Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

Family photography sessions at the beach are fast becoming a favorite.  The Cheal family did an fantastic job of choosing clothing that fit their location and it adds everything to their final images.  I couldn’t be happier with the results!  Each member of the family really has their own look and no one matches another, yet the whole family coordinates beautifully! It’s a lovely little session and one I’d love to have with my own fam. To the Cheals, fantastic job in front of the camera.  I loved every minute of this evening with you.  What a great little spot! Thank you again for inviting me to photograph your gorgeous family. Enjoy!

Just a quick peek into tonight’s session. I could not help myself. This little gal steals my heart!

I loved photographing little Ava… who was as angelic as they come for her newborn session.  Not even ten days old, little Ava was sleepy and pleasant as could be.  Miriam contacted me the moment she got home from the hospital and we began planning.  She missed that super sleepy stage with her first little one and was determined to catch this little window of opportunity to have Ava captured with the rest of the family.  We settled on touches of vintage and lace in pinks and teals and I am so pleased with the results.  Miriam’s living room had just the right amount of light and once we were all set up and had a cozy little heater blowing toward Ava, the rest was smooth sailing.  Love giving beautiful images to my wonderful clients.  New ones are only this size for such a brief period.  There is just something so beautiful, real and innocent in a session like this and I LOVE IT!!  Ava, her sister and her momma are just gorgeous.  Enjoy!

Happy Monday!  Photographed this sweet little two year old this weekend; what a little character.  We caught such a variety of expression from Jacob that every time I look through his session, it makes me laugh.  What a little clown!  It’s been a busy few months with weddings and receptions but this weekend I got to do one of my favorite things… simple, clean, lovely window light.  I know you’ve heard me say it fifty times but it so true… natural window light is beautiful and fantastic.  It’s so flattering.  Most of us don’t realize that we have the potential for great images right in the walls of our own homes.  Try this. Find a nice big window, place your subject level with the window… preferably with a fair amount of the window extending in front of them.  The bigger the window the better.  Choose a spot where your subject is in front of a plain backdrop (wall).  Make sure that indirect light is hitting your subject… you don’t want to bright them with direct sunlight.  That will give you the opposite effect. 🙂  Expose for the brighter side of your subjects face and then just have a little conversation while you snap away.  You will surprise  yourself with some lovely little images!  Happy shooting and have a great Monday.

Kimberley is eight and so excited for her baptism at the first of the new year.  Her mom & dad set aside a special day in preparation for Kimberley’s baptism.  They drove to Salt Lake City where they met me for a very special photo shoot around the Salt Lake Temple.  Even though the weather was chilly, Kimberley was glowing and did such a great job in front of the camera.  She just bubbles over with happiness and all things sweet and good.  I am so happy for her, excited for her special day and honored to be a part of her preparations. Dan and Bobbi, you are raising one beautiful gal…. inside and out.  Thanks again for a fun morning, all of you, and enjoy!  Kimberley, you’re the tops!

I met the Cornfeld’s just over a year ago when we did their first family session and I have loved working with them.  They are so laid back and easy going as a family, which is a great blend for family photos.  They have a wonderful new home with an incredible amount of natural light streaming in from their floor to ceiling windows.  I can frankly admit that I am envious of all their beautiful windows… :).  Since the weather has been chillier and their youngest is still small, we opted for an indoor session right in the comfort of their own home.  So fun!  I’m loving the large fireplace and the classical holiday color scheme that Trisha used in their clothing choices… classy and yet not overly Christmas.  Perfect for those images that will be displayed in their home all year round.  You guys are fantastic.  Your family is just beautiful.  Thanks again for everything and enjoy your images! 🙂

I met this darling family just a few short months ago when their youngest was born and we did a newborn session together.  You can take a look at his images here.  That seemed like just yesterday but now he’s full of character and all kinds of charm.  Isn’t his hat just the tops!?  Love the hat, LOVE their style and love this wonderful family.  We spent the evening downtown and found some great color to compliment their clothing choices.  Fall temperatures beat us to our final spot and by the time the balloons came out, the little ones were done… :).  Ah well, we still caught a couple cute group shots.  Great job you guys and EnJoY! 🙂

Coming ‘oh so soon’, the Ericksons… man what a good looking family! 🙂

A quick post today for a dear, sweet family with extended post coming soon! 🙂  LOVE this beautiful family and LOVE their session!

Love being a family photographer when I get to photograph families that I love, adore and admire.  The Poll’s are just that.  We had a fantastic evening up the canyon with the fall colors in full display.  These darling girls gave the autumn colors a run for their money with their vibrant, energetic and beautiful smiles.  Such wonderful, sweet girls… inside and out!  The canyon winds picked up just a bit as we began to shoot which made for some very elegant, magazine moments and I loved every bit of it.  What a great session.  Just love this dear family to pieces. Enjoy, enjoy!