Choi Family, The Woodlands
My goodness, I have had so many compliments from this session! Jenny’s classy, clean style paired perfectly with our forest location soaked in yummy golden light! I adore shooting families with a baby. It’s so fun to see new parents interact with their little magical creation. We made sure to get pictures of just the parents too — which is so important! It was the hardest thing to narrow down my favorites, but here are my very, very top!
Pearson Family, Downtown Springville
This classic, clean, and fresh session is one of my favorites. I thought that their outfits were so reflective of their personalities and were so perfect against the white brick building!
Blossom Sessions
I have a feeling that mini blossom sessions will become a yearly tradition…
Remund Family, Downtown Springville
Springville is always a great location for pictures because it has great architecture downtown. My favorites are old buildings that are still kicking around. This building is probably my favorite! I love the white wash, rustic brick walls and unique windows. I like to call it my outdoor studio because you can get a neutral yet interesting backdrop. Speaking of favorites, this family is one of mine! I've known these two since high school and nothing beats watching their family grow year after year. Not to mention my oldest has a little crush on their oldest.... *millions of adorable wedding fantasies* and there isn't anything cuter than that! Ally always nails the styling of her family and I loved how beautiful the colors of their outfits popped against the white brick!
Gliattli Family, Holt Farm
I had never shot at Holt farm until this session and was pleasantly surprised! It's small, but has a large variety of buildings and areas for shooting. It was a great rustic location that had just the perfect amount of freshly fallen leaves. The Gliattli family was so much fun and had so much personality! I loved watching them interact with each other and see how fun their relationships are. We had great timing for this session because at the tail end of it, the farm became flooded with what seemed like a hundred local high school dance couples coming to get pictures done! It was an adventure for sure. Take a look at my very favorites!
Erickson Family, Hobble Creek Canyon
This family was a dream! Their children were so playful and the quiet setting sun behind them was a perfect picturesque addition. It felt like we were just capturing play time during the fall at the farm. I love Jolley's ranch this time of year - it's just magical. Here are some favorites!
Blossom Mini Sessions
It's that time again! Fall mini sessions were such a hit and I'm so excited for spring mini sessions. I know that many of you were interested in blossom minis this year, so here it is! *IMPORTANT NOTE: These should right around peak blossom time, but dates many need to change if needed to accommodate any earlier or later bloom times, and/or inclement weather. Any info will be sent out regarding any date adjustments.
These sessions are perfect for families, children, couples, individuals, mom and me, dad and me, best friends, roommates, you and your dog...you name it! (Extended families are not included, however.) If you want to book a time slot, you must contact me here or send me an email at malaetalleyphoto@gmail.com letting me know which time and date you want, and then as soon as the deposit is paid ($50) the spot is reserved for you! The remainder of the session balance will be due the day of your session. I am accepting mailed check or cash, Venmo or Paypal (3% fee) for these mini sessions! I will send out all information about your session as the date approaches.
The session price $150 + tax (160.13) includes 30 mins of shooting time and an online gallery of at least 40 edited images. You will get all the best images! The location will be in Utah county at an orchard in Provo. Here are the available time slots and will be updated as they are booked. Can't wait for spring and to get some gorgeous images with you!
*Updated dates and times
Friday, April 13th
5:00 // BOOKED
5:35 // BOOKED
6:10 // BOOKED
6:45 // BOOKED
7:20 // BOOKED
Saturday, April 14th
5:00 // BOOKED
5:35 // BOOKED
6:10 // BOOKED
6:45 // BOOKED
Friday, April 20th
5:00 // BOOKED
5:35 // BOOKED
6:10 // BOOKED
6:45 // BOOKED
7:20
Saturday, April 21st
5:00 // BOOKED
5:35 // BOOKED
6:10 // BOOKED
6:45 // BOOKED
7:20 // BOOKED
Draper Family, Little Sahara
Shooting here still feels like I'm on another planet sometimes. It's incredibly majestic and so far spread! It seems impossible to discover all of it. I try to go to different spots every time I shoot here so I can see more of it. This time was awesome and we found some super rad trees. Also, can we talk about how picture perfect the Draper family is? I wanted to post literally every image from this session. I loved the pops of orange to contrast with the neutral sand and green trees. One of the perks of shooting here is it is so carefree. It's less about pose-y images and more about let's-go-adventuring images. I think we got a good mix of both -- check them out!
