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Beenken Family + Jordan River

June 17, 2025 | Leave a Comment

Beenken Family + Jordan River

Putting the Beenken family into words is going to be difficult. Last year, Sammy was nominated for my #photosforjamie series, where I donate family sessions to women with breast cancer in honor of my mom. Sammy is love, strength, and joy. She has been through SO much and has handled it with such bravery. She’s truly an inspiration!

When I pulled up, the family was waiting in the car and it was raining a little. I was a worried the weather wasn’t going to cooperate, but the Beenkens had faith and it cleared up just in time for the session to start! The light peeking through the trees at this Jordan River location ended up being so perfect for the session. It was magical! I was lucky to work with Jessica Criddle Video on this session! She makes beautiful films and this one was no exception. She is so talented and definitely worth checking out!

The love and emotion during this session was tangible. I was in tears multiple times, especially when Sammy danced with her husband, and then each boy. Sammy’s boys are so blessed to be loved and adored by her. I can’t even believe the Beenken family trusted me to capture such sacred moments.

You can cheer Sammy on by following her Instagram. If someone in your life has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you can nominate them for a #photosforjamie session by filling out my contact form. You can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

If someone in your life has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you can nominate them for a #photosforjamie session by filling out my contact form. You can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Passion Portraits, Photos for Jamie Tagged - photo and design by mad, photo by mad, photos for Jamie, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, utah family photographer

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This was a #photosforjamie session from last year This was a #photosforjamie session from last year for @sammy.beenken and I finally blogged about it. It was one of the sweetest and most emotional sessions I’ve had the privilege of photographing. 🥹 💕 Link to blog in bio.
This family came to my summer minis this week. The This family came to my summer minis this week. They’ve hired me several times, and it means the world to me! They’re so sweet and I love photographing them together. This location really showed off for them. It was perfect!
I blogged this session! I’m trying to get back i I blogged this session! I’m trying to get back in the habit of blogging regularly. This session is a favorite of mine. I’m dying to shoot here soon! These were taken in October last year, but it’s so green and gorgeous right now. There’s even some scattered wildflowers! The flowers won’t last long, so don’t miss out.

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