This session started my obssession with this tree… one of my new favorite spots when the light is just right.

Kiran’s eyes are such a dark brown, it surprised me to see how they glowed in the sunset. Love it.

Happy parents, happy kids.

If you want to see siblings smile, ask them to make a pyramid…

I love Fall in Utah! The colors are gorgeous, and start in the high elevations & move down to the valley over a period of weeks leaving me with a lot of favorite spots to shoot sessions. This was the perfect spot for one of my favorite families, the Abundos.

Another beautiful Summer night in the wildflowers…

I loved shooting this family’s session! Great family, beautiful location, perfect light on a warm night.

Anna & Nathan’s session was shot during my favorite time of the year… late summer in the Utah wildflowers.

Sweet kids!

Precious!

This was a Summer session with a great, easygoing family. So laid back & easy to work with… even their dogs!

Happy parents, happy children. I love that.

Thank you for a fun session Allen family!

The story of Gray Wolf…

It all started with a stuffed animal from the local zoo…  This little gal needed a bit of extra comforting, a boost to bring out her bravery. Her mother asked her to choose a stuffed animal from the gift shop. An animal totem if you will, a friend she could tell anything to. She chose a gray wolf, and her nickname was born.

She has always felt an affinity to dogs, and after a chance encounter with an Arctic Wolf near Yellowstone where she had the opportunity to pet this beautiful animal… her choice was easy.

For Gracie’s session, I wanted to give her something to remember this time in her childhood. Her story touched me. We’ve all felt anxiety as children, and whatever that item is that helps us through – a blanket, a doll… it becomes so special and real.

I am quite certain that it isn’t a good idea, and my insurance agent would agree – to hire an Arctic Wolf to pose with Gracie. So we found the next best thing in my mind… this handsome Husky, named Sitka (Thank you Brandi A.!)

Watching Gracie with Sitka, it was pretty apparent that dogs love her as much as she loves them. They are drawn to her.

We took some fun shots hiking in the woods, and capturing what it’s like to be Gracie.

Yes… they have an incredible hair gene… I’m a bit jealous! Thank you Hailey & Gracie for a very fun session, I really loved this one!

Seriously… what a darling little boy! Pablo was five months old when we shot his session in the April flowers.

Fun with Dad!

I loved shooting this session – Diana & Jonathan are such a nice, friendly couple, and they sure love their little man, Pablo!

Pablo loves his mama!

I paid him to smile like this… j/k! Pablo went crazy with smiles for about 5 minutes near the end of the session and then fell sound asleep! Precious!

Such a sweet family moment…

The Spring blooms were gorgeous & the perfect spot for this cute family. Thank you Diana & Jonathan for a great session!

Walking in a Winter wonderland…

Our snowfall was a bit sparse this season, but the skies opened up and dumped fresh powder just in time for this family session! A beautiful blue sky day!

This family is so sweet!

Etta braved the cold temps, and hugs from mom & dad made it ok…

a quick change and a little bit of exploring her neighborhood…

Etta is such a darling & I love her style!

Thank you Etta & family for a fun winter session!

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful sky for this family session on a crisp fall afternoon.

Gavin is 3 1/2 and loved to explore, run and jump in the field!

Phoebe is 15 mo. and just starting to walk on her own! It was so fun to see her toddle down the trail!

Sweet moments between children & parents are so fun to capture!

I love how Gavin’s fingers are crossed…

What a doll!

Thank you Eric & Soo for a fun session in the canyon, it was so nice to meet your cute family!

Moving is never easy. From the Southeast to the West… twice… but I know this sweet family will settle in just fine.

Welcome back to Utah!

Meet Mike, Lisa and “the chicklets” …a hilarious, sweet & energetic trio surely making new friends fast!

Can you guess which of the three are twins?

Thank you for a fun afternoon… I love shooting fall sessions in the canyons!