Foote Family, Aspen Grove
I always look forward to working with this beautiful family. Their outfits are always to die for and the bond they have with one another is AMAZING to photograph. It is always such a treat to be with them. We decided on the beautiful location of Aspen Grove and it did not disappoint. The light was perfect, the colors were rich, and the 360 degrees of fall mountain scenery was breathtaking. Enjoy my favorites (believe me--it was TOUGH to narrow it down!!)
Parkin Family, Saltair
Anyone who is lucky enough to know this family knows how awesome they are. When all the details came together for this shoot, I knew it was going to be just as awesome. Their outfits were the perfect mix of urban and classic and I thought they looked AMAZING against the pretty overcast sky and neutral backdrop. It was windy and we thought for a long time it was going to rain on us, but we made it out without a drop! (Just a stolen purse, but we can talk about that later...). Josh really liked the idea of having a foreground in some pictures and so I brainstormed and used a clear plastic cup so shoot through for some shots. I thought it turned out pretty cool! I went overboard on my favorites, so here are a couple million....
Fall Mini Sessions, Aspen Grove
So excited to share these! Fall mini sessions were a huge hit this year. I had a great time meeting new clients, catching up with old friends, and longtime clients! The weather was crisp and the colors were bold. I'll be holding these again next year and can't wait! Enjoy these highlights xox
Williams Family, Squaw Peak
I love this family! We caught the peak of the fall colors this season and it was gorgeous! We shot at one of my favorite locations and I loved how the session turned out. Their two little girls were insanely adorable, as always, and everyone's outfits went perfectly with the scenery. Enjoy my favorites!
Smith Family, Hobble Creek Canyon
The best kind of sessions is when I get to work with family! These beautiful little girl made me an aunt for the first time. We did Angela's maternity pictures last year in the fall and I think it's fitting that a year later we are doing them again! We chose Jolley's Ranch because of it's rustic vibes, pretty scenery and yummy lighting. I loved how their outfits came together and loved trying to get little Lilia to give me some camera love! Here are some of my faves, enjoy. xoxo
Carter Family, Little Sahara
Little Sahara has always been magical to me. Once you get there, it's like you are in a completely different world. The rolling hills of sand and the sun glimmering through the trees and cotton candy pink sunsets...breathtaking. I am so glad I got to help create these pretty images for the Carter family (I should do a blog post of their session last year, too! One of my favorites).
Allred Family, Loch Lomond Pond
Hello blogging world! I am back, amidst the craziest season of them all! I'm so excited to blog this session. It was a session filled with happy people, yummy sunshine, and relaxing scenery...perfection! This family is a favorite of mine. We had a blast and indulged in all of the poses that the older kids wanted to do - a definite must, in my opinion! Scroll for some gorgeous images + fun :)
Emma Newborn, Lifestyle
It's the best to watch my clients grow into different life stages. My favorite is watching couples have babies because it always changes them! A new feeling of love is formed between them. A found love for their child they didn't know was possible. The way they marvel at the little human they created. There is nothing like it. I loved this lifestyle session of sweet baby Emma. She was born into the country lifestyle and her nursery was the cutest farm theme. Her mama put much thought into every single detail! Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy!
Fall Mini Sessions
Hello! I'm so excited to offer fall mini sessions this year and have some beautiful locations lined up! These sessions are perfect for families, couples, individuals, mom and me, dad and me, best friends, roommates, you and your dog...you name it! (Extended families are not included, however.) If you want to book a time slot, you must contact me here or send me an email at malaetalleyphoto@gmail.com letting me know which time and date you want, and then as soon as the deposit is paid ($50) the spot is reserved for you! The remainder of the session balance will be due the day of your session. I am accepting mailed check or cash, Venmo or Paypal (3% fee) for these mini sessions! I will send out all information about your session as the date approaches.
