there during my last shoot and realized I’ve probably blogged it wrong about 10 times. This family is a blast to photograph. I especially love photographing my regular clients because I […]

Did you know I started a separate Instagram account for my commercial work? You can find it at @LexiRaeCommercial. I’ve had so much fun shooting for brands, especially @trendingwithtrina. Not only is she my friend, but she recently started a fashion account and hit the ground running. When we get together for shoots, there are […]

Want a winter family photo shoot? This family photography session shows it doesn’t have to be all about the pine trees. I love me a good snow covered pine, but I also love snow with pretty backlight shining through the golden reeds/weeds. Park City has this awesome white barn (which is frequented by photographers) with […]

I was thrilled when this mama wanted a studio shoot. I don’t do indoor session very often because there are so many places in Utah to shoot outside. I loved the Christmas set up at the Loft this year, so it was fun to do a holiday session in their Christmas best AND their PJs. […]

I’ve got all the delicious fall foliage in this session. Feast your eyes on the gorgeous pines and woodsy setting with plenty of color as well. This was the first time I’ve taken this family’s photos, and they were so much fun. They played along with all my crazy games, and it really showed in […]

One of the requests from this mom was that she liked the mountains to be a part of the story in the family photograph. So we selected this Utah County spot with gorgeous views! It happened to be windy there so I had to do a little hair editing after the fact. We started with […]

These clients wanted fall color. It can be tricky to pin down an exact weekend since it can vary. We planned this shoot near Tibblefork on Oct 8th and it was perfect. The quaking aspens were really putting on a show and the mountain views never disappoint up there. If you are looking for a […]