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Read on for an stress-free way to have everyone look amazing in your family pictures. I’m an extended family photographer in Utah, figuring out what to wear for your Extended Family Photos doesn’t have to be so stressful. The best thing to do is to find a color palette and family photo you can send to […]

What to wear for Family Pictures   When considering what to wear for your family photos, I always tell moms the same advice. Start with what you’re wearing first. You will be the one enjoying these pictures the most, and most of the family members are going to the shoot just because you want them […]

Extended family photography made easy. Sound like an oxymoron? I’ll send you my Style Guide ahead of time so outfitting your family doesn’t seem so overwhelming. This family (photographed at Wheeler Farm in Salt Lake City) followed my directions so well. Want a similar look? Follow these simple steps: Being low contrast Varying their dominant […]

Want to know how to be the best photographer for kids and families? Read on! The best family photographers don’t need kids to “cooperate” to get a good photo. Why? Because good family photographers will interact with their littlest clients so they can have fun while having their pictures taken. And if they are having […]

Trying to improve your photography or are you new to your DSLR? Here are two easy tips for choosing the right aperture for your family photo session. Choosing the “right” Aperture for a family of five at a family session is will look different for lots of photographers depending on their style. Here are two […]

Need to have corporate headshots taken? Here’s a couple tips on proper lighting: When you are taking corporate headshots, you want even light with the whole face lit up and in focus. I can make magic with natural light, a window, and a reflector. Or if I don’t have enough natural light, I use my […]

These Park City clients wanted a maternity photo session just before the birth of her first baby. Mom-to-be opted to dress casual to match her more casual and fun personality. I had a blast with the both of them and their dog (who I could tell is definitely part of the family.  Pregnancy is a […]

Use This Trick to Find Family Photo Outfit Ideas You’ll Love Choosing outfits for family pictures can be a difficult process. Notice how the DIY master, Mysha (@remingtonavenue, www.remingtonavenue.com) chose complimentary colors. She knew she’d be standing near red/orange rock so she chose to wear blue. Why did she choose blue you might ask? Well blue […]

These senior pictures were taken in downtown Provo, Utah. There are so many colorful walls down there to choose from. I always use the brick wall, the parking garage, the wood shiplap wall, and then throw in some more colorful options as well. This senior chose the plain color options, but I’ve also used some […]

I’ve learned so much about photography over the last ten years, but posing and creating variety in a gallery was one of the hardest things for me to learn! Here is my thought process now which has really improved number of images I’m able to deliver to my clients. With each pose or action I […]

Are you an interior designer? I created a separate Instagram account @lexiraecommercial last year as a placeholder for my brand photography work. This home was a gorgeous Interior photography session for me in Lehi, Utah. I was in a basement with really low light for most of the shoot, so I used a Profoto B10 […]

Tibblefork Reservoir is a popular spot for wedding and family photographers in Utah. You can have your session in the woods, by the water, along the dam, or walk up the hill to this spot which is my personal favorite. It totally changes the perspective, gives great views of the mountains, and the pine trees make […]

Do you have a Utah small business? Businesses owners these days need a lot of content for their websites, social media feeds, Etsy shops, etc. My favorite part of Brand Photography is taking pictures of business owners, not exactly a shocker since I’m a portrait photographer. Whether you’re a blogger, a product-based business owner, a […]

Want to know how to choose the right Aperture during your family photoshoot? Here are a few tips on what settings to adjust. I will pretend I’m using my Nikkor 24mm-70mm f:2.8 and NikonD850 for this example. If you want to alter the blur in the background, there are three things to consider: Aperture Zoom Distance to […]

Trying to figure out what do to for your wedding exit? I’ve photographed it several different ways. The most popular one I’ve photographed is the sparkler exit. I’ve also taken pictures of weddings where they used rose petals (at the Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah) and confetti poppers (at the Riter Mansion […]

These two (and their brother and sister in law whose wedding I shot in 2020) were a great example of my ideal client! Easy going, so much in love, and they were happy to just be together while I directed them during their shoots. Here are a few shots we took around the Payson LDS […]