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My photography business grew from a desire to learn how to take professional portraits of my kids, while also capturing the cute and sweet moments of their childhood. Their portraits and candid images are such a treasure to me now which is why my photography style has evolved into what it is today - family portraits with candid moments mixed in to capture personalities and family relationships

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Utah family photographer

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If you are into family photography that shows your kids personalities and IF you love a good candid photo, then listen up. When your kids get excited about something or start playing with each other during a session (even if it’s not what I was anticipating doing at that moment), Let. Them. Play. These kids […]

Let The Kids Play, Utah Family Photography

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Utah Senior Photographer

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Do you have a boy that isn’t excited about senior pictures? Why don’t you see if some cool, colorful walls, and city steps get him interested. These walls add so much life into these photos, and they are really easy to access (and close together) in Provo, UT. It’s a great option.  I’ve found that […]

Fun Urban Shoot, Provo Utah, Senior Photography

Utah Family Photographer, Utah County Photographer, Salt Lake City Utah, Sand Dunes Photography, Family Photography Session

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I was pretty excited when Chelsea, of Chelsea K Designs wanted to do her session down at the Little Sahara Sand Dunes. There’s so many different ways to use light there and they are all so dang gorgeous. I brought my assistant, as usual, to use my reflector and I have a few thoughts about […]

Family Photography at Little Sahara, Reflector Lessons Learned by a Utah Photographer

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Utah Senior Photographer

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Seniors

Do you have a HS Senior and an 8 year old who needs baptism pictures? Why not combine the two and save a buck.  Check out this combined session? And what do you think of this new spot?    

Utah Senior Photography, Alpine Utah

Utah County Photography

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Want to know what my biggest advice is for your family shoot?  Don’t fight on the way there so you can all have fun together during your shoot. Family pictures are HIGH stress for Mom who has coordinated schedules, what to wear, and helped her kids get ready if they are young enough. Try not […]

Advice for Mom, Utah County Photography + Provo River Trail

Nature

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Commercial

Did you see I added my commercial portfolio to my website? I love shooting for brands, builders, designers and the like. Go check it out and tell your business owner friends in need of great photos, website and Instagram content.   Utah County Photographer, Salt Lake City, UT @lexiraephotography Utah Commercial Photographer

Commercial Shoot for @Baileysproteinbites

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Just in case you aren’t convinced of the amazingness of this Orchard, here’s one more!  This girl was a cross country runner for Lone Peak Highschool in Utah, and I had so much fun being her photographer. Loved both of her looks, I recommend doing one casual and one more dressy.     Utah Senior […]

Utah Senior Photographer, One more at the Orchard

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Utah senior photographer

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One orchard, two outfits and a senior.  Guys this location is so dreamy! The Orchard blooms in mid-late April. @Hairandmakeupbycourtneysmith did her makeup and it really gave her a gorgeous glow. Add makeup to your session for just $60, it’s so worth it. You’ll have to book early, so Courtney can get you on her […]

Utah Senior Photographer, Orchard Shoot

Extended Family Photographer, Utah, Salt Lake City

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I have a confession to make. I love taking extended family photos. Why is this a confession you might be thinking? Because taking photos of large groups is not trendy or cool in the photography world. Being super creative gets you noticed among other photographers, and don’t get me wrong, I love seeing really creative […]

Three reasons you need an extended family photography session

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Utah Family photography

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Extended Family

Being a family photographer in Utah, I’ve done my fair share of extended families. It’s not a popular genre among photographers (cause they are looooots of work and there’s less time for creativity), but because I love the traditional family portrait, I love them! I’ve seen how a family portrait can bring a mom/grandma to […]

Between Family and Extended Family, Utah Photography

Utah Family Photographer

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Hi there, I’m Lexi and I’m a Utah County Photographer and I want to photograph your hard-to-photograph children. That might sound weird, but it’s true. Have you ever tried a photo session with your toddler that ended in tantrums or melt-downs? You aren’t alone, but guess what, I don’t think that’s your fault or even […]

Trouble with your toddler? Thoughts from a Utah Photographer

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Summer and Thanksgiving/Christmas is when people plan family reunions, and I love extended family sessions when the whole fam is back together for a few days. I’ve had three inquiries in the last month for my extended family photography sessions so I thought I’d post about one of my favorite spots for a big group. […]

Extended Family Photos, Tis the season

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Orchards are hard to come by these days, this one is my favorite! I hope it’s there for years to come despite all the development going on around here in Utah County. I love this shoot, her outfits were super classic and didn’t distract from her beautiful self (plus the hair and makeup done by […]

Senior Orchard Photoshoot, Utah County, Utah

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Utah Extended Family Photographer

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How should you dress for an Extended Family Shoot?  Here’s my last shoot of 2019, you can learn from their ways. I generally tell families several things which this family did wonderfully: Don’t match.  For example, don’t put everyone in a white shirt. Be low contrast (I only say this for extended families). There are […]

Extended Family Photography in AF Canyon, Utah

Senior Photography

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Here’s a really cool spot for urban senior photography.  There’s lots of different looks there and I felt like it really matched his style. I loved that he brought his guitar, I think it helped bring out his personality.   Utah Senior Photographer, Salt Lake City, UT Instagram @lexiraephotography Press Contact Button to email hello@lexiraephotography.com […]

Provo Senior Photography

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Utah Wedding Photographer

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The wedding and reception for this cute couple was at the beautiful Orangerie located at the Red Butte Gardens is SLC.  I had lots of fun documenting it all…  

Wedding and Reception at Red Butte Gardens, Salt Lake City

Utah Photographer, Saltair Photography

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Loved their outfits and the dreamy light at Saltair                                                             Utah County Family Photographer, Salt Lake City, UT Instagram @lexiraephotography Press Contact Button to email hello@lexiraephotography.com

Saltair, Utah Photography

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Utah Valley Photographer

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Tibble Fork Session.  I love this spot, it’s pretty all year long.  