The session price $150 + tax (160.13) includes 30 mins of shooting time and an online gallery of at least 40-50 edited images. You will get all the best images! Locations will include canyon areas and valley areas (some TBD depending on how the fall colors are looking).
Here are the dates, locations, and time slots. These go quickly and time slot preference will go to those that have paid the deposit.
Friday, September 15th - Stewart Falls, Provo Canyon
*TIME SLOTS FILLED*
Saturday, September 16th - White Pine Trailhead, Little Cottonwood Canyon
*TIME SLOTS FILLED*
Friday, October 13th - Valley location or canyon location TBD - Utah County
4:35
5:10 // BOOKED
5:45 // BOOKED
6:20 // BOOKED
Saturday, October 14th - White Pine Trailhead, Little Cottonwood Canyon
*TIME SLOTS FILLED*
Hutchings Family, Little Sahara
I LOVE this family!! I have photographed them every year since I had begun my photography business and I am always so excited to do them! I feel like our visions always combine and in turn creates beautiful photos every time. This time, though, was my very favorite. I was feeling adventurous and wanted to shoot at the sand dunes and they happily obliged. All I wanted was stormy skies to give us beautiful contrast against the light dunes and mother natured delivered that and more! We got chased out at the very end by a HUGE windstorm - we're talking like we couldn't even see where we were going kind of windstorm - but we were super blessed the entire session with impending storm clouds and stunning deep blue skies. Their outfits matched the sky perfectly. I couldn't believe it. An artistic fire ignited in me during this shoot and magic happened. Enjoy my millions of favorites... :)
Noyes Family, Summer Lifestyle
It is such a blast taking lifestyle photos for the Noyes family! Every session they have several themes that we photograph for Pax to write about on their lifestyle blog (which you can view here). Summer has been so fun with little A reaching new stages and experiencing things for the first time. She's possibly the cutest baby in the whole world and every time I come over I have to restrain myself from just bringing her home with me. It has been so fun watching Pax and K become parents (read all about their adoption journey here) and they are on another adventure hoping to adopt once more! They deserve it so much and A would be the best big sister without a doubt. Here are some highlights from recent sessions!
Wright Family + Cake Smash, Provo Harbor
Once upon a time, this family made two gorgeous little humans (that I am determined to set up with my two little humans) and I got to photograph them! Little Declan turned one so we grabbed some family shots in a beautiful field and then had the BEST CAKE SMASH ever. In all my years of photographing, I have never seen a cake smash so epic. Scroll down to see!
Carter Family, Tunnel Springs
Britt and I have been friends since high school and I was so thrilled when she asked if I could take some of her adorable, I'm talking ADORABLE, one year old and her family. We picked the majestic location of Tunnel Springs and had the most incredible light. Little Kalai was the star of the show and loved to show off his standing up skills! Nothing better than watching your friends grow up! Take a look at my faves.
Bettinger Family, Loch Lommond Pond
If there is a family I'd drop everything for to go photograph, this family would be it! I don't know if kindred families are a thing, but I feel like I should be part of this family. Even if they don't feel the same way. Jokes, jokes....but really. Every time we shoot together I know I will be trying to not double over laughing every five seconds and try to keep my composure and take some pictures. Their closeness and relationships are literally #familygoals. So many favorites from this session, here are some I want to share! xoxo
Plastow Family, Lifestyle
Lifestyle sessions. I cannot emphasize enough how much I love them. They are as real as real can get. Documenting your real life family moments in your own home. Oh, the details!! I am so happy that I got to meet this adorable family that added a tiny new member a few weeks ago. And he is THE cutest little newborn. His eyes are wise beyond his weeks and his temperament will melt your heart.
Naylor Family, Tunnel Springs
I've known this sweet, sweet family for a little while now. I was so honored to take their pictures. Maybe other photographers can relate to this, but you know when you feel like you get to know someone 1000x better when you are taking pictures of them? This is totally what happened and it's SO cool. I love their playful and relaxed vibe. Also, can we talk about this location? The Sound of Music was going through my head the entire time we were there. Breathtaking, and highly, highly recommend not only for pictures but just to visit! Utah is beautiful!
