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Mengwasser Family + Snowy Utah Family Photos

Mengwasser Family + Snowy Utah Family Photos

This snowy session was shot in early December 2025 up Big Cottonwood Canyon. If you live in Utah, you know we hadn’t gotten much snow by then. Leading up to this session date, I was a little worried we wouldn’t have enough snow to make is as beautiful as it could be. It ended up being just enough, and the photos turned out beautifully! This was my second session with this gorgeous family, and I’m so grateful they wanted to book with me again! Their first session, is also one of my favorites. If dreamy family photos in the snow are on your wish list, there’s still time to get them done before spring! Please contact me to book and you can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

I’d LOVE to photograph your family! Please contact me to book and you can see more of my recent work on Instagram.

Beenken Family + Jordan River

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!

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Smith Family + Bountiful Utah

Smith Family + Bountiful Utah

I have photographed the Smith family several times, and they also brought their son to my portrait minis this year! I adore them, return clients are just the best. I’m excited to see them each time, and see how adorable Oliver has grown. He has such a playful and adventurous spirit. He always makes it so fun!

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Mengwasser Family

Mengwasser Family + Utah Mountains

I adored meeting this family! They were so sweet and easy to talk to. It was fun to spend a beautiful evening the Utah mountains getting to know them a little. Their little girl was an absolute angel! She was so pleasant and happy for the entire session, I couldn’t believe it. She even gave me a few smiles. This session was shot in October of 2024, but this location is gorgeously green and even has some wildflowers right now. The wildflowers will only last a couple more weeks, so don’t miss out!

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Baptism Photos + Lola

Sweet Lola. I have photographed her since she was preschool age, and she was just as cute back then! She recently turned 8 and has decided to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints soon. She is so excited and her session was really fun! I adore her!

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Utah + In-Home Newborn Session

This family was the absolute sweetest! It was such an honor to document their newest addition, in their beautiful home. Little Bode was such an angel for his session. I adore in-home newborn sessions, and they are even better at home! It relieves so much stress for the new mom. During this session, big sister needed a little break and it was so easy for her to take few minutes downstairs and have a snack. There’s no rushing to get everyone ready and in the car, so you can get to your session on time.

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Tunnel Springs Park + Burghardt Family

Tunnel Springs Park + Burghardt Family

The Burghardt family was so patient with me and the weather. The weather has definitely kept me on my toes this year. We had to reschedule this session twice, but it all worked out in the end. This was a quick mini session and their sweet kids were so cooperative and easy! I love how playful they are together, those images are always my favorite! Thanks Burghardt Family!

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Russian Olive Trees + Frandsen Family

Russian Olive Trees + Frandsen Family

Chelsea is a super talented photographer, so I was honored to shoot her own family photos! It was so fun to finally meet the rest of her sweet family and spend time with them. Her kids weren’t into taking photos the whole time, but they stuck with me and trusted the process and we ended up with so many beautiful photos! You can check out Chelsea’s photography here and follow her on instagram. Thanks Frandsen Family!

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Bountiful Utah Photographer + Anderson Family

Bountiful Utah Photographer + Anderson Family

I think this is my fifth time photographing this beautiful family! They don’t come any better than the Andersons. If you know them, you love them. Their interactions with each other are so loving and sweet! I really look up to them. The mom, Jordan, is so thoughtful and grateful. I’m so blessed to have wonderful friends and clients like them! Thanks for having me again Andersons!

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Albion Basin Family Session

Albion Basin Mini Family Session

This family booked one of my Albion mini sessions for their first family photos. Their daughter seriously looks like a doll baby. She’s perfection! They were so easy going and made by job a breeze. Their outfits combined with this location made for some stunning photos! I’m grateful they chose me to photograph their beautiful family!

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