Tibble Fork Reservoir Session

Utah Valley Photographer

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Want updated family pictures on your wall?  Want to have an album full of proof that your kids actually DO love each other?  Ya, me too. I can make that happen for you. My fall schedule is live, let me know if you’d like one of these session dates. All shoots are 1-3 hours before […]

Fall Schedule 2019

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Utah County Photographyer

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How can you get several different looks without wasting valuable shooting time and light? Use different jackets to change your look, then you don’t have to go back to the car to change.  Three of her looks had the same base: white shirt and jeans. Try using the same white T-shirt for all your different […]

Senior Pictures, What to Wear

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If you want to shoot at Saltair, you have to be committed. It might be muddy, you might get mosquito bites, and like this shoot, the storm could chase you back to your car.

Saltair

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I did two shoots here last year. It was fun to find a new spot and get a totally different look from where I’m used to shooting.  I love this family, their kids keep me laughing.                            

Utah Valley State Park

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Senior pictures

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My new favorite spot!  I’m so excited about this one, I feel like I’ll be shooting here a lot!                                

Utah County Foothills

Utah County Photographer

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Here’s a shoot from last fall when Big Cottonwood Canyon was unreal.        

Fall in Big Cottonwood

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If you are willing to brave the mud and bugs, you can have pictures like this. I think its totally worth it.

Saltair

Utah family photographer, Utah senior photographer

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  April 15th – Highland or Alpine Foothills (below photo of Highland spot) Evening Full/or Mini Session: X Booked X sldjflkdsjfk Wednesday April 17th – Provo Orchard, and nearby Amphitheater.  Should have white blossoms Mini Session:  7:20 – 8:00 X Booked X       April 29th: Lilacs and Foothills Combo Evening Mini Session/or Full Session […]

Spring Schedule:

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Utah Photographer, Utah Family Photographer

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Fall Schedule: ________________________ Wednesday September 17th: Location – Saltair or Clients Choice 6:20-7:30 Full Session X Booked X ______________________________ Tuesday September 25th – Location Alpine Foothills 6:05-7:10 Full Session  X Booked X ______________________________ Saturday September 29th – Location Big Cottonwood Canyon 4:50-5:20 Mini Session X Booked X 5:30-6:00 Mini Session OR 5:30-6:30 Full Session  X […]

Utah Eight Year Old Photoshoot

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I was going for the Sound of Music feel here.  I loved this session.  

The Hills Are Alive

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at-home lifestyle photography session

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I got to photograph these adorable twins in there home not too long ago.  Their bright blue eyes, and blonde hair are so adorable.

At-home session with twins. So much fun!

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This spot is always a favorite location of mine in the spring.  I love how this family didn’t match too much, and added lots of layers and texture to their ensamble.

The Foothills.

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The location is worth every minute of the drive.  These are some of my favorite pictures I’ve ever taken.

Antelope Island

Check out this lifestyle family photoshoot

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This is one of my favorite sessions to date.  Love this new location (new to me at least), and love photographing this family.

Lifestyle Family Photo Session

A wintery session with Lexi Rae Photography

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I found an awesome spot for winter sessions since Tibblefork is closed this year.  I love winter sessions, they are a little bit different from the usual Fall sessions.  If you dress warm enough, they are a really fun time.

Winter Family Photo Session

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As summer comes to a close, I thought I’d end with a personal post for those of you that don’t know me. My name is Lexi, I’m a 35 yr old, mom of four, photographer, and as of June of this year I’d never ridden in an RV.  My kids were insanely jealous of my […]

A Family Vacation

Extended Family Photos

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It can be stressful coordinating schedules for extended family photos, but they are so worth it.  What a treasure for Grandma and Grandpa to have a picture with all their kids and grandkids together.  I was lucky the rain decided to let up the minute I met this family in the parking lot and that they […]

Extended Family Photos

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Utah Family Photographer

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It was a privilege to spend some time with this family.  I’ve added pre-shoot consult forms to my business this year and it’s been really helpful for me to make sure I get the images my clients want while shooting, not to mention it’s a time-saver too.  This client wanted to remember the fun she and […]

Utah Family Photography – more from the poppies.

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The last few years we’ve gone to Provo for the Balloon Festival which is part of the freedom festival. We somehow luck out and only go on the days that the balloons are allowed to take off (knock on wood).  It’s so memorable for the kids it makes getting up at 5am worth it.  Here is […]

The Freedom Festival

Utah Family Photographer

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This is one of my favorite places to be and also to shoot.  These wild poppies are almost incredible as the pioneer woman that planted them.

Wild Poppy Photography, Utah

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Great family photography ideas for big families.

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Families

All the green in additional to the snow capped mountains makes this place pretty magical.  I like taking photos for big families, which is pretty uncommon for photographers.  It’s fun because there is always something going on, always a moment to capture.  Here is my latest….

Utah Family Photography