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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 […]

Do you need some help taking LDS Baptism photos? I’m a portrait and brand photographer based in Utah County so I’ve done a lot of these types of shoos. There are several shots I make sure to always get: Full body shot, to show the whole suit or dress (mostly from the front, but also the […]

Do you have a personal brand with a website, or business Instagram account? Or maybe you’re a lifestyle blogger? There are so many people that have started small online businesses in the last few years making personal brand shoots more popular than ever. If you want to look professional online, great pictures are really important […]

Are you planning a trip to Park City, Utah? Vacations take a lot of time, effort and planning, it’s nice to go home with images that show what an amazing time you had. Want those pictures made into an album? I can do that too. These two were on their honeymoon in Park City, the […]

Did your family just move to Utah? So many of my clients were new to the state this year, or had returned after a long absence. The cool part about being new here is that I could take your pictures for the next 30 years and never run out of amazing places to go for […]

Are you planning a trip to Park City, Utah? Most of my Park City clients are from out of town and want to take a family picture while they have everyone together. If you don’t see your family regularly, of if you’re coming from several different states, it’s a great way to spend an hour […]

I have amazing photography clients in Utah County, SLC and Park City who trust me year after year, and let me do my thing. This is one of those families. If you have teenagers, here’s what you can expect from your session: A family portrait, five(ish)different ways: close and cuddly, mid range (shins and up), full […]

Are you searching for a photographer in Utah, but worried about having an active kid that wont hold still for pictures? Stop worrying and find the right photographer that doesn’t need kids to be still for family pictures. Kids will be happiest when they are allowed to play and be silly during their shoot. Not […]

There are many choices when it comes to picking your photographers in Utah, I’m always honored when a client trusts me enough to document their family. Here are two reasons that could mean we are NOT a good fit: If you just want a few quick group photos. Whether your shoot is 20 minutes or […]

Want some ideas of how to pose a family of three for your next family photo shoot? Or are you wondering what the best camera settings are? Check out what I did with these three at their family photography session in the hills of Alpine, Utah.   Camera Settings: 1/320 f3.5 ISO 250 Camera settings: […]

If you are looking for a neutral color palette with contrast, take some notes on what they were wearing. The youngest daughter was in a black dress which really tied everything together and added balance, since many of the other family members were wearing black or dark pants. We had to kill some time waiting […]

This family does sibling pictures everyone year, and then family pictures the years in between. If you don’t want to get in the frame with your kids every year, then this is the thing to do! Kids change so much, it’s nice to have new photos of them each year. Sibling is basically another word […]

Calling class of 2022, it’s time to book your senior session. If you want your session to really show who you are, then choose a location that fits your personality. Are you really into mountain biking like this client? Then why not choose a spot with awesome mountain views and a few trails to ride […]

I’m a photographer based in Northern Utah County, so Lehi is one of my favorite cities to shoot in. I love this spot for it’s lush green tree-tunnel, beautiful back-lighting (when it’s not cloudy) and it’s foresty look. Most of the time there is a creek, but since the drought has gotten bad, it dried […]

This photography location is about at scenic as they come, and really accessible if you live in Utah County. Its only a 20 minute drive from the American Fork area which is pretty great. There are so many different ways to shoot up there too so you can have a lot of variety in your […]

Have you thought about ditching the posed newborn session for a newborn lifestyle shoot which includes pictures that are more natural and include the whole family? I wish I had, when I had my babies. Since you may have heard me talk about, how much I love a classic portrait, you might be wondering “what […]

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 […]