The Great Salt Lake is so peaceful and pretty at sunset!

There is something about winter and pine trees that I just love! Utah’s forests are a magical place and the perfect location for Winter family sessions.

Summer nights in Utah’s forests are my favorite …

This family was such a blast… I am a mom of 3 boys, and I get it. Run, jump, explore!

I love this sweet image of these brothers …

This family has been so fun to photograph over the past two years! They are so sweet and always bring bubbles for their children to play with – I love the fun it adds to their session!

I love watching these two grow over the years, and am honored to be their family photographer!

Adorable kiddos!!

I love this one… it has an Alice in Wonderland feel to it. This was shot at 24mm, I like to shoot wide in the forest and see the effect it has on the trees.

I get so excited to photograph family sessions in great Utah locations. Antelope Island is one of my favorite spots, and this is one of my favorite families!

There is nothing like a Summer day at the beach…

Meet 1 week old Declan…

I was contacted by Hearts Apart to photograph Declan’s newborn session.

HeartsApart.org provides photographs of newborn babies born to military personnel who were serving abroad and were not able to attend the birth due to their military obligations.

“HeartsApart.org was created to keep families connected while our military men and women are serving abroad. Through the efforts of our community’s finest photographers, HeartsApart.org provides our soon to be deployed servicemen and women with pictures of their spouses and children. The photographs are printed on waterproof and durable bi-folded cards, which fit securely in their uniform pocket. HeartsApart.org believes that our military personnel deserve and need the memory of their families to carry them through the difficult times that lie ahead.” ~ www.heartsapart.org

It is an honor to volunteer for Hearts Apart, and I’ve met so many great families!

Such a sweet baby!

Adorable! He was so good during his session…

I love to photograph newborns, and have the excuse to bring out cute props like this owl’s nest!

(www.beautifulphotoprops.com)

Declan, I could snuggle you for days you are so precious!

This little cutie will meet his daddy in person this Fall. Sr. Airman Bielick congratulations on the birth of your son, and thank you for your service! Lynsee, you are one amazing mama of 2 handsome boys… keep up the great work!

This adorable couple is very excited to be having a baby this Fall!

They set up pregnancy progress sessions, and we will be documenting baby growing every two months at this beautiful location until the special delivery!

I am honored to photograph baby’s progress and it will be fun to see the seasons change as baby grows 🙂

This sweet couple is expecting their firstborn soon…

They are so excited and I’m so excited for them! Babies are such a sweet blessing… Congratulations Rick & Gillian!

I was honored to be asked to photograph this little cutie’s 1st birthday party. It was fun capturing images of the birthday boy playing with, getting hugs from, and eating cake with his parents, grandparents and family friends.

A great way to save these memories is with a 10×10 press printed album, as this family did. I order my albums from a professional printing lab, and they are a long lasting heirloom made of the highest quality materials.

Here are a few of the album spreads featuring many favorite moments from his special day…

 I love how everyone shared a bit of his yummy rocket ship cake with him!

and here are a few more favorite images …

The cake… the cake was to die for. so delicious! It was made by One Sweet Slice.

Dexter had a lot of fun with his party decorations!

I am sure he slept well that night, dreaming of rocket ships and yummy treats!