PHOTO + DESIGN

BY MAD

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Dana + Photos for Jamie

I’m so excited to share this session with you all! It has been in the works since October of last year when Dana was nominated for one of my Photos for Jamie sessions for breast cancer survivors. These sessions are inspired by my mother, who we lost to this horrible disease four years ago. Dana received the most nominations and it’s no surprise why! I can’t believe how strong and positive she has remained after all she has gone through; she is so deserving! She has wonderful family and friends that have supported and loved her all along the way. You can tell her family is her pride and joy! I hope her family treasures these photos for years to come.

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Carter Family + Tunnel Springs Mini

I hadn’t seen this sweet family since I shot Owen’s newborn photos. He has grown so much and it was so fun to watch him run around, he was having the best time! I had a great time at their session and it was so nice to see them again. Emily is the sweetest! She always sends such kind messages after she opens her gallery. One of my favorite parts of this job is seeing how much the final images mean to the client. Thanks for having me again Carter family!!!

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Winterhalder Family + Tunnel Springs Park Mini

Abbie is my second cousin and my mom always had a special place in her heart for her. She has the sweetest family now, and I’m so glad I was able to photograph them! I have gotten them in front of my camera twice lately, because we did some front porch pictures recently as well. I had a great time with them and love watching their cute kids interact with each other. They are so fun!

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Mother’s Day Session + Loch Lomond Pond

This session is a special one. Courtnee (in the green skirt) was one of my mom’s best friends. She remembered me saying I wish I had more photos of my mom and I together, so she booked this session for her mom for Mother’s Day. I love that they made getting all the women in their family photographed a priority! The photos turned out beautiful and we had a good time. They definitely kept me laughing! I adore the close relationships they all have, it was a joy to capture. I hope these are cherished in their family for generations.

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Seth + Senior Session

Another senior that had their school year cut short, but Seth didn’t seem to mind too much haha. It sounds like he was missing the social aspect/celebrating with friends more than anything. He’s so easy-going and made this session a breeze! Congrats Seth, good luck in all you do!

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Abbi + Senior Session

Abbi was seriously so sweet and easy-going. When we met at the proposed location, it was all fenced off. She just went with the flow and we found lots of great spots! We got so much variety and I love this entire session, but those beautiful ballet shots are my personal favorite! She started ballet when she was 4, and her spring recital was canceled so I’m glad we could document this important part of her life and celebrate her accomplishments! She is missing out on so much, so it was important to make this session special for her. Congrats Abbi, good luck in all you do!

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Ava Turns 5

I honestly don’t understand how my first baby is already 5! It’s going by so fast and I’m not a fan of her being so grown-up. I will be sending her to kindergarten this year and I’m trying not to think about it. Of course, she can’t wait and I know she will love it! We had fun celebrating her birthday yesterday with just our little family. We had planned a trip to Vegas over her birthday to visit my aunt and she was a good sport about having to cancel. Happy Birthday Ava girl! We love you!

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Rasmussen Family + Lifestyle Newborn Session

I absolutely love lifestyle newborn sessions! Adding a new member to the family is such a special time that needs to be documented. The Rasmussen family added sweet Olivia to their family just over two weeks ago. She was so perfect and fought to stay awake during most of the session. Reagan will be such a fun big sister. She was so sweet with her baby sister and is full of personality! Thanks so much for having me Rasmussen family. I can’t wait to see your sweet girls grow to become best friends.

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Jacobson Family + Wheeler Historic Farm

I’m so flattered that families from my hometown have been traveling here for their sessions with me! This family just had their brother Bowdie (far right) return from his mission two weeks ago, so it was so fun to see them together again! This family has a special place in my heart. Four years ago they lost their mom and little brother in a car accident. It was so devastating for them and heartbreaking for our little community. They could have used that as an excuse not to get family photos done, but they didn’t. Their mom would be so proud of them for making this happen. It has made me realize I need to make sure I still get family photos with my dad and brothers. Thanks so much Jacobson family, I had a great time with you!

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