This sunny portrait session in the mountains above Park City was just perfect — even their dog posed & smiled! What a sweet, adorable family!

The session was for this little darling’s first birthday. Look at those beautiful blue eyes!

I love capturing all of those fun in-between moments!

Happy Birthday Sammy!

Aren’t newborns just the sweetest! I love newborn sessions! It is so fun to see excited parents and their relationship with their little one.

Anna is a little darling! Such a cutie, and I love her style…

Senior Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work over their last four years in high school. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Sydney! She is graduating from Judge Memorial Catholic High School and plans to attend the University of Utah.

What was your most listened to song on your morning commute this year?

Harry styles on repeat

Which school tradition are you most proud of?

Every late start day during finals, me and my friends would always go get breakfast before and give each other gifts.

What was the most memorable school event of the year?

The admin let all of the students check out to go to the state basketball during school.

What was the most enjoyable book you had to read for school this year?

I really loved the Glass Castle by Jeannette Wallsoseph Conrad

Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school and why? 

I really enjoyed being in Dr. Dasch’s classes. He made learning fun and entertaining and applicable to the real world. I also loved how he cared for every student.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Hopefully having a job that I enjoy

What is your best school memory? 

Going to Catalina Island for oceanography class. I loved going with friends!

Name 3 things you would tell your freshman self.

• Be yourself
• Don’t stress too much about college 
• Enjoy it

Describe your senior year in three words.

Chaotic. Unpredictable. Fun.

What advice would you give to future seniors?

Senior year is fun and challenging. Try to do everything that you want to. 

Congratulations Sydney!

… and up next, her twin sister Sophie!

Graduate Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Jennifer! She is graduating from the University of Utah with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

What was your most listened to artist on your school commute this year?

Luke Combs

What was the most memorable school event of the year?

Jesse McCartney performed last Fall, Amazing!!!!

What was the most enjoyable book you read this year?

Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens

Who was your favorite professor and why? 

That’s a hard answer as I love all of my professors! But, Mark Cantor has supported me from the beginning of the of the program and is the reason I pushed through even in the toughest of days!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Hopefully, in a city I love surrounded by people I love doing a job I love!

What is your best college memory? 

I loved our late night study nights the night before a big exam! We would order pizza and create pop quizzes!cademic Allstate at the cross country banquet

Name 3 things you would tell yourself when you started your program.

It will all work out, you will find your true passion, work hard and believe in yourself. 

Describe your last college year in three words.

Hard work, life changing, and worth it. 

What advice would you give to future college seniors?

Don’t give up, it all pays off in the end!

Congratulations Jennifer!!!

Senior Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work over their last four years in high school. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Elena! She is graduating from Highland High School and plans to attend Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

What was your most listened to song on your morning commute this year?

Fight For Your Right To Party, Beastie Boys

Which school tradition are you most proud of?

HTVS chicken dip

What was the most memorable school event of the year?

Freak East

What was the most enjoyable book you had to read for school this year?

Heart Of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad

Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school and why? 

Kyle Bracken, because he gave depth and context to history, and overall made it fun.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Probably working for a corporation installing renewable infrastructure in an LDC nation.

What is your best school memory? 

Winning Academic Allstate at the cross country banquet

Name 3 things you would tell your freshman self.

• Be yourself
• Be friendly
• Be consistent

Describe your senior year in three words.

Strenuous, rewarding, and transformative

What advice would you give to future seniors?

Keep in mind that alongside all the other work your gonna have to do, you have to dedicate a large portion of your time to writing college applications, and taking SAT subject tests.

Congratulations Elena!

 

Senior Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work over their last four years in high school. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Drew! She is graduating from Highland High School and plans to attend Utah State University, majoring in Business.

What was your most listened to song on your morning commute this year?

We Built this City, by Jefferson Starship

Which school tradition are you most proud of?

Senior sunrise and sunset.

What was the most memorable school event of the year?

The girls basketball team winning state.

If you were in charge of planning a concert for the school, which three artists would you bring? 

The Head and The heart, Mumford and Sons, The Avett brothers. 

What was the most enjoyable book you had to read for school this year?

The Other, by Wes Moore

Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school and why? 

Katie Houston, she was my choir teacher and always is there for her students and teaches us how to be our best. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Graduated college with a degree in business management and a minor in real estate. To be married and have a very nice job.

What is your best school memory? 

Singing with Foreigner at the state fair.

Name 3 things you would tell your freshman self.

• Cherish the moments
• Make the most of high school
• Make videos earlier

Describe your senior year in three words.

Friends, short, amazing

What advice would you give to future seniors?

Make the most of senior year, make videos and quote books of your friends. 

Congratulations Drew!

Senior Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work over their last four years in high school. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Rosie! She is graduating from Jordan High School, and plans to attend Taylor Andrews Cosmetology School

What was your most listened to song on your morning commute this year?

There was not any one song, just anything country

If you were in charge of planning a concert for the school, which three artists would you bring? 

Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett

What was the most enjoyable book you had to read for school this year?

The Awaken Series

Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school and why? 

Mrs. Mikel because she made me feel special, and Mr. Lundstrom

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

In a high-end salon with regular clients, and maybe married 

What is your best school memory? 

Being with my friends at lunch

Name 3 things you would tell your freshman self.

• Do more school
• Get out of your shell
• Make more friends

Describe your senior year in three words.

 Long, stressful, fun

What advice would you give to future seniors?

Just have fun and make the most of your last year

Congratulations Rosie!!!

Senior Spotlight – Though the end of the school year for the Class of 2020 is a challenge, it certainly does not define these incredible students and their hard work over their last four years in high school. Their future is a bright one, and I am excited to hear what they do with it.

Congratulations to Sophie! She is graduating from De Pere High School, and plans to attend UW Eau Claire with a major in Nursing.

What was your most listened to song on your morning commute this year?

Eighteen by Khalid

Which school tradition are you most proud of?

My school’s Mr. De Pere talent show. It’s a hilarious talent show that the senior boys put on for the school.

What was the most memorable school sporting event of the year?

Redbird Rally, it’s my school’s little version of the homecoming football game.

If you were in charge of planning a concert for the school, which three artists would you bring?

Khalid, Lana Del Rey, and AJR

What was the most enjoyable book you had to read for school this year?

Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school and why?

Mrs. Zielinski, she was a very caring teacher who wanted to hear about your day or how you really were doing. Although she was a busy teacher, she would always check in on us and would always help us with our school and personal problems.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully working my dream job as a nurse.

What is your best school memory?

Dancing at prom with my best friends 

Name 3 things you would tell your freshman self.

• Take many pictures to capture the amazing moments 

• The friends you had in middle school may not be the friends you’ll have when you graduate but that’s ok because you will make new amazing friends

• Get involved with school activities and clubs.

What advice would you give to future seniors?

Do not take advantage of the moments you share with your friends; eventually you will have to come to terms with the fact that everyone will carry on their own path after high school. Make sure to attend every major school event you can and don’t take anything for granted. 

Congratulations Sophie!

This family is always so fun to photograph! I love to come up with fun, new locations for them each year and this year we chose an urban setting in downtown Salt Lake City!

I love the colors they wore – the blues and pinks go so well with the settings.

 

I love following this Utah IG influencer @party4five, her posts are honest, real insight on a busy momma raising kids and living life. She values great photographs of her family, and it is always a fun time meeting them for new portraits!