PHOTO + DESIGN

BY MAD

utah family photographer

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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Finlinson Extended Family + Beus Pond

There’s something about winter light that I just love! It makes the bright snow look so pretty. Beus Pond was such an easily accessible location, the light was gorgeous and it ended up having more snow on the ground than I expected. I love how it turned out!

I have photographed part of the Finlinson family for a few years now, so it was fun to meet the rest of the family! It was sunny but cold for this session, so we moved as quickly as possible and the kids were all champs! My favorite part is always watching the grandparents with their grandkids, they looked at them with such pure love and joy, it’s the best! Thanks for having me Finlinson family, it was so fun to meet you all!

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Anderson Family + Kay’s Creek

I have taken this family’s photos for three years now! Returning clients are the best! It’s so fun to watch their kids grow up and I always look forward to seeing them. Their kids are so sweet and they are SO easy to photograph. The whole family is just so fun! This was a new location for me and apparently we chose a VERY busy night to shoot there, but it ended up being gorgeous! Look at that pretty fall lighting! Jordan is always the sweetest and brings a cute little gift and makes me feel so appreciated. Thanks again Anderson family!

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Anderson Family + Fall Mini Session

The Anderson family did a fall mini session with me last year as well! I love anytime I get to hang out with them, it’s just a nice bonus that they are also very photogenic. Their boys are the best of friends and I always enjoy watching them interact with each other. They are so fun and cute! Thanks for having me again Anderson family!

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Johnson Family + Saltair

I think this is my fourth year photographing my brother and sister-in-laws beautiful family. I love it every time, but this year’s session is my favorite so far! It was a fun one and I’m so happy we captured this special time in their lives. They have struggled for the past three years to add another baby to their family, and they recently found out Shawn is expecting and their dreams are coming true! They have decided to be surprised and not find out the gender and I’m just so excited for them! So here are their last family pictures as a family of 5.

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Bryner Family + Fall Mini Session

This is the second year I have been lucky enough to have the Bryner’s at my fall mini sessions. They are just the sweetest family and their curly hair just keeps getting better with time! This session was low stress and so fun! If you have had a bad experience with family photos in the past, I encourage you to book a mini session with me. They are the best! Thanks for having me again Bryner family!!!

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