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... :) 

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!  

Taylor Family, Urban Downtown

I had so much fun doing urban mini sessions this Spring. These are great to get some quick updated pictures. I have one word for this session: MOTORCYCLE. And it awesome. We got a super cute shot of their little man on the bike with dad helping him sit up from the back. With a little bit of photoshop magic we got THE cutest pic of him all by himself, happy as can be! Check out the bottom of this post to see the before and after. Anyway, I know you are probably as obsessed with this cute family as I am, so I'll stop chatting and let you get all the heart eyes while viewing this gallery 😍

Before & After 

Noyes Family, Lifestyle Session

I've been following their adoption process since the beginning, and this family has the sweetest story with the happiest "ever after" to go with it. The Noyes family was able to adopt their first beautiful little baby A as an infant. I've had the pleasure of capturing their real and raw moments at home since she was first brought home and have LOVED seeing her grow and fit right in with her new family. With four dogs to add to the mix, it's always a good time!