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Gines family + snow basin

August 10, 2018

Motherhood. It’s intense, difficult, exhausting, incredible, fulfilling, joyful, heartbreaking, challenging, messy, and a million other things. I think all mothers wonder if they are doing it right, get confused about where to go for help and information. There are so many conflicting opinions out there when it comes to parenting. Just remember we all screw up at times but we are doing our best. Give yourself grace. Kids are so loving and can forgive in an instant. It seems they give us endless chances to get it right, love unconditionally and continue to look up to us. Kids are the best. I know none of us are perfect, but this beautiful mamma might be the exception…. She is so involved, loving, present and selfless despite life’s challenges (that we all have). She has an Instagram account under @thisnewlifeofmine_  (you can find her blog there too) where she shares respectful parenting, kindness, her adorable kids, great tips, and support for other parents of kids with disabilities (or rather different abilities). I look up to her and love how positive she stays!

My husband and I met Addison and Jenna about 6 years ago, well before either of us added sweet babies to our families. We were all living in Logan at the time, but didn’t meet until we moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for summer sales. Funny how life works. I’m grateful they gave me the opportunity to photograph their beautiful family!

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Categories - Family Portraits, Lifestyle Session, Uncategorized Tagged - accessibility, family photographer, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family session, mountain family session, photo + design by mad, photo and design by mad, slc family photographer, snow basin, snow basin Utah, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer, wheelchair

Hammocks + Summer

July 23, 2018

Sometimes I shoot personal work on film. Since all the pictures from my childhood are on film, these instantly feel like old memories to me. I love that about it. And the colors are just so perfect. I will always remember summers hanging out in the back yard after John gets home.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Film, Lifestyle Session, Personal, Uncategorized Tagged - family photographer, family portraits, film photography, lifestyle, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle photography, portra 400, Salt Lake City photographer, slc lifestyle photographer, the find lab, utah lifestyle photography

The simple things

July 18, 2018

Bought a bubble machine today. It was a good choice. I love summer.

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Categories - Lifestyle Session, Personal Tagged - emery county photographer, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family photos, madison johnson, Madison Johnson photographer, photo and design by mad, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, slc lifestyle photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography

Personal + Camping

July 13, 2018

We went camping over the 4th of July and it was so great and so dirty. I have never seen my kids get so dirty! They were actually pouring buckets of dirt on their own heads. Toddler heaven! I only pulled out my camera once, but I took some cute videos on my phone and I’m working on making them into a home video. I’m definitely not a pro, but it has been so fun to make something meaningful out of all the random videos on my phone. I will share when it’s finished!

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Categories - Lifestyle Session, Personal Tagged - camping, lifestyle photography, Madison Johnson photographer, mastin labs, mountains, photo and design by mad, slc photographer, Utah, utah photographer

Why I am a Photographer

July 12, 2018

I loved photography long before anyone paid me to do it and I will love it even if I never get another paying client. It has always pulled at me, but since having kids that pull is even stronger. To capture them just as they are. Right now. Sometimes I look at them and they seem so small and the next minute I can’t understand how they have already gotten so big. I think the most important photos I can take are of my own family. No they are not perfectly styled, and my home is far from perfect but what matters is capturing the little details I never want to forget. I took these shots of Ava the other day because the summer weather is making her natural curls perfect and I love them. Please never go away. These photos make me want to cry happy tears of love, so I can only imagine the treasures they will be years from now. (Tess is getting some cute curls too, but she is far less cooperative in front of the camera at this age.)

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Categories - Uncategorized Tagged - in-home photography, lifestyle photographer, lifestyle photography, Salt Lake City photographer, utah lifestyle photographer

Player Family + Desert Session

June 29, 2018

I can’t believe I haven’t blogged this session before now because it’s a pretty one! I really love the desert tones and think its the perfect backdrop to showcase families. This family was so sweet and I loved watching them interact with each other. They were so kind and loving. We did their family photos as part of their extended family session with Kirk’s side of the family. I was blown away by how cooperative all the kids were. Seriously, they won my heart. They were so sweet and too cute for their own good. Wait until you see their little boy… I met him once and I love him! Their girls were glowing from the inside out and I could tell they have beautiful little souls. The shots of them dancing in the desert feel so carefree and make my heart happy.

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Categories - Family Portraits, Uncategorized Tagged - desert family session, emery county photographer, family photographer, family portraits, lifestyle family photographer, Salt Lake City photographer, utah family photographer, utah lifestyle photography, utah photographer

Petersen Family + Cleveland, UT

June 26, 2018

I absolutely love when I get to photograph people from my home town! Cleveland is tiny, and off the beaten path and it will always have my heart. Brooke also grew up in Cleveland, moved away for a bit, and now she and her gorgeous family moved back and built a beautiful home together. I hope to move my own family back there someday. Brooke is so easy to work with and the whole family made this session fun and easy! Their oldest will be leaving on an LDS mission to Arkansas soon and he is pretty excited (his mom isn’t talking about it). I loved documenting their family dynamic how it is right now. It will be so fun for them to look back on when things have changed and the little ones have grown. Thanks Petersen family and good luck on your mission Brans!

I visit Emery County often, so if you are interested in booking a session don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you have!

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Categories - Family Portraits Tagged - emery county photographer, family photographer, family photography, family portraits, family session, lifestyle, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle family photography, lifestyle family photos, lifestyle photography, madison johnson, photo + design by mad, photo and design by mad, Salt Lake City photographer, slc family photographer, utah family photographer

Fromm Family + Saltair

June 19, 2018

My husband went to high school with Casey, but this was the first time I met him and his wife Kendra. They immediately felt like old friends and I had a blast hanging out with them and meeting their little guy, Stone. He was THE sweetest! I don’t think I have ever photographed a more cooperative one-year-old. He was a dream and was giving me hugs by the end of the session. I loved watching them interact with each other. You can just see how much they treasure Stone. And I mean, who wouldn’t? Just look at the handsome little guy!

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Categories - Family Portraits, Lifestyle Session Tagged - family session with dog, lifestyle photographer, madison johnson, one-year-old, photo and design by mad, photo by mad, slc family photographer, the great saltair, utah family photograher

Meet Jayme + Fresh 48

June 15, 2018

There aren’t many things better than fresh babes! I got to meet this baby boy when he was just 8 hours old. You have to see his hair!!! I can’t get over it. His parents Nick and Lauren are the best of friends to me and my husband, and my heart was just bursting watching them love on the newest addition to their family. It’s so amazing when friends trust me to document such special moments in their lives. They fell in love with the photos and I’m lucky enough to have a standing invitation to document their future children! They are such genuine, loving parents and I feel like that love and connection shines through these photos. I was dying over each photo as I edited them. Congratulations on little Jayme!

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Categories - Fresh 48, Newborn Tagged - fresh 48 session, hospital session, lifestyle family photographer, lifestyle newborn photographer, lifestyle photography, mastin labs, new baby, slc lifestyle newborn photographer, utah photographer

Lainee + Senior Session

May 31, 2018

Senior sessions are so fun and Lainee was no exception! She is so laid back and just easy to be around. She let me take her to three different locations and I love the variety it added to her session. She is so beautiful inside and out and I love how her photos turned out! She is a talented athlete and has a bright future playing basketball at USU Eastern. Congratulations Lainee! I wish you the best in all your future adventures.

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Categories - Portraits, Seniors Tagged - desert senior session, emery county photographer, salt lake city senior photographer, senior session, spring blossoms, spring senior session, utah senior photographer

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